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1st Friday November

  • 305 SW Water St #2R, Peoria, IL, United States, Illinois 61602 · Peoria
Contemporary Art Center of Peoria Publisher / Host Contemporary Art Center of Peoria
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1st Friday November: FREE EVENT
November 6th, 5:00-8:00pm
• Artist Talks: Small Wonder Artist Talks 6:00pm
• 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/education
nuEra: 5-8:00, Preston Jackson Gallery
Representatives of the dispensary will educate, offer coupons / small swag and promote events.
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, Eleanor Gentry, Julie K.W. Harkless, Larry Hendricks, Bennett Johnson, Darlene Jones, 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.
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