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Walters Named Illinois Artist of the Month
June 5, 2015
MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University Art Professor Bruce Walters has been named the Illinois Artist of the Month for June by the "I Like Illinois" website.
Walters has taught at WIU since 1997. Prior to coming to Western, Walters worked as a graphic designer and illustrator for corporations, museums, federal and state institutions, advertising agencies and the media. His artwork has also been displayed in more than 100 solo, invitational and competitive exhibitions, mostly in the Midwest.
"It is wonderful that the state is promoting the arts and its artists," said Walters. "I'm glad to have this platform to speak about our University and the tremendous opportunities here for artists and students."
In addition to his creative and artistic work, Walters has authored more than 40 feature articles on public art and architecture in the Quad Cities.
"There is a wealth of history and art in the community that I continue to discover," he said.
Walters calls creating and teaching his "twin passions," and he said he still derives joy from working with Western's students and "helping them find their own voice through the arts."
"The University provides a tremendous creative environment and the opportunity to learn directly from professors and from fellow students in traditional art media – drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, metals and sculpture – and emerging digital technologies," said Walters. "Macomb provides opportunities to view other artists' work and to exhibit your own work at the University Art Gallery, West Central Illinois Arts Center and student galleries."
Walters is also currently writing and directing a film and multi-platform production in collaboration with WIU's Department of Theatre and Dance and the University's Public Broadcasting System (PBS) station, WQPT.
For more information about the Artist of the Month program, visit ilikeillinois.com. For more information about Walters' work, visit bruce-walters.com, thespiritoftheage.com, exploringnasa.com and halloweenflight.com.
Posted By: University Communications (U-Communications@wiu.edu)
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