Event Calendar

Walter Ogle Viable “I go into a light trance state when I work. The world disappears somehow, and I feel insulated. Maybe this is a common experience. My motivation is simply to let it happen. I am always surprised at the amount of time that elapses when I stop. I defend this concept because anyone’s work is completely subjective (personal feelings, […] ...

Paul Breuer Not Your Granny’s Quilts Patterns surround us. They exist in all sorts of forms, from the natural geometric patterns on animal skins, insects, snowflakes, life cycles, the phases of the moon, the orbit of the planets around the sun, to behaviors, thought processes, to man made in textiles, buildings, wallpaper, art of all […] ...

This brand new tour notes the achievements of even more women of Peoria, including Bonnie Noble, Sister Canisia Gerlach, and Erma Davis. Contributions by these women and many others have enriched Peoria many times over. This tour departs from and returns to the parking lot across from Kelleher’s Irish Pub and Eatery at 619 SW […] ...

Help us record the plants, animals, and fungi species on 1800 acres of Wildlife Prairie Park! Let’s celebrate the arrival of fall and make as many observations as we can in one day to catalog the biodiversity of WPP. Starting at 10 a.m., come learn about iNaturalist! Can’t make the 10 a.m. program? Stop by […] ...

Join our Midnight Garden Cat Fused Glass Class; where you’ll create your own enchanting, feline-themed fused glass artwork with a tranquil Autumn evening setting! Dichroic glass stars and a glow-in-the-dark moon elevates it beyond the ordinary. The finished piece is 8” x 4”. Skill: Beginner Glass Fusing Date: Saturday, October 3th at 10:30am – 1:00pm […] ...

This gallery will be closed from September 5th-14th due to renovations on the second floor of the CAC. Thank you for your patience! CAC Member Artists Biennial Exhibition August 28-October 17, 2026, Preston Jackson Gallery, 2nd Floor The artists enrolled in the Contemporary Art Center’s Artist Membership program return to the Contemporary Art Center for […] ...

Lisa Lofgren: All Together as Cumulus Clouds August 28-October 17, 2026, Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor In this interactive exhibition in celebration of comradery and the passing of knowledge to create structures that are “read” in less traditional ways, Lofgren utilizes the book form to navigate what it means to “make together.” Founder of Together Press, […] ...

Join us for the FINAL EVENT in the Morgan Needs an Organ Benefit Series! Start the day with a sound bath, enjoy all day aerial art by AerFire, music by Sarah Marie Dillard, Andy Martinez, Shawn”Smitty” Smith, Ava Easter, Kayla Brooke, and BOOMSTICK! Raffles, Vendors, Music and More! Entry is just $10, and pre-ordering gets […] ...

Saturday October 3, 2026 from 1 to 3 p.m. Join us for an exhibition celebrating the life and works of the outstanding Italian-American sculptor, Joseph Petarde. Featuring new photographs by Seth Lowe, this event will be held at the Peoria Public Library Gallery, 107 NE Monroe Street, LL1. On October 3, you can also visit […] ...

Join us for an hourlong exploration of Midwest foraging. We will learn how to identify local plants and their many uses. No prior experience required. All ages. ...

Get ready to put the funk in FUNKtion! Beat the Funk’s annual fundraiser brings the community together for a night of live music from Dexter O’Neal & the Funk Yard, dancing, food, a silent auction, raffles, the Funk Off Dance Contest and more. Guests can also add their own positive message to the Funk Wall, […] ...

The World’s MOST Iconic Ballet – With a LIVE Orchestra! The legendary tale of Swan Lake takes flight in a breathtaking production from World Ballet Company, as fate and magic entwine in a timeless battle between good and evil. Performing with a Live Orchestra, and featuring a cast of 50 international dancers, over 150 radiant […] ...

For one night only… Broadway performer and Bradley University Theatre Arts Performance alum Morgan Siobhan Green, along with award-winning composer and lyricist Joe Iconis, are coming to Bradley! After last year’s triumphant Broadway Comes to Bradley, in which Morgan performed alongside Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Michael R. Jackson (A Strange Loop), we are thrilled to […] ...

Walter Ogle Viable “I go into a light trance state when I work. The world disappears somehow, and I feel insulated. Maybe this is a common experience. My motivation is simply to let it happen. I am always surprised at the amount of time that elapses when I stop. I defend this concept because anyone’s work is completely subjective (personal feelings, […] ...

Paul Breuer Not Your Granny’s Quilts Patterns surround us. They exist in all sorts of forms, from the natural geometric patterns on animal skins, insects, snowflakes, life cycles, the phases of the moon, the orbit of the planets around the sun, to behaviors, thought processes, to man made in textiles, buildings, wallpaper, art of all […] ...

Fest in the Garden is a single day Music and Arts festival celebrating the Peoria community. Featuring thirty vendors, four local bands, a yoga session and a food truck; there is something for everyone to enjoy! Open from 10am to 5pm, October 4th 2026 $10 admission ...

This gallery will be closed from September 5th-14th due to renovations on the second floor of the CAC. Thank you for your patience! CAC Member Artists Biennial Exhibition August 28-October 17, 2026, Preston Jackson Gallery, 2nd Floor The artists enrolled in the Contemporary Art Center’s Artist Membership program return to the Contemporary Art Center for […] ...

Lisa Lofgren: All Together as Cumulus Clouds August 28-October 17, 2026, Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor In this interactive exhibition in celebration of comradery and the passing of knowledge to create structures that are “read” in less traditional ways, Lofgren utilizes the book form to navigate what it means to “make together.” Founder of Together Press, […] ...

Cozy up, get creative, and celebrate the colors of fall in this fun, instructor-led painting class with Melissa of Ruby Renditions! In The Color Studio: “Pumpkin Patch Painting,” participants will create their own charming pumpkin patch masterpiece on a 16″ × 20″ canvas while Melissa guides everyone through the process step by step.   Whether […] ...

Walter Ogle Viable “I go into a light trance state when I work. The world disappears somehow, and I feel insulated. Maybe this is a common experience. My motivation is simply to let it happen. I am always surprised at the amount of time that elapses when I stop. I defend this concept because anyone’s work is completely subjective (personal feelings, […] ...

Paul Breuer Not Your Granny’s Quilts Patterns surround us. They exist in all sorts of forms, from the natural geometric patterns on animal skins, insects, snowflakes, life cycles, the phases of the moon, the orbit of the planets around the sun, to behaviors, thought processes, to man made in textiles, buildings, wallpaper, art of all […] ...