Rockford Area Arts Council provides key programs to honor, support, and develop artist in the community. Artists from any age or background can engage with the local creative community through these programs!
City Poet Laureate
A City Poet Laureate is an honorary position; Poets Laureate promote literacy and literature among residents of all ages.
Poetry Out Loud
Poetry Out Loud encourages students to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation.
Summer Programs
Learn more about the RAAC’s summer programs serving the community’s youth.
Project Full House
Developing future audiences for the performing arts by providing students with nominally priced tickets to Rockford area performing arts events.
YEAR ROUND ARTS ENRICHMENT
Through partnership with the Rockford Park District and funding from RPS205, arts programs are happening all year long at Washington Park Community Center.
What
About
Events?
We love helping to showcase talent in the community! Find out about what’s coming up on the scene.
What
About
GRAnts?
Learn how to get funding for anything under your imagination. If you have an artistic idea, we may be able to help bring it to life!
