art & society - mar/apr 2010

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by Jonathan Wright

When NEA Chairman Rocco Landesman visited Peoria last fall, one of his first stops was the large warehouse at the corner of Walnut and Water streets. Roaming its hallways were potters and painters, sculptors and printmakers, photographers and other artists whose working studios have come to define the old industrial building—known widely as the Murray Building, and more recently dubbed the Murray Center for the Arts.

Publisher's Note

The Long and the Short of It

by Jan Wright, Publisher

The downturn has forced arts organizations to get creative with fundraising and make painful cuts. At the same time, we’ve seen the founding and flourishing of vibrant new arts groups. Certainly, the art of collaboration is playing a fundamental role in the "new normal".

An Orchestra With Heart

by Amy Chovan

Photography by Ken Kiley

Innovative. Collaborative. Spontaneous. Intimate. Festive. Masterful. And not your typical chamber orchestra.

Led Zeppelin To Rock Peoria

by Amy Chovan

Yes, you read that correctly. No, despite persistent rumors, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones are not gearing up for a reunion tour.

Etsy

Your Place to Buy and Sell All Things Handmade

by Amy Kennard

If you’re artsy, you may have heard of Etsy. If you haven’t, then you’re missing out on one of the largest websites for buying and selling handmade items including art, clothing, jewelry and much more!

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