Friday, April 11 from 5-9 pm & Saturday, April 12 from 3-9 pm

ArtScene in late April brings out thousands of art-lovers to galleries and studios all over town, to enjoy new exhibits of original works. Art Scene attracts so many fans because it is free, and it's fun for both the browser and the buyer.

Spring Art Scene 2008 venues are open Friday April 11th from 5pm to 9pm and Saturday April 12th from 3pm to 9pm.

To create your own printable schedule, check that venues you wish to visit and click on the "Print Schedule" button at the bottom of the page.
A Movable Feast (Edgebrook Center)   1641 N. Alpine Road   815-227-0102

"Poets Speak Photography" Poet Sean Halcom exhibits recent photography and mixed media works.

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ArtSpace West Gallery   1426 N. Main Street   815-963-1984
"A Time To Heal"  Jane Hobbs-Casio, Lexi Phillips, H. Edward Riddle, Dave Reimer, Terrance
Meyer and Brian Livingston feature creations from deep within, created from emotions that have evoked through life experiences.
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Baha'i Center   1650 N. Alpine Road   815-969-8949
"One Planet-One People"  Art exhibit and performance art featuring various artists centering on the theme of oneness of humanity.
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Bennie's Cleaners   126 N. First Street   815-964-3070
"Up and Away:  Visions of Nineteen Artists"  Featured works by John Verl McNamara, metal sculpture; Carolyn Mastroianni, oil; Barbara Santucci, mixed media; Norm Knott, assemblage; Gordie Johnson, creative wood turning; Anne Johnson, baskets; Una Ryan, vintage silk; Norah Nelson, jewelry; Sue Mount, watercolor, assemblage; Scott Mount, monoprint, pencil drawing; Jeff Coan, neon sculpture; Gary Simon, found object sculpture; Sherry Knot-Simon, found object sculpture; Jeanne Rager, watercolor; Marsha Goodheart, mixed media; Van Johnson, metal sculpture; Wanie Reeverts, watercolor; Karen Gines, acrylic; Sherry Pritz, photography.
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Cholke Photography & Fine Art Gallery   2211 E. State Street   815-226-9398
"Crossing Over, An Art Show" An exhibit featuring handpull prints, paintings, drawings and fine art photography by artists Robert Cholke and dCapri.  Also "Works on Paper" featuring fifteen artists works from Santa Fe, New Mexico.
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Clabough Photography   136 N. First Street   815-962-4776
"Impressionist Style" An exhibit featuring impressionistic style photographs on canvas by Tom Clabough, acrylic mixed media paintings by Karla Lombardo, acrylic mixed media abstract paintings by Carolyn Repka, multi-textured collage stationery and jewelry designs by Peggy Hutten.  Also featuring "Carry the Look," one of a kind accessories from original vintage record albums by Wisconsin artist Juli Garton.
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Court Street Co-op   534/540 N. Court Street   815-219-1279
"Color" & "The Unexpected Beauty of Unbearable Bills"  ArtHaus Galleries proudly presents vivid abstract paintings by artist Michael Bolton, selected works from sculptor Gary Simon, artist Sandi Uram and photo artist Greg Bramhall.  The Big House Gallery features paintings and drawings by Andrew and Angela Stickler as well as other local artists.  Come see Mike paint live on Saturday from 4-7 p.m.
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Cru   509 E. State Street   815-986-2633
"Outside In"  Graffiti is more than vandalism - it can be anything you want it to be.  It can be in the streets or in a gallery, but to us it's a way of life.  Featured works by artists Cole Grace and Arturo Frescas.
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Deborah Newton Studio   130 N. Second Street @ Market Street   815-962-1476
"Feeling Love"  Artist Deborah Newton: "Painting Love Is What I Do."
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Emmanuel Lutheran Church   920 3rd Avenue   815-962-6129
"Soul Expressions:  A Celebration of Color"  Representing the connection between the human soul and how it is reflected in our lives is the focus of this new exhibit at Emmanuel.  The passion for all things divine and the power of emotion come together as Emmanuel artists and friends show their works in oils, watercolors, acrylics, textiles and mixed media.  Returning this spring is the popular "Boutique Table" featuring wearables, small format art and fine craft items.  Enjoy hors d' oeuvres, music and join us in celebrating the return of spring and glorious color expressed through the arts!  Enter rear door off 2nd Avenue and Sixth Street.
