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Living Hosts: Culturing Collaboration

View a brief video of the exhibition Living Hosts: Culturing Collaboration featuring the artwork of Sarah Marjanovic and Heather Sandy. The exhibit was held at the Illini Union Art Gallery at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign during December 2021 and January 2022. The video was produced by the Illini Union.



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Meet Mixed Media Artist Sarah Marjanovic

Debra Domal sits down with Sarah to discuss her style, her biggest influences, if her interest in fiber arts emerged as a connection to habitat management, and so much more! Read the Smile Politely article here, published on August 5, 2021.





Artist Talk with Sarah Marjanovic & Catherine Wiesener

The Around the Block III Virtual Exhibition hosted by Giertz Gallery at Parkland College in collaboration with 40 North: Champaign County Arts Council featured works of art submitted from artists in the Champaign-Urbana area. Sarah Marjanovic and Catherine Wiesener discuss their pieces featured in the exhibit. Watch the video above to learn more about both artists and their evolving artistic practices.



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The Natural Curiosity Project Podcast

Episode 129 - Prairie Ridge & The Gillespie Family Farm

Dr. Steven Shepard features the conservation efforts of the Gillespie family in Episode 129 of The Natural Curiosity Project Podcast. Much of Sarah (Gillespie) Marjanovic's inspiration is drawn from experiences outdoors working with her family on habitat management projects. Listen in to learn how her parents, Jim and Patty Gillespie, ignited a passion for natural resources that spread to all their children. Find it on Apple Podcasts, Sound Cloud or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Frank's Weekend Faves, May 27, 2018

Sarah Marjanovic was featured in The News-Gazette article Frank's Weekend Faves by Frank Pieper a copy editor and entertainment editor at the Champaign-Urbana area newspaper. The article introduces Marjanovic and describes how one can view some of her art over the summer (2018). Read the News-Gazette article here.