The Peoria Art Guild

The 46th Annual Fine Art Fair
& Kids Art Festival
is September 27 & 28, 2008.

CLICK HERE for more detailed information.

Community assistance is an essential part of our fair; it takes over 500 dedicated volunteers to pull off this fantastic event. We really need your support!
Many schools will count your service towards your community service requirements.
Please volunteer for a two-hour shift during the Fine Art Fair weekend. All volunteers will receive a Fine Art Fair T-shirt and those who are generous enough to volunteer for four or more hours will be given a free weekend pass.
CLICK HERE to volunteer!

2008 Apprentices
Colin Abernathy (Pekin)
Bre Callear (Metamora)
Rachel Coker (Richwoods)
Kelsi Dunkelbarger (Peoria High)
Matt Guerra (Canton)
Keri Ibbotson (Pekin)
Justus Johnson (Manual)
Cameron Martin (Tremont)
Jane Ng (Richwoods)
Amber Pacelt (Canton)
Baine Rydin (Notre Dame)
Sarah Scott (Notre Dame)
Rachel Thiemann (Woodruff)

2008 Mentors
Ann Conver (Photography)
Doug Goessman (Printmaking)
Matt Harlan (Postcard and Mural)
Jerry McNeil (Ceramics)
Hiram Toraason (Glass Blowing)
Patricia Whalen-Keck (Sculpture)
Helen Schenck
(Assistant MAP Coordinator)

Former Apprentices in Residence
Casey Roeder (Woodruff)
Damon Taylor (Spoon River Valley)

2008 Mini-Apprentices
Sarah Lorentz (Homeschool)
Damon Taylor (Spoon River Valley)

Quick Links
Calendar of Events
Fine Art Fair
Art Fair at Junction City
Art Rental
Local Color Series
Membership form
Class Schedule
Mentor Apprentice Program
Gallery Rental
Site Map

Current Exhibit
2008 Mentor Apprentice Program Exhibition
13 selected local High School Students exhibit work they created in the Peoria Art Guild's Studio School during the intense summer program. Many students have recived college scholarships after completing this program.

Show Dates: August 15 - September 6
Opening Reception: Friday, August 15, 5:30pm-7:30pm
(members: free; non-members: $2 suggested donation)

Local Color Series Fleming Gallery
Susan Weinberg: "Explorations"
Susan Weinberg grew up in Peoria, but has lived much of her adult life in Minnesota. Her work is largely figurative in nature and her two recent series of work focus on family history and her travels in the Yunnan province of China. Susan is drawn to the intent study of what creates a person’s energy and presence. She paints for that magical moment when her subject steps out of the canvas.

Show Dates: August 15 - September 25
Opening Reception: Friday, August 15, 5:30pm-7:30pm
(members: free; non-members: $2 suggested donation)

For more information about the Local Color Series, please click here.

Upcoming Events
September 27 & 28: Fine Art Fair on the Riverfront
October 10 - November 15: Pet Portraits

For more upcoming events, please check the Events Calendar.

Calling all artists to be a part of the very first
Peoria Art Guild 8x8 Invitational!
Click HERE for instructions and click HERE for more entry information.

Save the date for 8x8 in '08: Saturday, November 22

The Studio School Fall brochure is now available.
Click Here

Read our lastest issue of The Abstract.

The Peoria Art Guild exhibits the artwork of local, regional, national and international artists, and offers their work for sale or rent. However, its main purpose is education. The Peoria Art Guild offers classes for all ages at all skill levels as well as special workshops, seminars and master classes. With several community outreach programs, The Peoria Art Guild also plays an important part in helping thousands of children gain valuable life skills.

Whether you'd like information about upcoming events, class schedules, or becoming part of The Peoria Art Guild, we hope you enjoy your visit to our site; we welcome any comments or questions you may have. Call 309-637-ARTS or email info@peoriaartguild.org.

The Peoria Art Guild is pleased to partner with WCBU in promoting the arts in central Illinois.

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