Event Calendar

11
May
Peoria Riverfront Museum

The Rennick 2026: The Artist as Historian

Now in its 62nd year, the Rennick Art Exhibition shares unique stories of the Peoria area as seen through the eyes of our creative community. The theme of this year’s show is “The Artist as Historian.” Show runs May 7 through June 7, with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7. ...

11
May
All Day
TIME GALLERY
201 CLOCK TOWER DR. EAST PEORIA IL.

Gallery Show featuring Larry and Kathy Herron

Accomplished artist and muralist Larry Herron: – Larry has created murals for Wheels O’ Time Museum and Wildlife Prairie Park, including their bi-centennial bison. Accomplished artist Kathy Herron: – Kathy has portrayed shelter cats through her fun paintings, primarily using landscapes in acrylics and pencils. ...

11
May
All Day
Exhibit A Gallery
4707 North Prospect Rd. Peoria Heights Illinois

Double Vision: Duffy Armstrong Farrell & Kent Broadbent

Join us for an Artist’s Meet & Greet on Friday, May 8th, 2026, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. The work of Duffy Armstrong Farrell & Kent Broadbent will be featured from Friday, May 8th, until Wednesday, May 27th. Exhibit A Gallery, located in the charming village of Peoria Heights, has been providing Custom Framing services to […] ...

11
May
9:00 am - 12:00 am
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

Antonio Ortiz-Valverde: Capturing the Light with Glass Prints

This digital photography exhibition explores the transformative dialogue between light, color, and material perception. Glass absorbs the light. Colors melt into radiant reflections. Landscapes shimmer with depth and vibrant shine. Nature’s essence glows through luminous glass, solitude and imagination fused in brilliance.   Reception: Friday, May 1, 5-8 PM Live Piano Music by PAMTA Students […] ...

11
May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

“The Shape of Echoes”

“The Shape of Echoes” Featuring works by John Love “This photography exhibition gathers images from cemeteries across Central Illinois. Through stark monochrome, dramatic light, and intimate framing, the work transforms weathered stone, bronze, and iron into quiet witnesses. Angels, mourning figures, guardian dogs, empty chairs, ornate mausoleums, toppled monuments, and fragmented inscriptions become vessels that […] ...

11
May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

“David Gregory: 50-year Retrospective”

“David Gregory: 50-year Retrospective” Featuring works by David Gregory “This exhibition features works from David’s time as an art student at the University of Illinois in 1976 to his most recent works. A world traveler, he finds watercolors ideal for painting on location and then develops these studies into finished paintings in his Peoria studio. […] ...

11
May
6:00 pm - 12:00 am
GAR Hall
416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61602

Somebody’s Getting GREASE’d: Murder at the Reunion

The gang is back for their 30 year high school reunion where romances will be rekindled, old friends reunited, and enemies discovered. Not all is fair in love and high school however! Favorite musical numbers will be reprised in this parody, but not before someone ends up permanently GREASED! Dinner and show! Plus Retro costume […] ...

11
May
All Day
GAR Hall
416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61602

Somebody’s Getting GREASE’d: Murder at the Reunion

The gang is back for their 30 year high school reunion where romances will be rekindled, old friends reunited, and enemies discovered. Not all is fair in love and high school however! Favorite musical numbers will be reprised in this parody, but not before someone ends up permanently GREASED! Dinner and show! Plus Retro costume […] ...

12
May
Peoria Riverfront Museum

The Rennick 2026: The Artist as Historian

Now in its 62nd year, the Rennick Art Exhibition shares unique stories of the Peoria area as seen through the eyes of our creative community. The theme of this year’s show is “The Artist as Historian.” Show runs May 7 through June 7, with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7. ...

12
May
All Day
TIME GALLERY
201 CLOCK TOWER DR. EAST PEORIA IL.

Gallery Show featuring Larry and Kathy Herron

Accomplished artist and muralist Larry Herron: – Larry has created murals for Wheels O’ Time Museum and Wildlife Prairie Park, including their bi-centennial bison. Accomplished artist Kathy Herron: – Kathy has portrayed shelter cats through her fun paintings, primarily using landscapes in acrylics and pencils. ...

12
May
All Day
Exhibit A Gallery
4707 North Prospect Rd. Peoria Heights Illinois

Double Vision: Duffy Armstrong Farrell & Kent Broadbent

Join us for an Artist’s Meet & Greet on Friday, May 8th, 2026, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. The work of Duffy Armstrong Farrell & Kent Broadbent will be featured from Friday, May 8th, until Wednesday, May 27th. Exhibit A Gallery, located in the charming village of Peoria Heights, has been providing Custom Framing services to […] ...

12
May
All Day
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

Antonio Ortiz-Valverde: Capturing the Light with Glass Prints

This digital photography exhibition explores the transformative dialogue between light, color, and material perception. Glass absorbs the light. Colors melt into radiant reflections. Landscapes shimmer with depth and vibrant shine. Nature’s essence glows through luminous glass, solitude and imagination fused in brilliance.   Reception: Friday, May 1, 5-8 PM Live Piano Music by PAMTA Students […] ...

