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About

Rogue River Artists Association is a group of art makers, highly accomplished, beginners and everything in between. We’re painters, sculptors, paper cutters, fiber artists, jewelers, set designers, animators, photographers, graphic artists and potters. We’re also students, hobbyists, dabblers, patrons, teachers and sponsors.

At RRAA, we’re all learners and are happy to share knowledge as we learn from each other. We believe in collaboration with others who understand and support the personal growth and goals of our members.

Our Vision

The vision of the Rogue River Artists Association is to inspire creativity and imagination through the visual arts.

Our Mission

The mission of the Rogue River Artists Association is to support, nurture, develop, and promote success in the personal goals and growth of the artists, and to partner with the community to build a future in which art is integral.

2022 Board of Directors

  • Paul Pate – President
  • Peg Baumann – Vice President
  • Ron Aye – Secretary
  • Linda Bassford – Treasurer

History

The association formed in 1992 when local artists got together with the Rockford Area Arts Commission and started the “Waterworks Gallery”. The Rockford Area Arts Commission found and funded a space in the Rockford City Water Plant building for the gallery. In addition to contributing artwork, the artists also ran day-to-day operations, hung shows and greeted the public.

In 2001, the gallery moved to the Hush Puppy Factory at Wolverine Worldwide and was renamed the Rogue River Art Gallery. The group of artists involved with the gallery became known as the Rogue River Artists Association. When the factory went through an expansion in 2004, the gallery closed and activities were redistributed to a variety of Rockford venues, many of which were supported by the Rockford Area Arts Commission.

The Rockford Area Arts Commission, an umbrella organization which supports several area groups including the RRAA (Rogue River Artists Association), seeks to make art accessible to the entire Rockford community enhancing the quality of life for all Rockford residents.

Today, the Rogue River Artists Association has around 50 active artist members and many sponsors thanks to the generosity of local businesses. Our members create artworks using a wide range of media including but not limited to: painting, digital art, photography, drawing, paper cutting, fiber art, video, pastels and sculpture.

Support Local Art

We thank you in advance for your support of the arts in the Rockford area.

RRAA relies heavily on donations and volunteers... without them we couldn't exist at all. All donations, large or small, are gratefully appreciated, whether monetary - or in the form of services provided.

Donations may be mailed to:
Rogue River Artists' Association
P.O. Box 251, Rockford, MI 49341

Or, simply click the PayPal button here to donate online securely with your credit card

Recent Posts

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Art in the Park Returns on Saturday, September 10

IN THE NEWS

West Michigan Woman – 2022 Art in the Park

Rogue Review – 2021 Art in the Park

EIGHTWEST – 2019 ART IN THE PARK

EightWest – Holiday Art Market 2018

eightWest – Art in the Park 2018

RRAA MONTHLY MEETINGS

*NEXT MEETING IS FEBRUARY 27, 2023*

We are meeting in-person the last Monday of every month.

Please send us a message on Facebook or via our website form or if you’d like to join us.

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