Peoria Art Guild October 2019: First Friday is Tonight!

Published: Fri, 10/04/19

October 2019
It's First Friday Week!

Thank you to all who supported us at the Fine Art Fair last weekend!
It was a great (and challenging) weekend and we have a lot to celebrate.

Join us this Friday from 5-9 pm

We are proudly exhibiting past years Fine Art Fair posters in the gallery. There will be lots of hands on activities going on throughout The Guild. We will have a soft opening of our new fiber arts room, live painting by Quinton Thomas and Kagan Masters, hand drumming demonstrations with Natasha Green, hand throwing in the pottery room with Tyler Brandon, A fun interactive paint disposal project with Gene Mialkowski and music by Logan Nickerson and Nick Lee. Come celebrate another successful Fine Art Fair with us. Snacks and beverages provided. See you there!

**Also we will have past and present Fine Art Fair posters and t shirts available for purchase.


#PowerofDiversity

The 2019 Diversity and Inclusion Photo Contest is now Open for Entries!
Calling all photo enthusiasts from Middle and High School students.
$200 prize and special recognitions, local exposure & a exhibit at the


Peoria Art Guild November 8, 2019

Together we want to celebrate all the beauty and diversity of the human race.

Submission Deadline: October 25, 2019

We are excited to bring youth together to celebrate cultural differences and similarities by respecting each other through a diversity awareness photograph contest-campaign with more than 100 kids participating.

• “Let’s recognize the importance of celebrating the diverse cultures within our community. Peoria Illinois, is made up of interesting individuals from every part of the world, which creates a dynamic multicultural society. Such diversity brings with it many positive differences on skills, abilities and experiences.

• Lets teach respect for each other and understand how amazing our backgrounds could be. Love yourself with all your unique characteristics. “Lets let our youth understand and explore the richness and complexity that makes our society a beautiful and inspiring place to live.”

Main Event/Cultural Art Exhibit/Peoria Art Guild
November 8th

Description: Showcase 30 TOP contest photos, artists will attend and share their perspectives.

(Appetizers will be served)

Connection Activity: An special guest speaker with a multicultural experience will be invited to talk about how their story and background enriched her life, Dr. Madhuri Bajaj (Illinois CancerCare)
 

We have so many art classes to offer!

Check them out  HERE!


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