Peoria Riverfront Museum

Tonight, the Peoria Riverfront Museum premiered a documentary on one of the best-known pieces in the museum's permanent collection: Preston Jackson's "Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story." This documentary tells the story of local artist Preston Jackson's thirty-year process in creating this massive installation, which boasts over 100 bronze figures. In addition, it explores the story of the Great Migration and Black Renaissance, from Bronzeville, Chicago to Harlem, New York. Supported by board member Brian Ray and PNC, this documentary was directed by documentarian Diana Qui?ones Rivera, and will continue on to play Tuesday - Saturday at 4 p.m. in the Giant Screen Theater, the largest Film Society Screen in the nation. See "Bronzeville to Harlem: An American Story" the exhibition, and the documentary, only at the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Plan your visit today: RiverfrontMuseum.org Supported by PNC Additional support from Visionary Society, Friends of Bronzeville to Harlem and Illinois Arts Society Council

The Peoria Riverfront Museum is seeking a Director of Education and Engagement! The Director of Education and Engagement oversees the education and engagement department, which is responsible for public programming. This team serves diverse age groups, manages artist programs, and facilitates community partnerships that are aligned with the Museum’s affinity strategy. The Director is a key liaison between the Museum and other arts, cultural, educational, non-profit, governmental, and civic organizations, and is responsible for connecting the Museum with its audiences through innovative participatory programming. As Director of Education and Engagement, you will work with a dynamic, passionate team. The education and engagement department employs the museum’s collections, exhibitions, films, and programs to tell stories that build confidence, create a culture of lifelong learning, and unleash the full talent and genius of every individual.?Programs range from high-profile lecture events to weekend children’s programming, gallery explorations, workshops and entertainment.? ? This position requires a Bachelor's degree, 2 years of supervisory experience, and experience in a museum or educational setting is preferred. See the full job description, and apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/gzejXVim

? The Peoria Riverfront Museum is seeking an Executive Assistant to the President and CEO to join our dynamic team of professionals. This critical member of the Museum team must have the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, possess strong written and verbal communication, administrative, and organizational skills, and the ability to maintain a realistic balance among multiple priorities. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree and more than five years of experience working in an executive assistant role. ? For more information and to apply for this position, please visit our website at??https://lnkd.in/gzejXVim

One more post of gratitude to close out philanthropy month and transition into the Christmas season. We are very grateful for our "Christmas in the Village" event chair and board member Alison Unkovich. Alison had the initial vision for and has put in countless hours planning and fundraising to bring Christmas in the Village to central Illinois. Alison and her husband Matt are even major sponsors of the event themselves. Help us thank Alison by attending Christmas in the Village with your family tonight and tomorrow and experience the Christmas magic for yourself! We can't wait to have you join us for: "Christmas in the Village" Friday, December 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. And Saturday, December 2, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Outside on the Sun Plaza Get your tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org #christmasinthevillage #peoriariverfrontmuseum #Cityofgratitude

As we get ready to close out philanthropy month in November and start looking to Christmas, we are grateful for Doug and Diane Oberhelman. We are especially grateful today for Diane on her birthday. Doug and Diane have been instrumental in the Peoria Riverfront Museum from the very beginning putting their name on one of our gallery spaces, the Oberhelman Gallery. Over the years they have sponsored a variety of projects for our community through the Museum from the American Decoy exhibition to helping purchase our iconic 10-ft tall amethyst tower for the museum's 10th anniversary. Perhaps their best gift to our community is through their presenting sponsorship of Christmas in the Village. We hope you will bring your family to the Museum this Friday and Saturday to experience the greatest holiday event in all central Illinois. Thank you Doug and happy birthday Diane! Join us for: "Christmas in the Village" December 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. And December 2, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Outside on the Sun Plaza Get your tickets on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org

We continue our philanthropy month series of gratitude we are grateful for CEFCU. CEFCU has been a wonderful community partner to countless organizations and events throughout central Illinois. We are especially grateful for their support in bringing world-class exhibitions to central Illinois. Thanks to CEFCU we have been able to present The Art of the Brick, T-Rex: The Ultimate Predator, and coming next summer, SHARKS! from the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Thank you to Matt Mamer, Janā Stevens, and the whole team at CEFCU for being such outstanding community supporters!

We're so thankful for all the wonderful sponsors of "Christmas in the Village!" These incredible sponsors make all of the magic happen, so that Peoria can enjoy a two-day holiday festival full of local food, vendors, visits from Santa and so much more! They have given so much, in treasure and time, that all proceeds of our "Christmas in the Village" festival can go back to the Every Student Initiative at the Peoria Riverfront Museum! Join us for: "Christmas in the Village" December 1, 2023 from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. And December 2, 2023 from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m. Outside on the Sun Plaza Get your tickets on our website today, link in bio. It takes a village...see the growing list of our generous sponsors! #christmasinthevillage #peoriariverfrontmuseum #Cityofgratitude