The auction will include works by 90 artists, all exhibiting themes of love or romance. We have some real treasures here this year. Artists from all over the United States mostly Illinois residents, but also from as far as Indiana, Massachusetts, Texas and California are donating original works for the community to bid on. Among the artists featured are Rick Neilson from Cheap Trick, Rockford resident Bob McCauley, and Glenview artist Margaret Wharton, who exhibited at the Gallery in the fall. Patrons can place their bid for their favorite pieces on individual silent auction bid lists.
Guests can mingle with artists, students and community members at the informal affair.
Chartered in 1847, Rockford College is a four-year, independent coeducational institution offering a broad range of undergraduate degrees in traditional liberal arts and professional fields plus master's degrees in teaching and in business administration. It is one of only 250 colleges in the United States qualified to offer membership in the Phi Beta Kappa honor society.