ArtsPlace starts June 18, continues to accept applications

• Youth arts apprenticeship program runs June 18-Aug. 9 Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council is taking applications for ArtsPlace 2012, the
[ more ]


May 23, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘2012 Rockford Midwestern’ opens with free public opening May 19

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 72nd Rockford Midwestern opens with a free public opening from 10 a.m. to 5
[ more ]


May 16, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Internationally-recognized sculptor at Rockford Art Museum May 14

• Sculptor Tony Feher created outdoor installation at Stanley J. Roszkowski U.S. Courthouse in Rockford; event is free Staff Report CHICAGO —
[ more ]


May 9, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Artists’ flea market May 5 at Katie’s Cup

Staff Report There will be no art on display at the upcoming Rockford Art Guild event. Saturday, May 5, artists will be
[ more ]


May 2, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s April 28

Staff Report Help “Bid Alzheimer’s Goodbye” at the Ninth Annual Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s Saturday, April 28, at
[ more ]


April 25, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Spring ArtScene set for April 13-14

Staff Report Original works of art will be showcased at 35 different locations during Rockford Area Arts Council’s 10th Annual
[ more ]


April 11, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘71st Young Artist Show: Youth Division’ opens April 15

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show: Youth Division begins Sunday, April 15, with a free public
[ more ]


April 11, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Kristy Luck exhibits introspective multi-media works at Kortman Gallery

Staff Report Kristy Luck uses multi-media techniques in her art to explore her inner feelings toward personal relationships in an exhibition
[ more ]


April 11, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Applications for ArtsPlace youth apprenticeship program due April 30

• Program for ages 14-18 runs June 18-Aug. 9 at Rockford College Clark Arts Center Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council is
[ more ]


March 28, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

American Watercolor Society on exhibit at Freeport Art Museum

• Traveling show features 40 paintings by artists from across the United States Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum welcomes
[ more ]


March 28, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Winners named in RAM’s ‘71st Young Artist Show: High School Division’

Staff Report Award winners were named in Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show: High School Division during the show’s
[ more ]


March 7, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Occupy Rockford Art Show set for March 10

Staff Report An Occupy-themed art show will be held at North Main Studios, 2500 N. Main St., Rockford, from 3
[ more ]


March 7, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘71st Young Artist Show’ opens March 4 at Rockford Art Museum

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 71st Young Artist Show begins from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March 4, with
[ more ]


February 29, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Kortman opens ‘The Pollyanna Society’ by Shannon Blosser-Salisbury Feb. 3

Staff Report Shannon Blosser-Salisbury, as an artist, does not leave well enough alone. Normal people from vintage photos are digitally
[ more ]


February 1, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska’ opens Feb. 3 at Rockford Art Museum

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will open “Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska” with a members’ preview and
[ more ]


February 1, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Chicago artist, draftsman featured at Rockford College Feb. 2-March 3

Staff Report Rockford College will host an exhibition by Chicago-based artist and avid draftsman Don Colley Feb. 2-March 3 in the
[ more ]


January 25, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Entries sought for 72nd Rockford Midwestern Biennial

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) is in search of entries for the Rockford Midwestern Biennial. Deadline is Feb. 1. The Rockford
[ more ]


January 18, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rare Chinese ceramics on exhibit at Rock Valley College through Feb. 20

Staff Report From Jan. 9 to Feb. 20, Rock Valley College (RVC) is presenting a collection of early Chinese ceramics in
[ more ]


January 11, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Cheddar Curtain’ auditions set for Jan. 9-10 in Orangeville, Bartlett

Staff Report ORANGEVILLE, Ill. — The Northwest Illinois Theater Coalition (NWITC) is holding auditions for the third annual Cheddar Curtain. Auditions
[ more ]


January 4, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford artist’s work among final selections for World Artists Contest

Staff Report Final selections for the 2012 World Artists Contest (WAC) Calendar were made in December and included “My Cool Sneakers”
[ more ]


January 4, 2012 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Freeport Art Museum in search of friendly, enthusiastic art guides

Staff Report FREEPORT, Ill. — Freeport Art Museum (FAM) is looking for enthusiastic, friendly people ages 18 years and older to
[ more ]


December 28, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

La Paloma Gardens added to Rockford Landmark Ornament collection

Staff Report An image of the bridges of La Paloma Gardens has been selected as this year’s addition to the Rockford
[ more ]


December 21, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Artists sought for April 28 ‘Unforgettable Art: An Affair for Alzheimer’s’ in Rockford

Event benefiting Alzheimer’s Association will be at Prairie Street Brew House • 40 participating artists will turn blank canvases into works
[ more ]


December 21, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Images of Gary, Ind., featured in exhibit at Kryptonite Dec. 2

Staff Report Photos and video by 10 area artists will be featured at Kryptonite Bar in a show titled “Dear No.
[ more ]


November 30, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Free art show at Prairie Street Gallery benefits Arts Council

Staff Report Rockford’s Prairie Street Gallery will host an art show from 4 to 10 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, and from
[ more ]


November 30, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Laurent House, Frank Lloyd Wright inspire Kortman exhibit

Staff Report The Laurent House, one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpieces, embraces the landscape along Spring Brook Road, right
[ more ]


