On this week’s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Elizabeth Klise, executive director of the Peoria Historical Society, about the exhibition "Joseph Petarde: Maestro of Stone," on view Oct. 1-28 at Peoria Public Library’s Main Library.

The exhibition explores the life and work of Italian immigrant and master stone carver Joseph Petarde, whose sculptures and architectural details can still be found throughout Peoria. Nearly 40 large-scale photographs by Petarde’s great-great-grandson, photographer Seth Lowe, provide a closer look at the artistry, craftsmanship, and whimsy of Peoria's "forgotten sculptor."

An opening reception takes place Oct. 3 from 1-3 p.m., coinciding with the City of Peoria’s proclamation of Joseph Petarde Day.

On this week&rsquo;s Out and About, Dr. Mae Gilliland of ArtsPartners of Central Illinois talks with Elizabeth Klise, executive director of the Peoria Historical Society, about the exhibition "Joseph Petarde: Maestro of Stone," on view Oct. 1-28 at Peoria Public Library&rsquo;s Main Library.
The exhibition explores the life and work of Italian immigrant and master stone carver Joseph Petarde, whose sculptures and architectural details can still be found throughout Peoria. Nearly 40 large-scale photographs by Petarde&rsquo;s great-great-grandson, photographer Seth Lowe, provide a closer look at the artistry, craftsmanship, and whimsy of Peoria's "forgotten sculptor."
An opening reception takes place Oct. 3 from 1-3 p.m., coinciding with the City of Peoria&rsquo;s proclamation of Joseph Petarde Day.

A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Every Friday, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

Out and About

A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Each week, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.

A weekly spotlight on arts activities in Central Illinois. Each week, host Mae Gilliland Wright of Arts Partners of Central Illinois talks with area actors, musicians, artists and community leaders about an upcoming arts event. Out and About is supported, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.