Summer Arts Programs!
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Rockford Area Arts Council’s Summer Arts Programs!
The Rockford Area Arts Council is offering summer arts programs for elementary,
middle, and high school students!
RAAC Arts CAMP
A day camp for children K-5th grade
July 8-19, 2019
Monday-Friday, 1:15-4:45 PM
Ellis School
RAAC ArtsPlace II
A youth apprenticeship program for Middle school students
July 8-August 1, 2019
Monday-Thursday, 10 AM-Noon
Rockford Dance Company & Rockford Art Museum
RAAC ArtsPlace
A youth apprenticeship program for ages 14-18
June 17-August 8, 2019
Monday-Thursday, 1-5 PM
Rockford Dance Company, Rockford Art Museum, Mendelssohn PAC, Nordlof Center
All applications are accepted on a first come first serve basis until seats are filled
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RAAC had a great time promoting our summer programs at the Lincoln Multicultural Fair today! We offer free summer arts programs for Elementary, Middle, and High School students! comment below or contact the Arts Council office for an application.
RAAC is now accepting applications for summer arts programs!
ArtsPlace II is a new program of the Rockford Area Arts Council for Middle School Age youth. ArtsPlace II youth will work with professional artists to increase their artistic skills, provide an opportunity for self-expression, and interact with other like-minded youth. Groups include dance, theater, visual arts and creative writing.
Dates are July 8-August 1, 2019, Monday-Thursday, 10 AM-Noon at the Rockford Dance Company & Rockford Art Museum. ArtsPlace II will culminate with an exhibit and performance created by the youth with guidance from the professional artists.
Apply on-line at www.artsforeveryone.com
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The Shumway Gallery will feature "A Quilt Display" presented by the Sinnissippi Quilters, Inc. on April 22-May 9 with an opening reception on Friday, April 26 from 5-7 p.m. Stop in to see some beautiful hand-crafted quilts!
The Shumway Gallery is located at 713 East State Street, Rockford, IL. Gallery Hours: Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Arts Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Chug Chug Chuggin’ Along 11:00 am Chug Chug Chuggin’ Along @ Discovery Center Museum Apr 6 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm You be the engineer and work the controls of a real model train! Get your ticket punched, then create your own wooden trains to take home, courtesy of the Rock River Valley Division of the[...] | ||||||
| Spring ArtScene 5:00 pm Spring ArtScene @ Various Venues Apr 12 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 13 @ 9:00 pm The Rockford Area Arts Council will present the 17th Annual Spring ArtScene on April 12 and April 13, 2019! Spring ArtScene will showcase original works of art at 42 different locations across the Rockford and[...] Mainstage Series: David Kalous 7:30 pm Mainstage Series: David Kalous @ Mendelssohn Hall Apr 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm David Kalhous has gained recognition in Europe and the United States for his elegant musicianship, brilliant pianism, probing intelligence, and engaging programming. With wide-ranging repertorie spanning three centuries, he is equally at home with music[...] | Future Nurse Academy 10:00 am Future Nurse Academy @ Discovery Center Museum Apr 13 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Find out what nurses do as friends from St. Anthony School of Nursing lead you through their day! Take vital signs, use a stethoscope, check X-rays, and maneuver through the digestion obstacle course. Complete your[...] | |||||
| Egg-cessorizing 11:00 am Egg-cessorizing @ Discovery Center Museum Apr 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm We supply dye, stickers, and other colorful stuff for egg-ceptionally beautiful Easter eggs from ninja turtles to unicorns, and stained glass windows to watercolor masterpieces. Bring your own eggs and leave the clean up to[...] | ||||||
| Sing Along with Thomas 10:45 am Sing Along with Thomas @ Discovery Center Museum Apr 27 @ 10:45 am – 1:45 pm Chime in on your favorite fun train tunes, learn classic folk songs, and even practice the locomotion! Free or discounted admission if you share a name with Thomas or one of his friends. | ||||||
Rockford Area Arts Council
713 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61104
815.963.6765
info @ artsforeveryone.com