November 23, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Last week to see WATT rare poultry breed portrait collection

Staff Report Art lovers and agriculture enthusiasts alike have just one week remaining to view pieces from the WATT rare poultry
[ more ]


November 16, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Eighth Annual Regional Juried Exhibition opens Nov. 18 at Freeport Art Museum

• Exhibit featuring work by contemporary artists from tri-state area juried by Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman of Rockford’s Kortman
[ more ]


November 16, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford artist teams up with Tinker Swiss to offer ‘Business Bob’ doll

Staff Report Popular local artist Joelene Chinn, who creates handmade art dolls, has teamed up with Tinker Swiss Cottage Museum
[ more ]


November 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Arts College Fair Nov. 11

Staff Report Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will host its Leadership Day Annual Arts College Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.,
[ more ]


November 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘Day of the Dead’ art exhibit at Pirate Ninja Print Shop Nov. 4

Diverse group of artists to showcase work in various media while conforming to ‘Day of the Dead’ theme • ‘Dia De
[ more ]


November 2, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Fall ArtScene features art at 40 locations Oct. 14-15

Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council’s 24th Annual Fall ArtScene will showcase original works of art at 40 different locations
[ more ]


October 12, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 4 Comments

Cherri Rittenhouse returns to Kortman for 25th anniversary show

Staff Report Cherri Rittenhouse, one of Rockford’s most accomplished artists, will unveil a new painting at 7 p.m. during the opening
[ more ]


October 12, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Art Museum hosts ‘Hatching History’ through Nov. 20

WATT Collection features rare poultry breed portraits Staff Report The Rockford Art Museum Art Annex will host “Hatching History: A WATT Collection
[ more ]


September 28, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

‘State of the Arts’ set for Oct. 5

Staff Report Rockford Area Arts Council invites you to a “State of the Arts” luncheon Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Cliffbreakers Riverside
[ more ]


September 21, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Tinker exhibit opens at Burpee Museum Sept. 23

Staff Report PAST/Forward: The Art of Place, Space and Imagination Tinker Juried Art Exhibit will run from Sept. 23 to Oct.
[ more ]


September 21, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Greenwich Village Art Fair announces 2011 winners

Staff Report Exhibiting artists at the Sept. 17-18 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair were judged by category by
[ more ]


September 21, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Greenwich Village Art Fair set for Sept. 17-18

Staff Report The 2011 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village Art Fair will be Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 17-18 — rain
[ more ]


September 14, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Arts community presents free ‘Curtain Up!’ event Sept. 8

Staff Report Rockford’s arts and entertainment community will kick off their 2011-2012 seasons at “Curtain Up!” from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.,
[ more ]


August 31, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Sarah Danielle Stewart exhibit opens Aug. 26 at Kortman Gallery

Staff Report Seeing the works of Rockford artist Sarah Danielle Stewart is like getting a flash vision into the workings
[ more ]


August 24, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

John Deill, Jim Julin exhibit opens at Rockford Art Museum Aug. 27

Staff Report A free public opening for Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) latest exhibit, Rockford Made 4356: Deill/Julin, will be from 10
[ more ]


August 24, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | 1 Comment

Arts Council launches ‘ArtSavers’ Challenge in hopes of raising funds

Organization’s budget cut by 75 percent in three years • Rockford Area Board of Directors to donate $1 to match every
[ more ]


August 24, 2011 | Also published in Art> Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Find Your Space: Glitzy Garage Sale is June 3-5

By Gale Ketteler Womanspace Program Coordinator & Marketing Specialist It’s that time of year! We are now accepting donations for our
[ more ]


May 11, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

April 29 deadline for summer arts apprenticeship program

Staff Report Deadline for ArtsPlace 2011, Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer arts apprenticeship program for youth ages 14-18, is Friday, April
[ more ]


April 20, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment | Comments (0)

Free Family Arts Festival March 13 at Riverfront Museum Park

From press release Rockford Area Arts Council will present a free Family Arts Festival from 1 to 3 p.m., Sunday, March
[ more ]


March 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Community> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Winners named in Young Artist Show: High School Division

From press release Awards for the 70th Young Artist Show: High School Division were announced Sunday, March 6, during the public
[ more ]


March 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Student art inspired by Embry-Riddle

From press release More than 200 pieces of art created by local students will be on display at Chicago Rockford International
[ more ]


February 16, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Deadline Feb. 11 for Mayor’s Arts Awards nominations

From press release The Rockford Area Arts Council urges the public to consider honoring an exceptional student or star educator with
[ more ]


February 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Rockford Art Museum announces 2011 Art Talks lectures

From press release Annually presented by Women’s Art Board of Rockford Art Museum (RAM), the three-part Art Talks lecture series features
[ more ]


February 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)

Student exhibition opens at Freeport Art Museum Feb. 12

From press release FREEPORT, Ill.—Celebrate young artists by visiting Freeport Art Museum’s (FAM) Aspiring Artists Student Exhibition, opening Saturday, Feb. 12,
[ more ]


February 9, 2011 | Also published in Art> Vibe Entertainment> Vibe Entertainment News | Comments (0)


Page 1 of 212


Click for Rockford, Illinois Forecast
pni










pni