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Artist talk by visiting artist Barbie Perry at the Peoria Public Library Main Branch. About:
Barbie Perry (she/her) is a contemporary artist and a founding member of North Arts Studio in Peoria, Illinois. She uses natural and castoff materials, often collecting discarded items like egg cartons, medical packaging, and acorns from friends to reuse in her practice. Through a multidisciplinary approach, Perry creates work heavily focused on the intersection of social justice and feminism. Starting in her mid-50s, Perry quickly became involved in the local Peoria art sense by becoming a Resident Artist at the Prairie Center of the Arts. During her three-year tenure, she was introduced to a wide variety of mediums and honed her skills in adventure and experimentation, assisting other resident artists along the way. Perry’s practice is influenced by contemporary women and queer artists of the 20th and 21st centuries. She has been the recipient of several awards in regional exhibitions, has shown in juried group shows at Woman Made Gallery in Chicago, had a solo exhibit at the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, and participated in the 2025 Terrain Biennial as artist and host.
Friday, October 16th at 4:00pm
Artist Talk at the Peoria Public Library Main Branch
107 NE Monroe St, Peoria, Illinois
Project 1612 exhibitions are organized by co-founders Jessica Bingham and Alexander Martin. The 2026 residencies and exhibitions are sponsored by Big Picture Initiative, a Peoria, Illinois grassroots 501(c)(3) organization “formed by a group of dedicated volunteers who believe that art has the power to change our community.”
More info:
https://www.jessicabinghamart.com/upcoming-barbie-perry
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Peoria Public Library - Local History Collection, 113 NE Monroe St, Peoria, IL 61602, United States
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