Knit & Sit! | Krannert Art Museum

Sat Mar 28 2026 at 01:00 pm to 03:00 pm UTC-05:00

500 E Peabody Dr, Champaign, IL, United States, Illinois 61820 | Champaign

Krannert Art Museum
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Knit & Sit! | Krannert Art Museum
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Do you weave, crochet, knit, felt, or embroider? Krannert Art Museum invites you to Knit & Sit! Bring your project and join us for a weaver’s circle in the museum. All ages and experience levels are welcome!
First-time knitter? A limited amount of yarn and needles will be available—and anyone wanting to learn can receive a simple knitting lesson. Everyone will get a chance to explore the art on view.
Free and open to everyone!
Presented in conjunction with the "Memorias de la Mujer Lotina: Arpilleras, Women, and Coal in Chile" exhibition (on view through Sep 5). kam.illinois.edu/memorias
*Parking nearby is free after 5 pm and on weekends*
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We offer a variety of accessibility supports to help ensure visitors can fully participate in our programs and events. Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions, or to request accommodation for an upcoming visit or event.
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KRANNERT ART MUSEUM
SPRING 2026 EVENTS HIGHLIGHTS
MARCH
• Mar 5, Visiting Curator Talk: Michelle Joan Wilkinson | Telling Stories with Exhibitions, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
• Mar 5, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Mar 12, Improvisers Exchange: Sudden Sound Concert, 6 pm
• Mar 17–21, Spring Break at Krannert Art Museum – We’re open!
• Mar 28, Knit & Sit!
• Mar 30–Apr 3, Weeklong Residency with the Women’s Collective from Lota, Chile
APRIL
• Apr 2, SPEAK Café, 6–7:30 pm
• Apr 9, Teen Takeover & ArtSpeak Teen Art Showcase, 5–7:30 pm
• Apr 10–11, Boneyard Arts Festival & Mom’s Weekend visitors during open hours
• Apr 11, Improvisers Exchange: Sonic Location, 1–3 pm
• Apr 11, MFA Exhibition Opening Reception, 4–6 pm
• Apr 16, Visiting Curator Talk: Luis Muro Ynoñan, 5:30 pm · Auditorium (KAM 62)
MAY
• May 7, FAA Finals Fest, 12–3:30 pm · For U of I students
• May 9, BFA Exhibition Opening Reception, 4–6 pm
• May 30, Acquired Taste Celebration! Benefit Dinner, 5:30–8:30 pm · Ticket sales benefit the museum.
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For event updates:
kam.illinois.edu/events
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Krannert Art Museum acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.
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