Cutting-edge video art featured at Rockford Art Museum

From press release The opening exhibition of 2011 at Rockford Art Museum (RAM), Pause and Affect, features cutting-edge video by
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Students showcase talent at Creative and Performing Arts auditions

From press release Students interested in pursuing an education that focuses on the arts, as well as academics, are invited to
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Arts Council News: A fun, high-energy arts weekend

By Anne E. O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council Dec. 2, the Prairie Street Brewhouse was bustling with holiday shoppers as the
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Artists transform industrial relics into magical art at Kortman Gallery—show opens Nov. 26

From press release Jeremy Klonocki is a sculptural display artist with a simple strategy: deconstruct and rebuild. Pam Kehoe-Peterson is
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Art made out of paper is newest Rockford College art gallery exhibit

From press release Artist Melissa Jay Craig will exhibit her unique art made from paper at Rockford College’s Art Gallery from
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Arts Council News: The art of relationships

By Anne E. O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council In this world filled with so many uncertainties, one should not underestimate
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Doors of Rockford Art Show and Auction Oct. 16 at Katie’s Cup

From press release Zion Development will host the Ninth Annual Doors of Rockford Art Show and Auction from 6 to 9
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‘Fine Art Fridges’ on display at Discovery Center

From press release CHICAGO—While ComEd’s “Fine Art Fridges” may no longer be gracing the Magnificent Mile, customers can still check out
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Rockford Art Museum offers Spaces Within children’s classes

From press release Rockford Art Museum (RAM) will offer the following children’s classes in conjunction with their ongoing exhibit, Spaces Within,
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Art exhibit opens at Rockford College Oct. 8

From press release Artist Sara Schneckloth deals with imagined microbiological systems in her work. She envisions cells, organs, fluids and tissues,
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Fall ArtScene showcases area artists, galleries

Fall ArtScene Oct. 1-2 showcased original works of art at 40 different locations across Rockford area. Pictured above left, ArtScene
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Rockford’s Fall ArtScene set for Oct. 1-2

Admission is free; hours are 5-9 p.m., Friday, Oct. 1, and 3-9 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 2 From press release Fall ArtScene showcases
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Rockford artists among Greenwich Village winners

From press release Exhibiting artists were judged by category Saturday, Sept. 18, at the 2010 Rockford Art Museum (RAM) Greenwich Village
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63rd annual Greenwich Village exhibiting artists

From press release More than 120 artists from across the nation will exhibit at this year’s Greenwich Village Art Fair, held
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Nathan Jalani Taylor offers Sept. 1-5 exhibit

From press release Rockford native Nathan Jalani Taylor will present new original paintings and prints to purchase and collect at an
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Downtown venues offer First Fridays Sept. 3

From press release The Element’s First Fridays event from 5 to 9 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, includes the following: JR Kortman Gallery:
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Turning Pointe Dance Company holds trouts Aug. 21

From press release Turning Pointe Dance Company is looking for new dancers to join its award-winning studio. Tryouts are from 10 a.m.
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GuerillArt displays work of Hispanic artists Aug. 13

From press release GuerillArt (partners with The Hip Hop Congress of Rockford) is hosting “Visual Thievery Art Gallery and $20 Squeaker
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ArtsPlace culminates with Emerge July 30-31

From press release Rockford Area Arts Council’s ArtsPlace summer youth apprenticeship program culminates with Emerge, an art exhibit and sale
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Hugh ‘Red’ Argraves honored in memorial service, artwork on display at Rockford Art Museum

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor Hugh “Red” Argraves, who was a familiar figure to many in the Rockford area, especially moviegoers and
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Emerging artists exhibit at Kryptonite

From press release For the first time, the Emerging Visual Artist Project (EVAP) will exhibit artwork by 12 new and emerging
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Student’s artwork to hang in U.S. Capitol

Caitlin Brown, a junior at Rockford Lutheran High School, and U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) pose with Brown’s winning artwork
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Art on the Lawn June 13 at Rockford College

From press release Rockford College hosts its 11th annual Art on the Lawn from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday, June
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Fathers of the Year honored

Ethnic Heritage Museum (EHM) President Sue Lewandowski (left) presents Thomas Grady with a plaque honoring him as Irish Gallery Father
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Jeanne Ludeke returns to painting in Kortman Gallery exhibit, opening June 4

From press release Rockford artist Jeanne Ludeke will present her classic still life paintings in a Kortman Gallery exhibition titled “The
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Art Museum offers free admission for active duty military personnel and their families

From press release Rockford Art Museum is participating in Blue Star Museums, a program offering free admission to all active duty
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Edgebrook arts exhibit ‘Think.Feel.Design.’

From press release Edgebrook, 1639 N. Alpine Road, will offer a free arts exhibit titled “Think.Feel.Design.” from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday,
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May 21 deadline for artists to register for Oregon, Ill., Fields Project

From press release OREGON, Ill.—Hundreds have attended The Fields Project Fine Arts & Crafts Festival over the years, viewing the craftsmanship
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Alchemy and Image opens at Rockford Art Museum May 7

From press release Rockford Art Museum (RAM) presents Alchemy and Image May 7-Aug. 29, featuring the work of three key figures
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Arts Council offers raffle tickets to save Totally Arts Camp

From press release Totally Arts Camp is a Rockford Park District summer program for children ages 5-14 held at Ellis Arts
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Spring ArtScene April 16-17

From press release The Eighth Annual Spring ArtScene, which features work by local artists at 46 area venues, will run from
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Hometown artist makes hometown return for ArtScene

By Jim Hagerty Staff Writer Among the thousands of pieces on display this weekend for Spring ArtScene, several will be from an
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69th Young Artist Show: Youth Division opens at Rockford Art Museum April 11

From press release Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 69th Young Artist Show: Youth Division begins Sunday, April 11, with a free public
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Kyle Wolfe exhibits digital works in Kortman Gallery beginning March 19

From press release Graphic design, digital technology and the unusual creative approach by Rockford artist Kyle Wolfe result in intriguing and
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Arts Council News: Rockford Operetta Party presents Sunsets and Edelweiss March 11, 13

By Annie O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council Founded in 2005, the objective of Rockford Operetta Party is to provide the
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Young Artist Show begins March 7

From press release Rockford Art Museum’s (RAM) 69th Young Artist Show begins Sunday, March 7, with a free, public opening and
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Arts Council News: Artspace returns to launch Rockford Artist Market Survey

By Anne E. O’Keefe Executive Director, Rockford Area Arts Council The time for artists to be heard is now! Wendy Holmes, vice president
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