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 ArtsPlace is in Chicago for Chance the Rapper's Socialworks' "open mike." A huge thanks to our guest teacher, Artis, for hooking us up!
RAAC Artsplace dance apprentices get bent out of shape for the Rockford Day Creative Photo Contest!
For a chance to win a Rockford prize basket and have your photo displayed, submit your photo creatively capturing your love for and/or pride in Rockford at: www.cognitoforms.com/RockfordAreaArtsCouncil/RockfordDayCreativePhotoContest
Thanks SRMprints for the phenomenal workshop last night! We learned a ton about social media engagement!
Arts Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaboom! 11:00 am Kaboom! @ Discovery Center Museum Jul 4 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Glow lights, rockets, sparklers and flags! Strut your stars and stripes as science and art join hands for this 2-day patriotic celebration. Construct light and sound creations and assemble a red, white, and blue masterpiece.Â[...] | Music on the Mall “Brother K Band” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Brother K Band” @ Edgebrook Shops Jul 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, July 5, 2019 – Brother K Band Come experience live music at its best! Many local musicians will be performing their latest tunes for you to enjoy. This special night will be hosted by[...] | Plein Air Classes 10:00 am Plein Air Classes @ Rockford Art Museum Jul 6 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Local artist Zachary Kolbe leads this two-hour plein air series along the Rock River. Paint scenes from the Rockford Riverwalk and the Riverfront Museum Park campus, home of the Rockford Art Museum. Students provide their[...] | ||||
| Summer Concerts in the Park 6:30 pm Summer Concerts in the Park @ Baltic Mill Stage, Belvidere Park Jul 7 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Trinadora will perform music from jazz to country and beyond. The Community Building at 111 W. First Street is the rain site. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. | Music on the Mall “Espinosa & Coffey” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Espinosa & Coffey” @ Edgebrook Shops Jul 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, July 12, 2019 – Espinosa & Coffey Come experience live music at its best! Many local musicians will be performing their latest tunes for you to enjoy. This special night will be hosted by[...] | |||||
| Summer Concerts in the Park 6:30 pm Summer Concerts in the Park @ Poplar Grove Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum Jul 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Mark Reed and Waddy will perform acoustic light rock and blues. The Community Building at 111 W. First Street is the rain site. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. | To the Moon 11:00 am To the Moon @ Discovery Center Museum Jul 19 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Lunar Landing! Tally the technology brought to us by the space age, launch a rocket, and make a scale model you can eat! Create a crater, find out about[...] | Plein Air Classes 10:00 am Plein Air Classes @ Rockford Art Museum Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Local artist Zachary Kolbe leads this two-hour plein air series along the Rock River. Paint scenes from the Rockford Riverwalk and the Riverfront Museum Park campus, home of the Rockford Art Museum. Students provide their[...] Storytime with Rockford Public Library 10:00 am Storytime with Rockford Public Library @ Rockford Art Museum Jul 20 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Join the Rockford Public Library at Rockford Art Museum for storytime in the galleries followed by an art activity! FREE! | ||||
| Summer Concerts in the Park 6:30 pm Summer Concerts in the Park @ Candlewick Lake Recreation Center Jul 21 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Universal Joint will perform rock and pop classics from the 60’s to 80’s. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. | Unicorn Frolic! 11:00 am Unicorn Frolic! @ Discovery Center Museum Jul 26 @ 11:00 am – 3:30 pm Rainbow magic abounds in this prismatic party! Be awed by chemical color changes, and take a planetarium peek at the mythical creatures populating the night sky. Take flight with Pegasus, turn everything iridescent, see the[...] Music on the Mall “Trash 80’s” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Trash 80’s” @ Edgebrook Shops Jul 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, July 26, 2019 – Trash 80’s Come experience live music at its best! Many local musicians will be performing their latest tunes for you to enjoy. This special night will be hosted by Mary’s[...] | |||||
Rockford Area Arts Council
713 E State St.
Rockford, IL 61104
815.963.6765
info @ artsforeveryone.com
