ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM

Welcome

A Partner in Excellence of the Illinois Arts Council, Rockford Art Museum impacts the quality of life for people of all ages through visual arts programs of collection, exhibition and education. From its beginnings as the Rockford Sketch Club in 1888, to incorporation as the Rockford Art Association in 1913, RAM boasts a rich history that reflects the past, present and future of the Rockford region.

Located in the heart of downtown Rockford inside Riverfront Museum Park for the Arts & Sciences (a Rockford Park District facility), Rockford Art Museum offers 17,000 square feet of exhibition space within its three galleries. A non-profit, public museum, RAM is supported by memberships, individual and corporate contributions, and grants from the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency, and Rockford Area Arts Council.

Rockford Art Museum members enjoy free admission to the museum, subscription to the quarterly publication, RAM Store discounts, invitations to opening exhibition receptions and special events, including RAM galas. For more details on becoming a member, call 815.968.2787, visit our membership page, or e-mail us.

Upcoming

Save the Date! Greenwich Village Art Fair
September 18 & 19

Shop fine art from over 120 artists
Listen to live music all day
Play at Creations by Kids
Eat your favorite fair treats
Relax and enjoy gourmet coffee or a cold beverage

Greenwich Village Art Fair is the longest continuous running art fair in the Midwest. Come See Why!

See participating artists
View the FREE entertainment line-up.

FREE ADMISSION for active military families this summer

RAM is proudly participating in Blue Star Museums, a program that offers free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2010 to all active military and their families (military ID holder and five immediate family members), which includes active duty Reserve and active duty National Guard.

Blue Star Museums is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for Arts, and more than 600 museums across America. To see a full list of participating museums, log on to www.arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Feature Exhibition

Spaces Within | September 10, 2010-January 9, 2011

Imagery relating to the architecture of interior spaces will be explored through the work of fellow Chicago artists Richard Hull and Nicholas Sistler. Each artist presents unique imagery composed of intimate spaces, angles, planes, bold perspectives and exuberant color. The principals of geometry will be further evident in a selection of works from RAM's permanent collection including paintings by Gordon Dorn and Michiko Itatani. A selection of bronzes from the late Chicago artist David Kotker (1961-2005) will add a sculpture element to the exhibition. Curated by Patty Rhea.
Visit exhibition webpage.