Events Calendar

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

RECEPTION: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 PM

SHOW DATES: Feb. 18 — Apr. 14, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
Closed Sunday

July 2, 2022 – Spring 2023

SHOW DATES: July 2 — May 31, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Sundays NOON-5 PM
Tuesday through Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum

In partnership with Art Bridges.

Disruption is the firebrand nature of great American artists who seek to advance truth by rattling the status quo with new modes of expression and new windows into understanding the American condition.

In the largest-scale collaboration to date with philanthropist Alice Walton’s Art Bridges, “American Revolutionaries” represents the first loan of a curated art grouping from her foundation’s collection. Known as “Grouping J,” the foundation’s dozen major works are integrated into the exhibition with works from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Permanent Collection and other private loans.

Never before has central Illinois had first-hand access to such an extensive variety of important American artworks in one gallery.

Grouping J represents a disparate yet compelling assembly of American artworks spanning 166 years from 1854 to 2020. These works, examples of some of the most significant artists in the nation’s history, examine an extraordinary range of aesthetic and socio-political content.

Beginning with the nostalgic work of painter and Currier and Ives illustrator GEORGE HENRY DURRIE, who was instrumental in creating the most indelible images of early American life, the subject of America as a new land of prosperity is created. From famed Abstract Expressionist expatriate PHILIP GUSTON to groundbreaking Feminist artist JUDY CHICAGO to painter ALFRED CONTEH, who rediscovers the identities of his African American subjects, the works in this grouping illuminate the story of America’s relentless drive toward the betterment of art and society.

Ultimately, this exhibition provides myriad opportunities to teach our community about the topics, both broad and specific, which carved the identity of American art and America itself.

ARTISTS

Featuring the works of Judy Chicago, Alfred Conteh, Stuart Davis, George Henry Durrie, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, David Hammon, Childe Hassam, Luis Alfonso Jimenez, Alex Katz, John Frederick Kensett, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Henrietta Mary Shore & Jack Whitten.

SPONSORS

The Peoria presentation is made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Sponsored locally by Visionary Society & Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Kids Clay Handbuilding

Instructor: Marie Lindahl

Department: Kids

Students will learn how to mold pieces of ceramic clay to make a variety of pottery sculptures. For three weeks we will create multiple pieces using simple tools, clay and water. Then the final week students will get to paint the pieces with underglaze to be fired and picked up at a later date.

Cost: $100

Wednesday evenings from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm

March 1- 22, 2023

Ages 8-13

Materials: All materials provided by Peoria Art Guild

***Projects to be fired and picked up at a later date. Firing can take up to 4 weeks after class ends***

Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a $5 discount. (Current members only!)

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

RECEPTION: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 PM

SHOW DATES: Feb. 18 — Apr. 14, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
Closed Sunday

July 2, 2022 – Spring 2023

SHOW DATES: July 2 — May 31, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Sundays NOON-5 PM
Tuesday through Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum

In partnership with Art Bridges.

Disruption is the firebrand nature of great American artists who seek to advance truth by rattling the status quo with new modes of expression and new windows into understanding the American condition.

In the largest-scale collaboration to date with philanthropist Alice Walton’s Art Bridges, “American Revolutionaries” represents the first loan of a curated art grouping from her foundation’s collection. Known as “Grouping J,” the foundation’s dozen major works are integrated into the exhibition with works from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Permanent Collection and other private loans.

Never before has central Illinois had first-hand access to such an extensive variety of important American artworks in one gallery.

Grouping J represents a disparate yet compelling assembly of American artworks spanning 166 years from 1854 to 2020. These works, examples of some of the most significant artists in the nation’s history, examine an extraordinary range of aesthetic and socio-political content.

Beginning with the nostalgic work of painter and Currier and Ives illustrator GEORGE HENRY DURRIE, who was instrumental in creating the most indelible images of early American life, the subject of America as a new land of prosperity is created. From famed Abstract Expressionist expatriate PHILIP GUSTON to groundbreaking Feminist artist JUDY CHICAGO to painter ALFRED CONTEH, who rediscovers the identities of his African American subjects, the works in this grouping illuminate the story of America’s relentless drive toward the betterment of art and society.

