ART & CULTURE

RIVERFRONT DISTRICT

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Promotes non-for-profit arts organizations and the vitality of arts and culture in the Peoria area. Conducts Public Art Walking Tours of Peoria including the RiverFront Riverwalk. 

Website:

http://www.artspartners.net/

Address:

456 Fulton Street, Suite 300

Phone: 

(309) 676-2787 

Peoria's cultural hub for art, music and yoga; a catalystand forum for advancing, developing and understandingcontemporary art through education, exhibition and events.

Website:

http://www.peoriacac.org/

Address:

305 SW Water Street

Phone: 

(309) 674-6822

For over 130 years, the Peoria Art Guild has been and continues to be the leader in providing access to contemporary visual arts and education in our community.  The Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, nationally recognized as one of the top fairs in the country, is the largest community event on Peoria's RiverFront held annually the last weekend in September.

Website:

http://www.peoriaartguild.org/

Address:

203 Harrison Street

Phone: 

(309) 637-2787

Immerse yourself in the Peoria Riverfront Museum a world-class facility on Peoria's beautiful downtown RiverFront.

Website:

http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/

Address:

222 SW Washington Street

Phone: 

(309) 686-7000

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is the 14th oldest orchestra in America. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents excellent live musical performances, innovative music education programs, and engaging community outreach efforts, which significantly impact the cultural life of Central Illinois.

Website:

http://www.peoriasymphony.org/

Address:

101 State Street

Phone: 

(309) 671-1096

WAREHOUSE DISTRICT

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Promotes non-for-profit arts organizations and the vitality of arts and culture in the Peoria area. Conducts Public Art Walking Tours of Peoria including the RiverFront Riverwalk and Sculpture Walk Peoria

Website:

http://www.artspartners.net/

Address:

Le Ville de Maillet - 820 SW Adams Street

Phone:

 (309) 676-2787 

Big Picture Initiative’s mission is to build a thriving and vibrant community for all by using arts and creativity as a driver for social change, economic development, and wellness. We do this by providing arts-based solutions, promoting and supporting artists and arts initiatives, and advancing arts education.

 

Murals and Public Art Map/Tour

Wheel Art is a pottery studio and school offering classes to beginning and intermediate adults and children, workshops for all ages, birthday parties, children's summer camp and memberships for experienced potters.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/WheelArtPotteryStudios

Address:

1101 SW Washington Street

Phone:

(309) 306-1741

 

A walk along Washington Street featuring fifteen unique sculptures for a period of twelve months.  Every year, a new set of sculptures will be installed. 

Website:

http://www.sculpturewalkpeoria.org/

Address:

On Washington Street, from Liberty to Oak Streets

Phone: 

(309) 676-2787 

Richard Pryor: More than Just a Comedian is a larger than life sculpture of Richard Pryor sculpted by renowned artist Preston Jackson.

Website:

https://www.facebook.com/RichardPryorSculptureProject/?fref=ts

Address:

Corner of Washington and State Streets

Phone: 

(309) 673-2206

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT

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Your window to live entertainment.  Downstate Illinois' premier entertainment and convention center

Website:

http://www.peoriaciviccenter.com

Address:

201 SW Jefferson Street

Phone:

(309) 673-8900