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Golan-Liberman Contemporary Art   2209 E. State Street   815-316-2645
"The Michelangelo Project" Golan Liberman is proud to host works by master artist Michelangelo Buonarroti as part of "The Michelangelo Project."  The gallery will display six bronze sculptures based on the models from the artist's major works.  The rare and unique display of art was possible thanks to "Adagio Bronze Casting of Illinois" and "Casa Buonarroti" in Florence Italy.  We will have master works by Renoir, Durer, Rembrandt, Whistler, Carrier as well as local and national artists. Admission is $5.00.
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Illinois Design Center & Gallery   2219 E. State Street   815-398-3095
"Artists' Olio"  A mixed media exhibit featuring oils, encaustics, charcoal drawings by Ginny Krueger, Sherry Sullivan and Catherine Jackson.
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J.R. Kortman Gallery & Center for Design   107 N. Main Street   815.968-0123
"Dick and Jane"  This exhibit of works on paper explores issues of identity in contemporary culture.  David Menard's drawings of children mired in dream-like cartoon abstractions are loaded with nostalgic images from popular culture.  Molly Carter's stitched mixed media series examines the idealized female sex object, appropriating images from fashion magazines and books.
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JKiesling@Fuzion Hair Studio   402 E. State Street   815-484-9625
"Art Fuzion"  An exhibit featuring Erin Graw, photography; Emily Board, mixed media and Nickee Aldana, acrylic.
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Just Goods & Midtown Marketplace   201 7th Street   815-965-8903
"Youth of Rockford Art Show"  An exhibit featuring works by high school and college accomplished artists.
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Katie's Cup - Lantow Lofts   502 7th Street   815-964-8280
"Katie's Cup of Art" Exhibit of recent works by artists Karen Harding, painting; Jan Pozzi, painting; Dean Fairchild, fractal fine art; Jeff Lightcap, woodworks; Ray Schulz, painting; Dustin Waller, photography and Patrick Donahue, sketches/renderings.
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Kegel's Bicycle Store   2605 Charles Street   815-229-5826
Eye-catching jewelry usingn wood, crystal, semi precious beads, brass and sterling silver findings and decorative buttons by artist Melinda Roach.  Also featured is sculpture with mixed medium by Gina Ross and paintings by Marieke McClendon.
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Krypto Music Lounge   308 W. State Street   815-965-0931
"Spring Scene at the Krypto Music Lounge" Tim Stotz curates a show at the Krypto Music Lounge with an eclectic group of friends including Tim Stotz, Jim Julin, Rick Zillhart, Jesus Abraham Correa VII, Paul Harvey Oswald, David A. Rodriguez, Javier Jimenez, Mindy Wilson, Vernon A. "Bo" McGuffee, Louse, Jenna Q, Keva Walker and more.  These artists are all over the place stylistically and in terms of media.  Prepare to be splendored.
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La Di da   1416 N. Main Street   815-962-1234
"Art Effect @ La Di da"  Featured works by Caroline E. Golden, painting, jewelry and sculpture; Jennifer Mullin, original collage art with ink embellishments as well as abstract watercolors and Tina Rippy, textiles.
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La Voz Latina   412 Market Street   815-965-5784
"Latino Youth II" An exhibit featuring works in pencil, pastel, marker, charcoal and acrylic by artists Tania Lara-Carlstrom, Juan Belmontes, Klarissa Burgos, Adrian Hernandez, Jesus Hernandez, Todd Gates, Stephanine Leos, Mario Manriquez, Andres Medina, Omar Oliveros and Jose Sanchez.
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Midwest Stone Source   915 23rd Street   815-395-8677
"Renewal" A combination of unique art including mixed media, watercolors, wood sculptures and wearable jewelry art featuring artists Cruz, Salem Barker, Cindy Karnitz and Dee Santorini.  Please join us for an evening of food, wine and art!
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NEST   218 E. State Street   815-222-8624
