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Rockford Area Event Showcases The Local Arts Community

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“As an artist, you don’t only create for yourself," according to Sharon Nesbit-Davis, Executive Director of the The Rockford Area Arts Council.

"You actually want to share it and let people see it," she said, "and there’s a special joy to that experience, as well.”

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RAAC Executive Director Sharon Nesbit-Davis

That experience is a primary purpose of the Council’s Spring ArtScene, which takes place Friday and Saturday, April 13 and 14.

Nesbit-Davis said the free event provides a great opportunity for the area’s many artists to show their work.

She said ArtScene will feature works in all media – photography, painting, sculpture and more -- and in a wide range of styles.

The chance to view art in a casual atmosphere is an opportunity for the public, as well.

"To see it, enjoy it, feel it, experience and take some pride that we have a community  that can produce this kind of work,” Nesbit-Davis said.

A total of 38 venues -- including galleries, public spaces and private businesses in Rockford and nearby areas -- will be hosting the art. There also will be a chance, at some locations, to meet the artists themselves. Some also will offer refreshments and some, live music. 

Guy Stephens produces news stories for the station, and coordinates our online events calendar, PSAs and Arts Calendar announcements. In each of these ways, Guy helps keep our listening community informed about what's going on, whether on a national or local level. Guy's degrees are in music, and he spent a number of years as a classical host on WNIU. In fact, after nearly 20 years with Northern Public Radio, the best description of his job may be "other duties as required."
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