About the Academy
BUILT FOR THE MIDWEST. TRAINED FOR THE WORLD.
Peoria Fashion Week Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to fashion education, creative development, and opportunity in Central Illinois.
Our Mission
WHY WE EXIST
Peoria Fashion Week Academy was founded on a simple belief: every young creative in the Midwest deserves access to professional training, mentorship, and real opportunity — regardless of where they come from.
We exist to close the gap between raw talent and professional readiness. Through structured programs, hands-on training, and direct access to working industry professionals, we develop the next generation of fashion creatives in Central Illinois.
We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our programs are designed to be accessible, professional, and community-rooted.
What We Stand For
OUR VALUES
Access
Professional training should be available to every creative, not just those in major markets.
Excellence
We hold our students and programs to professional industry standards.
Community
We build a creative community that supports, challenges, and elevates one another.
Authenticity
We celebrate individual identity and creative voice in everything we do.
501(c)(3) Status
A NONPROFIT BUILT FOR THE COMMUNITY
Peoria Fashion Week Academy is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Our programs are funded through tuition, donations, sponsorships, and community partnerships. All proceeds support our mission of accessible fashion education in Central Illinois.
VIEW GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTSStatus
501(c)(3) Nonprofit
EIN
33-3455494
Location
Peoria & Bloomington, Illinois
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