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Dr. Mae Gilliland interviews Angela Bottrell about the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair and its impact on the community.

On this week's episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Angela Bottrell, co-chair of the Peoria Heights Fine Art Fair, about the upcoming two-day event taking place May 9 and 10 in Tower Park. The juried fair features artists working across a wide range of mediums, from painting and photography to sculpture, jewelry, and fiber arts. Angela shares how the event supports working artists while creating a vibrant weekend for the community in the heart of Peoria Heights.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Mae Gilliland

Guest: Angela Bottrell

Topics covered

• Fine Art Fair
• Community Events
• Support for Artists
• Arts in Peoria Heights
• Local Culture

Keywords

• Fine Art Fair
• Peoria Heights
• ArtsPartners
• Angela Bottrell
• Community Events
• Artists
• Sculpture
• Photography
• Jewelry
• Fiber Arts

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ArtsPartners of Central Illinois

Places: Peoria Heights, Tower Park

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