20 Minutes With Preston Jackson
For our first edition of 20 Minutes With, it seemed inevitable that we begin with our foremost resident artist and local Renaissance Man Preston Jackson. In addition to founding the Contemporary Art Center of Peoria, Preston has been playing guitar, sculpting, and...
Art in Plain Sight: “Exhaling Dissolution”
Just north of the corner of 18th Street and Middle Road in Bettendorf is – strangely – a large head made of bark in an open field. More than 13 feet tall, it’s hard to miss. What makes the sculpture feel truly immense, however, is how the artist has fulfilled her goal...
Preston Jackson: Pressed on Distinction
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...