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8:30 pm - 12:00 am

Salsa at CAC

Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
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7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Les Miserables

East Peoria Community High School - Byron Moore Auditorium
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7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Les Miserables

East Peoria Community High School - Byron Moore Auditorium
12
July
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

Portraits of Influential Peorians

This exhibition runs from July 1 to July 24, and features Peorians who have had a national impact. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 10 from 5-8pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 116 NE Perry. This event is free and open to the public. ...

12
July
9:00 am - 12:00 am

2026 MAP Exhibition

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, […] ...

12
July
9:00 am - 12:00 am
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

“Portraits of Influential Peorians” (America 250 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 […] ...

12
July
All Day

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

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 […] ...

12
July
2:00 pm - 12:00 am
Artful Journey
4701 N University Street, Lower Level

Mixed Media Collage

A fun accessible way to explore mixed media art by combining paper textiles and everyday materials into unique compositions. Instructor Ruth Inman will guide you through this process. $25 ...

12
July
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Glen Oak Park & Water Street
Prospect Rd & Water Street

Peoria Municipal Band

The Peoria Municipal Band will be presenting free concerts at 7 PM on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from May 31 to August 9. Sunday concerts are at Glen Oak Park and Wednesday concerts are downtown on Water Street. Come enjoy the music! For more information go to peoriamunicipalband.com ...

13
July
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

Portraits of Influential Peorians

This exhibition runs from July 1 to July 24, and features Peorians who have had a national impact. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 10 from 5-8pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 116 NE Perry. This event is free and open to the public. ...

13
July
All Day

2026 MAP Exhibition

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, […] ...

13
July
All Day
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

“Portraits of Influential Peorians” (America 250 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 […] ...

13
July
All Day

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

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 […] ...

13
July
All Day
Artful Journey
4701 N University Street, Lower Level

Mixed Media Collage

A fun accessible way to explore mixed media art by combining paper textiles and everyday materials into unique compositions. Instructor Ruth Inman will guide you through this process. $25 ...

13
July
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Peoria Public Library Lakeview Branch
1137 W. Lake Ave., Peoria IL

Austin Reimagined: From Page to Screen to TikTok

In celebration of Austen’s 250th birthday year, this discussion-based series invites participants to revisit those familiar stories while exploring how Austen’s characters continue to appear in modern retellings, from contemporary films to social media. Along the way, participants will imagine what Austen’s characters might look like in a modern setting, including how they might move […] ...

14
July
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

Portraits of Influential Peorians

This exhibition runs from July 1 to July 24, and features Peorians who have had a national impact. An opening reception will be held on Friday, July 10 from 5-8pm, at the First United Methodist Church, 116 NE Perry. This event is free and open to the public. ...

14
July
All Day

2026 MAP Exhibition

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, […] ...

14
July
All Day
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

“Portraits of Influential Peorians” (America 250 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 […] ...

14
July
All Day

Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby

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 […] ...

14
July
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

PJ Kids Art Exhibit

Featuring artists that have assisted or been taught, presently or in the past, by Preston Jackson: Aareon Boyd, Juan Cabrera, Jory Gordon-Alexander, Ke’Shawn Hess and Angelique Washington. Open Tues-Sat 11-5pm from June 26th, 2026, to August 7th, 2026. ...

14
July
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Bart Vargas: Mandalas Exhibit at the CAC

Like artifacts from an era of extraordinary consumption and waste, Bellevue, Nebraska artist and educator Bart Vargas’ sculpture and paintings incorporate recovered local materials deemed unwanted or useless, including trash, recyclables and surplus items and then transform them into playful, approachable and thought-provoking objects. Vargas leads a Mandala Workshop – Saturday, August 8th, 1-3:00pm Open Tues-Sat […] ...

14
July
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Nathan Westerman – Books and Pages: Bound and Redacted Art Exhibit

Maligned books are used as medium to convey an assault on knowledge and the ideas contained within. Books stripped of content, destroyed beyond recognition, fragments of torn pages and the string that once bound them; evidence of aggressive censorship and conformity. The Champaign-based artist is an engineering and welding teacher at Urbana High School. Open […] ...

14
July
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Artful Journey
4701 N University Street, Lower Level

Air Dry Clay

Air Dry Clay – Create a copy of your hand or phone holder. $25 Instructor: Judy Harvey ...

14
July
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Figure Drawing / Open Studio – Tues Afternoon

Artists are invited to draw or paint the figure from a live nude or clothed model. A monitor will direct the model to change poses and provide guidance, if desired. There is no instruction, but students are encouraged to seek advice from others in the class. Students must bring their own supplies and materials. Easels […] ...

14
July
All Day
Artful Journey
4701 N University Street, Lower Level

Mixed Media Collage

A fun accessible way to explore mixed media art by combining paper textiles and everyday materials into unique compositions. Instructor Ruth Inman will guide you through this process. $25 ...

14
July
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Harmonize Peoria
1133 N. North St.

Harmonize Peoria: Open Stage

Open Stage geared towards youth, but open to all ages!  Part concert, part open stage, we invite the community to come make music together in this supportive atmosphere!  This project is supported with Arts Dollars funds, provided by the Illinois Arts Council Agency, ArtsPartners of Central IL, and the Community Foundation of Central IL.   […] ...

14
July
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria

Figure Drawing / Open Studio – Tues Evenings

Artists are invited to draw or paint the figure from a live nude or clothed model. A monitor will direct the model to change poses and provide guidance, if desired. There is no instruction, but students are encouraged to seek advice from others in the class. Students must bring their own supplies and materials. Easels […] ...

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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!