Mission:
Be a catalyst and forum for advancing, developing and understanding contemporary art.
Educate culturally and artistically diverse students of all ages.
Provide opportunities for viewers and artists through culturally and artistically diverse exhibitions.
Educate the public about artwork, events and issues relating to contemporary art.
Enrich the community through new, and innovative, cultural events.
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…
Read More »Whisper & Shout Open Mic for Poetry Thursday, 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…
Read More »Pippi & Daniel (soul/R&B) Friday, April 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. …
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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,…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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:…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
Read More »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.…
Read More »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:…
Read More »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:…
Read More »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…
Read More »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…
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