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ArtsPartners Announces 2026 Sky Art Peoria Winning Artists

ArtsPartners Announces Sky Art Peoria 2026 Winning Artists, Including Student Division and Civic Center Selections PEORIA, IL — ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is pleased to ...
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ArtsPartners Secures $55,000 in Funding to Expand First Fridays

ArtsPartners Secures $55,000 in Funding to Expand First Fridays Across Greater Peoria PEORIA, IL — ArtsPartners of Central Illinois has been awarded a total of ...
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ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Announces New Public Mural

ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Announces New Public Mural at Main and Sheridan as Part of Illinois America 250 PEORIA, IL – ArtsPartners of Central Illinois ...
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Business of Art: DONE DAY

BUSINESS OF ART CONFERENCE RETURNS TO PEORIA PEORIA, IL – ArtsPartners of Central Illinois invites artists and creative entrepreneurs to participate in Business of Art: ...
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First Fridays See Renewed Regional Support and Collaboration

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 24, 2026 Contact: Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright Telephone: 309-258-1327 E-mail: [email protected] Website: artspartners.net/firstfriday PEORIA, IL – ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is ...
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2025 Arts Dollars Grants

PEORIA, IL — ArtsPartners of Central Illinois has announced the recipients of its 2025 Arts Dollars Grants, awarding a total of $32,500 to fifteen artists, ...
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Mary Jo Papich Named 2025 ArtsPartner of the Year

PEORIA, IL — Acclaimed jazz educator and arts leader Mary Jo Papich was named the 2025 ArtsPartner of the Year during ArtsPartners of Central Illinois’ ...
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ArtsPartners of Central Illinois Celebrates 25 Years

PEORIA, IL — ArtsPartners of Central Illinois marked its 25th anniversary on Wednesday, October 22, 2025, with an evening of celebration at the Peoria Riverfront ...
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Mary Jo Papich Named 2025 ArtsPartner of the Year

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2025 Contact: Dr. Mae Gilliland Wright Telephone: 309-258-1327 E-mail: [email protected] Website: artspartners.net ArtsPartners Celebrates 25 Years of Connecting the Community ...
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2025 Arts Dollars Grants Now Open for Applications

2025 Arts Dollars Grants Now Open for Applications FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 9, 2025 PEORIA, IL – ArtsPartners of Central Illinois is pleased to announce ...
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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!