Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair

September 27 – 28, 2025

Saturday: 10-5   |  Sunday: 10-4

ALL PEORIA ART GUILD MEMBERS MAY ENTER THE FAIR AT 9AM ON SATURDAY!

It's our 63rd anniversary for bringing original art to central Illinois and we want you to be a part of the celebration! As one of the oldest art organizations in the country, the Peoria Art Guild Fine Art Fair is nationally recognized. We offer affordable hotel rates, convenient parking, and 500+ volunteers. This is the Peoria Art Guild's major fundraising event of the year. All proceeds benefit the Art Guild's community outreach and programming. Thank You to all of our Sponsors for all they do to support this event!

2025 Fine Art Fair Map - Coming Soon

2025 Fine Art Fair Artists - Coming Soon

Meet our 2025 Poster Artist - Melvin McGee

Creating art is my passion, my joy, and my nourishment. It fuels my imagination and gives form to the thoughts and emotions that inspire me. Through my paintings, I strive to reflect the visible and invisible aspects of the world around me, using art to evoke emotions and create connections.

I approach my work with a sense of exploration, following paths other artists have traveled while forging new directions of my own. This process often leads me to uncover something entirely original—images and ideas that feel fresh and unseen. Art is my means of self-expression and a way to discover my most authentic self. It’s a mirror of my inner life and a way to communicate with others on a deeply personal level.

For me, the act of creating is both playful and purposeful. It brings me immense joy, while the hope and optimism I pour into my art help to inspire and enrich the lives of others. I believe creativity is limitless, a wellspring waiting to be tapped by those who seek to understand themselves and the world around them.

When I paint, I strive to push the boundaries of my skills and ideas, always working to create something meaningful and engaging. Seeing others pause and reflect on my work gives me a sense of connection and fulfillment. I find great satisfaction in learning, evolving, and sharing my art with a broader audience.

By continually refining my craft and exploring new concepts, I aim to create work that sparks imagination and resonates with others. My art is a celebration of creativity, discovery, and the endless potential of the human spirit.

I BUY ART: Supporting the arts in Peoria

Again this year, we are proud to promote the I BUY ART Campaign which is exclusive to the Fine Art Fair in Peoria. The campaign was launched to reinforce a philosophy that the best way to support the arts is to buy art. “We are thrilled to encourage this initiative that promotes Peoria as a community that supports its artists. This will enhance our Fine Art Fair and our city as a supportive art community that welcomes our guests and artists to come back another time and explore more of what Peoria has to offer.”, said Shannon Cox Director of the Fine Art Fair. This year’s collector buttons are navy blue and can be obtained from the artists when you purchase their work.

OSF Community Mural

If you think the kids are the only ones having fun, the interactive Community Mural is designed for adults. It takes hundreds of people to participate in this fun, hands-on activity — and everyone attending the fair can watch as the mural literally comes together tile-by-tile over this three-day event. It's free, it's fun and it's Peoria's nod to our 2025 poster artist.

Kids Art Festival

This year’s Kids Art Festival will celebrate the inner artist in the youngest creators. Using repurposed and recycled materials, kids can boldly proclaim "I Make Art" Kids are welcome to make their mark on the kids art mural, create a collage, create a “I Make Art” button, and add to the beat of the of the fair by making instruments. The best news is its FREE!

Other things offered will include:

• Balloon Artist

• Face Painter

• Magician

Food & Beverages

Exceptional palate-pleasers from some of Peoria's favorites will be available from:

Beer, Wine, and Water Tents

Water, and beer will be available to purchase at several locations throughout the fair. Again this year, sponsored by CEFCU, we are inviting Mackinaw Valley Winery, Tres Rojas Winery, Hidden Hills Winery and Spoon River Junction Winery to the Fair. Each winery will be sampling some of their best wines by CEFU Stage. If you like what you try, you can purchase a glass at the wine kiosk so you can enjoy while you shop at the Fair.

Peoria Art Guild Information

The best volunteers on the planet will answer all your questions about the Fine Art Fair, locating a specific artist, or directions to the Kids Art Festival. They can also tell you about upcoming special events. A fundraising raffle will also be at the PAG tent with current works from participating artists.  And don't miss the official Fine Art Fair commemorative poster and T-shirts.  They are a great, affordable way to support the Fine Art Fair.

T-shirts $25 (adult sizes only)