RAAC Artsplace

RAAC Artsplace ArtsPlace is an apprenticeship program of the Rockford Area Arts Council with visual and performance art teams that began in 1995.

Rockford Area Arts Council (RAAC) is a visual and performing arts apprenticeship program of the Rockford Area Arts Council that provides Rockford youth with job training in the arts. Artist apprentices work in teams under the the guidance of professional teaching artists selected by the Arts Council for their talent and ability to form positive working relationships with young people. Artist appre

ntices learn valuable skills including attendance, punctuality, positive attitude and productivity which are applicable to future employment. They learn that in order to be successful at their jobs they must practice good teamwork skills; they develop other skills vital to the workplace such as problem solving, teamwork, decision-making, and good communications. Artist apprentices produce art work and performance pieces that are showcased at a year end gallery opening and performance. All money earned from sold art work and tickets sales go directly back to the artist apprentices. The program runs from mid-June to July with a year end performance and gallery opening. ArtsPlace is supported by grants from the the National Endowment for the Arts, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, the Illinois Dept. of Human Services, Target, the Rockford Park District, the Rockford Public Schools and Individual Contributions that allow this program to be offered at no cost.

Great opportunity at the Community Scholarship Fair!
11/20/2020

Great opportunity at the Community Scholarship Fair!

Rockford Public Library (RPL), The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), and Rock Valley College Foundation (RVC) have collaborated for nearly a decade to connect local students to opportunities to finance their college education. Today, they are pleased to announce the creation of a ne...

11/20/2020

It's like Black Friday but for art. Shop with artists and craftsmen across the country.

Sign-up for more than one program! Registration is OPEN for SPARK!
07/09/2020

Sign-up for more than one program! Registration is OPEN for SPARK!

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

New Ways arts program and SPARK! public artwork programs are ready for you!
07/09/2020

New Ways arts program and SPARK! public artwork programs are ready for you!

We are officially in Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. This means summer programs can return but COVID-19 safety precautions must be taken. Some

Teens can still sign up! Starting Monday, July 13th: Monday-Thursday 9 am to 1 pm. Register at
07/09/2020

Teens can still sign up! Starting Monday, July 13th: Monday-Thursday 9 am to 1 pm. Register at

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

SPARK registration is open! Starting July 13th, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 1 pm. www.raac-spark.com
07/07/2020

SPARK registration is open! Starting July 13th, Monday through Thursday from 9am to 1 pm. www.raac-spark.com

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

Registration is open for SPARK!: Significant Public Art Apprenticeships in Rockford. Apprenticeships begin July 13, 2020...
07/06/2020

Registration is open for SPARK!: Significant Public Art Apprenticeships in Rockford. Apprenticeships begin July 13, 2020 and go through early August, 2020. Dates and times vary; please visit our program website for details. https://www.raac-spark.com/

SPARK! Is a new approach to an intensive, hands-on, skill-building, apprenticeship program that provides youths, who demonstrate an interest in the arts, an opportunity to work closely with local artists in a variety of mediums. The primary focus of SPARK! Is community building and positive social connection through the arts. This year’s projects demonstrate the Arts Council’s commitment to Black Lives Matter and the Women’s Suffrage Centennial through public sculpture and community murals.

We have three, no-fee, apprenticeship opportunities available for the involvement of our city’s youths, ages 12-18. Please visit our program website to read project descriptions and register for this unique opportunity to participate in the creation of meaningful, public art!

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

Registration is open for Spark! Starting July 13, meeting outdoors Monday thru Thursday, 9 am to 1pm.
07/04/2020

Registration is open for Spark! Starting July 13, meeting outdoors Monday thru Thursday, 9 am to 1pm.

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

Registration is open for ages 12 to 18 years old. SPARK starts on Monday, July 13. Tell your friends!
07/02/2020

Registration is open for ages 12 to 18 years old. SPARK starts on Monday, July 13. Tell your friends!

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

Register NOW! The Arts Council is thrilled to announce a new summer program, SPARK!: Significant Public Art Apprenticesh...
07/01/2020

Register NOW! The Arts Council is thrilled to announce a new summer program, SPARK!: Significant Public Art Apprenticeships in Rockford. Apprenticeships begin July 13, 2020 and go through early August, 2020. Dates and times vary; please visit our program website for details. https://www.raac-spark.com/

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator developed due
to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship
program, ArtsPlace.

SPARK! Is a new approach to an intensive, hands-on, skill-building, apprenticeship program that provides youths, who demonstrate an interest in the arts, an opportunity to work closely with local artists in a variety of mediums. The primary focus of SPARK! Is community building and positive social connection through the arts. This year’s projects demonstrate the Arts Council’s commitment to Black Lives Matter and the Women’s Suffrage Centennial through public sculpture and community murals.

We have three, no-fee, apprenticeship opportunities available for the involvement of our city’s youths, ages 12-18. Please visit our program website to read project descriptions and register for this unique opportunity to participate in the creation of meaningful, public art!

SPARK! Is the Rockford Area Arts Council’s summer program incubator that was developed due to COVID-related restrictions that limited outreach for their former summer art apprenticeship program, ArtsPlace.

06/23/2020

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