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Lunch and Learn
Join us for a special Lunch & Learn gallery tour with local artist Brett Whitacre, as he guides visitors through his solo exhibition, Everything’s Fine…, now on view in the First-Floor Gallery at Rockford Public Library.
This vibrant yet thought-provoking collection pairs bright, pop-inspired imagery with deeper undercurrents of cultural and societal challenges. Whitacre’s work playfully reveals the tension between cheerful surfaces and the realities they conceal, inviting audiences to reflect while enjoying bold, eye-catching compositions.
During this lunchtime program, Whitacre will share insights into his artistic process, themes, and inspirations, offering a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the more than 15 works featured in the show. Each painting is available for purchase via QR code, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the Rockford Public Library Foundation.
The tour will take place on the first floor starting in the Gallery adjacent to Account Services window.
TAGS: | Special Event | Entrepreneurship | Diversity Equity and Inclusion | Culture | Arts |
The 66,000 sq.ft. Main Library opened in spring of 2024 and serves as the Rockford Public Library's main downtown facility. The newly constructed space boasts a 1st floor Children's Area complete with a dedicated computer lab, three program rooms, play structure with slide, and baby garden, a Maker Lab with access to 3D printers and scanners and small board computers, podcasting room, green screen video room, a large Young Adult Zone with gaming center, adult computer lab, local history room, and several meeting and study rooms accommodating groups of 2-8 people. Additional features include a large interactive screen, two roof-top terraces, one of which is available for rent as part of our large event space on the third floor, underground parking, and drive-thru book drop holds pickup!
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