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Prairie Center is transitioning!

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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 60 th 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.   A s 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.
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2019 Alumni Show

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2019 Prairie Center Alumni Show August 10-September 13 OPENING RECEPTION: AUGUST 10, 6:00 - 9:00 PM 75 former AIR'S to exhibit work Watch for more information Facebook and Instagram
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JOIN US!  Friday May 3rd 6:00-8:00pm Prairie Center of the Arts 2019 Bradley University Senior Shows Bachelor of Fine Arts Show Graphic Design Senior Show
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2019 Graphic Design Senior Show Friday, May 3rd -  6:00-8:00pm Prairie Center of the Arts Learn more at the event page online:  https://www.facebook.com/ events/279789052960023/
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2019 Bradley BFA Exhibition

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2019 BRADLEY BFA EXHIBITION AMY TROMPETER &  KATE WHERMAN EXHIBITION: MAY 1 - 8 RECEPTION: MAY 3, 6 - 8pm
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FIERCE - WOMEN IN IRON

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FIERCE - WOMEN IN IRON EXHIBITION November 1 - 30, 2019 Submissions accepted: May 1 - September 13, 2019 National call for entries due: September 13, 2019 Submission Cover Sheet Organized by  Jam Lovell of Black Dog Metal Arts, LLC  & Kristen Tordella-Williams of Milsaps College To be hosted at Prairie Center of the Arts Watch for more information  All Women Iron Pour: November 2, 2019
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Hand Bind Your Own Hardcover Book

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Hand Bind Your Own Hardcover Book  Space available! Register now! 3-week class  Wednesdays: April 10, 17, 24  Time: 6:30-8:30pm  Class size: 8  Fee: $60.00 Learn the traditional method to make a beautiful 6x9 inch hard-cover book from scratch. You will explore sewing and forming the spine of the book, adding luxurious end papers and creating an attractive cover with Italian book cloth, embossing and decorative titling. There will also be demonstrations and discussions of alternative methods of binding.  The class will extend over three evening sessions. Our Instructor -  Robert Rowe  is dedicated to exploring the creative dimensions of the book form along with preserving the craft of fine printing and binding. His long involvement with letterpress printing and book arts has been shaped by over 35 years practicing and teaching art and design at the university level. He is currently professor of graphic design and design history at Bradley University. Pr
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