Project 1612 is proud to present Ripples: The 10th Anniversary Invitational on Saturday, August 9th from 6:00 to 9:00pm in the backyard location in Morton, Illinois. This exhibition will feature seven artists from our past, including Eric Anthony Berdis (2018 alum), Kiley Brandt (2019 alum), Tyanna J. Buie (2023 alum), Adam Farcus (2017 alum), Peytin Fitzgerald (2022 alum), Mona Gazala (2018 alum), and Joey Knox (2016 & 2018 alum). Websites and social media links for artists linked below.
In regard to the chaotic political climate and global suffering that the world is navigating, this exhibition will connect us to where we have been, and where we are going. These artists explore and magnify themes of climate change, Blackness, Queerness, education, femininity, apartheid, immigration, and exploitation in their work. They remind us that we are all connected, that history is here, and that our choices today will impact us for years to come.
Project 1612 exhibitions are organized by co-founders Jessica Bingham and Alexander Martin. The 2024 residencies and exhibitions are sponsored by Big Picture Initiative, a Peoria, Illinois grassroots 501(c)(3) organization “formed by a group of dedicated volunteers who believe that art has the power to change our community.”
Programming Information
Project 1612 events are free and open to the public. Exhibitions are outside (weather permitting). Modifications to events will be posted on social media via Instagram and Facebook.
Friday, August 8th at 4:30pm
Panel discussion with Eric Anthony Berdis, Kiley Brandt, Mona Gazala, and Joey Knox
Peoria Public Library Main Branch
107 NE Monroe St, Peoria, IllinoisSaturday, August 9th, from 1:00 to 3:00pm
Youth Workshop with Eric Anthony Berdis
813 East Jefferson Street, Morton, IllinoisSaturday, August 9th, from 6:00 to 9:00pm
Project 1612 group exhibition
813 East Jefferson Street, Morton, Illinois6:00pm - Artist talks
8:00pm - Film Screening
Youth Workshop with Peytin Fitzgerald
Date and Time TBD
813 East Jefferson Street, Morton, IllinoisAugust 10th through September 14th
Front-yard exhibition (artwork will be transferred to the front-yard for extended viewing)
813 East Jefferson Street, Morton, Illinois
Websites and Social Media
Project 1612
Located at 813 East Jefferson Street, Morton, Illinois, 61550. Street parking is available. Additional information and updates can be found on Instagram and Facebook. Visit our website for additional information.