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:
Wendy Miles is a street-art inspired artist. With 20 years as a scenic artist and muralist in Nashville, TN, she brings a vibrant, community-focused style to her work. Her art blends inspiration from urban street art with visual storytelling. This series features rabbits and their fierce zest for life, even when facing constant threats. Stop by the Flatlander Classroom now through October to check out Wendy's work!
Art Gallery Reception
Announcment coming soon!
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.