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The Rockford Area Arts Council supports, promotes, and develops access to the arts for everyone.

“When I think about a healthy community, I think about healthy business, healthy schools, healthy environment, healthy arts and culture. Finding that balance and integration make it a great place to live, work, and raise a family.”

We help provide
arts for everyone

PROVIDE FUNDING TO ARTISTS AND ORGANIZATIONS

SUPPORT ARTS EDUCATION

DEVELOP COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

DEVELOP & FACILITATE ACCESSIBLE EVENTS

ADVOCATE FOR THE ARTS AT THE LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS

ART IS POWER

“ I think it’s important to express yourself, because everyone needs an outlet… I hope that my poems help people not be afraid to ask questions.”

Giulyana Gamero 2022 City of Rockford, Youth Poet
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WE GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM OUR FRIENDS

National Endowment for the Arts