Jul 24, 2025
Local artist Preston Jackson takes a break in his studio at the Contemporary Art Center. For Community Word by Bill Knight • June 1, 2025There’s still time to enjoy Preston Jackson’s “Insights” exhibit at Peoria’s Contemporary Art Center, but don’t panic if you miss...
Jan 18, 2022
By Nichole Gronvold Roller Shahrbanoo Hamzeh “Delightful Scars #1” acrylic on canvas, 25 inches by 22.25 inches, 2021. Inland Art is a regular featured column in The Community Word newspaper. This article was first published on December 31, 2021. Used by Contemporary...
Sep 4, 2021
By Nichole Gronvold Roller Inland Art is a regular featured column in Community Word newspaper. This article was first published on August 25, 2021. Used by Contemporary Art Center of Peoria with permission. The career path of an artist is unique. They’re self-taught,...
Aug 7, 2021
By Nichole Gronvold Roller Inland Art is a regular featured column in Community Word newspaper. This article was first published on June 29, 2021. Used by Contemporary Art Center of Peoria with permission. I met Jan Brandt many years ago when her gallery and studio...