1st Friday June

Schedule

Fri Jun 05 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602 | Peoria, IL

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1st Friday June
June 5, 5:00-8:00 pm
Life Drawing Demonstration: 5:30-7:30pm, 3rd floor classroom
Observe artists drawing a live model in Contemporary Art Center’s 3rd floor classroom. This is a simulation of figure drawing classes we offer on a regular basis. We hire models and invite local artists to make art inspired from the experience. Learn more about these classes at peoriacac.org/upcoming-classes.
Phanie Rae Performance: 7-8:00, 2nd floor Gallery
Sharing popular covers and a few originals, Phanie Rae will melt your heart and move your hips with her guitar and unique voice in this free solo performance.
Visit the Artist Studios where many artists create, display and sell their work. While here, view art exhibitions in three galleries.
On the 3rd floor, see the studios of Tanya Bayer, William Butler, Elizabeth Davis, Julie K.W. Harkless, Larry Hendricks, Bennett Johnson, Darlene Jones, Richard Kirchgessner, Joe Kotas, Donald Mason, Kagan Masters, Ilva McBrayer and Joy Johannes Miller, and Adrianne Risby. In the Side View Gallery on the 2nd floor, see the work of Preston Jackson and Natalie Jackson.
The public is invited to this open house style event.
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