9th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop  
October 28th - December 17th
Gallery 3R

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

Besides regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00, we are open late until 9:00pm during events (First Friday, Live at the Five Spot) and at the combined art reception on Saturday, November 19, 6:30-8:30pm. The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.

Related Events:
1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists and view art exhibit in three galleries

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30 pm, free admission, donation requested. Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries.

1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, December 2, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists, view art exhibits in three galleries.

Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. No food or drink will be offered.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2939347522878200/2939347526211533?event_time_id=2939347566211529

9th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop  
October 28th - December 17th
Gallery 3R

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

Besides regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00, we are open late until 9:00pm during events (First Friday, Live at the Five Spot) and at the combined art reception on Saturday, November 19, 6:30-8:30pm. The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.

Related Events:
1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists and view art exhibit in three galleries

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30 pm, free admission, donation requested. Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries.

1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, December 2, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists, view art exhibits in three galleries.

Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. No food or drink will be offered.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2939347522878200/2939347526211533?event_time_id=2939347566211529

9th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop  
October 28th - December 17th
Gallery 3R

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

Besides regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00, we are open late until 9:00pm during events (First Friday, Live at the Five Spot) and at the combined art reception on Saturday, November 19, 6:30-8:30pm. The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.

Related Events:
1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists and view art exhibit in three galleries

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30 pm, free admission, donation requested. Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries.

1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, December 2, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists, view art exhibits in three galleries.

Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. No food or drink will be offered.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2939347522878200/2939347526211533?event_time_id=2939347566211529

Pysanky Holiday Ornament

 

Instructor: Crystal Potthoff

 

Department: Fiber Arts

 

Learn the ancient art of pysanky - wax batik on eggshell. Instructor will guide you through the process to create your own unique pysanky Holiday ornament. Using layers of wax and dye, we will turn a chicken egg into a beautiful work of art.

 

Cost: $30

 

Thursday Evening 6:00--8:00 pm

December 1, 2022

 

Ages- 16+

 

Materials: All Material Provided

All classes are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment. Students will be notified of class cancellation by 2 pm the day before class. Students can either retain a credit toward a future class or receive a full refund in 3-5 business days.

Are you a member of the Peoria Art Guild? If so you can use code PAGMEMBER to get a $5 discount (only for current members!)

For tickets: 309tix.com/events/pysanky-holiday-ornament-12-1-2022

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, December 1, ~ 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. Host: Ryan Lowry, DJ: Yvaine Washington

For tickets: 309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-12-1-2022

Buy from local artists at our annual Crimson Door Holiday Sale! 

Friday, the 2nd, our First Friday Event will feature tables set up in our galleries with each artist's work for sale. The artists will be here to meet and talk with you about their work! 
The opening event is come and go from 5-9 p.m. 

On Saturday, the 3rd, the opening weekend continues with artists being at their tables again from 9 am-2 pm. 

The sale doesn't end after that- we will have all the work up in the gallery and continuing the sale during our regular open hours until December 22nd.

Some items you can anticipate from the artists involved: 

Wearable art 
Ceramics
Wooden boxes
Beadwork
Printmaking
Photography
Painting
...and many others! 

All proceeds of the sales go back to the artists. 

Our Artisan Shop will also be open with many other artists on display. This is a locally made shopping destination year-round, and we've been getting new inventory for the holiday season! 

Parking is free on nights and weekends. During the week, street parking is available.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1768110656885815?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D%5D%7D

9th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop  
October 28th - December 17th
Gallery 3R

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

Besides regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00, we are open late until 9:00pm during events (First Friday, Live at the Five Spot) and at the combined art reception on Saturday, November 19, 6:30-8:30pm. The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.

Related Events:
1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists and view art exhibit in three galleries

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30 pm, free admission, donation requested. Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries.

1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, December 2, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists, view art exhibits in three galleries.

Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. No food or drink will be offered.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2939347522878200/2939347526211533?event_time_id=2939347566211529

Buy from local artists at our annual Crimson Door Holiday Sale! 

Friday, the 2nd, our First Friday Event will feature tables set up in our galleries with each artist's work for sale. The artists will be here to meet and talk with you about their work! 
The opening event is come and go from 5-9 p.m. 

On Saturday, the 3rd, the opening weekend continues with artists being at their tables again from 9 am-2 pm. 

The sale doesn't end after that- we will have all the work up in the gallery and continuing the sale during our regular open hours until December 22nd.

Some items you can anticipate from the artists involved: 

Wearable art 
Ceramics
Wooden boxes
Beadwork
Printmaking
Photography
Painting
...and many others! 

All proceeds of the sales go back to the artists. 

Our Artisan Shop will also be open with many other artists on display. This is a locally made shopping destination year-round, and we've been getting new inventory for the holiday season! 

Parking is free on nights and weekends. During the week, street parking is available.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/1768110656885815?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D%5D%7D

9th Annual A Small Wonder Gift Shop  
October 28th - December 17th
Gallery 3R

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

Besides regular business hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00, we are open late until 9:00pm during events (First Friday, Live at the Five Spot) and at the combined art reception on Saturday, November 19, 6:30-8:30pm. The Contemporary Art Center is located at 305 SW Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.

Related Events:
1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, November 4, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists and view art exhibit in three galleries

Combined Art Reception: Saturday, November 19, 2022, 6:30-8:30 pm, free admission, donation requested. Meet the exhibiting artists and view their artwork in three galleries.

1st Friday Studio Tour: Friday, December 2, 5:00-9:00pm, visit with resident artists, view art exhibits in three galleries.

Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. No food or drink will be offered.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/2939347522878200/2939347526211533?event_time_id=2939347566211529

CHRISTMAS IN THE VILLAGE

Presented by Doug & Diane Oberhelman and Cullinan Properties in support of the Every Student Initiative

Saturday, December 3, 2022  

Village Opens 2 PM & Closes 8 PM

Peoria Riverfront Museum- Outside on the Sun Plaza 

Join us for the inaugural Christmas in the Village at the Peoria Riverfront Museum, in support of the Every Student Initiative!

Prepare to be enthralled by the largest live Christmas tree that Peoria has ever seen! Let’s come together as a community to experience all the wonders of the Holiday season with Santa, Carriage Rides, live animals, carolers, and many magical vendors to explore. Specialty Holiday cocktails, warm hot chocolate, and a variety of food will be in the Village for the whole family to enjoy!

Peoria's largest LIVE Christmas tree!

Local vendors

Food trucks

Santa

Hot Chocolate

Holiday Cocktails

Carriage rides

All Museum exhibitions open

Holiday laser light show

Carolers

Live animals

Merry Makers Tables from 2 PM - 6 PM

Peoria Ballet Nutcracker ballerinas

Holiday themed movies in the Giant Screen Theater

Get a picture with Santa

And so much more! 

Get tickets HERE

For more info: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/plan-your-visit/christmas-in-the-village

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Upcycled Sweater Christmas Tree

 

Instructor: Nikki Wheeler

 

Department: Fiber Arts

 

Join us for a fun BYOB event! Perfect for date night or a relaxing night out with friends, bring your own wine, beer or other favorite adult beverage and relax and have fun while creating an upcycled sweater Christmas Tree under the guidance of an instructor. 

Use second-hand wool sweaters that have been through the felting process to cut, design and handcraft a decorative Holiday tree and top with a hand-painted star! 

 

Cost: $30

Saturday evening from 5:00-7:00 pm

December 3, 2022

Ages 21+

 

Materials: All materials provided by Peoria Art Guild

Students: Bring your own alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink

Are you a Peoria Art Guild Member? Enjoy a $5 discount. (Current members only!)

For tickets: 309tix.com/events/upcycled-sweater-christmas-tree-12-3-2022