Ignite Peoria 2024 – ArtsPartners of Central Illinois

IGNITE PEORIA 2025!

Central Illinois’ premier arts and makers fest returns to the Peoria Civic Center on August 9, 2025! Perfect for the whole family, Ignite Peoria showcases hundreds of local makers, musicians, artists, innovators, dancers, and actors, all in one STEAM inspired interactive FREE day of fun and learning! The proud home of MidWest Makerfest, Sensory Ignite, and Fashion Ignite, this one of a kind festival boasts hands-on creation stations booths where attendees can learn about singing, writing, dancing, building, acting, painting, drawing, coding, 3D printing, robotics, and so much more! Additionally, the event showcases theatre, dance, spoken word, literary arts; and includes two live performance stages plus a bike and car show! And it’s free! So mark your calendars and join us for the Ignite Peoria 2025.

SENSORY IGNITE!

Sensory Ignite is taking on a new format this year as a Sensory Room! Designed for individuals with sensory sensitivities or anyone needing a break from the crowds, this space offers a variety of activities to meet your sensory needs. In Sensory Ignite we will have carnival games and a small bouncy house in one area of the room and unplugged acoustic music, blacklight painting, and other projects to spark your creativity in another area. Also provided next to Sensory Ignite is a Calm Room for low sensory input needs such as low lighting, a quiet space, and quiet hands on activities to help calm a racing mind. Sensory Ignite is happy to provide an adaptive restroom that includes a changing table big enough for adults.

FASHION IGNITE!

Fashion Ignite: An exciting multi-faceted runway show full of performances & new, refreshing, stylistic looks from our ultra talented designers! Worn and showcased by none other than Haus of Runway Models! (From the creators of Peoria Fashion Week) Be prepared to be amazed and caught astray with several shows throughout the course of the day at Peoria Ignite! We are honored and thrilled to bring FASHION to Ignite!

HELP US MAKE IGNITE PEORIA HAPPEN!

Interested in learning more about becoming a sponsor for Ignite Peoria 2025? Click here to see our sponsorship levels and find out how you can help support Ignite Peoria 2025!

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 SPONSORS!

ArtsPartners of Central Illinois, Inc. acknowledges support from the Illinois Arts Council.

2024 Workshops

10:00am- 12:00pm

First Tech Challenge Workshops:

Overview of FIRST Technical Challenge program. Mechanical and 3D modeling. Control software and programming

12:00pm - 12:45pm

Musical Theatre Fun

Vocal, dance/movement, and acting skills will be introduced through a warm-up, improvisation and students ages 5+ will learn a number from Moana Jr.

1:00pm - 1:45pm

JoJo’s Music Studio

A fun experiential workshop based on the teachings of Karl Orff for kids age 6-10. They will get the chance to sing and try out a small variety of instruments including bucket drums, xylophones, hand held percussion, and ukuleles.

1:00pm - 1:45pm

FIRST® LEGO® League Technical Support & Sharing

Are you a new team or a seasoned team? Either way, come join us as we digest the new season, SUBMERGEDSM ! We will talk about the table missions and innovation project. Bring your questions about programming and other needs. The second part of the workshop will be interactive. We will help answer your questions and lean on each other to share ideas, collaborate, and problem solve.

2:00pm - 2:45pm

FIRST® FLL Robotics for Newbies

Looking to start a team? Wondering what all the hype is about? Starting a team this year (or last)? In this workshop members of FRC Team 1736 Robot Casserole will go over the basics of starting a team, finding funding, what coaches can expect, the rules, and many other tips, ideas and resources. Come find out why we are so passionate about spreading the mission of FIRST®! For more information about FIRST®, check out firstinspires.org or robotcasserole.org

2:00pm - 2:45pm

Coding your own Arcade Game

Kids will create retro-style arcade games using Microsoft MakeCode Arcade. No prior experience required. Throughout the workshop, kids combine the power of coding with game design to enhance their programming skills and develop games inspired by classic retro arcade games!

Code Ninjas