ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | 2015-2016

SP ONSORSHIP

OPPORTUNITIESROCKFORDARTMUSEUM

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PRESIDENT John Holevas

PAST PRESIDENTDaniel G. Saavedra

PRESIDENT-ELECT David Boccignone

VICE PRESIDENTSAnita Layng Lisa Lindman

TREASURERGreg Harlan

SECRETARYPeggy Fry

Paul BurkholderDiane Jaroch CainLynn Fischer-Carlson Gail Funderburg Karen HardingJerry KortmanCindy LutherPatrick O’KeefeSteve PitkinDavid Potter Scott PrineLarry SheetsNancy von LugossyKay Wadsworth

TRUSTEE EMERITUSDick Behr Rob Funderburg

list as of print date

STAFF

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORLinda Dennis

CURATORCarrie Johnson

OFFICE MANAGERNancy E. Sauer

COMMUNITY RELATIONSSarah Bursley McNamara

EDUCATION COORDINATORMiranda Lindvall MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS + DESIGNSarah Axelson

REGISTRARAndrew Haller

EDUCATION ASSISTANT +STORE COORDINATORDenise Glasenapp

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | 2015-2016

Jim Nutt, Oh! My Goodness (No No), 1977

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | 2015-2016

Dear Friends of Rockford Art Museum,

Over the years RAM has been very fortunate to have generous partners like you who have become sponsors of one or more of our exhibitions, education programs or events, and we send you a heartfelt thank you for your support.

We invite you to look through this booklet to preview all that RAM has to offer our community in 2016. There are several philanthropic and marketing opportunities for corporations, foundations and individuals. Your support provides the resources needed to enrich the quality of life for people of all ages.

Each year we strive to lead and engage a broad and diverse audience through a comprehensive schedule of programs and events. This booklet highlights three feature exhibitions as well as RAM Permanent Collection exhibits and our annual student exhibition. We also present numerous education programs that provide museum experiences designed to stimulate curiosity, expand critical thinking and ignite a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts. Our support groups and volunteer committees present four major fundraising events, Art in the Garden, Greenwich Village Art Fair, Women’s Art Board Luncheon and Evergreen Ball, throughout the year. We also provide smaller events that help raise funds for RAM.

By partnering with Rockford Art Museum you are investing in our community and helping us provide dynamic exhibitions with engaging educational programming. RAM will work with you to meet your objectives and budget. Sponsorships can be paid as a pledge throughout the year prior to the program or event, or in one payment – and are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at (815) 972-2878 or ldennis@rockfordartmuseum.org.

Linda DennisExecutive Director

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EXHIBITION

Stephen Warde Anderson, The Wheel of Bad Fortune, 2011

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF STEPHEN WARDE ANDERSONFEB 12-MAY 30, 2016This feature exhibition explores the vivid imagination and artistic genius of Rockford native Stephen Warde Anderson. Theatrical vignettes give the viewer a glimpse into the mind of a man whose life has been dedicated to creating artwork inspired by beautiful fantasies of women, history and literature. Works by this accomplished self-taught artist are not only included in the permanent collection of Rockford Art Museum but also the Smithsonian American Art Museum (Washington, DC), Museum of American Folk Art (New York), Roger Brown Study Collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, Milwaukee Art Museum, and Freeport (IL) Art Museum. Concurrent exhibits at RAM during this 15-week feature exhibition include the landmark 75th Young Artist Show.

The Wonderful World of Stephen Warde Anderson is organized by Rockford Art Museum, curated by RAM Curator Carrie Johnson. This exhibition and related educational programming are sponsored by Joan Stonecipher and partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and by the Armer Ahlstrand Charitable Foundation; RAM education programs are supported in part by Women’s Art Board of Rockford Art Museum.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $7,800FULFILLED

THE ROCKFORD MIDWESTERN BIENNIAL JUN 10–SEPT 25, 2016

This juried feature exhibition began as an annual showcase for local artists and now marks its 74th presentation. The Rockford Midwestern Biennial is open to new work in any medium created in the previous two years by artists residing in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, or Wisconsin. An outside juror is selected to determine exhibiting artists and to name winners of three monetary awards, including Best of Show; from those accepted works the RAM Curator selects one piece to become part of the Rockford Art Museum Permanent Collection. The 2014 exhibition featured 80 works by 58 artists from across the Midwest, juried by William Lieberman of Zolla/Lieberman Gallery, Chicago. Minneapolis photographer Shelley Mosman received the 2014 Dean Alan Olson Purchase Award.

