ArtsPartners

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Dr. Cory Boulton of Bradley University about The Lost Birds, a powerful choral work presented by the Gratus Choral Ensemble on July 26 at First Federated Church at 4 p.m. Listen here: wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Jake Bowers of Peoria Proud about this year’s River City Pride Festival on July 18 at the Peoria RiverFront. Listen here: wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Dr. David Vroman, director of the Peoria Municipal Band, about the band’s 89th season of free summer concerts. Listen here: wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Emily Huff about the new West Peoria Farmers Market, held every Wednesday from 4 to 7 PM at the Franciscan Recreation Complex. Listen here: wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Nikki Wheeler about the Community Art Fair on June 20 from 10am - 5pm. This outdoor event brings together regional artists, live music, and hands-on art activities for children in a community-centered setting. Listen here: wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Explore the world of stained glass with Cejae Tayten at the ArtsPartners gallery on Saturday, June 27th from 12:30p - 1:30p. They’ll explain their process of creating a piece of stained glass art using the Tiffany method. Details here: facebook.com/share/1BLrQhQja…

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Chanel Hargrave-Murray about Jubilee Day: A Juneteenth Celebration, taking place June 19 on the Peoria RiverFront. The free event blends live entertainment, food vendors, and much more. Listen here: wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Don’t forget to register now for Ignite Peoria! Vendor registration closes on Monday, June 1st. Ignite is the perfect event to show your skills and share your art. Our event is centered around three ideas: Make, Create, Imagine! Register here: artspartners.net/ignite-regi…

Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Marc Supreme of Strictly Hip Hop 90.7 FM about this year’s YANI Collective Juneteenth Fest taking place June 13 at the Peoria RiverFront. Centered around the theme “ICONIC: Celebrating All Things Culture."

ArtsPartners is thrilled to announce the winners of Sky Art Peoria 2026! Thank you all for your participation in Sky Art Peoria 2026, we can’t wait to see your art up around the Peoria Area! Learn more about the Class of 2026 here: artspartners.net/skyartpeori…

Are you an artist? Do you want to get your artwork seen by the public? We have openings for pop-up artists! Register by Tuesday, May 26th and you can become part of the upcoming June 5th First Friday event! Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Today on Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Alissa Williams of the Morton Public Library about the Groove in the Garden Concert Series. Occurring June 5 - July 31, the free series brings live music, food trucks, and community in Morton. wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

We are excited to share a team update! Welcome to Monica and Emily. Read full staff bios here: artspartners.net/staff-offic…

On Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with Diane Hahn, of Mackinaw Valley Vineyard, about the Mackinaw Music, International Wine, and Craft Beer Festival taking place Memorial Day weekend featuring live music, food vendors, and wines and craft beers. wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Register for Ignite Peoria! Vendor registration closes on June 1st! For this year, we’re centering the event around three simple ideas: Make, Create, Imagine! We hope this theme sparks even more creativity, access, and curiosity across the whole event! artspartners.net/ignite-regi…

The Illinois Arts Council has partnered with the Capital Development Board’s Art-in-Architecture Program to promote an opportunity. CDB/AIA is now accepting Requests for Qualifications to create art for the Northeastern Illinois University Education Building. Apply by June 17!

One more day to submit your qualifications for the Illinois America 250 Mural in Peoria, Illinois! Requests are due by Sunday, May 10th: artspartners.net/250mural/

On Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland talks with painter Robert Ketchens about his exhibition at the Contemporary Art Center. The exhibition will culminate in CAC’s Juneteenth Celebration, where he will speak about his work, with a reception on May 16. wcbu.org/podcast/out-and-abo…

Submit your qualifications now!!! ArtsPartners is seeking artists for a new public mural at Main and Sheridan in Peoria as part of the Illinois America 250 initiative. The Request for Qualifications (RFQ) is due May 10. Learn more and apply: artspartners.net/250mural

We're gearing up for First Friday in just a few short days with a new artist and new exhibition at the Follow your Arts Gallery with live music by Lauren Fitzanko! Check it out on Friday, May 1st from 5-8pm and don't forget to visit our W. Main neighbors for a great First Friday!