© 2026 NPR Illinois
For your right to be curious.
Play Live Radio
Next Up:
0:00
0:00
0:00 0:00
Available On Air Stations

Senegalese Artist Gerard Gabayen Had a Residency at SAA. His Partner Jori Lewis Has a Book Signing at Elderberry and Plumb.

Artist Gerard Gabayen (center) from Senegal speaks on his recent residency at the Springfield Art Association. Gerard’s wife, author Jori Lewis (right) has a book signing at Elderberry and Plumb bookstore on Monday, November 23.
Melissa Snider
/
Gerard Gabayen, Jori Lewis, NPR Illinois
Artist Gerard Gabayen (center) from Senegal speaks on his recent residency at the Springfield Art Association. Gerard’s wife, author Jori Lewis (right) has a book signing at Elderberry and Plumb bookstore on Monday, November 23.

Artist Gerard Gabayen from Senegal speaks on his recent residency at the Springfield Art Association. Gerard’s wife, author Jori Lewis has a book signing at Elderberry and Plumb bookstore on Monday, November 23.

Jeff C. Williams joined NPR Illinois in February of 2026.
Related Stories