Common Ground strives to be the center of a vibrant inclusive community that is alive with art.
Our gallery is located in our highly utilized Flatlander Classroom, a space dedicated to connecting the community, facilitating educational opportunities focusing on healthy living, and providing access to local artists. This multi-use space is ideal for integrating the arts into the urban environment and creating partnerships among artists, the community, and businesses.
Current Flatlander Gallery Art Installation
Artist Statement:
"I have always been captivated by the perplexities in the world around me. From the quiet beauty of the natural world, to the bustling energy of a house party, I am inspired by the vast polarities of the world around us.
As an artist, I strive to create a body of work that honors the elegance of nature and the kitsch of modern living in a way that feels harmonious. I pair vivid color palettes with stark black backgrounds to create a sense of striking contrast between the two. I paint common everyday scenes with enriched tones and skewed perspectives to draw visual interest for the view. In emphasizing such dualities and imperfections in my work, my goal is to create a connection of full-specturm experience."
Art Gallery Reception
Join us for Sydney Bruner's Art Reception on Friday, October 16th from 4-6pm!
Art Gallery
Show Your Local Art in Our Art Gallery
Our Co-op Art Gallery applications are open!
Local Food For All Mural
Design by Madelyn Witruk
This project was funded by a 2021 grant from the Urbana Arts and Culture Program and the mural was designed by local artist, Madelyn Witruk. The mural encapsulates images of the local food movement, food access, diversity of Urbana residents, cultural cuisines, and highlights imagery from our local farms, like Blue Moon Farm, Sola Gratia Farm, and Prairie Fruits Farm & Creamery. This artwork aims to serve as a celebration of Urbana's uniqueness, including its strong local food system, its vibrant art community, and its warm, inclusive culture.