The downtown Rockford cultural corridor is alive and growing again with another new addition to East State Street.  Christopher Furney has opened NEST, a mid-century, culturally iconic furniture store in a newly restored building.  Designs that refuse to fade away, NEST provides furniture that offers a fun, colorful interpretation of decades of great design.  If you are searching for an item from the 50's, 60's or 70's, something modern and contemporary come to NEST.
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Northern Leaf Imaging   4801 Boeing Drive   815-494-1134
"Metamorphosis"  Seventy young artists from Lutheran High School who push the envelope of creativity and innovation will display their current works.  Many of these artists are award winners and have competed in several art shows in the area.  Northern Leaf Imaging will also display the beautiful and magnificence works of photographer - Bradley Nordlof.  Please come and enjoy the incredible size of his images and the vibrant beauty of his artwork.
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Octane   124 N. Main Street   815-965-4012
"Converge"  A two person art exhibit featuring a unique and compelling mix of recent digital prints by Teresa Schwiesow and acrylic paintings by Ted Simmering.
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Perfect Frame   6450 E. Riverside Blvd.   815-654-8500
"Perfect Expressions"  Our exhibit is a "must-see" for the visual art enthusiast. We are featuring a variety of art such as small to large format paintings, professional photography, graphic art and even jewelry art!  Most pieces will be for sale.  Local artists include David Coffey, Jim Spelman, Nikki Robinson and Pat Eichman.
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Pitkin Studio   611 Chestnut Street   815-965-1991
"Brown, Red, White, Yellow, Black/The Great Human Race,"   "I Never Met A Color I Didn't Like" is the last chapter by Roland Poska, concluding a thirty year plus project with Stephen Pitkin providing the final exclamation point.
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Poska   2213 E. State Street   815-316-2979
"Artistic Concepts Explored"  Interpretations of each artists' work as shown in this unique and stimulating environment.  Featured artists include Poska, Pitkin, Ruble, L. Poska and Ernie.
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Rockford Art Museum   711 N. Main Street   815-968-2787
"Zhou Brothers: New Beginning" Rockford Art Museum presents "Zhou Brothers:  New Beginning" (April 4-June 29), showcasing the work of acclaimed Chinese artists, the Zhou Brothers.  This exhibition of sculptures and paintings is their first since a highly celebrated retrospective in fall 2007 at the National Art Museum of China in Beijing.  The Zhou Brothers were among the first Chinese artists to publicly display their abstract art and are now considered national treasures in China.
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Studio 1109, Inc.   1109 Railroad Avenue   815-961-9060
"The Casting Show"  Works in cast bronze, aluminum, concrete, paper and clay by artist Andrew Langoussis (in the lower gallery).  Wine tasting by Stoller distributors.
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Studio 451/Saturated Threads   2500 N. Main Street   815-316-3411
New works from John Bambino, Jesus Correa, Javier Jimenez, Lisa Jimenez, KAYO, John Lamar, Marieke McClendon, Katie McKinney, Jon Scordato, Roy Gardiner, Eddie Fajardo, Justus Roe, Chris Wanklyn and Ryan Lape.
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Tango K- Indie Artist Boutique   2711 Highcrest Road   815-670-2426
"Against the Stream"  Wearable art for the new millennium by artists Cindy Karnitz, Maxine Orange, Leslie Mills and Jody Derevenko.
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Village Gallery in Stewart Square   308 W. State Street   815-962-6419
"It's an Artist's Fair"  The Art Guild of Rockford along with the Village Gallery Artists in Stewart Square exhibits more art than anywhere.  Featured artists include:  Mark Adamany, Stephen Anderson, Carrie Boop, Pam Bradford, Penny Cash, Jeanne Coe, Delores Dummer, Carole Heins, Cora Hutchison, Elizabeth James, Stephanie Jordan, Jordan Kammer, Kay Kentner, Sandra Larson, Debra Mayer, Diane Muender, Carol Noonan, Marty Panzer, Jane Peterson, Joyce Rieken, Mary Rosandich, Bob Silletti, Art Sinden, Dale Sinderson, Peg Sowle, Ken Staaf, John Webb and more!  Come to the artist lair where art and song fill the air!
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