Published: 11/28/2022

By: Staff Writer

You don’t have to leave Peoria, Arizona, to experience the arts. The city’s fine art and performing arts scenes offer education and enrichment for residents and visitors of all ages throughout the year.

Arts and Culture

TheaterWorks

It’s showtime! Theater Works, the managing tenant of the Peoria Center for the Performing Arts, is known for its annual Main Stage series and its more mature and nontraditional After Dark Series for guests 16 and older. In addition, the award-winning nonprofit offers ample youth programming, welcoming young students for field trips throughout the school year and inviting children of all ages to participate in youth theater as well as camps and classes.

Arizona Broadway Theatre

Located in the P83 Entertainment District, Arizona Broadway Theater is a year-round professional theater company that presents Broadway-caliber shows paired with elegant dining that thematically aligns with the current show. The company is known for drawing top national talent and presenting high-quality productions. ABT also offers HyRev, its performance troupes for teens, as well as a Master Class series of workshops for teens and adults who want to grow their acting, dance and audition skills.

West Valley Art Museum

With a permanent collection containing more than 1,600 items plus an annual juried show and other special exhibitions, the West Valley Art Museum is sure to delight and inspire. Located at the Peoria City Hall Art Gallery, the museum also hosts multiple special events throughout the year. School and community groups are also invited to schedule docent-led tours to gain deeper insights into the museum’s displayed works.

Self-Guided Public Art Tour

Interested in art but not interested in listening to a tour guide talk about it? We feel you. The City of Peoria displays various pieces of art in public spaces, and you are invited to visit, enjoy and reflect on what you see. Overseen by the Peoria Arts Commission, our city’s public art program offers a variety of forms to admire, including murals, mosaics and sculptures. Download the Self-Guiding Tour brochure (PDF), and enjoy your artistic adventure!