Council members work closely with others who share an interest in art, and they expand the museum's outreach to the community.
See how KAM Council can magnify your KAM experiences! The Council provides opportunities to Be involved, Be Inspired, Be Informed and Be Indulged:
Volunteer in the Gelvin Gardens
Be a part of a KAMC team that maintains the Gelvin Gardens, which director Jon Seydl calls "the first gallery of the museum", while forming bonds with others who enjoy gardening.
To support the ongoing care and maintenance of the gardens, a Krannert Art Museum Council Garden Quasi-Endowment Fund has been established. Anyone can give online via our Contribute page.
Make New Friends at KAMC Mixers
Meet in a member’s home to exchange personal interests in art, often connected to an exhibition at KAM, while enjoying refreshments, getting to know other members, and building friendships.
Join in Art Conversations
Meet in a member’s home for a presentation, usually connected to a KAM exhibition, by a person knowledgeable about art, and for wine, food, and time to socialize with other members.
Share Your Thoughts at Noon Art Sparks at KAM
Hear at least two art enthusiasts exchange ideas about a work of art shown at KAM. Your responses, sparked though their dialogue, can be shared with others as you eat your lunch in the Link Gallery.
Gather at KAMC Luncheons
Come to our Spring and Fall luncheons while you gather with fellow art enthusiasts and supporters of the museum at artfully decorated tables to learn something new about art at the University of Illinois and in the community.
Enjoy the Elegant Acquired Taste Celebration
Attend the museum's new gala fundraiser where you can not only enjoy lavish wine, food, and music but also cast votes for works of art to be added to the museum collection.
To Become A KAM Council Member
Becoming a Council member is easy.
First, if you're not already, become a museum member.
Then, send your Council dues ($50 annually) with your name, address, and contact information (phone/email) to:
KAM Council
c/o Krannert Art Museum
500 E. Peabody Drive
Champaign, IL 61820
If you have any questions or would like more information, please feel free to email the council.
Krannert Art Museum Council Officers
Board | 2022-2023
President
Sharon Williams
Vice President
Kim Wurl
Treasurer
Cecile Steinberg
Recording Secretary
Melissa Merli
Corresponding Secretary
Diane Schumacher
Museum Council Liaison
Jon Seydl
Committee Chairs | 2022-2023
Acquired Taste Celebration
Kim Wurl
Archivist
Marguerite Maguire
Art Conversations
Sharon Williams
Art Sparks
Melissa Merli
Directory
Mary Kay Dailey, Cecile Steinberg
E-news
Sharon Williams
Finance
Brice Hutchcraft
Garden Endowment
Brenda Nardi
Gelvin Gardens
Gloria Rainer
Luncheons
Debbie Eichelberger, Nancy Johnson
Membership
Karen Devine
Program
Sharon Williams
Public Relations
John Bennett
Unsung Hero
Donna Giertz
Acquired Taste Celebration
Committee Members
Debbie Eichelberger
Lori Hunt
Mary Beth Kurasek
Chris Schaede
