Rockford Area Arts Council's
ArtsPlace 2012
The Rockford Area Arts Council is now taking applications for ArtsPlace 2012, the summer arts apprenticeship program for youth ages 14-18.  ArtsPlace will run June 18-August 9, Monday-Thursdays, from 12:30 to 4:30 PM at Rockford College Clark Arts Center with "Emerge" performance & exhibit on August 2 & 3 at 6:30 p.m.. ArtsPlace is a free program, supported by grants and donations. Bus transportation is provided if needed.

ArtsPlace artists and teams are: Dance with Tamara Newquist, Theatre with Richard Raether, Spoken Word Poetry and/or jewelry with Tricia Sheridan, Sculpture with Marco Basurto and Painting with Maya Simmons. Printmaking Artist Bruce McDonald is the on-site Project Director.

Youth work on teams directed by the artist and create original work which is performed and exhibited at the conclusion of the program. Apprentices share in the proceeds from ticket and art sales. Through the process of creating art learn valuable work skills such as productivity, reliability, perseverance, respect and cooperation.

ArtsPlace is receives support through individual donations and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Northern Illinois Community Foundation, Target, Illinois Department of Human Services and the Rockford Park District.

Applications are on-line at www.artsforeveryone.com or at the Rockford Area Arts Council, 713 East State St.
Call 815-963-6765 for more information.
Applications will be accepted until seats are full.

Rockford Area Arts Council's
RAAC Camp

The Rockford Area Arts Council invites young people, ages 5-13, who love to sing, dance, draw, rap, and make movies to the camp that makes all that possible!  RAAC Arts Camp, a camp for young Creatives, will be held Monday-Thursday, July 16-26 from 1:00-4:30 PM at Ellis Arts Academy, 220 S. Central Ave in Rockford, IL.

Each camper chooses three arts classes. Choices include: visual arts, hip hop dance, dramatic arts, rap, modern dance, video production, cartooning and choral music. On Friday, July 26 at 2:30 PM the campers present performances and an art exhibit. The audience will be amazed at how much the children learn in two weeks. The performance and exhibit is free and open to the public.

RAAC Arts Campis sponsored in part by the Illinois Arts Council, City of Rockford, Rockford School District #205 and an Individual Donor.

Camp Fee is $60.
    Fee is waived for children on free or reduced lunch.
Seats are limited. Registrations will be taken until camp is full.

For more information and registration form please contact the Rockford Area Arts Council, 815-963-6765. Or visit our website: www.artsforeveryone.com