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Ars Pvblica

A forum of literary and performing arts exploring theories, speculations, inventions and ideas.

03/13/2026

The The Underground gallery is cozy and warm on a windy night and a cadre of our area’s best performers will be here in an intimate setting exploring ideas through their art with you.

Ars Pvblica | Human Algorithm with Peter Thomas, Jon Rozman, Caitlyn Baylor and Meghan Baylor, Olivia Gaumond and Patrick Mattison all have fantastic presentations planned, and you are part of their plans. Seats are limited at Ars Pvblica so arrive in time to grab one and be ready for a beautiful evening.

There is nothing around here like Ars Pvblica.

See you at 6:30. 🔥🥰🔥

03/12/2026

Ars Pvblica | Human Algorithm
Olivia Gaumond

My name is Olivia Gaumond. I am a Rockford Native. I am a professional mermaid performer, free diver and red cross lifeguard.

I work locally as a dog groomer. I also work with NAMI spreading mental health awareness and advocacy in our community.

When I have freetime I enjoy painting. I show work in art fairs and sell commission artwork.

I live with OCD and spent a decade in and out of treatment learning to live a successful life despite my disorder.

Olivia will be presenting on the theme of Human Algorithm

Friday, March 13
6:30 PM

Ars Pvblica is a project of Mentes Extremófilas and is generously supported by Rockford Area Arts Council, Underground Squirrel Studio, and Tony Gasparini

03/10/2026

What patterns shape human psychology, behavior, society, culture? Why do we love, fear, strive or fail? The Human Algorithm explores the unseen architectures that govern our lives.

Patrick Mattison — Artist and Astrospsychologist
Peter Thomas— Cellist, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Soloist
Jon Rozman— Violinist, Screw City Swings, Swingbilly and others
Meghan and Caitlyn Baylor— Choreographer/Dancers, Baylor Twins Move and others

Hosted by Emily Klonicki and Roni Golan at the Underground Gallery.

Ars Pvblica is a project of Mentes Extremófilas and is generously supported by Rockford Area Ars Council, Underground Squirrel Studio, and Tony Gasparini

03/08/2026

Ars Pvblica | Human Algorithm
Jon Rozman

Jon Rozman is a Chicago-based jazz violinist and bandleader who has been practicing since the age of 2. The Rockford native weaves a love for jazz manouche, Western swing, bebop, and the blues into compelling, narrative improvisations.

Friday, March 13
6:30 PM
The Underground

Ars Pvblica is a project of and is generously supported by , , and .gasparini

03/03/2026

Ars Pvblica | Human Algorithm
Caitlyn and Meghan Baylor

Twin sisters Caitlyn Baylor and Meghan Baylor are professional choreographers, modern dancers, and dance educators based in Rockford, Illinois.

As a duo ("Baylor Twins Move"), they were named “Performing Artist of the Year” (2024) by the Rockford Area Arts Council. The Baylor sisters are also recipients of numerous project grants as well as a Rockford Area Arts Award for “Placemaking” in the arts.

The Baylors' training and professional experience includes Rockford Dance Company, Auburn High School's Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program, Grinnell College Dance Ensemble, Without Shoes Modern Dance Company, and Bad Wolf Dance Theatre. They are faculty at West Side Show Room and guest instructors at Chicago Dance Company. In 2024, they were selected for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago's inaugural "Dance On!" summer intensive. This past summer (2025), they were selected as the Artists-in-Residence at Great Basin National Park, and this past fall they were invited to lecture, teach, and present work at Grinnell College.

They are currently preparing to share a ten-minute original work, "Déja," at the inaugural Rockford Dance Makers Festival in March 2026.

Friday, March 13
6:30 PM

Ars Pvblica is a project of Mentes Extremófilas and is generously supported by Rockford Area Ars Council, Underground Squirrel Studio, and Tony Gasparini

📷 🔥

02/28/2026

Ars Pvblica | Patrick Mattison
The Human Algorithm

Patrick Mattison makes the invisible visible — from imagined worlds to psychic structures. A multidisciplinary artist and graduate of the Academy of AstroPsychology, he approaches astrology as a symbolic language for navigating inner landscapes. Integrating systems thinking, depth psychology, and mythic narrative, Patrick examines the archetypal patterns, beliefs, and behaviors that give shape to the stories we embody.

He will be presenting on the theme Human Algorithm.

Friday, March 13
6:30 PM

As always, hosted by Emily Klonicki and Roni Golan at the Underground Gallery.

Ars Pvblica is a project of Mentes Extremófilas and is generously supported by Rockford Area Arts Council, Underground Squirrel Studio, and Tony Gasparini

02/27/2026

Ars Pvblica | Human Algorithm
Peter J. Thomas
Friday, March 13
6:30 PM

Cellist Peter J. Thomas has been a member of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2008 and has captivated audiences worldwide as a multi-genre soloist, chamber musician, and educator. With a passion for musical innovation through looping and effects, he seamlessly blends classical and contemporary styles, ensuring a truly unforgettable performance.

Performing throughout Wisconsin and Illinois as a one-man band on electric cello, Peter layers classical, original, pop, rock, and metal through live looping, drums, effects pedals—and vocals. He was the electric cellist and manager of Milwaukee indie rock band I’m Not A Pilot (2009–2015) and later a member of the Keith Pulvermacher Band before launching his solo touring career.

A resident artist with Wisconsin Public Radio (NPR), he has appeared on the “Pint Sized Music Series” for over two years and has curated music series at The Sugar Maple and Gibraltar MKE. He has toured with artists including Peter Gabriel, The Eagles, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Ben Folds, and members of The Police and Indigo Girls. A WAMI String Player of the Year and Shepherd Express “Best of Milwaukee” winner, Peter’s forte is audience retention—whether on major festival stages like Summerfest and SXSW or in intimate venues across the Midwest.

Peter will be performing on the theme of Human Algorithm

Ars Pvblica is a project of Mentes Extremófilas and is generously supported by Rockford Area Ars Council, Underground Squirrel Studio, and Tony Gasparini

08/07/2025

The Surrealist Edition: Somnium Artist Take Over Ars Pvblica
FRIDAY August 15 | 6:30 PM
The Underground

Somnium: the Book of the Hollow Earth Earth meets Ars Pvblica for the first time ever. 👀‼

06/19/2025

Ars Pvblica | Shaping the Void
Eddaviel

Eddaviel is a visual storyteller and writer born in Barahona, Dominican Republic, honored as distinguished son by the city council of his town.

Co-founder of the think tank and publishing house, , Eddaviel has worked with films, advertising, publishers, galleries and museums around the world. He has created several well-received books, including the award-winning graphic novel, Esú, the Most Misunderstood Entity in the Universe () and 365, a diary exploring his own life and imagination.

Eddaviel is co-creator and co-director of the award-winning multimedia production, in Rockford, IL.

An eternal explorer of mythology and legend, Eddaviel’s most recent solo exhibition, GREÑAPUNK, is a journey inside the diversity of myths, legends and the religiosity in the Caribbean.

FRIDAY June 20
6:30 PM
The Underground Gallery

Ars Pvblica is a production of and supported by .gasparini

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