Ultimately, this exhibition provides myriad opportunities to teach our community about the topics, both broad and specific, which carved the identity of American art and America itself.

ARTISTS

Featuring the works of Judy Chicago, Alfred Conteh, Stuart Davis, George Henry Durrie, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, David Hammon, Childe Hassam, Luis Alfonso Jimenez, Alex Katz, John Frederick Kensett, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Henrietta Mary Shore & Jack Whitten.

SPONSORS

The Peoria presentation is made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Sponsored locally by Visionary Society & Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Built in 1868, Pettengill-Morron House is listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places and owned by the Peoria Historical Society. Join us for the story of one of Peoria’s most beloved and historical houses and learn about the fascinating lives of those who once called it their home.

Preschool Art Fun

Instructor: Nikki Wheeler

Department: Kids

This class provides a fun and dynamic way for Preschool-Age and Pre-K children to develop their own creativity, sharpen fine motor skills, and build confidence while meeting new friends. We’ll explore many different ways to create, getting our hands into lots of different mediums: Paint, Clay, Collage, & more- to create special & unique works of art! Parents are encouraged to stay during the class in our waiting area.

Ages 3-5, Preschool or Pre-K (Must be potty-trained!)

Thursday afternoons 4:00- 5:00 pm

March 2- March 23, 2023

Cost $50

All materials provided by the Peoria Art Guild

Textile Art for Kids

Instructor: Nikki Wheeler

Department: Fiber Arts

Explore a variety of fabric dyeing techniques in this 5-week long class. Try your hand at 5 basic Shibori techniques, a modified batik technique, color mixing, dyeing multiple colors, and bringing new life to an old fabric with overdyeing. In this class we’ll be dyeing a variety of rayon and cotton scarves, large cotton fabric squares, and second-hand clothing.

Cost: $100

Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:30 pm

March 2- march 30, 2023

Ages 10-15

Materials: All materials provided

Students: Wear clothes that can get messy the first 2 weeks of class

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

RECEPTION: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 PM

SHOW DATES: Feb. 18 — Apr. 14, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
Closed Sunday

July 2, 2022 – Spring 2023

SHOW DATES: July 2 — May 31, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Sundays NOON-5 PM
Tuesday through Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum

In partnership with Art Bridges.

Disruption is the firebrand nature of great American artists who seek to advance truth by rattling the status quo with new modes of expression and new windows into understanding the American condition.

In the largest-scale collaboration to date with philanthropist Alice Walton’s Art Bridges, “American Revolutionaries” represents the first loan of a curated art grouping from her foundation’s collection. Known as “Grouping J,” the foundation’s dozen major works are integrated into the exhibition with works from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Permanent Collection and other private loans.

Never before has central Illinois had first-hand access to such an extensive variety of important American artworks in one gallery.

Grouping J represents a disparate yet compelling assembly of American artworks spanning 166 years from 1854 to 2020. These works, examples of some of the most significant artists in the nation’s history, examine an extraordinary range of aesthetic and socio-political content.

Beginning with the nostalgic work of painter and Currier and Ives illustrator GEORGE HENRY DURRIE, who was instrumental in creating the most indelible images of early American life, the subject of America as a new land of prosperity is created. From famed Abstract Expressionist expatriate PHILIP GUSTON to groundbreaking Feminist artist JUDY CHICAGO to painter ALFRED CONTEH, who rediscovers the identities of his African American subjects, the works in this grouping illuminate the story of America’s relentless drive toward the betterment of art and society.

Ultimately, this exhibition provides myriad opportunities to teach our community about the topics, both broad and specific, which carved the identity of American art and America itself.

ARTISTS

Featuring the works of Judy Chicago, Alfred Conteh, Stuart Davis, George Henry Durrie, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, David Hammon, Childe Hassam, Luis Alfonso Jimenez, Alex Katz, John Frederick Kensett, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Henrietta Mary Shore & Jack Whitten.

SPONSORS

The Peoria presentation is made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Sponsored locally by Visionary Society & Illinois Arts Council Agency.

First Fridays was created by the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) to give the community the opportunity to visit artist’s studios after normal business hours.

