ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM | EDUCATION

Artist-in-Residence
Children enjoy a docent-guided tour of Rockford Art Museum as well as a hands-on activity with RAM's Artist-in-Residence. Each activity is geared to the age level of the children and related to current exhibitions on display at RAM. Customized programs can be planned, integrating various subject matters into art..

Grades: K-12
Length: 2 hours
Cost: $5 per student
ISBE Goals: 25AB, 26AB, 27AB

Art Reach
Art Reach is an art appreciation resource that introduces participants to the visual arts. Ninety portfolios in more than 30 themes are available for checkout at no cost. more info...

Adult RVC Classes
Each semester we offer classes through Rock Valley College's Community and Continuing Education program. You can register directly with RAM or with RVC. Classes are for various ages in a variety of art disciplines. Take a look to see if there's a class you're interested in today. current class listing...

Docent Program
RAM's docent program has been in existence since 1991. Thousands of children and adults have enjoyed the museum through docent led tours over the years. more info...

Field Trip Programs
Want to bring your students to RAM? Check out all the field trip programs we have to choose from!

Home School Programs
RAM holds homeschool classes that run from October-May every year. Take a look to see what your homeschool student could do with RAM in the coming year. more info...

Internships
Click here for more information on current internship opportunities.

Leadership Day
Leadership in the Arts: Resource and Career Day allows high school students interested in a career in the visual arts to meet with representatives from university and college art departments. more info...

RAM Library
The RAM Library is located in the Art Annex and open to the public for research and reading. Books may be taken to the museum offices for photocopies at $0.10 per page but may not be checked out. more info...

Teacher Events
Looking to continue your art education? RAM periodically hosts continuing education classes in which teacher's can earn CPDU's. more...

Teacher Guides
These guides contain valuable information about the exhibitions, programs, and resources allowing you to prepare your visit to RAM. current teacher guides...

Tours
No matter what group you are affiliated with, consider the last time you visited RAM and if it hasn't been for a while, know that we can customize tours and visits to accommodate a variety of interests. more info...

Whiz Kids RVC Classes
Each semester we offer classes through Rock Valley College's Whiz Kids program. You can register directly with RAM or with RVC. Classes are for various ages in a variety of art disciplines. Take a look to see if there's a class you're interested in today. current class listing...

We are always interested in getting feedback on programs or ideas for new RAM educational programming. Please contact us at the information listed below:

Carrie Breitbach | Education Director
cbreitbach@rockfordartmuseum.org
815.972.2880