Upcoming Exhibition

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Pulp and Pigment: The Realms of Roland Poska
Feb 3 - May 6, 2012

Rockford artist Roland Poska's pioneering work in the field of handmade paper has established him as an important figure in the Midwest and the nation. Exploring themes of color on a monumental scale this exhibit will showcase many of the works that helped define his career as well as the medium of paper as art form. Tireless and selfless, the work is a celebration of his philosophy that we all have the potential for originality, greatness, and equality within the human spirit. His use of colosr, surface and scale in the abstract expressionist tradition is a testament to his creativity and work ethic. Roland's work is not the product of divine touch, but rather the result of love and labor. Never one to follow trends or styles Poska has created a lasting body of work that resonates with people of all ages. Come celebrate one of Rockford's own living legends. Curated by guest curator, Dave Menard. Visit exhibition webpage.

 

 

2012 Rockford Midwestern
May 18-Sep 23, 2012
The Rockford Midwestern is a biennial juried exhibition that originated as an annual showcase for local artists. The year 2012 marks the 72nd 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.

 

 

Into the Light: Illinois Glass
Jun 22-Oct 21, 2012
This exhibition celebrates the work of eight contemporary artists who have strongly influenced the development of glass in the Prairie State. The ancient and
distinguished medium of glass is their preferred medium of expression. A wide array of techniques are employed to create subtle effects of color, light and texture. The exhibition will include cast glass and assembled forms by William Carlson, Jose
Chardiet, Thomas Scoon, Nicolas Africano and Janusz Walentynowicz. In addition, blown vessels by glass master Joel Philip Myers, organic forms by Katja Fritzsche and the pristine architectural cubes of Jon Kuhn will be presented. In conjunction with the 50th Anniversary celebration of the development of contemporary glass. Supported in part by a grant from the Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass, and a grant from the Rockford Area Arts Council, and its members.

Little City: Extraordinary Vision
Oct 5, 2012-Jan 6, 2013
The Center for the Arts at Little City Foundation has long recognized that creativity knows no boundaries. For more than 20 years this dynamic organization has empowered and challenged people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through its innovative fine art program. Rockford Art Museum's upcoming exhibition EXTRAORDINARY VISION celebrates the notable achievements of these gifted but often unrecognized Little City artists and explores the ways in which they use art to communicate. Their remarkable talents in outsider art and other genres include a range of media: painting, sculpture and video. The show will run in October, which is National Disability Awareness Month.

 

 

 

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