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Peoria’s cultural hub featuring art exhibitions, artist studios, open mic for poetry, salsa and swing dances, art, dance, yoga & tai chi instruction, and live music every Friday. And lots more! The Contemporary Art Center of Peoria celebrates all of the arts! Join us for a Salsa or Swing dance or Whisper & Shout, our open mic for poetry. We offer lots of classes also. Attracting thousands of music lovers annually to Peoria's riverfront to Live at the Five Spot, featuring local and regional musicians every Friday evening at 5:30. The Rhythm Kitchen Music Cafe serves lunch and dinner and live music at night. Our art exhibitions feature the work of living, innovative artists at the forefront of their fields. In fact, about 20 resident artists are constantly creating art on-site as well as prolific artist and co-founder Preston Jackson continues to maintain his sculpture and painting studio. About six times per year, we hold an opening reception that is always a fabulous party featuring special performances. The non-profit organization is located at 305 SW Water St. on Peoria’s RiverFront. There is parking across the street (free two-hour parking during the weekday 8:00 - 5:00 and free evenings and weekends) and there is no cost to visit the handicapped accessible facility. The 14,000 square foot facility is located on the 2nd and 3rd floors of a renovated warehouse that is ideal to house the studios of about 15 working artists on the 3rd floor and display art in three galleries. Throughout the facility, the original pillars, beams and hardwood floors have preserved the look of the structure in which it is housed. The building was originally built in the late 1870’s as a coffee bean warehouse for Oakford and Fanstock. Location: 305 Water Street, Peoria, IL 61602
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