First Wednesday (Sept 2, 2026)

MACOMB, IL - - The Western Illinois University Department of Art & Design is excited to present its September "First Wednesday" event from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, in Garwood Hall, the Heating Plant Annex, and the University Art Gallery.

First Wednesday is a free event held on the first Wednesday of each month during the semester, featuring hands-on art projects taught by the Art & Design faculty and current students across various media.

September 2026 activities include the following:

Garwood Hall

• Surrealistic Stencil Drawings - Professor Tim Waldrop, Garwood 3
• Paw-some Cats in Art: An Art Historical Scavenger Hunt with Prizes! - Professor Sherry Lindquist, Garwood 10
• Screenprint your own "WIU apparel" - Please bring your own clothes to print WIU logos on - Professor Susan Czechowski, Garwood 11
• Fall Themed Leaf Decorations - Art Education Students, Garwood 24
• Sunflower Watercolor Paintings - Professor Damon McArthur, Garwood 25

Heating Plant Annex

• Copper Roller Printing - Professor Kat Myers, HPA 107
• "One Inch Clay Challenge" - Professor Ian Shelly, HPA 111