Prairie Center is transitioning!
Greetings to all former artists in residence and Friends of the Arts,
This email is to let you know that Prairie Center has discontinued the residency
program and is closing the studios and the gallery.
Joe and I celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary this
last October and we have come to the realization that it is time for the
Prairie Center to move into a new phase.
This is NOT an ending, but just the BEGINNING of something new and we are happy.
We started Prairie Center in 2003 with a strategic goal of running a
residency program for 15 years. Joe and
I have been honored to be a part of the art scene in Peoria for 16 years and to
have provided over 200 artists with time and space to do research, be creative and
to hone their art practice.
As we survey the general state of residencies worldwide, we see
that the number of residencies has increased exponentially which means there
are greater opportunities for artists to be able to be supported in their work. We will continue to encourage artists to take advantage of these wonderful opportunities.
We will keep you apprised of our future plans.
Thank you.
Joe and Michele Richey
