12/26/2024
The first exhibition to showcase the diverse history, artistry and mechanics of American custom cars is being organized by the Peoria Riverfront Museum!
Join us for:
"BUILT: American Custom Car Culture"
Opening Saturday, February 1, 2025
Plan your visit on our website today: RiverfrontMuseum.org
With nationally recognized vehicles from the Midwest, "BUILT: American Custom Car Culture" explores the innovation that changed the landscape of our nation’s history. Each vehicle is the only one of its kind, featuring unique combinations of inventive engineering, polished chrome and striking paint jobs.
More than half of the vehicles on display come from central Illinois builders, but have been winners at national custom car shows. This region has a rich tradition of cruising and celebrating car customization as Peoria, Illinois hosted the inaugural Street Rod Nationals in 1970, the first national gathering for custom car builders from coast to coast that continues to annually convene today.
Continuing the tradition of custom car culture in central Illinois, guest curators for "BUILT: American Custom Car Culture," Darius Donaldson and Farai Kasambira, are bringing decades of experience within the community to their first ever exhibition with the Peoria Riverfront Museum. Donaldson and Kasambira worked closely with assistant curator and community engagement coordinator Everley Davis to fully realize this exhibition.
Sponsored by SJ and Tammy Boyd, Visionary Society and Illinois Arts Council