This year, the Peoria Art Guilds' Annual Art Auction is revolved around Fives. This years event is inspired by a poem written by William Carlos Williams and a painting by Charles Demuth alongside a celebration marking five years the Guild has been running at full capacity to serve our local arts community. 

Several local artists are creating artwork to be included in an exhibition at the Art Guild which will culminate with a live auction on Sunday July 30, 2023. The artist/Art Guild share will be 50/50 and all proceeds will benefit programming at the Peoria Art Guild.

The exhibition will be from July 24-30, 2023. The live auction will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Peoria Art Guild.
* Hors d'oeuvres
* Cocktails
* Art Auction
* 50/50
Tickets price - $45
Members price - $35

For tickets: Ticketswww.peoriaartguild.org/upcoming-events/annualfundraiser

Peoria Art Guild Annual Art Auction Fundraiser

This year, the Peoria Art Guilds' Annual Art Auction is revolved around Fives. This years event is inspired by a poem written by William Carlos Williams and a painting by Charles Demuth alongside a celebration marking five years the Guild has been running at full capacity to serve our local arts community.

Several local artists are creating artwork to be included in an exhibition at the Art Guild which will culminate with a live auction on Sunday July 30, 2023. The artist/Art Guild share will be 50/50 and all proceeds will benefit programming at the Peoria Art Guild.

The exhibition will be from July 24-30, 2023. The live auction will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at the Peoria Art Guild.
* Hors d'oeuvres
* Cocktails
* Art Auction
* 50/50
Tickets price - $45
Members price - $35 

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Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 3, ~ 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

Featured Poet: Teianna Re-AL Cooper
As an author, community advocate and facilitator, TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a recognized speaker of healing, truth, and wisdom. She has had the honor of being guest speaker at several teen summits, women conferences, and community forums in the Kansas City metropolitan area and major cities alike. TeiannaRe-AL Cooper is a poetry slam mentor and writers workshop facilitator; however, she is notably known for blending a smooth sound and sultry voice to deliver a hardcore and real message through her poetry. 

As an artist, she has self-published a number of works including two books "Little Girl Listen" and "Feeln' Sum Type of Way." In addition, she has two poetry LP’s “Naked Truth; Love, Sex, & Lies and “This Woman's Work.” TeiannaRe-AL is a registered song writer with BMI earning writers credits on several songs with a diverse array of artists. She has hosted several artist showcases in front of a live audience in which she has received rave reviews for her astonishing show, giving her listeners a taste of original poems, monologues, and songs. TeiannaRe-AL has since worked tirelessly to become a New York Times bestselling author with several works in progress and notable publisher and songwriter. Teianna is the granddaughter of the legendary blues great, Albert King and plans to carry on his legacy. 

TeiannaRe-AL is an affiliated poet with Kansas City's 4HisWill, I AM AN ARTIST, Arsyn Spit Fire, East of Red ArtHouse, AtEase Sunday and REAL TALK with Mia Ramsey. As a performing artist she has hosted and performed for several events in various cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville, Oklahoma City, S. Louis, Tulsa, and many more. TeiannaRe-AL has recently made her home in the windy city of Chicago and is continuing her work in literary and performance art.

For tickets: Tickets309tix.com/events/whisper-shout-open-mic-for-poetry-8-3-2023

Warehouse Renaissance Bus Tour

Once a dusty collection of aging warehouses, the Warehouse District is now changing rapidly. New residential units, restaurants and retail make this area vibrant. The early history of the area and the factors that led to new development will be shared.

Tours depart from outside of the Caterpillar Visitors Center on Washington Street.

Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Click here to purchase tickets!

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Peoria's biggest and best farmers market!  Featuring over 100 local vendors selling fresh produce, local meats, eggs, cheeses, breads, flowers, and baked goods!  Local artists, musicians and demonstrations each week!

Join us every Saturday morning 8 am - noon in the 200 block of Water Street.  

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Roll Out the Barrel Bus Tour

Peoria once featured a riverfront lined with breweries and distilleries. Taxes collected ranked it as the Whiskey Capital of the World.
From 1850 to Prohibition, the volume of whiskey distilled, aged, and bottled in Peoria led to great fortunes being made and to the birth of equally prosperous secondary industries. Discover why Peoria was the perfect place for all of these industries to be developed.

Tours depart from outside of the Caterpillar Visitors Center on Washington Street.

Caterpillar Visitors Center
110 Southwest Washington Street
Peoria, IL 61602

Click here to purchase tickets!

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Saturday, July 1, 2023 – Pekin, Illinois

Saturday, July 8, 2023 – Washington, Illinois

Saturday, July 15, 2023 – East Peoria, Illinois

Saturday, July 22, 2023 – Morton, Illinois

Saturday, July 29, 2023 – Chillicothe, Illinois

Saturday, August 5, 2023 – Canton, Illinois

Saturday, August 12, 2023 – Galesburg, Illinois

Saturday, August 19, 2023 – Springfield, Illinois

Saturday, August 26, 2023 – Bloomington/Normal, Illinois 

Discounts for each community are valid only on their designated day and cannot be used in conjunction with any other discount or promotion.

For more info: https://www.peoriariverfrontmuseum.org/events