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.

First Annual Spring Open House this Saturday

1st First Friday Artists Studio Tour Kicks off this Friday

Always wondered what an artist studio is like? Want to see new works by your favorite artist before everyone else? Well, join us as we kick off the 1st First Friday Artists Studio Tour this Friday April 1, 2011 from 5-9pm and witness the varied and lively arts scene in Peoria. Many of the Murray Artists have joined with other artists around Peoria to found the Central Illinois Artists Organization or CIAO (like Ciao Bella!). We open our doors to the public on a regular basis. Each First Friday of the month from April to November we will have our studios open, various exhibits, refreshments and often times live music and demonstrations of our technique. Each artist will decide how she/he will present his work so that the public can understand her/his working process and desired end result. No stooty artist here, we are welcoming you into what is essentially our artistic home. Please see and print out the map below to plan your visit. See you there!

Murray Center Spring Open House

We will be following up our May 6 First Friday Open Studio Tour with our first annual Open House at the Murray Center for the Arts the very next day, Sat. May 7, 2011 10-5pm. Come see what we have been working on all Winter! The following artists will have their doors open with a wide array of wonderful works for sale:

Tyler Brandon
Tracey Frugoli
Jacob Grant
Chris Holbrook
Jim Jenkins
Susie Mathews
Jerry McNeil
Ken Tiessen
Robyn Rognstad
Judith Koren-Shanahan
Steph Van Doren

This event and parking are free!

Yep, were doin' it! April 1st will be the 1st First Friday Open Studio event in Peoria

Wow, we have come a long way in a few months!

A group of highly motivated and talented artists, including artists from the Murray Center for the Arts, the Cornerstone Underground Artists Society, James and Carrie Pierce, Hiram Torrason and Rick Melby will have their studios open for our 1st Frist Friday Open Studio tour. We have formed the group Central Illinois Artists Organization or the really continental "CIAO." Look for First Friday events from April to November. We are also doing a Spring Open House (May 7) and a Winter Open House (Novenber 19)as a group. Peoria has a thriving visual arts scene and we want you to know about it and come be a part of it. Look for a map coming soon of all the studios and artists that will be participating.

Art Works in Peoria! NEA Chairman likes us.

Art Works in Peoria!