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Contemporary Art Center News - July 16, 2024
Arts and Entertainment
July 27, 2024
From: Contemporary Art CenterThursday, July 18, 2024 ~ 8:00-10:00pm
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-nonmembers, $5-members, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). Tickets at the door: $12-nonmembers, $9-members, $5-poets. Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached.
Featured Poets: Gentleman's Cipher: Story Time-Featuring Diarr Muse, Tyson "Mr. 16" Langhorn, and Ryan Lowry
Friday, July 19, 2024 - Every 3rd Friday
Introductory Dance Lesson: 8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Eduardo & Beverly Caballero
Open Dancing: 9:30-midnight - music by of Eduardo Caballero
ADMISSION AT THE DOOR ONLY: $8.00 nonmembers, $5.00 CAC members
No partner is required. Mostly Salsa music is played but also Cha Cha, Bachata, Merengue, Tango, Reggaeton, R&B, Cumbia and Latin styled pop and R&B also. Bring your own food and drink or order take out from the Rhythm Kitchen. Pop, water and ice for sale on the floor for $1.00
Saturday, July 20, 2024 6:30- 8:30 pm
Free admission, donation requested, complimentary snacks & drinks
Meet exhibiting artist Heather Ford, view artwork in the 3rd floor classroom and in three galleries, including one dedicated to the work of Preston Jackson. See Current Exhibitions section below for details.
Music provided by Vandana Duo featuring double bassist Bill Koehler & tablist Manpreet Bedi in an adventurous fusion of contemporary jazz and East Indian music.
Dorann and the Soul Mystics (R&B/funk)
Friday, July 26, 2024 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees
(until 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers.
Dorann’s music is as hot as ever with new some band members. Many varieties of music are covered: Motown, Oldies, Jazz, Blues, R&B, and Funk all with that special mystical flair. Dorann will get you up on your feet with her amazing infectious energy.
Current Exhibits
Jack Crouch: An Exploration of the Figure
June 28 - August 9, 2024 ~ Gallery 3R
Embracing both expressionism and abstraction, intense color and free brushwork hold precedence over the artist’s preferred subject, the nude. Jack Crouch’s admiration of oil paint provides the possibility of endless exploration of the medium. A 2020 MFA graduate of Bradley University, Crouch is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Cameron University in Lawton, Oklahoma.
Heather Ford: Transformative Manifestations
July 5 - August 16, 2024 ~ Preston Jackson Gallery
Heather’s art and design research and personal works merge the areas of fine art and technology-driven interactive experiences with a scientific and spiritual process. She has been a professional designer and artist with over twenty years of fine art, digital creative and UI/UX experience in the commercial and academic sectors.
July 5 - August 23, 2024 ~ 3rd floor classroom
Area artists display work in the 3rd floor classroom created during or inspired by figure drawing sessions at CAC. We offer two 8-week classes four times each year. Models are hired to pose for each two-hour session for up to 50 minutes at a time. Most drawings shown in the room were created in class in the last few years or begun in class or inspired by the experience. To learn more about the classes - Class Schedule - Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (peoriacac.org)
Current Education
Sunday, 6:30-9:00pm ~ weekly tango practice and lesson
A weekly tango practica is offered every Sunday, at Contemporary Art Center of Peoria in the 2nd floor art gallery. Traditionally, a Tango Practica is offered for dancers of all levels who have received instruction and have desire to practice.
Admission is $5.00 per person. Please bring cash and exact change. Leaders and teachers volunteer their time. Money collected is a donation to Contemporary Art Center.
Upcoming Education
Figure Drawing Class - Tuesday Afternoons, July 23-September 10, 2:00-4:00 pm
(eight 2-hour sessions) Ages 18 & up, minimum students: 4, maximum: 12
CAC Member: $75, nonmember: $90 or drop-in with $15.00 fee per class
Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, July 19, by midnight
Figure Drawing Class - Tuesday Evenings, July 23-September 10, 6:30-8:30 pm
(eight 2-hour sessions) Ages 18 & up, minimum students: 4, maximum: 12
CAC Member: $75; Non-Member: $90; Drop-in: $15 fee per class.
Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, July 19, by midnight
Beginners Salsa (level 1) - Tuesdays, July 23-August 20, 6:30-7:25 pm
Instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero, CAC Member: $40; Non-Member: $45
Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, July 19, by midnight
Beginners Salsa (level 2) - Tuesdays, July 23-August 20, 7:30-8:25 pm
Instructors: Eduardo & Beverly Caballero, CAC Member: $40; Non-Member: $45
Registration Deadline Extended: Friday, July 19, by midnight
Relief Printmaking - Wednesdays, September 4-25, 2:00-5:00 pm
Instructor: Cathie Crawford, CAC Member: $150, Non-Member: $160
Minimum students required: 6 Maximum students: 8
Registration deadline: Wednesday, August 28, by midnight
Watercolor Class - Thursdays, September 19-October 24, 6:00-8:00pm
Instructor: Maggie Martino, CAC Member: $95, Non-Member: $110
Minimum Students: 6, Maximum: 10
Registration deadline: September 12, by midnight
August 1st Friday Events
1st Friday Studio Tour and Gallery Talk
Friday, August 2, 2024 ~ 5:00-9:00pm ~ free event
Galley Talk 6:30-7:00pm: Heather Ford-Preston Jackson Gallery -2nd floor
Exhibiting artist Heather Ford will share insights into the methodology and meaning behind her artwork that merges traditional fine art/design with science and spirituality.
Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique & creative talents of local artists. While here, enjoy art exhibits in 3 galleries.
1st Friday Studio Tour and Gallery Talk
Friday, August 2, 2024 ~ 5:00-9:00pm ~ free event
Galley Talk 7:30-8:00pm: Rosemarie Adcock-Preston Jackson Gallery -2nd floor
Rosemarie Adcock will speak about her experience of licensing her paintings.
Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique & creative talents of local artists. While here, enjoy art exhibits in 3 galleries.
1st Friday, August 2, 2024 ~ 6:00--8:00pm ~ 3rd floor classroom ~ free event
Observe artists drawing a 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 Class Schedule - Contemporary Art Center of Peoria (peoriacac.org)
Upcoming Events
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 1, 2024 ~ 8:00-10:00pm
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-nonmembers, $5-members, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). Tickets at the door: $12-nonmembers, $9-members, $5-poets. Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached. Featured Poet: She.Unapologetic
Live at the Five Spot: JuJu Jonny (blues/rock)
Friday, August 9 , 2024 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees
(until 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers.
Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry
Thursday, August 1, 2024 ~ 8:00-10:00pm
Every 1st & 3rd Thursday
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-nonmembers, $5-members, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). Tickets at the door: $12-nonmembers, $9-members, $5-poets. Tickets at door are sold only if max capacity is not reached. Featured Poet: She.Unapologetic
Friday, August 16, 2024 - Every 3rd Friday
Introductory Dance Lesson: 8:30-9:30 pm
Learn the basics of several Latin Dances by Eduardo & Beverly Caballero
Open Dancing: 9:30-midnight - music by of Eduardo Caballero
ADMISSION AT THE DOOR ONLY: $8.00 nonmembers, $5.00 CAC members
Live at the Five Spot: Flying D'Rito Brothers (folk/rock)
Friday, August 23, 2024 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees
(until 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers.
Sponsor a Band
Please consider sponsoring your favorite band. It is possible that a band may not be booked unless they are sponsored. Listed below are bands that need your full or partial sponsorship to make the event successful.
Contact William Butler, Executive Director, at 309-674-6822 to discuss sponsorship.
Dorann & the Soul Mystics-Local, JuJu Jonny-Local, Flying D'Rito Brothers-Local.