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History of the Guild
The mission of The Peoria Art Guild has consistently withstood the test of time. What began with a handful of volunteers in 1878 stands today as one of the nation's oldest visual arts organizations. When the Peoria Ladies Art Society organized The Peoria Art Guild, their objective was simple and direct: to promote fine art in the Peoria community.
After struggling with insufficient classroom and exhibit space, plus lack of adequate parking space since inception, the Cohen and Goldstein families donated a building to The Peoria Art Guild in the resurgent Peoria Riverfront District in 1999. And with the generous $1 million donation from Mrs. Thomas Foster, we were able to renovate, furnish and equip the old Cohen's Furniture warehouse into the vital arts center it is today.
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The Foster Arts Center, an 18,000 sq. ft. building in the Peoria Riverfront District, is now the home of The Peoria Art Guild and The Peoria Symphony Orchestra.
The lower level is dedicated to the Studio School; the main floor is shared by the Symphony, The Peoria Art Guild offices and Gallery Store; and the upper floor is Gallery space.
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