The Rockford Area Arts Council presents “EMERGE”, original Dance and Drama performances and Visual Art exhibits by emerging young artists from ArtsPlace, a youth apprenticeship program. “EMERGE” will be held Friday, July 31^st at 6:30 PM and Saturday, August 1, 2:00 PM. at Auburn Freshman Campus, 520 N. Pierpont. ArtsPlace is an intensive studio experience for the youth who create art through the instruction and guidance from professional artists. Through authentically working in the creative process, they gain insight into the real working world and learn invaluable life skills that will help them in all aspects of their lives. ArtsPlace Artists this year are: Bruce McDonald- printmaking, Geraldine Carter- Therapeutic Drama, Tamara Newquist- Dance, Kathryn Martin-Sculpture and Corey Hagberg-Painting. Bruce McDonald and Sharon Nesbit-Davis are the co-directors.

 

The Dance team performance will be “Walking On the Moon…the Many Faces of Jazz” which includes a tribute to Michael Jackson. The Therapeutic Drama Team will present “Let’s Work it Out, Don’t Kick us Out”, an original play based on true stories of the apprentices. The play examines issues of teen homelessness. Artwork from Printmaking, Sculpture and Paint team will be exhibited and for sale.

 

“EMERGE” tickets are $5.00 in advance and $6.00 at the door. Children 5 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased from ArtsPlace apprentices, at ArtsPlace: Auburn Freshman Campus, 520 N. Pierpont, Monday-Thursdays Noon-4:00 PM or at the Rockford Area Arts Council, 713 East State. All proceeds earned from ticket and art sales are shared equally among the youth apprentices who successfully complete the program.