CAC 1st Friday Art Studio Tour

Gallery Talks-April 4:
Rowen Schussheim-Anderson, 6:30
Bennett Johnson, 7:30
Gallery Talks are part of the 1st Fridays programming. The event occurs on the every 1st Friday of the month, 5-9:00. This event supports and augments the art exhibits with programming such as artist talks, demonstrations and special performances. For details: www.peoriacac.org and Facebook.
Visit the Artist Studios where many artists create, display and sell their work. While here, view art exhibitions in three galleries. The public is invited to this open-house style event.
On the 3rd floor, see the studios of Tanya Bayer, William Butler, Pamela Connell, Elizabeth Davis, Julie K.W. Harkless, Larry Hendricks, Bennett Johnson, Darlene Jones, Richard Kirchgessner, Joe Kotas, Donald Mason, Kagan Masters, Ilva McBrayer, Joy Johannes Miller, Erica Pamson, and Adrianne Risby. In the Side View Gallery on the 2nd floor, see the work of Preston Jackson and Natalie Jackson.
Art Exhibitions:
Rowen Schussheim-Anderson: Tapestries of Innovation
February 28 – April 11, 2025 Preston Jackson Gallery, 2nd Floor
While this Rock Island artist and educator employs centuries’ old techniques, her innovative use of fresh materials, organic structures and maps as design sources delights fans of weaving. Her influences include fiber work of Latin America and Africa and color field painters like Mark Rothko and Barnett Newman to inspire blending subtle transitions, despite surfaces built row by row on a 56” four-harness floor loom.
Capturing Light: Bennett Johnson and Jim Scheller
February 28 – April 4, 2025 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor
Inspired by the designs of celebrated architects and painters, Peoria artist photographer Bennett Johnson is paired with Staunton glass artist Jim Scheller. They share a proclivity to focus on dynamic details of reflection and shadow that most might overlook. A former architect, Johnson captures a glimpse of structures we may pass by every day, in a mysterious interplay of color and pattern. Inspired by modern masters, Scheller emulates the designs of 20th Century painters so well they could have been created by the masters themselves.
Regular Viewing Hours:
Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission during business hours (Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00) and prior to the start of and during some evening events.
The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.
For more information, contact:
William Butler, Executive Director
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
309-674-6822 cac@peoriacac.org www.peoriacac.org