Spring ArtScene 2019
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 the Rockford metro area from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 12 and 4 to 9 p.m.
Saturday, April 13, with some galleries offering extended hours until 10 p.m. Admission is free and it’s a great opportunity to purchase artwork! ArtScene provides a unique opportunity for all kinds of people to get together, meet great artists and see many different types of art at one time in a festive, casual, cool and fun environment.
Enjoy new exhibits and original works of art in varied media of watercolor, acrylic, wood, sculpture, pottery, furniture, jewelry, photography and multi-media. ArtScene has something for everyone, including the chance to meet new friends – nearly 10,000 people attend ArtScene each year.
For more information and a complete list of venues visit www.springartscene.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.
We were beyond thrilled to have a surprise visit from Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton today! Thank you for supporting our community, including the arts!Kicked off my day exploring downtown Rockford and stopped by the RAAC Rockford Area Arts Council! I loved meeting the Sinnissippi Quilters who were installing a beautiful exhibit and told me they also make quilts for babies in NICU! #LGontheMove
We were honored to meet you! We wished you could come back to see the completed quilt exhibit!
The Call for Artists to apply to Rockford Art Museum’s 71st Greenwich Village Art Fair remains open through April 30 at Zapplication.org.
Arts Calendar
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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
