Celebrate Regional Artists Exhibit in Hise Museum

Regional artists are being showcased at the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art at Southeastern Illinois College during the Celebrate Regional Artists exhibit being presented through Thursday, March 3.

ThursdayVisitors will enjoy more than 50 works, including those featuring fiber arts, photography, paintings, sculptures and various other mediums brought in by artists from the region to be displayed in the museum.

A reception, sponsored by Michael and Gloria Tison, will take place Thursday, Feb. 10 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and will feature wine, cheese, light appetizers, desserts and assorted beer. As always, admission is free and open to the public.

Hours of operation for the Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art are Tuesday-Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., the first Sunday of the month, 1-4 p.m., or by appointment. Masks are required in the museum as well as on SIC’s campus and no food or drinks are allowed in the museum. For more information or to make an appointment, contact 618-252-5400 ext. 2599, email hisemuseum@sic.edu or visit www.sic.edu/hisemuseum.

The Ella Elizabeth Hise Museum of Regional Art was made possible by a generous gift from retired Air Force Col. William C. Hise and his brother, the late Air Force Brig. Gen. James C. Hise, who wished to honor their late sister Ella Elizabeth Hise, who was a pioneer in art education in Illinois and began her career in Harrisburg Public School. The museum, located on the south side of campus, contains three spacious galleries, as well as a beautiful front entrance foyer, classroom/reception area and professional workspace. The mission of the museum is to honor Ella Elizabeth Hise and foster an appreciation for visual arts works, exhibits, programs, and cultural partnerships that celebrate southern Illinois and surrounding region.

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