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.

February 12 | Robin McCauley
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow

March 12 | Dave Menard
Confessions of an Inkslinger

April 16 | Fred Stonehouse
Alchemy and Image

Upcoming Feature Exhibition

2010 Rockford Midwestern | January 22 - April 25, 2010

The Rockford Midwestern is a biennial juried exhibition that originated as an annual showcase for local artists. The year 2010 marks the 71st presentation of this regional show that draws the best works from artists from a nine-state region. Artists residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin participate. With this exhibition, Rockford Art Museum shows its commitment to presenting the breadth and depth of contemporary art in the Midwest.

Download the Rockford Midwestern Showcard.