Fine Arts Society (FAS) offers small grants to promote creativity among underserved children in the Peoria region. The grants are available to support the visual arts and performance arts of all kinds. A limited amount of funding is available, so early application is encouraged. Proposals must be received by December 31st in order to allow sufficient time for review and award prior to the end of our fiscal year on May 31st. Applicants will be notified in writing of the status of each grant. Not all projects can be funded; a denial should not be viewed as a negative reflection on the program, but the result of limited available available funding.

Reports are due to FAS no later than 60 days after grant program completion. Failure to fully complete this report and return it on time will prevent the grantee from grant consideration in the future.

REQUIREMENTS
The project must:
1. Align with FAS’s mission of EXPLORING, EXPANDING, and ENLIVENING the Fine Arts in the Peoria region
2. Support initiatives with well-defined objectives and measurable outcomes that improve the quality or scope of the arts in the community
3. Present programs serving within an approximately 20-mile radius of the Peoria Riverfront Museum with preference to 61602, 61603, 61604, 61605, and 61606 zip codes
4. Benefit organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, those that operate under a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)3 organization, as well as churches, schools, units of government, or other qualified organizations
5. Support a program that positively benefit the arts in Central Illinois with priority to children, families, and/or seniors
6. Be operated and organized in such a manner that no applicable laws are violated.

CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered
2. Organizations may only submit one application per grant program period per fiscal year (June 1-May 31)
3. All applications must be signed / approved by the person writing the grant and by executive level personnel
4. FAS reserves the right to make changes to application requirements up to 60 days prior to the deadline
5. FAS may request a brief mid-project report be submitted at a time to be determined upon acceptance of the grant
6. If the scope of the project changes, contact FAS promptly
7. Each grant opportunity is subject to a review process that may last 30-60 days after the submission deadline
8. FAS reserves the right to shorten or extend the process at any time
9. Grantees will allow FAS to visit a project session or otherwise observe participants/recipients of the grant; privacy rights (photos, names, etc.) will be respected.

An Associate Professor at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, Estep teaches printmaking, drawing and painting.
Art exhibits may also be viewed during regular business hours Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00

Barbie Perry employs doilies as mandalas encouraging women to contemplate the dissonance of their hope and suppression throughout history and to celebrate the limitless potential of their spirits. Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission during regular business hours Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00.

Artist Reception on September 19th at 6pm for Nina Gospodin, an Interdisciplinary artist who will arrive from Austria to mount her installation and give a lecture.
Exhibition dates are 9/16 – 11/26.

John and Nita, inspired by nature and the genre scene, begin their process using molds and photos to spur a dialogue that unveils a form of construction. This documentation yields variations unnoticed by our fast-paced contemporary lifestyle. We revel in the ordinary and utilize the elements of fantasy to reveal the potential of any visual occasion.

Reception: Friday, October 4, 5-8 PM
Live Music

Exhibition Dates: October 1 – October 25

Gallery Hours:
Sundays 8:30 AM-NOON
Monday through Friday – 9 AM – 1 PM
Other showings by appointment.

For additional information, call (309) 673-3641 or email [email protected].

Artist Statement:

Kimberlee Rocca is an acclaimed Midwestern artist whose work masterfully integrates geological, architectural, and salvage elements with a profound exploration of play, form, negative space, and color. Her distinctive style is characterized by an inventive use of reclaimed materials and a vibrant palette that breathes new life into the forgotten and the discarded materials.

Rocca’s art is a dynamic interplay of abstract forms and rich textures, inspired by nature’s diverse landscapes and manmade structures. Central to Rocca’s work is her exploration of negative space and its relationship with color and form. She utilizes these elements to create striking contrasts and subtle nuances, drawing the viewer’s eye to the spaces between and around her bold, geometric shapes.

Her innovative use of color—ranging from vibrant hues to muted tones—plays a crucial role in conveying mood, emotion and naturally occurring diversity. Her manipulation of form and space and the multiple installation options adds layers of complexity and intrigue to her work. Each collection of elements becomes a conversation between color and form, where the negative spaces are as integral as the forms themselves.

Her current body of work ruminates on the lifecycle of discarded substrates as they move from the job site floors, walls and dumpsters through the creative processes within her studio walls. Transforming scraps into Mixed Media Wall Sculptures, Play Sculptures and Mobiles on wood and aluminum in 2 and 3 dimensions. Her works are included in collections of The University of Iowa, The University of Missouri St. Louis, and Kirkwood Community College as well as corporate installations and private homes.

In addition to her studio work she is locally recognized for her custom home designs in the Iowa City area with unique architectural features, attention to livability in home design, sculptural elements and mosaic installations. Her custom home portfolio can be seen at www.roccacustomhomes.com. She attests that her passion for building and art are dynamically intertwined. Ultimately, she cannot do one without the inspirations and disciplines of the other.

“Faces of Africa” – Robert Bolla – Project Space Gallery
“Photography is my way of telling a story while teaching the relationship of the art found within science.
Since an early age I have used photography to record the “history” of an event, tell a story and store a memory. My interest continued through my academic career as a biologist where I used photography in teaching and research; it has followed me into retirement where I now use the photograph to challenge the viewer to see the relationship between arts and science in the natural world.”

10′ x 10′ space Indoors – entertainment, food, and artists.
All Art MUST be hand made. must include photos with your application. Follow link to application.
Applications will be acceptedthrough October 18, 2024

Join us for the ICC Concert Choir as they present their fall performance. The evening will feature music from a variety of styles and languages. This is always a fun evening – don’t miss it! Free admission and open to the public.

Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets fees (till 6pm day of event)

If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.

Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets

(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)

*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage.

If you don’t plan to read, then don’t purchase a poet level ticket.

Water and Pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar.

Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere.

Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.

Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV

Featured Poets: “The “Gentleman’s Cipher, part 2”. Featuring Diarr Muse, Tyson “Mr. 16” Langhorn and Ryan Lowry. The three poets will perform together a series of pieces called “Caption This”.

Join us for the spookiest adventure of the season promising thrills, chills, and delightful frights for all ages. Enjoy the Trick-or-Treat Trail, live music, fun outdoor games, photo ops, hayrack shuttle, magician, food vendors, and more! The Headless Horseman will appear from 5 to 8 pm. With our new ADA train car and easier walking paths for strollers, wheelchairs and scooters, Wildlife Scary Park is for ALL to enjoy.