Articles & Press
May 2026 / Greg & Dan Show
2026 - 2028 Sculpture Walk Peoria Opening Day
Executive Director, Megan Scott talks with Greg and Phil on the Greg & Dan Show about the 2026-2028 Sculpture Walk Peoria Opening day on May 23, 2026.
May 2026 / Sculpture Walk Peoria Press Release
Peoria Art Guild Introduces Eight New Sculptures for the Sculpture Walk Peoria 2026-2028 Season
MAY 2025 / 25 News Now
2nd Annual Chalk Art Competition attracts dozens of Peoria artists
25News Now
The Peoria Art Guild hosted its second annual Chalk Art Competition at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie, welcoming 37 artists of all ages for a full day of sidewalk creativity. Participants were given five hours to transform pre-assigned pavement squares into original works inspired by a “Summertime Fun” theme.
Artists competed in four divisions — ages 10 and under, ages 11-16, 17+, and professional artists — with cash prizes awarded to top entries. Building on the success of its inaugural year, the event continues to grow as a vibrant, famil-friendly celebration of community artmaking in Peoria.
MAY 2025 / WCBU
New initiative provides free arts education to central Illinois youth
The Art Without Boundaries program provides free arts education to youth under 18 throughout Central Illinois, helping remove financial and transportation barriers to creative learning.
FEBRUARY 2025 / WMBD
Community Yarn Bombing on Peoria’s Sculpture Walk
The Peoria Art Guild recently led a large-scale community yarn bombing of the Taylor Fawcett Totem sculpture along Washington Street as part of Peoria’s Sculpture Walk. The temporary installation wraps the sculpture in handcrafted yarn squares contributed by participants from across the country.
After issuing an open call for submissions, the Guild received an overwhelping response—including squares sent from as far away as New Mexico and New York. Hundreds of contributors participated, many sharing personal stories alongside their work. Some squares honored loved ones, while others marked meaningful connections between family members and the Peoria community.
The installation highlights yarn bombing as a non-invasive form of street art and reflects the Guild’s ongoing commitment to collaboration, accessibility, and creative placemaking.
September 2024 / pjstar.com
Art lovers gather for 62nd Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair on the riverfront
The Journal Star highlights the 62nd Annual Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, held along the Peoria Riverfront, showcasing artists from across the country. The feature captures the vibrant atmosphere of the weekend and sculpture to woodworking and fiber arts, and the strong engagement between artists and patrons.
Through photographs and artist spotlights, the article reflects the national reach of the Fine Art Fair and its continued role as a cornerstone cultural event in Central Illinois.
August 2024 / Macaronikid.com
Peoria Art Guild: Fostering Art and Community Engagement
This article explores the Peoria Art Guild’s long-standing role as one of the Midwest’s oldest arts organizations, founded in 1878. It highlights the Guild’s mission to “bring art to the community and the community to art” through comprehensive arts education, year-round exhibitions, and community-centered initiatives.
The Peoria Art Guild’s major programs include classes for all ages, outreach and therapeutic arts initiatives, the annual Fine Art Fair, and Scultpure Walk Peoria—while emphasizing the vital support of members, donors, and volunteers in sustaining its impact across Central Illinois.