Join Art Education Director Barry Treu in painting a very engaging Pig Portrait!
All supplies and artistic guidance included.
The always popular Mini Masterpieces is coming back to the Freeport Art Museum this August. Talented local, regional, and international artists donate works measuring 6 x 6 inches or less for this unique fundraising exhibition.
The opening reception is a ticketed event featuring appetizers, wines, and a competitive silent auction. Opening bids for each miniature starts at $25, and most of the works sell before the auction closes at 7:30 pm.
Tickets for the event are $10, and can be purchased by clicking the button below.
Members of the museum each receive one free ticket to the event!
Sponsored by FAM Business Member:
Opening Reception: March 22nd
The Freeport Art Museum is pleased to announce the return of the Aspiring Artists show. This exhibition features over 450 works of art showcasing the talent and creativity of students in regional elementary, middle, high schools, and home schooled students. Opening receptions are held Friday, March 22 according to the following schedule.
Grades K - 4 (4:30 pm – 5:30 pm)
Grades 5 - 8 (5:30 pm – 6:30 pm)
Grades 9 - 12 (6:00 pm– 7:00 pm)
Awards for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place, and Honorable Mentions in each age group are sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
The Contemporary Gallery (second floor) will feature the art of area art instructors.
Named Jordan's Musical Ambassadress, Jordanian virtuoso Farah Siraj balances a career that spans the United States, Europe and the Middle East. Farah has performed at some of the world's most prestigious platforms, including the United Nations, Nobel Prize Hall, the World Economic Forum, The John F. Kennedy Center in Washington DC, Lincoln Center in New York, MTV, Coke Studio, the TV show Good Morning Live in the USA and MBC TV in the Middle East. In addition, Farah represents Jordan annually on United Nations World Peace Day.
This World Fest Community Concert will be held at The Wagner House, showcasing Arabic folk and flamenco style music.
Tickets are $10 and can be purchased here.
With an exuberant, surrealist, pop sensibility, Rockford artist, Ingrid Hyde leaves senses humming. This extensive solo show reveals Ingrid’s love of vibrant color and her joy in the imaginative act of painting.
Opening Reception: February 9th from 5:00PM to 7:00PM
This exhibition sponsored by FAM Gold Corporate Member, Inertia Machine Corporation
This is an event you won't want to miss! Gather your friends, secure your tickets, and join us for an evening of unparalleled taste sensations.
Indulge your senses at our annual Wine, Chocolates & Cheese Tasting event on Friday, February 2nd from 6-8PM. This fun evening promises a delightful fusion of flavors, featuring:
• Wine, Bourbon, and Tequila Samplings: Explore a variety of fine wines, bourbons, and tequilas, expertly presented by our distinguished distributors.
• Sweet Chocolates and Savory Cheese Pairings: Immerse yourself in the perfect combinations of sweet chocolates and savory cheeses that will elevate your tasting experience.
General Admission: $40 per person
VIP Admission: $75 per person
All FAM members enjoy a special $5 off on purchased tickets!
VIP Perks:
• Early Entry: VIP ticket holders enjoy early entry at 5PM, gaining an extra hour of indulgence.
• Exclusive Pours: Access to exclusive wine pours for a truly VIP experience.
• Light Appetizer Spread: Delight your taste buds with a selection of light appetizers.
ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED - BUT TICKETS CAN BE PURCHASED AT THE DOOR
If you are a current member with a complimentary General Admission Ticket, you can upgrade to a VIP Ticket at the Front Desk the night of the event!
Okaidja Afroso follows his family’s tradition of storytelling by creating genre-defying music that calls back to his upbringing in a village on the western coast of Ghana. His music speaks to a spectrum of experiences deeply connected to the traditions of the African diaspora. He is devoted to bringing together diverse modes of expression in pursuit of global harmony through his signature performances that blend percussion and dance.
For Tickets, please click the link below
Winneshiek Players (arts-people.com)
Art in the Park is held over Labor Day weekend each year and attracts more than 4,000 guests in search of uniquely handcrafted fine arts. Featuring more than 40 artists showcasing painting, sculpture, glass, textiles, pottery, and more amongst the tree-lined pathways of Freeport’s Krape Park. Art in the Park is free to the public and designed for the whole family to enjoy. Now in its 16th year, the event is co-hosted by the Freeport Art Museum and the Freeport Park District.
In addition to the diverse artwork, the art fair showcases continuous live entertainment by local and regional musicians and food from unique and award-winning vendors such as baklava sundaes by the Greek Orthodox Church and kettle corn from the local Lion’s Club. Krape Park offers its own amentities as well including paddling yellow creek, mini-golf, and a historic carousel.
Life Coach – Robin Rosenstiel presents an evening workshop
Spirituality 101: Getting Started With the Mind, Body & Soul Connection
Limited seating
Members are free, others by donation.
Please RSVP using the form below.
Mind: Grounding Meditation helps you connect with the present moment by directing your attention to the world around you. It moves you to a calmer, more centered, and more secure place that can positively affect your physical and mental health.
Body: Chakradance is a healing movement practice aligned with music created to resonate with each chakra (energy points in the body). Through movement, you are guided into an inner dance of release and re-connection. There’s no right or wrong way to Chakradance. It is a journey of self-discovery.
Soul: Mandala Art is a playful practice of integrating the dance experience and drawing. Discover the artist within by creating a Mandala of your Mind, Body, & Soul Connection
Bring a yoga mat if you have one or you can sit in a chair. Either one is ok.
Robin Rosenstiel
A family-friendly street paint party in downtown Freeport, Illinois advocating for vibrancy and creativity within our community. 2023 net proceeds will support the completion of the Arts Plaza in downtown Freeport.
Registration for one square is $15.00 purchased in advance and $20.00 the day of the event. Purchase includes all painting supplies and a promotional bag.
A Paint The Port t-shirt can be added to your bag for an additional charge
Arts Midwest is bringing the indigenous Yup’ik music of Alaska to Freeport as part of Arts Midwest World Fest. During a weeklong residency in Freeport, Pamyua will offer workshops in local schools and other community locations and will perform live in concert at Highland Community College's Ferguson Fine Arts Theater on Friday, February 17th at 7:00 pm.
Pamyua’s visit to Freeport is made possible by a partnership between Arts Midwest, the National Endowment for the Arts, Illinois Arts Council Agency, and Freeport Art Museum. This is the same partnership that brought Okra Playground, an ensemble from Finland to Freeport in the fall of 2022, where they spent a week offering workshops and a concert to community members.
ONLINE TICKET SALES ARE NOW CLOSED! GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE STILL AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. VIP TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT.
Ticket Price: $40 per person general admission. $5 discount for multiple tickets
Enjoy a fun-filled evening tasting a variety of specialty wines provided by Royal Liquor distributors. Back by popular demand is scotch tastings! Torkelson Cheese is featuring their line of award winning cheeses and the Wine Pull is back better than ever. A variety of chocolates to taste are provided by Dave Abel with Take it or Leave it Food Truck in Lena, and Swiss Colony from Monroe, WI. Bottles of the featured wines will be available to order at a discounted price during the event.
VIP ticket holders gain early entry to the event at 5:00 p.m. to enjoy heavy appetizers, full pours of select wines, and a private party room held in one of the museum galleries. Don’t miss the silent auction just in time for Valentine’s Day! Click the Registration button below to purchase tickets today.
FAM Members at the $250 level and above receive two complimentary general admission tickets. Upgrade to VIP using the VIP upgrade option.
