A PEORIA PLAYS AMERICA EXHIBITION
April 11, 2026 - August 16, 2026
Through a selection of his own artworks, objects, and instruments, this Peoria Plays America exhibition entitled simply FOGELBERG explores the public and private world of America’s most enduring cinematic songwriter.
Peoria born Dan Fogelberg combined classical sophistication with folk-rock intimacy to create a timeless, cinematic soundtrack for the introspective moments of the American experience. A contemporary folk-rock troubadour, Dan melded reflection, honesty, and vulnerability into highly crafted filmic realism. Bridging the gap between folk, rock, and classical orchestration, his artistry was rooted in a deep reverence for melody and the written word.
Often referred to as the “complete artist,” Fogelberg’s mastery of the song cycle within his albums, evoke revealing examinations of the contemporary human condition. Radically redefining the potential of background vocals, his angelic wall of sound became synonymous with the Southern California folk-rock era.
Part of the Peoria Riverfront Museum's celebration of America 250
The Peoria Riverfront Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of our nation in 2026. Join us all year long for exhibitions on American art, science, history and achievement, including The Promise of Liberty, an exhibition guest curated by documentarian Ken Burns. Featuring a 1776 copy of the Declaration of Independence, a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech and more, this exhibition will be the largest collection of some of the most important documents in American history on display during America 250.
Sponsored by America 250 donors, Visionary Society, Friends of Performance
