Opening Reception - Outlandish Adventures: Works by Benjie Heu

Starting Feb. 10, Parkland Art Gallery will host a solo exhibition of works by Benjie Heu, professor of ceramics at Southeast Missouri State University.

An artist reception takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 13 with a gallery talk by Heu at 7 p.m. and music by the Parkland College Guitar Ensemble. The artist will provide an additional lecture in Parkland’s S building on Thursday, Feb. 13 at 11 am.

Heu has an MFA from Ohio University and a BFA from the University of Montevallo. He maintains an active exhibition record of solo, group, juried, and invitational exhibitions. Recent exhibitions include Taiwan Ceramics Biennale at the Yingge Ceramics Museum in New Taipei City; Craftsmanship: Concept: Innovation: Red Clay National at the Red Lodge Clay Center, Red Lodge, Montana; and a solo exhibition at Craft Alliance in St. Louis.

Parkland Art Gallery’s spring hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m.–3 p.m.; and Saturday, noon–2 p.m. The gallery will be closed on March 28 and 29 for Parkland’s spring holiday.

To find the gallery when classes are in session, we suggest using the M6 parking lot on the north corner of the campus. Enter through any door and follow the ramps uphill to the highest point of the first floor, where the gallery is located. The gallery windows overlook the outdoor fountain area.

This program is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency. Parkland is a section 504/ADA-compliant institution. For accommodation, call 217/351-2505.