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

RECEPTION: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 PM

SHOW DATES: Feb. 18 — Apr. 14, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
Closed Sunday

Learn the basics of spinning clay on a pottery wheel to “throw” a pot. Everyone keeps one piece which stays at the studio for finish work, glazing, and firing, and is picked up at a later date. When complete, the pottery will be food-safe, dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe.
Ages 5 (under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult)
No experience necessary
$25 ($5/additional pieces)

July 2, 2022 – Spring 2023

SHOW DATES: July 2 — May 31, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Sundays NOON-5 PM
Tuesday through Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum

In partnership with Art Bridges.

Disruption is the firebrand nature of great American artists who seek to advance truth by rattling the status quo with new modes of expression and new windows into understanding the American condition.

In the largest-scale collaboration to date with philanthropist Alice Walton’s Art Bridges, “American Revolutionaries” represents the first loan of a curated art grouping from her foundation’s collection. Known as “Grouping J,” the foundation’s dozen major works are integrated into the exhibition with works from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Permanent Collection and other private loans.

Never before has central Illinois had first-hand access to such an extensive variety of important American artworks in one gallery.

Grouping J represents a disparate yet compelling assembly of American artworks spanning 166 years from 1854 to 2020. These works, examples of some of the most significant artists in the nation’s history, examine an extraordinary range of aesthetic and socio-political content.

Beginning with the nostalgic work of painter and Currier and Ives illustrator GEORGE HENRY DURRIE, who was instrumental in creating the most indelible images of early American life, the subject of America as a new land of prosperity is created. From famed Abstract Expressionist expatriate PHILIP GUSTON to groundbreaking Feminist artist JUDY CHICAGO to painter ALFRED CONTEH, who rediscovers the identities of his African American subjects, the works in this grouping illuminate the story of America’s relentless drive toward the betterment of art and society.

Ultimately, this exhibition provides myriad opportunities to teach our community about the topics, both broad and specific, which carved the identity of American art and America itself.

ARTISTS

Featuring the works of Judy Chicago, Alfred Conteh, Stuart Davis, George Henry Durrie, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, David Hammon, Childe Hassam, Luis Alfonso Jimenez, Alex Katz, John Frederick Kensett, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Henrietta Mary Shore & Jack Whitten.

SPONSORS

The Peoria presentation is made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Sponsored locally by Visionary Society & Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Join us for an adult educational program while enjoying WPP’S Wildly Crafted Bison Blend Coffee. There will be a new animal discussion every Saturday and a guest speaker every month.

February 4 – Taxonomy & Biological Classification
*Guest Speaker: Em De Blas, Honors Biology Student & Naturalist at Bradley University
Feburary 11 – Invasive Species from Outer States
February 18 – Whale Tales
*Guest Speaker: Victoria Swierczyna
February 25 – Snake Anatomy & Misconceptions
March 4 – The Biggest Treat to Amphibian Conservation
March 11 – Your Watershed and You
March 18 – Beekeeping Basics
*Guest Speaker: Rollyn Aberle & Pam Tomka, WPP Volunteers & Heart of Illinois Beekeepers Association
March 25 – Certified Backyard Habitat Program
April 1 – The History of Bison Conservation in the US

FREE for WPP Members; $5 for Non-Members
Reservations Required. Purchase Tickets Online.
Located in Forest Hall Education Center

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

July 2, 2022 – Spring 2023

SHOW DATES: July 2 — May 31, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Sundays NOON-5 PM
Tuesday through Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum

In partnership with Art Bridges.

Disruption is the firebrand nature of great American artists who seek to advance truth by rattling the status quo with new modes of expression and new windows into understanding the American condition.

In the largest-scale collaboration to date with philanthropist Alice Walton’s Art Bridges, “American Revolutionaries” represents the first loan of a curated art grouping from her foundation’s collection. Known as “Grouping J,” the foundation’s dozen major works are integrated into the exhibition with works from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Permanent Collection and other private loans.

Never before has central Illinois had first-hand access to such an extensive variety of important American artworks in one gallery.

Grouping J represents a disparate yet compelling assembly of American artworks spanning 166 years from 1854 to 2020. These works, examples of some of the most significant artists in the nation’s history, examine an extraordinary range of aesthetic and socio-political content.