12
May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

“The Shape of Echoes”

“The Shape of Echoes” Featuring works by John Love “This photography exhibition gathers images from cemeteries across Central Illinois. Through stark monochrome, dramatic light, and intimate framing, the work transforms weathered stone, bronze, and iron into quiet witnesses. Angels, mourning figures, guardian dogs, empty chairs, ornate mausoleums, toppled monuments, and fragmented inscriptions become vessels that […] ...

12
May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

“David Gregory: 50-year Retrospective”

“David Gregory: 50-year Retrospective” Featuring works by David Gregory “This exhibition features works from David’s time as an art student at the University of Illinois in 1976 to his most recent works. A world traveler, he finds watercolors ideal for painting on location and then develops these studies into finished paintings in his Peoria studio. […] ...

12
May
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

Beginner Photography

Designed for adults seeking a strong foundation in digital photography. Through hands-on practice, guided discussion, and weekly critiques, students explore camera basics, exposure, composition, lenses, and lighting. Students will end the course with a final portfolio critique of their best work. ...

12
May
3:30 pm - 12:00 am
Artful Journey
4701 N University Street, Lower Level

After School Art – Pen & Ink

KIDS!! Ages 9 – 12 Sign up for a 2-day art class MAY 12th and 14th – Pen & Ink ($25 total) BOTH DAYS ARE 3:30pm – 4:30pm ***Please Put Child’s Name in Notes Section *** Pixie covers a foundation in all these arts lending expertise from her 30+ years of teaching art. Instructor: Miss […] ...

12
May
12:00 am - 8:30 pm
GAR Hall
416 Hamilton Blvd, Peoria, IL 61602

Somebody’s Getting GREASE’d: Murder at the Reunion

The gang is back for their 30 year high school reunion where romances will be rekindled, old friends reunited, and enemies discovered. Not all is fair in love and high school however! Favorite musical numbers will be reprised in this parody, but not before someone ends up permanently GREASED! Dinner and show! Plus Retro costume […] ...

13
May
Peoria Riverfront Museum

The Rennick 2026: The Artist as Historian

Now in its 62nd year, the Rennick Art Exhibition shares unique stories of the Peoria area as seen through the eyes of our creative community. The theme of this year’s show is “The Artist as Historian.” Show runs May 7 through June 7, with an opening reception on Thursday, May 7. ...

13
May
All Day
TIME GALLERY
201 CLOCK TOWER DR. EAST PEORIA IL.

Gallery Show featuring Larry and Kathy Herron

Accomplished artist and muralist Larry Herron: – Larry has created murals for Wheels O’ Time Museum and Wildlife Prairie Park, including their bi-centennial bison. Accomplished artist Kathy Herron: – Kathy has portrayed shelter cats through her fun paintings, primarily using landscapes in acrylics and pencils. ...

13
May
All Day
Exhibit A Gallery
4707 North Prospect Rd. Peoria Heights Illinois

Double Vision: Duffy Armstrong Farrell & Kent Broadbent

Join us for an Artist’s Meet & Greet on Friday, May 8th, 2026, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm. The work of Duffy Armstrong Farrell & Kent Broadbent will be featured from Friday, May 8th, until Wednesday, May 27th. Exhibit A Gallery, located in the charming village of Peoria Heights, has been providing Custom Framing services to […] ...

13
May
All Day
Foster Gallery
116 NE Perry Ave

Antonio Ortiz-Valverde: Capturing the Light with Glass Prints

This digital photography exhibition explores the transformative dialogue between light, color, and material perception. Glass absorbs the light. Colors melt into radiant reflections. Landscapes shimmer with depth and vibrant shine. Nature’s essence glows through luminous glass, solitude and imagination fused in brilliance.   Reception: Friday, May 1, 5-8 PM Live Piano Music by PAMTA Students […] ...

13
May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

“The Shape of Echoes”

“The Shape of Echoes” Featuring works by John Love “This photography exhibition gathers images from cemeteries across Central Illinois. Through stark monochrome, dramatic light, and intimate framing, the work transforms weathered stone, bronze, and iron into quiet witnesses. Angels, mourning figures, guardian dogs, empty chairs, ornate mausoleums, toppled monuments, and fragmented inscriptions become vessels that […] ...

13
May
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Peoria Art Guild
203 Harrison Street, Peoria, IL, 61602

“David Gregory: 50-year Retrospective”

“David Gregory: 50-year Retrospective” Featuring works by David Gregory “This exhibition features works from David’s time as an art student at the University of Illinois in 1976 to his most recent works. A world traveler, he finds watercolors ideal for painting on location and then develops these studies into finished paintings in his Peoria studio. […] ...

13
May
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Artful Journey
4701 N University Street, Lower Level

Art Journals

Bring your Art Journal OR… We can make a NEW ONE .. and we’ll create a 2-page spread. New materials, new methods, always something new. Pre-register online or in gallery – sign up for One month, or Three at a time! $25 or $70 Instructor: Ruth Inman ...

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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!