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:
Olga Uribe is a local Urbana resident and a long time artist and creative. Her prefered medium is oil painting and her inspiration comes from the world around her and the people she loves most. Her work will be installed in our Flatlander Gallery until August, 2026.
Art Gallery Reception
Friday, August 14th from 4-6pm in the Flatlander Classrom.
Join us for an evening of art and community. We will be opening up the classroom on August 14th to celebrate local artist, Olga Uribe! Stop by the classroom to meet Olga, admire her work, connect with your local community, and enjoy light refreshments.
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.