Beginning with the nostalgic work of painter and Currier and Ives illustrator GEORGE HENRY DURRIE, who was instrumental in creating the most indelible images of early American life, the subject of America as a new land of prosperity is created. From famed Abstract Expressionist expatriate PHILIP GUSTON to groundbreaking Feminist artist JUDY CHICAGO to painter ALFRED CONTEH, who rediscovers the identities of his African American subjects, the works in this grouping illuminate the story of America’s relentless drive toward the betterment of art and society.

Ultimately, this exhibition provides myriad opportunities to teach our community about the topics, both broad and specific, which carved the identity of American art and America itself.

ARTISTS

Featuring the works of Judy Chicago, Alfred Conteh, Stuart Davis, George Henry Durrie, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, David Hammon, Childe Hassam, Luis Alfonso Jimenez, Alex Katz, John Frederick Kensett, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Henrietta Mary Shore & Jack Whitten.

SPONSORS

The Peoria presentation is made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Sponsored locally by Visionary Society & Illinois Arts Council Agency.

‘Bonnets and Bowlers’ features hats popular during the 18th and 19th centuries. This event includes a tour of Flanagan House, built in 1837. The hats will be displayed in every room.

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

RECEPTION: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 PM

SHOW DATES: Feb. 18 — Apr. 14, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
Closed Sunday

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.

GENERAL INFORMATION
Mediums: Original works include — ceramics, digital art, drawings/pastels, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, 2d mixed media, 3d mixed media, metal, painting; oils & acrylics, painting: watercolor, photography, printmaking, sculpture, wearable fiber and wood.

Sales Potential of Peoria: Peoria, Illinois, is home to world-class medical facilities, Caterpillar (Fortune 50 Company), numerous IT companies, 4 major Universities within 50 miles, boutique shopping, quaint restaurants and bars, sporting and entertainment venues, urban living (the newly renovated Warehouse District which is located near the Riverfront), and a very active arts community. It’s big city amenities with Midwestern charm! The Peoria area is located in the ‘Heart of Illinois’ and is between Chicago and St. Louis.

Fair Dates – September 23-24, 2023
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 4 pm

Artist Awards:
Best of Show: $3,000
3 Awards of Excellence: $1,000 each
All award winners are invited to return to the 2024 Fine Art Fair.

Perks:
Easy set-up and teardown/level and accessible
Convenient reserved free parking for artists
Affordable hotel accommodations near fair location
200 volunteers to help as needed. Engaged, caring staff. Booth sitting.
Artist-only break room and information center
Overnight security – both Friday and Saturday
Friday Night Artist Pizza Party at 4pm
Breakfast & lunch provided on Saturday & Sunday
Saturday Night Artist Awards Party at The Peoria Riverfront Museum
ATM on site

Promotions:
$20,000 marketing campaign including social media, e-mails, TV, radio, newspaper, magazines, digital, billboards, posters and t-shirts
“I BUY ART” Initiative to encourage the purchase of original art
Collaboration with local art organizations, Peoria Art Guild members, the City of Peoria, the Peoria Park District, the Chamber of Commerce and other community leaders and organizations.
Artist profile on facebook featuring artist images and website link.

The Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition is the second-longest running juried print and drawing competition in the country. Every two years, it features the best contemporary graphic artwork from around the globe. This year’s exhibition will be held on campus at Bradley University at Heuser Gallery and Hartmann Gallery, as well as The Peoria Riverfront Museum and The Peoria Art Guild. Exhibition hours vary by location. Please see below.

Heuser Gallery
1400 W. Bradley Ave.
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Thur: 9:00a –12:00p / 1:30p – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 12:00p / 1:30p – 4:30p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Heuser Gallery may be closed intermittently for other special events.

Hartmann Gallery
1423 W. St. James
Peoria, IL 61625
Mon – Fri: 9:00a – 5:00p
Sat.-Sun: Closed
Please note that the Hartmann Gallery may be closed intermittently for special events.

Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison St
Peoria, IL, 61602
Mon: 9:00a – 4:00p
Tues – Thur: 9:00a – 6:30p
Fri: 9:00a – 4:00p
Sat: 9:00a – 2:00p
Sun: Closed

Peoria Riverfront Museum
(Lakeview Room, access is available free of charge)
222 SW Washington St
Peoria, IL 61602
Mon: Closed
Tues – Sat: 10:00a – 5:00p
Sun: 12:00p – 5:00p

The juror for the 38th Bradley International is Tyanna J. Buie. Buie is a Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI native. She is also a visual artist who received her BA from Western Illinois University, and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. As juror, she has selected over 100 works from across the US and internationally that represent some of the most contemporary techniques, media, perspectives and content.

Buie will offer a public talk on her selection process and her own work on March 8, 2023 at 5:00p as part of the Bradley University Department of Art and Design Visual Voices Series. This event will take place in the Horowitz Auditorium in the Bradley University Global Communications Center located at 834 N Dureya Place, Peoria IL 61625.

Opening receptions at each location will be announced separately.

RECEPTION: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2-4 PM

SHOW DATES: Feb. 18 — Apr. 14, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Monday through Saturday 9 AM-6 PM
Closed Sunday

July 2, 2022 – Spring 2023

SHOW DATES: July 2 — May 31, 2023

Gallery Hours:
Sundays NOON-5 PM
Tuesday through Saturday – 10 AM – 5 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum

In partnership with Art Bridges.

Disruption is the firebrand nature of great American artists who seek to advance truth by rattling the status quo with new modes of expression and new windows into understanding the American condition.

In the largest-scale collaboration to date with philanthropist Alice Walton’s Art Bridges, “American Revolutionaries” represents the first loan of a curated art grouping from her foundation’s collection. Known as “Grouping J,” the foundation’s dozen major works are integrated into the exhibition with works from the Peoria Riverfront Museum’s Permanent Collection and other private loans.

Never before has central Illinois had first-hand access to such an extensive variety of important American artworks in one gallery.

Grouping J represents a disparate yet compelling assembly of American artworks spanning 166 years from 1854 to 2020. These works, examples of some of the most significant artists in the nation’s history, examine an extraordinary range of aesthetic and socio-political content.

Beginning with the nostalgic work of painter and Currier and Ives illustrator GEORGE HENRY DURRIE, who was instrumental in creating the most indelible images of early American life, the subject of America as a new land of prosperity is created. From famed Abstract Expressionist expatriate PHILIP GUSTON to groundbreaking Feminist artist JUDY CHICAGO to painter ALFRED CONTEH, who rediscovers the identities of his African American subjects, the works in this grouping illuminate the story of America’s relentless drive toward the betterment of art and society.

Ultimately, this exhibition provides myriad opportunities to teach our community about the topics, both broad and specific, which carved the identity of American art and America itself.

ARTISTS

Featuring the works of Judy Chicago, Alfred Conteh, Stuart Davis, George Henry Durrie, Sanford Robinson Gifford, Arshile Gorky, Philip Guston, David Hammon, Childe Hassam, Luis Alfonso Jimenez, Alex Katz, John Frederick Kensett, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Henrietta Mary Shore & Jack Whitten.

SPONSORS

The Peoria presentation is made possible by Art Bridges Foundation.

Sponsored locally by Visionary Society & Illinois Arts Council Agency.

Drawing and Painting With Camron Johnson

Instructor: Camron Johnson

Department: 2D, Drawing

Learn the basics of drawing and painting from professional author and illustrator, Camron Johnson, who has worked with Marvel, Upper Deck, Warner Bros, and more! Follow along as he works on a traditional work of art from start to finish. Hone in on your skills as Camron displays his workstation on-screen and opens dialogue to discuss tips, techniques, and answer your questions – All while you work on YOUR very own illustration! This 3-week class is for both drawing beginners and more advanced artists looking to learn new techniques.

Ages 12

Tuesday evenings 6:00- 8:00 pm

March 7- March 21, 2023

Cost $75

Basic materials provided by the Peoria Art Guild: paper, pencils, paint, paintbrushes, Sharpies, acrylic paint, rubber cement, blender tool

Are you a member of the Peoria Art Guild? If so you can get a $5 discount (only for current members!)

The Peoria Heights Arts Collaborative is excited to announce the Call for Artists for the 2023 Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair. The Fair is a one-day event, Saturday May 13, 2023 from 9:00am to 5:00pm and is held on Prospect Road in the heart of the Heights.