The Rockford Midwestern Biennial is organized by Rockford Art Museum, curated by RAM Curator Carrie Johnson. This exhibition and related educational programming are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and by the Armer Ahlstrand Charitable Foundation; RAM education programs are supported in part by Women’s Art Board of Rockford Art Museum.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $9,800 FULFILLED

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EXHIBITION

Shelley Mosman, Galora, 2014

DECONSTRUCTING THE AMERICAN LANDSCAPEOCT 7, 2016–JAN 29, 2017This feature exhibition showcases Sarah Krepp and Joel Ross who each use the American landscape as an inspiration for their work. Whether rooted in therapeutic purposes or environmental social statements, the base of inspiration starts with the land of the free. Both are affiliated with the School of Art and Design of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign – Krepp is professor emeritus and former chair of the painting program; Ross is assistant professor and chair of the foundations program.

Deconstructing the American Landscape is organized by Rockford Art Museum, curated by RAM Curator Carrie Johnson. This exhibition and related educational programming are partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency and by the Armer Ahlstrand Charitable Foundation; RAM education programs are supported in part by Women’s Art Board of Rockford Art Museum.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $6,000 FULFILLED

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EXHIBITION

Sarah Krepp, Blindsighted: Bumble Boogie (#908), n.d.

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EXHIBITION

PERMANENT COLLECTION EXHIBITS JAN–DEC 2016Rockford Art Museum collects and maintains more than 1,900 objects in the Permanent Collection. In order to provide constant access to this collection, several exhibits showcasing the museum’s focus areas are organized each year in Anderson Gallery. Educational tours, school groups and visitors are exposed to rotating displays of modern and contemporary art, photography, glass, outsider art and regional art. Exhibits of work from the Rockford Art Museum Permanent Collection are curated by RAM

Curator Carrie Johnson, and partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council

Agency and by the Armer Ahlstrand Charitable Foundation.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $2,500

Jacqueline Moses, Involvements: Spirits, n.d.

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EDUCATION

75TH YOUNG ARTIST SHOWHIGH SCHOOL DIVISION MAR 6–APR 3, 2016

YOUTH DIVISION APR 10–MAY 8, 2016The Young Artist Show: High School Division is an annual juried competi-tion that features exceptional artwork by students from public, private and home schools within 50 miles of RAM. The annual Youth Division displays outstanding artwork by K–8 students at public, private and home schools in

Winnebago County; respective teach-ers select the artwork for inclusion in the show. Last year 129 students at 19 schools were juried into the High School Division by Lee Sido of Northern Illinois University and Nancy Fewkes of Illinois State University. More than 500 students at 78 schools were represented in the Youth Divi-sion. The Young Artist Show attracts about 9,000 visitors each year. RAM education programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $4,000 FULFILLED

ART ANNEX EXHIBITS JAN–DEC 2016The RAM Art Annex is a multipurpose educational space used for classes, meet-ings and exhibits. Great location and free access to Art Annex exhibits have given increased exposure to audiences visiting Riverfront Museum Park. RAM educa-tion programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board. 2015 ART ANNEX EXHIBITS included work by Artist-in-Residence Missy McCoy Minardi; members of Rockford Art Guild; Corey Hagberg, Jarrod Hennis, Javier Jimenez, Greg Lang, Dave Menard; and Lisa Gray.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $1,000

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EDUCATION

CAMP COLLAGE JULY 2016 Camp Collage is a weeklong interdisciplinary arts and science camp that is an annual collaboration between Rockford Art Museum, Rockford Dance Company and Discovery Center Museum. Themed lesson plans are created to engage campers in art, dance and science, with a final performance, demonstrations and art show at the end. Camp Collage is offered at no cost to 3rd–5th graders in Rockford Public School District 205. Participants are nominated by their teachers. RAM education programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $2,500 FULFILLED

NO BOUNDARIES: ARTS DAY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES DATE TBD This afternoon of activities for all ages and abilities is presented by Rockford Art Museum in collaboration with Rockford Park District Arts for All, Rockford Dance Company, Discovery Center Museum and more. Free admission, families welcome. RAM education programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $1,000

ARTIST–IN–RESIDENCE JAN–DEC 2016 This tour/activity program gives groups of all ages the opportunity to tour feature exhibitions and then work with the RAM Artist-in-Residence, a local artist selected to create hands-on art activities inspired by feature exhibitions. RAM education programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $1,000

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EDUCATION

PORTFOLIO DAY MON, NOV 7, 2016 This annual arts college fair is the only program of its kind in the Rockford region. Free and open to the public, Portfolio Day connects high school students and college undergraduates with admissions representatives from schools across the Midwest. Students are encouraged to bring portfolios for review; no registration required. RAM education programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board.

