1st Friday Studio Tour and Gallery Talks Friday, March 1, 2024 ~ 5:00-9:00pm ~ free event Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique & creative talents…

CALL TO ARTISTS CAC Member Artists Biennial Exhibition March 1 - April 13, 2024, Preston Jackson Gallery The artists enrolled in the Contemporary Art Center’s Artist Membership program (CIAO) return to the Contemporary Art…

Contemporary Art Center See exhibits, live music or take advantage of classes offered through our educational program. Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, February 1, 2024 ~ 8:00-10:00pm Every 1st & 3rd…

The CAC nurtures the arts, provides gallery space for the spoken word, musical performance, dance, and educational workshops. Live at the Five Spot Hannah Rose & the Sweet Nothings (vintage/New Orleans jazz) Friday, January 26,…

Contemporary Art Center The CAC nurtures the arts, provides gallery space for the spoken word, musical performance, dance, and educational workshops. Due to inclement weather, the CAC will be closed Saturday, January 13th and Tuesday,…

Live at the Five Spot The NikBeats (British Invasion) Friday, January 12, 2024 ~ 6:30-8:30pm We are grateful for Weston Meuth sponsoring this event. BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees…

Whisper & Shout Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, January 4, 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…

Enjoy the Holiday Season with the CAC Whisper & Shout Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, December 21, 2023 ~ 8:00-10:00pm Every 1st & 3rd Thursday BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-nonmembers, $5-members,…

Giving Tuesday starts TODAY! Giving Tuesday is a day of Global Giving to help raise awareness of charitable causes and encourage donors’ generosity. Caterpillar Supports Giving Tuesday with 2:1 Match The Caterpillar Foundation…

Support for Elevator Repair $4,040 so far has been raised. In October 2022, the passenger elevator that serves our 4-story building and our neighbor’s building stopped working. Months were then spent exploring why it failed, possible…

Mid Illini Art Show Art from Area High Schools-Gallery 3R 11:00-5:00 April 15, 18, 19, 20 Reception: Thursday, April 20, 5:00-7:00pm https://sites.google.com/view/midilliniartshow/home The Mid Illini Art Show is an annual gathering of…

Due to the potential threat of severe storms tonight, the start of the Figure Drawing class will be rescheduled to begin April 11 and the last class will now be May 30. Artists of Mannekin Press February 24 - April 14 Preston Jackson Gallery…

Extra March Five Spot Music Event! Live at the Five Spot: Joe Metzka Band (Blues, Vintage Soul) Friday, March 31, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm - BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $12-nonmembers, $8-members, + fees (till…

Live at the Five Spot: Lizzi Neal Band (Blues / Rock) Friday, March 24, 2023 ~ 6:30-8:30pm Every 2nd & 4th Friday BUY TICKETS in Advance Online at 309tix: $12-nonmembers, $8-members, + fees (till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at…

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, March 2, 2023 ~ 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:…

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, Feb 16, 2023 ~ 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…

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, Jan 19, 2023 ~ 8:00-10:00pm BUY TICKETS Tickets in Advance Online at 309tix: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). (*No money will be taken at the door unless we…

Looking forward to 2023 2022 was rewarding in many ways. This year was a return to something more ‘normal’. Salsa dances resumed, concerts were better attended, many supported with sponsorships. The gallery was rented for private…

TODAY is Giving Tuesday Join us in reaching our goal of $7,000 for the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria. November 29 is Giving Tuesday, a day of Global Giving To help raise awareness of charitable causes and encourage donors’ generosity.…

Just a Reminder that the CAC will be closed on Thanksgiving Day. We want to wish you all a Happy and Safe Holiday! Live at the Five Spot Still Shine Friday, Nov 25, 2022 ~ 6:30-8:30pm BUY TICKETS Tickets in Advance Online at 309tix:…

Poetry Workshop with TeiannaRe-AL Cooper Wednesday, Oct 5, 2022 ~ 6:00-8:00pm $25 nonmembers, $20 CAC members. Registration deadline: Friday, September 30 minimum 6 students required/max. 25. Register at www.peoriacac.org Workshop Objectives:…

Live at the Five Spot: Beth Bombara (americana) Friday, Sept 9 ~ 6:30-8:30pm BUY TICKETS Tickets in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*: $12-Members, $16-nonmembers…

Whisper & Shout: Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, Sept 1, 2022 ~ 8:00-10:00pm BUY TICKETS Tickets in Advance Online at 309tix: $5-members, $8-nonmembers, $3-poets + fees (until 6pm day of event). (*No money will be taken at the door unless we…

Live at the Five Spot Spot: Slim Hickey (hillbilly jazz) Friday Aug 12, 2022 ~ 6:30-8:30pm BUY TICKETS Tickets in Advance Online at 309tix: $8-members, $12-nonmembers + fees (till 5:00pm the day of event) Tickets at the door*:…

1st Friday Studio Tour Friday, July 1, 2022 ~ 5:00-9:00pm ~ free event Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique and creative talents of local artists. …