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A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Out and About is made possible in part by PNC Financial Services and a grant from the Illinois Arts Council.

Artist Lori Reed talks about the Harvard Avenue Artists Show in Peoria Heights

Image promoting this weeks edition of Out and About. The image features artist Lori Reed, the Out and About logo, and an image of the Harvard Avenue artists

On this week’s episode of Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with artist Lori Reed about the Harvard Avenue Artists Show, now on view through the end of April at Exhibit A Gallery in Peoria Heights.

Featuring 58 works by four artists who all live on the same block, the exhibition showcases a diverse mix of styles — from abstract painting and stained glass to photography and collage. Reed shares how the exhibition came together, the inspiration behind her whimsical animal-infused collages, and how it celebrates not only creativity but the power of neighborhood collaboration.