12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

BEGINNERS SALSA DANCE (LEVEL 2)
Tuesdays, Tuesdays, October 21-November 11, 7:30-8:40 pm 
(four 70-minute sessions)
Register at https://peoriacac.org/events/beginning-salsa-2/
Instructors: Ed & Beverly Caballero
CAC Member: $40, Non-Member: $45
Registration deadline: October 14

Take the next step to becoming a great dancer. Learn more complex moves quickly in five lessons. Master the skills of a leader or follower. Joining with a partner is strongly encouraged. 
Prerequisite: Salsa I or instructor’s permission.

Classes are held on the 2nd floor of the Contemporary Art Center. Press 2R in the elevator.

Once we have received the minimum number of students required, we will seek payment. For more information about each class, contact: William Butler or Darlene Jones, 309.674.6822 or peoriacac.org

About the instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero have been teaching Latin dancing in Peoria Illinois since 2007. Besides at Contemporary Art Center, they have taught at Peoria Park District, Bradley University, District 150 public schools, RiverPlex, Common Place, ICC, Carver Center, Friendship House and the Clarion Hotel. They have also performed as a couple, with a group and with their students. The Caballeros have been featured in El Numero and Peoria Magazine.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/9079590978832187/9079590988832186/

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, November 6, 2025 ~ 8:00 - 10:00 pm

When checking in at the door, be prepared to share your table and seat number.

Tickets in Advance Online: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (till 6pm day of event)
If an event is not sold out, tickets will also be sold at the door.
Tickets at the door*: $9-members, $12-nonmembers, $5-poets
(*No money will be taken at the door unless we don’t reach our max capacity)
*Please Note that purchasing a Poet Ticket is a commitment to share your poetry on stage.
If you don't plan to read, then don't purchase a poet level ticket.

Water and Pop for $1.00 is offered at the bar.
Attendees may bring their own food and drink or bring in food and drink from the Rhythm Kitchen.

Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere.
Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
Hosts: Ryan Lowry and Whitney Jensen with DJ YV

Featured Poet: T-Spirit
Tracy ‘T-Spirit’ Stanton is a highly featured International Spoken Word Artist, host, event producer, inspirational speaker, author, certified well-being coach, workshop facilitator and brand strategist. She is also the owner of Addiction to Ambition Coaching and Consulting and the Movement Building & Storytelling Director at The Freedom Community Center. She been featured on local and national platforms such as St. Louis American, Riverfront Times, STLMAG, St. Louis Post Dispatch and on the local St. Louis television station KSDK. She has also been acknowledged in the Washington Post, New York Times, ABC News, Riverfront Times, St. Louis American, KSDK, Now This is News, St. Louis Public Radio, and St. Louis Post-Dispatch for her advocacy, activism, community service and spoken word.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-205617

12th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop 
October 31 - December 19 Gallery 3R, 3rd Floor

A small wonder means small work from local artists and that means work priced for holiday gifts! 

Gallery 3R is turned into a gift shop for small works of art. Just like a gift shop, buyers may take home the item at the time of purchase. 

Shop Local-Shop early for the art lover in your life. Glass, ceramics, paintings, sculpture, jewelry, original prints and lots more will be on display.

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 15, 2025, 6:30- 8:30 pm

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1489774522149890/1489774535483222

First Friday is a national movement among artists in many cities across the United States. Artists open their studios to present their work to the public.

First Friday events keep the arts in the forefront of a community.

 

Checkout Peoria's First Friday website for gallery openings and all the businesses who participate!

https://hellopeoria.co/first-friday