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Reserve Your Spot Now!

2025 GMB School Request Form

Reserve your day and time now for  your school's participation in the 2025 GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration.  Dates are Tuesday, April 15-Thursday, May 15.  Times available are between 11am and 1pm each day.
If you have previously sent in your performance request, we will convert you to our new location.  No need to resend. 

Open Request Form


Important Information for Schools Attending the GMB Arts in Education Spring Celebration

The information below is intended for school leaders who will be coordinating student performances and exhibits.  As we celebrate the talent of our students, please use the lists below to help with your preparation and coordination of the day's events.

Don't hesitate to contact Dave Poehls at dpoehls@peoriaroe.org or call (309) 645-0734 if you have questions or need help with anything in advance.

Before Performance Day

  • Schedule transportation.
  • Let parents and school community know of your students' performance and encourage attendance at the Spring Celebration.
  • Pack required equipment - We will be providing the sound equipment, risers, chairs, tables, and display panels. We will have one music stand for the director. You must bring your own music stands for students and any additional equipment needed.
  • For exhibits, please bring "S" hooks, binder clips, or paper clips or other devices to exhibit student pieces.

Performance Day

  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to performance time.
  • If you WILL NOT BE PERFORMING that day due to inclement weather or other issues that arise, please email Dave Poehls at dpoehls@peoriaroe.org by 9am.
  • Set up additional equipment, if needed. 

Helpful Documents

Lunch Options

We encourage groups to purchase lunches from the food trucks on-site or businesses around or near the Peoria Riverfront Museum.  Please visit our Food Options page for more information.