The city of Peoria and Big Picture Peoria will dedicate a new mural, titled “Play Greater,” on the Jefferson Parking deck on Friday, September 5 at 10:00 a.m. at Distillery Labs, 201 SW Adams Street, in downtown Peoria.
The mural has been installed on the Adams Street side of the city-owned Jefferson Parking Deck, located at 230 SW Adams Street. The project received final approval for a special use permit by the Peoria City Council on July 22 after a recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission and a review from the Public Arts Advisory Commission.
The mural was created by nationally recognized artist Bob Doucette, known for his work in animation, puppetry, painting, and sculpture. A graduate of Rhode Island School of Design and CalARTS, Doucette moved to Peoria from California in 2018, and he continues to show his work locally and globally.
Speakers at the dedication will include Peoria Mayor Rita Ali, Mark Misselhorn of the Big Picture Peoria board, Brian Ray, Regional President, Central Illinois, PNC Bank, Community Foundation of Central Illinois CEO Mark Roberts, and Gilmore Foundation President Laura Cullinan.