Peoria’s cultural hub features art exhibits and instruction, artist studios, monthly salsa dances, poetry open mic, yoga and tai chi classes. Live music is featured every Friday night. The Contemporary Art Center celebrates all the arts!
Holiday Schedule: On November 28, December 24, 25, and January 1 we will be closed for holidays.
Live at the Five Spot
Weekly Concert Series
Live at the Five Spot is the Contemporary Art Center’s weekly Friday night music event featuring the best regional talent performing a ... read more
Rent the Room
For Your Special Event
The Contemporary Arts Center is a great choice for your next event from birthday parties to wedding receptions. The beautiful facility ... read more
Exhibitions
Current Artists
Our art exhibitions feature the work of living, innovative artists at the forefront of their fields. We mostly focus on Illinois ... read more
First Friday Studio Tour
Every First Friday, 5:00-9:00pm
Visit the Contemporary Art Center Resident Artist Studios where 15 artists create, display and sell their work. Enjoy the unique and ... read more
Salsa at CAC
1st and 3rd Fridays
A Latin Dance Event (after Five Spot) 8:30pm - 9:30pm: Dance lesson. 9:30pm - 12:00pm: Open dancing to DJ Ed Caballero. Admission: ... read more
Whisper & Shout
Open Mic for Poetry
Experience a diverse open mic with artists from all backgrounds in a positive and inspiring atmosphere. Peoria’s Open Mic for Poetry is read more
