"Arts & Society" features First Friday Event

Read about the evolution and future of the Central Illinois Artists Organization (CIAO) in the magazine article by Kelly Mantick at http://www.peoriamagazines.com/as/2011/jul-aug/ciao-says-hello-studio-tours. Murray Center artists Tracey Frugoli, Ken Tiessen, Jacob Grant, Judith Koren Shanahan, Steph Van Doren, Susan Galloway, Susie Mathews, Jerry McNeil and guest artists Bethany Dornberger and Mary Ruth Ginn are all members of CIAO. The next First Friday event is July 1, 2011 from 5-9pm. There are now 35 members and 7 locations for you to visit. For more information go to CIAO's website at www.ciaopeoria.com

Maps of 3rd and 4th Floor

Our new maps of the 3rd and 4th floors were designed by Ken Tiessen and Tracey Frugoli. Although not all of the artists in residence at the Murray Center choose to publicize their studio locations, our cooperative group of artists (aka "the artists at the murray center") are friendly and eager to help you find your way. We know that the hallways can be confusing and little bit intimidating if you are unfamiliar with the building. We hope these maps, posted throughout the 3rd and 4th floors, will help you. In addition we will have these fun arrow signs posted.

Come visit us during the First Fridays Artist Studio Tour of the Central Illinois Artist Organization (CIAO). Many of the artist at the Murray Center are members of CIAO. For a complete list of CIAO members and locations see their website at http://www.ciaopeoria.com/.  

June First Friday Just Days Away

Many of the Murray Center artists will be participating in the Central Illinois Artist Organization's First Friday Open Studio Tour. Many new members and locations.