HEAL HER Art Show Illuminates Veteran Women’s Creativity
The Rio Vista Recreation Center showcases the inspiring work of veteran women artists during the 2023 HEAL HER Art Show. Located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd., in Peoria, the exhibit runs until Saturday, Nov. 11, and spotlights the remarkable talent of female veterans, both new to the art world and seasoned experts.
HEAL HER Art is a distinctive local initiative, offering therapeutic painting sessions aimed at helping women veterans relieve stress and express themselves through art. These sessions, both recreational and healing, have resulted in a captivating array of art pieces that now await the community’s admiration.
An important highlight of the event is the awards ceremony. Not only will the top three art submissions be recognized through People’s Choice awards, but there is also an exclusive Mayor’s Choice award. This special accolade will be bestowed directly by the mayor, adding a significant touch to the event. This ceremony is slated to take place right after the Veterans Day Ceremony held 8 a.m. on November 11 at the Rio Vista Recreation Center, making the day all the more memorable.
The exemplary framing of the displayed artworks is made possible through the 2023 Peoria Arts Grant. HEAL HER Art, as a proud recipient of this grant, has utilized the funds to give each art piece the professional presentation it truly deserves.
For enthusiasts, artists, and supporters interested in more details about the HEAL HER Art Show or looking to immerse themselves in this one-of-a-kind art experience, Bill Moss, the Arts and Culture manager of Peoria, is the point of contact. He can be reached at 623-773-7133 or via email at [email protected].
Veterans Honor Ceremony at Rio Vista Recreation Center
The city of Peoria is holding a heartfelt ceremony to remember and honor our veterans. The event will take place at the Honor Wall in the Rio Vista Recreation Center on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 8 a.m. The community is invited to join in this special occasion. The Rio Vista Recreation Center is located at 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd.
Attend 2nd Saturdays in Old Town Peoria
Peoria’s 2nd Saturdays are back in Old Town Peoria! This night market is free to attend and takes place on the second Saturday of each month through Apr. 8, 2023. Second Saturdays will take place on Jefferson St. and 83rd Ave. in Old Town Peoria from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Each event will feature a dynamic lineup of unique vendors, outdoor games, art installations, premier food trucks, live music, and a variety of local talent. For more information, visit peoriaaz.gov/events.
2024 Utility Box Art Wrap Competition
The city of Peoria Arts and Culture Department is seeking designs created by area artists to cover traffic signal boxes throughout the city of Peoria. Selected artist designs will be printed on vinyl and wrapped around the boxes by a third party design fabricator. The intent of the project is to beautify the utility boxes, bringing art to otherwise utilitarian surfaces and giving artists an opportunity to develop public art experience.
This opportunity is open to artists, illustrators, designers, students, and otherwise creative community members residing in the Peoria area, working in any medium, as long as the final artwork can be translated and digitally reproduced on a 2-dimensional vinyl wrap. Up to 15 artists will be chosen for this round of art wraps. Artists can submit up to two designs. Signal box locations will be located throughout the city of Peoria and will be installed in January 2024.
All applications must be submitted through the submission platform Submittable at https://cityofpeoriaaz.submittable.com/submit/274239/2024-peoria-utility-box-art-wraps.
