2023: Kristan McKinsey
Kristan McKinsey knows art and loves it with all her heart. She makes the tri-county area a more beautiful place to live by sharing her passion and expertise. As a citizen of the world (she grew up in India, and…
2023 ArtsPartner of the Year
ArtsPartners Announces 2023 ArtsPartners of the Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Peoria, Ill. - ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc. announced Kristan McKinsey as the 2023 recipient of the ArtsPartner of the Year Award at their Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 15.…
ArtsDollar$ Grant Program Announced
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 14, 2023 Contact: Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright Telephone: 309-258-1327 E-mail: [email protected] Website: artspartners.net/ArtsDollars NEW ARTSDOLLAR$ GRANT PROGRAM ANNOUNCED PEORIA, IL – ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is pleased to announce a new grant program for Central…
2022 Legacy Award: Carver Center
The new George Washington Carver Community Center serves as beacon in the heart of our city enhancing and providing for a higher quality of life for all. Our newly transformed center provides an environment that attracts youth, adults, and seniors…
2022 Legacy Award: Peoria Symphony Orchestra
Founded in 1887, the PSO presents excellent live performances, innovative education programs, and engaging community outreach efforts, which significantly enhance the cultural life of central Illinois. In addition to their concerts, the Peoria Symphony Orchestra educates youth in the community…
2022: Rebekah Bourland
A lifelong Peorian, Rebekah Bourland has been active in the local arts scene since childhood. Her mother Jane, helped to start Corn Stock Theatre, where Rebekah worked backstage growing up. Over the years, Rebekah lent her talents of writing, directing,…