Thank you for an AMAZING Summer!

Art Without Boundaries is the Peoria Art Guild’s youth arts access program, designed to remove financial barriers and bring high-quality art education to students across our community. Through this program, PSD 150 students can explore ceramics, painting, fiber arts, mixed-media, bookmaking, printmaking, and more — at no cost to their families.

This program is made possible through generous funding from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and reflects our shared belief that every young person deserves access to a creative space where they can build skills, find confidence, and belong.

 

What to Expect for 2027

Keep an eye out for Open Registration for the Art Without Boundaries program beginning in April of 2027! Registration will be available through our website, our monthly Newsletter, and a personalized email to the families enrolled in the 2026 program.

Art Without Boundaries offers both multi-week class series and single-session workshops throughout the summer. Classes are taught by experienced artist instructors in our lower-level studio spaces at 203 Harrison St and are designed to be welcoming to students of all skill levels — whether your child has never held a paintbrush or has been making art for years.

Classes are offered for a range of ages, from toddlers to teens. Each bi-weekly email update will include the full schedule of upcoming sessions so your family can plan ahead.

 

Where We Are Located

Peoria Art Guild — Downtown Studios 203 Harrison St, Peoria, IL 61602 Lover Level Studio Spaces

All Art Without Boundaries programming is held exclusively at our downtown Peoria location — a change from last year’s location at the Shoppes of Grand Prairie. Our downtown studios put us closer to PSD 150 families across the city, and we’re excited to welcome students into this creative space.

First time visiting? Our studio spaces are in the lower level of the building. When you arrive, you’ll enter through the print studio — the other classrooms are just through the connecting doors on the left. Look for signage, or ask any staff member, and we’ll be happy to show you the way!

Who Qualifies for This Program?

Students of all ages currently enrolled in Peoria Public Schools District 150 (PSD 150) are eligible
to enroll in Art Without Boundaries and access classes at no cost.

Eligible Schools (PSD 150)

 

High Schools
(Grades 9-12)

  • Manual High School

  • Peoria High School

  • Richwoods High School

Middle Schools
(Grades 5-8)

  • Rolling Acres Middle School

  • Sterling Middle School

  • Von Steuben Middle School

  • Harold B. Dawson Middle School

  • Liberty Leadership Middle School

  • Mark W. Bills Middle School

  • Reservoir Gifted School

K-8 & Community
Learning Schools

  • The Elise Ford Allen Academy

  • Glen Oak Community Learning Center

  • Annie Jo Gordon Community Learning Center

  • Lincoln School

  • Trewyn Primary School

Primary Schools (k-4)

  • Whittier Primary School

  • Dr. Maude A Sanders Primary School

  • Franklin Primary School

  • Hines Primary School

  • Dr. C.T. Vivian Primary School

  • Kellar Primary School

  • Northmoor Primary School

  • Charter Oak Primary School

Not sure if your student qualifies?

If your student attends a PSD 150 school but you don’t see it listed, or if you have questions about eligibility,
please reach out to a member of our team at info@peoriaartguild.org — we’re happy to help!

Not a PSD 150 student?

All youth art classes at the Peoria Art Guild are available at reduced cost to families regardless of school district through the Art Without Boundaries program. Contact us to learn more, or visit our class calendar for our most up-to-date list of classes.

Art Without Boundaries is made possible through funding from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.