Northern Illinois University Art Museum

116 Altgeld Hall, Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL 60115

815-753-1936

Mission and Objectives

As an art museum belonging to an academic institution, the dual roles of the Northern Illinois University Art Museum are to contribute to the university’s educational curriculum and to provide opportunities for art education and cultural enrichment throughout the community. The Museum pursues its goal of furthering understanding of the visual arts by presenting a balance of high-quality, professional contemporary art exhibitions supplemented by written educational material, gallery talks, artist lectures, panel discussions, symposia and other related activities.

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