Gerald M Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration
Date and Time
Monday Apr 20, 2015 Friday May 22, 2015
Monday - Friday, April 20 - May 22
11 A. M. - 1:30 P. M.
Location
324 Main St.
Peoria Peoria Courthouse Plaza
Fees/Admission
No Cost Admission
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Contact Information
Mary Rous
Project Director
309.253.2020
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Description
The Gerald M. Brookhart Arts in Education Spring Celebration is a five week event during April and May each year. The performance schedule is from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. each weekday. It showcases the Fine Arts and Applied Arts programs of almost 100 schools from seven counties: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, Marshall, Fulton, Henry, and McLean. Over 10,000 students and 400 teachers participate. This is the 30th Anniversary year and several alumni guests are returning to participate. The GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration features over 250 performances, including band, orchestra, choir, drama, dance, and speech. In addition to the performances, there are art exhibits and demonstrations that feature painting, drawing, collage, ceramics, metal works, fiber arts, weaving, photography, woodworking, drafting, horticulture, agriculture, home economics, food, and clothing.