Camp 245-Clay and Nature Art:

Ages 4-17. June 24-28, 2024, 9am-3pm Daily.

$250 Early Bird, $300 After March 1, 2024.

Calling all nature lovers! During this camp we will make various types of artwork using natural materials. Participants will make ink from plants, weave baskets, make nature mandalas and more. Learn about responsible harvesting, ecosystems, and make your own nature recipe book.

To register: https://www.wheelartpottery.studio/summer-camp

June 24-28, 2024

Introduce your child to a lifelong love of visual art and music at the 2024 Peoria Art & Music Camp. In collaboration with Peoria Symphony Orchestra and Peoria Riverfront Museum, this week-long experience for young creatives entering grades 1-8 (Ages 6-13) infuses the joy of musical exploration with the unique charm of Folk Art.

Engage in an array of activities, including an introduction to musical instruments, expressive movement, painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, collaborative projects, museum exhibits, and a captivating planetarium experience. Each day begins and ends at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, with visits to the Peoria Symphony Orchestra and the Peoria Art Guild for an immersive studio experience.

The camp concludes with a special Camp Showcase on Sunday the 30th, highlighting the week's creations. This year's Peoria Art & Music Camp is designed to kickstart a creative journey that will resonate throughout your child's life. Embrace the 2024 Folk Art theme and immerse your child in a week of artistic exploration and musical discovery in the heart of Peoria's vibrant artistic community.

SAMPLE DAY SCHEDULE

8:40-9:00 a.m. - Check In/ Drop-off

9:15-10:25 - Class 1

10:45-11:55 - Class 2

12:15-12:45 - Lunch and activities

1:05- 2:15 - Class 3

2:35 p.m. - Wrap-up/ Clean-up/ Pick-up

2:45-3:00- Pickup

To register: Ticketswww.peoriaartguild.org/upcoming-events/peoriaartsmusiccamp-rrcdk

Calling all arts organizations, artists, cultural institutions, and K-12 educators/administrators!

The Illinois Arts Council Agency is coming to Peoria to talk all about grants — and you are invited! ArtsPartners is pleased to host IACA Program Director Jerome Grand, who will be visiting Peoria on June 24, at 4:00 pm to meet and greet area grantees and potential grantees. This short program will include a brief overview of the agency and available grants. There will be plenty of time to answer any questions at the end. Please let us know if you can join us by RSVPing here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfxfX9hBaEYFS.../viewform

Details
When: Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm
Where: Peoria Public Library North Branch, 3001 West Grand Parkway, Peoria, IL 61615
Questions: Contact Jerome Grand at 1-312-814-6766 or Jerome.Grand@illinois.gov

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1881494528980845

There aren’t many places to get a great meal on a Monday night in Peoria … and there’s exactly one place to do it while listening to a curated playlist of jazz, funk, soul, rock, hip hop, & world music from the past 60+ years. River City DJs bring the vinyl and The Bar at BLACK BAND provides the rest: great beer & cocktail specials paired with a fantastic food menu. The vibes on this night are just right! Join us 6-9pm every Monday.