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Peoria's cultural hub for art, music and yoga; a catalystand forum for advancing, developing and understandingcontemporary art through education, exhibition and events.
Website:
http://www.peoriacac.org/
Address:
305 SW Water Street
Phone:
(309) 674-6822
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For over 130 years, the Peoria Art Guild has been and continues to be the leader in providing access to contemporary visual arts and education in our community. The Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair, nationally recognized as one of the top fairs in the country, is the largest community event on Peoria's RiverFront held annually the last weekend in September.
Website:
http://www.peoriaartguild.org/
Address:
203 Harrison Street
Phone:
(309) 637-2787
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Immerse yourself in the Peoria Riverfront Museum a world-class facility on Peoria's beautiful downtown RiverFront.
Website:
http://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/
Address:
222 SW Washington Street
Phone:
(309) 686-7000
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The Peoria Symphony Orchestra is the 14th oldest orchestra in America. The Peoria Symphony Orchestra presents excellent live musical performances, innovative music education programs, and engaging community outreach efforts, which significantly impact the cultural life of Central Illinois.
Website:
http://www.peoriasymphony.org/
Address:
101 State Street
Phone:
(309) 671-1096
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ArtsPartners encourages personal enrichment, artistic growth, and connection in Central Illinois as we unite the community through our love of the arts.
Website:
Address:
706 West Main Street
Phone:
(309) 676-2787
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Big Picture Initiative’s mission is to build a thriving and vibrant community for all by using arts and creativity as a driver for social change, economic development, and wellness. We do this by providing arts-based solutions, promoting and supporting artists and arts initiatives, and advancing arts education.
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The Peoria Academy of Dance and Art is an innovative fine arts school nestled in the heart of Peoria’s historic warehouse district. The Academy offers a wide array of programs for all ages and skill levels, with diverse course offerings:
Dance: Little Dancer Story Hour, intermediate and advanced ballet technique, partnering class, pointe and pre-pointe work, adult and teen ballet, character dance, performance opportunities, and community collaborations.
Visual Arts: Process art, clay classes, nature art, Little Artist Story Hour, watercolor, drawing, 2-D Skill-Building Class, beginning and intermediate sewing classes, special workshops in a variety of mediums and opportunities for students to show their work.
Performance: Voice lessons, theatre, public speaking, logic and debate skills, improv and performance opportunities.
Wellness: Yoga, and mindful art sessions.
Art and movement are an integral human need. This belief serves as a guiding principle for the Peoria Academy of Dance and Art, where fostering creativity is a transformative, everyday experience. Through a flexible punch card pricing system and diverse ways to join-including ongoing skill-building courses, drop-in classes, and single-event workshops-it's simple to explore new interests on a schedule that supports your needs.
Website:
http://peoriaacademyofdanceandart.com
Address:
1101 SW Washington Street
Phone:
(309) 922-9017
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Wheel Art is a pottery studio and school offering classes to beginning and intermediate adults and children, workshops for all ages, birthday parties, children's summer camp and memberships for experienced potters.
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/WheelArtPotteryStudios
Address:
1101 SW Washington Street
Phone:
(309) 306-1741
