Previous Temporary Exhibits

Tourist Art: Exploring Authenticity in a Museum Collection

      September 2009 - May 2010

      Event ran in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Khmer Spirit: Arts & Culture of Cambodia

      September 2008 - August 2009

      Funding provided by a grant from The Henry Luce Foundation

Cambodia Born Anew: Kamnoet Khmae Tmey

      September 2007 - May 2008

      Funding provided by a grant from The Henry Luce Foundation

Pottery Making From Kimilili, Western Kenya: Observing the Present to Understand the Past

      February 2007 - May 2007

      Research findings from Dr. Sibel Kusimba and Dr. Chapurukha Kusimba.

Islam in Southeast Asia: Common Themes; Diverse Expressions

      March 2006 - December 2006

      Funding provided by a grant from the Illinois Humanities Council

      Guest Curator: Nagasura T. Madale, Capitol University, Cagayan de Oro, Philippines

Gods and Demons, Monkeys, and Men: Masks of Southeast Asia

     April 2005 - June 2005

     Guest Curator: Dr. Kathy Foley

A Celebration of Life and Work: Kenneth H. Honea, PhD, Archaeologist, 1930-2004

     July 2004 - October 2004

African Dialogues: Contemporary Paintings and Traditional Artifacts from the Congo

     February 2004 - April 2004

     Guest Curator: Rebekah Kohli, MA

     Artifacts and Commentary: Dr. Chris Hubbard

An Asian Mosaic: South and Southeast Asian Puppetry

     November 2002 - February 2003

     Guest Curator: Dr. Kathy Foley, University of California, Santa Cruz

     Funding provided by: Center for Southeast Asian Studies, US Dept. of Education, TitleVI, NCR Program, Unity in Diversity Steering Committee, Presidential Task Force on Asian Americans, Department of Anthropology, Southeast Asian Club

Textiles From Timor

     Spring Semester 2000