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Amplifying underrepresented voices. Supporting local media makers. Building power through arts and community.

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Our Mission

The Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center fosters the creation and distribution of media and art that emphasizes underrepresented voices and perspectives, and promotes empowerment and expression through media and arts education. We operate a Community Media and Arts Center in the historic downtown Urbana post office building, purchased in 2005.

What We Do

UCIMC creates space for community-driven media and amplifies marginalized voices

Cultural Organizing

We host events for all ages including music performances, classes, social nights, and more.

Community Education

Build your leadership skills and design community solutions with our diverse offering of trainings.

Project Incubator

We house and support community-led projects under our nonprofit umbrella.

Rent Our Event Spaces

Our historic downtown Urbana venue is vibrant, accessible, and available for performances, screenings, workshops, conferences, celebrations, and community gatherings of all kinds.

Co-Produced Events

Co-produce your event with the IMC. We provide the space, promotion, and production support—ideal for organizations, artists, and activists who align with our mission.

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Self-Produced Events

Book our space and run your own show. Whether it's a performance, private reception, film screening, or workshop, you get access to our venue, stage, and sound system.

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Event Capacity

~4,500

Square Feet

Flexible Spaces

The Stage

1,162 sq.ft.

Our signature performance and event space with raised, accessible stage and professional equipment.

Raised, accessible stage
Lighting & sound equipment
Projector & screen available
40 tables & 115 chairs
Connected to Sunroom

The Sunroom

2,119 sq.ft.

Bright, peaceful space ideal for workshops, breakout sessions, and intimate gatherings.

Natural light & comfortable
40 tables & 115 chairs
Projector & screen available
Connected to Main Space
Moveable walls for flexible layout

The Meeting Room

304 sq.ft.

Suite 102 featuring three tall windows, excellent natural light and views of downtown Urbana.

Mounted monitor
Conference table & 15 chairs
Sofa and art hangings
Private restroom
Free for IMC Members

Ready to Book?

Our venue is perfect for performances, conferences, workshops, art exhibits, church gatherings, and more.

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♿ Accessibility

The main floor is wheelchair accessible with all-gender, accessible bathrooms. Entry available through front doors (up front steps) or south ramp entrance.

Have accessibility questions? Call 217-344-8820 or email [email protected]

Upcoming Events

Join us for performances, workshops, and community gatherings

Saturday, August 15

UCIMC August Workday

Tuesday, August 18

UCIMC August Community Night

social Mutual Aid

Tuesday, September 1

UCIMC 2026 September Orientation

Tuesday, September 15

UCIMC 2026 September Community Night

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Community Voices

Hear from those who make our work possible

"The facility is filled with creative opportunities in every hallway and beautifully bold people in every corner. It’s a treasure of an institution that I have not taken nearly enough advantage of."

Christopher Kinson, PhD

Community Member

"Community Night draws people from all parts of our community....We are lucky to have the IMC that can foster sustainable ways forward for our community."

Jenny Goodwine

Community Night Participant & Volunteer

"Everyone was supportive and celebrated. My son felt safe enough to show his authentic self. He has been struggling so it meant a lot to see him reassured that spaces exist for him."

Community Member

Community Night Participant

Get Involved

There are many ways to support and participate in our mission

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Volunteer

Help at community nights, building work days or join a committee!

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Membership

Sustain our programming and participate! Yearly, monthly and sweat equity options available.

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Donate

Your financial support keeps our doors open and our programs running for the whole community.

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More Ways

Explore forms, policies, member benefits, and other ways to plug into the IMC community.

Stay Informed

Keep up with everything happening at the Urbana-Champaign Independent Media Center through our news, Instagram, and monthly newsletter.

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Our Sponsors

We are grateful for the support of our partners and funders