ARTIST SPOTLIGHT
Located in the heart of Peoria’s shopping district, the Artful Journey, home to 27 local artists, invites local artists in the areas of Metal, Glass, Wall art and more to apply for the Artist Spotlight.. See details on website:
www.ArtfulJourney.art/call-for-artists

Arts Partners of Central Illinois has announced its call for entry for this juried competition that puts work of local artists on Adams Outdoor 48’ x 14’ billboards. This is a value of over $37,000 in free advertising awarded to each winning artist. Submission deadline has been extended to May 4, 2025 at midnight. Details may be found on the website.

61st Rennick Art Show

Showcasing the people and industries, the land, lore, and life of Central Illinois from its origins to the recent past through the eyes of area’s creative community. Submission deadline, Monday, May 5, 2025. See details on the website:

Sept 27-28m 2025. The Peoria Art Guild invites artists from diverse mediums: painting, sculpture, ceramics, photography, jewelry, fiber art, glass, mixed media, and digital art—to apply to this juried event. Application Fee: $35 (non-refundable) Deadline: June 1, 2025

Openings are available for 2026 Artists. Share your art in a beautiful gallery.
For more information contact Dawn or message the Time Gallery on their Facebook Page.

Peoria Art Guild is collaborating with Peoria Irish Fest to offer artist members to design the official 2025 Peoria Irish Fest event poster. For more information contact Eric Hoadley, Marketing Chairman

Deadline is approaching to submit your artist application for our Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery. All entries are due by June 2, 2025.

We are inviting artists to our Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery Show to be held on Saturday, August 23, 2025 in Rock Falls, IL at the beautiful RB&W District.

With last year being successful, we are very excited about this year’s art gallery and hope to bring in more artists from outside the Sauk Valley area as well.

We will be advertising the event heavily with travel publications, newspaper publications, social media, as well as streaming and commercials on TV stations too.

On Friday, August 22nd, we will have 9 new sculptures changed out and ready for viewing, so we will be inviting everyone to see the new sculptures as well as visit our Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery.

You can check out our RB&W District sculptures at: https://visitrockfalls.com/rbw-sculpture-walk/

We hope that you will consider being a part of this wonderful event here in Rock Falls, Illinois.

Here are some important dates for the Outdoor Art Gallery:

June 2 – Deadline for application and submission of entries

June 16 – Letters of approval for entry will be emailed out

July 21 – Payment due for approved entries - $60 per 10’ x 10’ space.

August 23 – Art in the Park Outdoor Art Gallery 10 am to 4 pm.