Prairie State Wire

New additions to the Illinois State Museum's art collection are on display at its Lockport Gallery through Oct. 12, featuring works by artists Glen Davies, Evelyn Statsinger, Barbara Rossi, and Jaroslava Lialia Kuchma.

The Lockport Gallery, located at 201 W. 10th St. in Lockport, is hosting four separate exhibits previously displayed in Springfield. These include:

- A recent gift from the Koehler Foundation that provides an overview of the artist's career.

- Works by two contemporaries who were part of a group of artists called the Chicago Imagists.

- Two recent gifts exploring Ukrainian identity.

- Other new works highlighting the dynamic story of Illinois' art history.

"We are excited to showcase this beautiful art from our collection at the Lockport Gallery. The Gallery is a perfect setting to take in new artwork and be inspired," said Jenn Edginton, interim director of the Illinois State Museum.

The Illinois State Museum Lockport Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Admission is free.

The Illinois State Museum's main facility in Springfield is closed to the public through October due to ongoing construction.

Established in 1877, the Illinois State Museum aims to inspire exploration of Illinois' past and present to inform and enrich everyday life while promoting stewardship of cultural and natural resources. Headquartered in Springfield with branch facilities in Lewistown and Lockport, ISM is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is a member of the International Coalition of Sites of Conscience.