General Member Resources

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2025 Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held in the Champaign Public Library (CPL) unless otherwise noted. Business meetings are noted on the schedule.

Anyone interested in becoming a member can attend meetings.

Membership dues are accepted from Jan-April of each year.

Oct 7, 10 AM Busey Bank Room CPL There will be a brief November Art Fair update at the beginning.

Theme of the meeting is SHARE DAY:  "Show and Tell" or "Show and Ask!"

All are welcome to bring something you've recently done to share -- new technique, new material, new subject, new tool -- that you are excited about

OR to bring something that you are working on that you have questions about and would like some peer responses, feedback, or constructive criticism.

And of course, come ready to be amazed by your fellow members' skills and interests, and be open to sharing with each other, ideas and your own experiences and perspectives.

November - NO MEETING

Dec 9, 6PM Cookie Exchange - meeting location TBD

CLCU Art Shows

We host two art shows annually:

  1. The Craft League Collab and Art Market

    • Held every April as part of the Boneyard Arts Festival.

    • Open to all members who collaborate on an art project with another member.

  2. The Craft League Annual Art Fair

    • Held in November and is a juried show.

    • All artists are welcome to apply.

Meetings

We hold monthly meetings at the Champaign Library on the first Tuesday of each month, alternating between morning and evening times. An email is sent one week prior with the agenda, time, date, and location details.

Member Benefits

As a member of the CLCU, you’ll enjoy the following perks:

Community and Promotion

  • Access to our private Facebook group for members to share works in progress, discuss upcoming events, ask questions, and connect with fellow artists.

  • Opportunities to promote your events through the CLCU’s Facebook page, Instagram, and BlueSky.

  • Inclusion on our upcoming website member page, which will feature your name, contact details, website, and an image of your work.

Propanel Rentals

Members will be able to rent ProPanels for either three or seven days. (Pricing and security deposit details will be announced soon.)

Independent Media Center (IMC) Membership

As a CLCU member, you are also a member of the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center (UC-IMC), with access to these benefits:

  • Book small group meetings (up to 20 people) at the IMC for up to three hours per week at no charge.

  • Attend workshops on health and wellness, arts and culture, and more.

  • Rent the IMC venue at discounted rates for events such as birthday parties, concerts, workshops, discussions, and markets.

  • Exhibit your artwork for free, complete with an opening reception and an interview to support your marketing efforts.

We look forward to welcoming you to the CLCU community! If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.