PAST PARTICIPANTS include Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbia College Chicago, Northern Illinois University, Rock Valley College, Illinois State University, Loyola University Chicago, Millikin University, Rockford University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Iowa State University, Southern Illinois University

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $1,000

FREE DAY EVERY TUESDAY, ALL DAY JAN–DEC 2016 Accessibility is an important to Rock-ford Art Museum. Because of this, RAM waives the cost of admission ($7 adults, $3 students/seniors) one day (10 am to 5 pm) each week; RAM is open 361 days each year. Sponsorship of Free Day alleviates the burden currently paid for by the non-profit public museum, and guarantees recognition for a spon-sor 52 times throughout the year. RAM education programs are sponsored in part by Women’s Art Board.

SPONSORSHIP AMOUNT | $2,500 FULFILLED

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EVENTS

ART IN THE GARDEN SAT, AUG 13, 2016This elegant evening is the only summer fundraising event of its kind in Rockford. Highlights include outdoor dining and dancing, and much more. Proceeds help support RAM exhibitions and education programs throughout the year.

PREMIER ..........................$10,000 SUPPORTING ...................$5,000 CONTRIBUTING ..................$2,500 EVENT SPONSOR .................$1,000

SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE CORPORATE TABLES AVAILABLE

Claude Monet, Bathers at La Grenouillère, 1869

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EVENTS

68TH GREENWICH VILLAGE ART FAIR SEPT 17-18, 2016Held rain or shine on the second weekend after Labor Day every year, this annual two-day outdoor event at Rockford Art Museum features up to 155 artists, live music, a gourmet marketplace, children’s art activities, and more. Established in 1948, Greenwich is the longest running art fair of its kind in the Midwest. Ticket proceeds support RAM programs throughout the year. Alpine Bank has been the Presenting Sponsor for 22 years; Premier Sponsors often include the Blazer Foundation, Dean Alan Olson Foundation and The Rock River Times.

PRESENTING ................................... $10,000 PREMIER ....................................... $5,000 SUPPORTING ................................. $2,500 CONTRIBUTING ............................ $500

AWARD SPONSORSHIPS BEST OF SHOW .............................. $1,000 JUROR’S CHOICE (x6).................. $500 EA HONORABLE MENTION (x5) ....... $100 EA SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

WOMEN’S ART BOARD LUNCHEON FEATURING BARBARA RINELLA OCTOBER 2016This popular fundraising luncheon features an entertaining performance by Barbara Rinella who brings to life personas from current bestselling books – and shares her signature list of favorite reads. The event includes a silent auction, raffle, and gift shop with items from the Rockford Art Museum Store. Proceeds enable the group to help support RAM education programs

throughout the year.

PRESENTING ................................... $5,000 SUPPORTING.................................. $2,500 CONTRIBUTING ............................. $1,500

TABLE SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EVENTS

EVERGREEN BALL XXVIII DEC 3, 2016Held in the RAM galleries, this elegant affair is one of Rockford’s most prestigious galas. In addition to the festive ambience, delectable food, spirits, entertainment and auctions, guests may view the current exhibitions.

Proceeds from this evening enable Rockford Art Museum to offer a higher caliber of exhibitions and exceptional education programs that enrich the quality of life for people of all ages in the Rockford region.

PREMIER ....................................... $10,000 PICASSO ....................................... $5,000 O’KEEFFE ....................................... $2,500 DEGAS ....................................... $1,500 SPECIAL SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE CORPORATE TABLES AVAILABLE

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | EVENTS

2016 RAM SPONSORSHIP CONTRACT

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Please detach form and mail with your payment to:

LINDA DENNIS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ROCKFORD ART MUSEUM

711 N. MAIN STREET

ROCKFORD, IL 61103

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM | SPONSORSHIP

Enclosed is my check, payable to Rockford Art Museum

ROCKFORDARTMUSEUM711 N. Main StreetRockford, IL 61103

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