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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A reflection on the delight of slowing down and seeing the art that's wrapped all around us:
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I forgot how much you miss from a car. For several years, my primary mode of transportation was a bike, but then I became heavily reliant on a car for the last five years. In a caWe updated the location for next week's Grant Writing workshop because of the number of people registered-- thanks, 317 Art Collective! Please remember to register if you plan to join us for Grant Writing 101 one week from today! RAAC_grantwriting.eventbrite.com
Come view the artwork of local artist Penny Cartwright-Cash on exhibit in the Shumway Gallery! Opening reception Friday, May 17 from 6-8 p.m. On exhibit through June 1. www.cashart4u.com
Arts Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| First Fridays at The Norwegian Artist Lofts 5:00 pm First Fridays at The Norwegian Artist Lofts @ The Norwegian Artist Lofts May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm  Open Galleries at The Norwegian Artist Lofts Jon Langford-Artist Opening Reception 5:00 pm Jon Langford-Artist Opening Reception @ 317 Art Collective May 3 @ 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm On May 3rd, from 5-9 Pm, Jon Langford will be debuting his artwork in a solo show in Rockford , Il., at 317 Art Collective Gallery. Located at 317 Market St. in downtown Rockford, the[...] Northern Wind Trio 7:30 pm Northern Wind Trio @ Mendelssohn Hall May 3 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm The Northern Wind Trio describe their style as a contemporary world music fusion where Mongolian throat singing is accompanied by guitar, assorted percussion instruments, hand pan and traditional Mongolian instruments. Through their amalgamation of musical[...] | Out of this World Quilt Show 9:00 am Out of this World Quilt Show @ Indoor Sports Center, Sportscore II May 4 @ 9:00 am – May 5 @ 4:00 pm Sinnissippi Quilters presents “Out of this World” Quilt Show. Over 300 Quilts on display Merchant Mall Unique items at our member Boutique Silent Auction Enjoy “Fly Me to the Moon,” a special quilt exhibit celebrating[...] | |||||
| Music on the Mall “Eddie B Smooth” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Eddie B Smooth” @ Edgebrook Shops May 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, May 10, 2019 – Eddie B Smooth 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[...] | Music Academy Closing Activity Concert 10:00 am Music Academy Closing Activity Concert @ First Lutheran Church May 11 @ 10:00 am Music Academy Ensembles perform an All-School Concert, Seniors are recognized. Ice Cream Social follows. Music Academy Free Concert & Ice Cream Social 10:00 am Music Academy Free Concert & Ice Cream Social @ First Lutheran Church May 11 @ 10:00 am The Music Academy in Rockford will close the spring semester with a free concert to be held in the Sanctuary of First Lutheran Church, 225 S. 3rd Street beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May[...] Astronomy Day 11:00 am Astronomy Day @ Discovery Center Museum May 11 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Investigate the sun, moon, and planets, and get inspired to learn more during a free planetarium show. Monkey around with gravity, put the solar system in your pocket, navigate the constellations, and more! | |||||
| Here Comes the Caboose! 10:00 am Here Comes the Caboose! @ Discovery Center Museum May 12 @ 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Thomas and his friends are heading toward the roundhouse, but there’s still one more day to play and learn! Make a special Thomas train to take with you, and explore the Island of Sodor one[...] Avalon String Quartet 2:00 pm Avalon String Quartet @ Mendelssohn Hall May 12 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Avalon String Quartet returns for their eighth season on the MPAC stage. They will perform three concerts during our 18/19 season featuring works by MPAC’s namesake, Felix Mendelssohn. Each Avalon String Quartet performance will[...] Avalon String Quartet 3:00 pm Avalon String Quartet @ Mendelssohn Hall May 12 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Avalon String Quartet returns for their eighth season on the MPAC stage. They will perform three concerts during our 18/19 season featuring works by MPAC’s namesake, Felix Mendelssohn. Each Avalon String Quartet performance will[...] | Art of Yoga 5:30 pm Art of Yoga @ Rockford Art Museum May 14 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Taught by local yoga instructor Taunia May in the museum galleries, this new program is open to students of all skill levels. Bring your own mat. $20 PER CLASS. | Art is My Escape 6:00 pm Art is My Escape @ Rockford Area Arts Council Shumway Market Gallery May 17 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm An artist exhibit and reception featuring the artwork of Penny Cash. Exhibit continues through June 1. Music on the Mall “Vince Chiarelli” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Vince Chiarelli” @ Edgebrook Shops May 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, May 17, 2019 – Vince Chiarelli 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[...] | Storytime with Rockford Public Library 10:00 am Storytime with Rockford Public Library @ Rockford Art Museum May 18 @ 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! | |||
| Jazz at Starr Center: Rockford Jazz Ensemble 3:00 pm Jazz at Starr Center: Rockford Jazz Ensemble @ Starr Center May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Rockford’s newest big band will close Mendelssohn’s Jazz at Starr Center Series. The performance will include a variety of jazz standards and contemporary selections. They will be joined by a youth jazz band comprised of[...] The Little Big Band 3:00 pm The Little Big Band @ Starr Center May 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm The Little Big Band, a RAMI award winning, Jazz band from Rockford, IL offers some of the best jazz in the area. The band swings it’s way through the standard jazz faire of 50’s and[...] | Music on the Mall “Ken E. Curtis” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Ken E. Curtis” @ Edgebrook Shops May 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, May 24, 2019 – Ken E. Curtis 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[...] | Not Without a Fight: Community Day 10:00 am Not Without a Fight: Community Day @ Rockford Art Museum May 25 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm This outdoor event will be held in the museum’s parking lot and feature music, food, art activities and more. Presented in partnership with the YMCA of the Rock River Valley. This event is part of[...] | ||||
| Figure Drawing Class 6:00 pm Figure Drawing Class @ Rockford Art Museum May 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Led by local artist Ian Morrison. Cost includes instruction, model and paper. Supply list at rockfordartmuseum.org. Limited supply box rentals available, $5 per class. Space limited. $15 PER CLASS REGISTRATION REQUIRED. | Music on the Mall “Zach Pietrini” 6:30 pm Music on the Mall “Zach Pietrini” @ Edgebrook Shops May 31 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Friday, May 31, 2019 – Zach Pietrini 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
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