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First Friday

artists
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First Fridays take place on the first Friday of each month across multiple districts in Peoria, featuring galleries, studios, restaurants, and creative businesses. The First Fridays Amplified initiative aims to strengthen connections between these spaces while increasing visibility, participation, and economic impact.

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Information for Artists and Venues

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Social Media Toolkit For Artists, Musicians, and Venues

Musicians who want to participate in First Fridays Amplified, please apply through this form.

Are you an artist living in Tazewell, Peoria, or Woodford county hoping to participate in First Fridays? We may have pop-up opportunities for you to set up a table for sales. Apply here.

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309.676.2787 | [email protected] | 706 West Main Street | Peoria, IL 61606
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EMILY CRANK

Hello, my name is Emily Crank and I am a student at Bradley University. I am currently working towards the goal of double majoring in Art History and History with a minor in Museum studies and Women and Gender studies. My plan is to pursue local history and Gallery exhibition work with a community focus when I graduate. I love art and working on projects that explore the history of the Peoria area, and I am very excited to be working with Arts Partners towards these goals. I look forward to serving the community and furthering the reach of Arts Partners throughout the summer.

JOSE BECERRA

I’m Jose! I am a Senior at Bradley University with a Game Design Major and Film Studies Minor. So obviously, I love video games and movies, but really I love all forms of media and creative art! Outside of that I love listening to music, spending time with my family and friends, my baby brother, and my girlfriend!