Event Calendar

In collaboration with the Peoria Historical Society, the Foster Gallery is pleased to exhibit “Portraits of Influential Peorians” (America 250 Exhibit). This exhibition honors the icons of Peoria whose local impact reverberated throughout the state and nation. PHS will honor change-makers such as Dr. George Zeller, who humanely transformed mental health care; Lucie Tyng, an […] ...

It’s like stepping back into time to the Golden Age of Hollywood. This special exhibition displays the photography of Bob Willoughby, widely recognized as a pioneer of photography in the 20th century. He was the first outside photographer invited by studios to take photos on film sets. Willoughby’s career took off in 1954 when Warner […] ...

Joint us for a casual backyard picnic at the John C. Flanagan House Museum. This event is free and open to the public. Co-sponsored by PCGS, DAR, SAR, CILF and the Peoria Historical Society. The John C. Flanagan House Museum, located at 942 NE Glen Oak Avenue, is the oldest standing house in Peoria and […] ...

MAP pairs a small group of youth apprentices with professional, established mentor artists who specialize in diverse mediums for intensive periods of hands-on individual and collaborative studio work. MAP also exposes participants to the business-side of being a professional artist from creation to promotion, culminating with the students acting as curators of their own exhibit, […] ...

In collaboration with the Peoria Historical Society, the Foster Gallery is pleased to exhibit “Portraits of Influential Peorians” (America 250 Exhibit). This exhibition honors the icons of Peoria whose local impact reverberated throughout the state and nation. PHS will honor change-makers such as Dr. George Zeller, who humanely transformed mental health care; Lucie Tyng, an […] ...

It’s like stepping back into time to the Golden Age of Hollywood. This special exhibition displays the photography of Bob Willoughby, widely recognized as a pioneer of photography in the 20th century. He was the first outside photographer invited by studios to take photos on film sets. Willoughby’s career took off in 1954 when Warner […] ...

Create the illusion of Three-dimensions using dramatic contrast techniques. $25 Insrtuctor: Pixie Jacquin ...

MAP pairs a small group of youth apprentices with professional, established mentor artists who specialize in diverse mediums for intensive periods of hands-on individual and collaborative studio work. MAP also exposes participants to the business-side of being a professional artist from creation to promotion, culminating with the students acting as curators of their own exhibit, […] ...

Live at the Five Spot: The Holis7icsFriday, July 10th, 2026, ~ 6:30-8:30pm Tickets in Advance Online at 309tix.com: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (until 5pm day of event).Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembersTickets at door are sold only if max. capacity is not reached. When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat […] ...

Date: July 10, 2026 Time: 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm Location: Pavilion building Learn and love Salsa Dancing with D.J. Eduardo and his talented wife Beverly.  The Caballero’s took up Latin dance after moving to Peoria from New York City.  They love to share their enthusiasm and talent with others and have been working their Salsa dance magic […] ...

Join us for an adventure of a nighttime and experience the Park at night! Look and learn about local wildlife, meditate or hear ghost stories – every hike you will learn something different! For many hikes you will get to use red light flashlights while searching for wildlife to protect nocturnal species from light pollution […] ...

MAP pairs a small group of youth apprentices with professional, established mentor artists who specialize in diverse mediums for intensive periods of hands-on individual and collaborative studio work. MAP also exposes participants to the business-side of being a professional artist from creation to promotion, culminating with the students acting as curators of their own exhibit, […] ...