Welcome To The Fine Art Fair
46th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair & Kids Art Festival
September 27 – 28, 2008
The 46th Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair will go on as scheduled for this weekend. Even though flood waters are quickly receding in the affected three block area and weather forecasts predict no rain for the next seven days, Peoria Park District officials have asked that a corner of the Fine Art Fair be moved to the grassy area near the RiverPlex. There are 150 nationally-recognized artists from 23 states coming to the fair; 55 artists will be moved to the new location. To ensure good traffic flow, the Kids Art Festival, music, food vendors and the popular community mural will be shifted to the new location. Entrance to the fair will continue to be at the Gateway building with 95 artists exhibiting at their original locations starting around the Riverfront fountain. All planned activities will go on as scheduled. For Fine Art Fair information, call the Peoria Art Guild, 309-637-2787.
Two-Day Admission: $5 - 16 years and under free. Your $5 admission is good for both days of the Fair and as an added bonus, your ticket can be used at the Fine Art Fair for $5 off any purchase of $20 or more at the Peoria Art Guild tent (located near the entrance). Or use your ticket later and save $5 at the Peoria Art Guild before 12/24/08 on art classes, membership or any purchase of $20 or more at the Peoria Art Guild Gallery Store.
This is the Peoria Art Guild’s major fundraising event of the year. All proceeds benefit the Guild’s programs, exhibits and community outreach.
MEMBERS ONLY BENEFIT
Saturday, September 27
9 – 10 am
Peoria Art Guild Members and Fine Art Fair sponsors can view and purchase art one hour prior to the official opening of the Fine Art Fair. If you are not a member, you can sign up for membership prior to the 9:00 a.m. special opening at the entrance to the Fair or send an email to info@peoriaartguild.org
To be added to the mailing list for the 2009 show, please send your name and complete mailing address to artfair@peoriaartguild.org.