The Peoria Art Guild will host the 5th annual Art Fair at Junction City on June 5-6, 2010, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Art Fair at Junction City showcases the talents of 65 artists living within 150 miles of Peoria and expects to attract over 10,000 visitors. The Art Fair is free to attend.

The Art Fair at Junction City also offers live music provided by local musicians. This family-friendly event also features a Kid's Art Festival where children can create their own make and take art projects. This year's projects will include Funky Frames, Marvy Masks and BEADutiful Beads.

At the Art Fair at Junction City visitors can stop to talk with the artists while looking at beautiful original artwork, listen to local musicians play, and visit the unique shops and restaurants of Junction City. "It's a great family event. Incredible artists, inspiring musicians and an energetic Kids Art Festival - all in a wonderful venue. We can celebrate the artists and artwork in our area and showcase some outstanding locally-owned businesses at the same time. The Peoria Art Guild is thrilled to once again work with Junction Ventures to provide this great event to our community" said Kim Armstrong, Peoria Art Guild Board of Directors co-president.

In partnership with Junction Ventures, the Peoria Art Guild started the juried Art Fair at Junction City in 2005 to celebrate the talented pool of artists in our area. The Art Fair at Junction City is a success thanks to our generous sponsors, a helpful staff, an abundance of volunteers, and an artist-friendly community atmosphere.

ADMISSION AND LOCATION

Admission is free. Junction City is located at the corner of Knoxville and Prospect in Peoria. It is easily accessible by Interstate 74, Hwy 40, and Hwy 6.

ARTISTS

The Art Fair at Junction City welcomes sixty-five Art Fair artists including thirty-six new exhibitors. Twenty-five percent of participating artists reside within 50 miles of Peoria. All of the artists live no further than 150 miles from Peoria. Artists will exhibit and sell works of art in jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, ceramics, wood, glass, mixed media, metal and fiber. All artwork is original and has been created by the exhibiting artist.

AWARDS

The Peoria Art Guild's Art Fair at Junction City awards $15,000 to be shared among 11 artists with exceptional work. This year's award judges are: Preston Jackson, professor of sculpture at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and Billie Theide, professor of art and Chair of the Metal Program at the University of Illinois. All of the 2010 award winners will be invited to participate in the 2011 Art Fair at Junction City.

MUSIC

Saturday entertainment kicks-off at 10:00 a.m. Music styles include Folk and Tropical Rock. Saturday's featured performers include: Greg Falada and Scott Carnahan, and Acoustic Conundrum. Sunday's lineup will feature Tap-Style Guitar, Children's Music and Jazz. Casey Westerman starts off Sunday's schedule at 10:30 am, followed by Julie K and ending with the Harold Green Trio.

LIVE ART

On the south side of Junction City Shopping Center, Mack Glass (www.mackglass.com) will create an art sculpture from recycled glass. The sculpture will be built from the ground up over the weekend and will remain on site at Junction City after the fair weekend.

SPONSORS

The Art Fair at Junction City is made possible through the general support of many local businesses, including, Junction Ventures, Petersen Healthcare Services, Prairie Home Alliance, ELM Enterprises, Methodist Hospital, and OSF Healthcare.

For more information on the Junction City Art Fair or for volunteer opportunities, call 309-637-2787. Visit www.junctioncityartfair.com or http://peoriaartguild.volunteerhub.com