BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH CALSCALE:GREGORIAN PRODID:-//WordPress - MECv5.22.3//EN X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://peoriacac.org/ BEGIN:VEVENT UID:MEC-9a7c0ca41ed6e372211d4cb842b4a49e@peoriacac.org DTSTART:20260529T000000Z DTEND:20260530T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260316T000000Z RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20260620T000000Z;BYDAY=TU,WE,TH,FR,SA CREATED:20260315 LAST-MODIFIED:20260525 SUMMARY:Robert Anthony Ketchens DESCRIPTION:[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”0px||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”3_5,2_5″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”8px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”3_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_blurb icon_placement=”left” content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Blurb” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ body_font=”||||||||” body_text_color=”#333333″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”||0px||false|false” custom_css_before=”font-family: simple-line-icons;||font-size: 20px;||content: %22%92e075%22;||color: #737373;||position: relative;||padding-bottom: 1.2em !important;||vertical-align: top;” custom_css_blurb_content=”display: inline;” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nMay 1 – Jun 20 2026\n[/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]\nRobert Ketchens’ colorful paintings reflect the social complexities of the African diaspora, that are part of a larger story of dignity and humanity in people. Originally from New Orleans, he now lives east of St. Louis continuing to paint stories of symbolism, building a bridge between tradition and modernity, memory and vision. The exhibit will culminate at our annual Juneteenth Celebration at which Ketchens will speak about his work.\nCombined Art Reception – May 16th 6:30-8:30pm\nArt exhibits may also be viewed for no admission during regular business hours Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.\n[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_image src=”https://peoriacac.org/peoria_cac/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/WEBSITE-collage-R.A.-KETCHENS-EXHIBITS.jpg” title_text=”WEBSITE collage R.A. KETCHENS EXHIBITS” force_fullwidth=”on” align_tablet=”center” align_phone=”” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_margin=”80px||||false|false” custom_margin_tablet=”0px||||false|false” custom_margin_phone=”” custom_margin_last_edited=”on|desktop” animation_style=”zoom” animation_intensity_zoom=”5%” border_width_all=”24px” border_color_all=”#ffffff” box_shadow_style=”preset3″ box_shadow_vertical=”20px” box_shadow_blur=”90px” box_shadow_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.2)” global_colors_info=”{}”][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][/et_pb_section]\n X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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May 1 – Jun 20 2026

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Robert Ketchens’ colorful paintings reflect the social complexities of the African diaspora, that are part of a larger story of dignity and humanity in people. Originally from New Orleans, he now lives east of St. Louis continuing to paint stories of symbolism, building a bridge between tradition and modernity, memory and vision. The exhibit will culminate at our annual Juneteenth Celebration at which Ketchens will speak about his work.

Combined Art Reception – May 16th 6:30-8:30pm

Art exhibits may also be viewed for no admission during regular business hours Tuesday-Saturday 11-5:00 and during some evening events with admission. The public is invited to these open house style events, featuring the exhibits described above. Call or text 309-674-6822 or contact us with questions for more information.

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