J. R. Kortman Center for Design

J. R. Kortman Center for Design J.R. Kortman Center for Design, founded in 1986 by Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, is a design concept store & upstairs fine art gallery. J. R.

Kortman Center for Design and The Kortman Gallery, founded in 1986 by Doc Slafkosky and Jerry Kortman, are located in an historic Barloga building at 107 North Main Street in Downtown Rockford, Illinois USA. The store, located on the first floor, presents intriguing objects from around the world with an emphasis on great design. Alessi of Italy is one of the featured lines, along with art glass, j

ewelry, toys, folk art...and other fascinating home accessories. The second floor is the Kortman Gallery with fine art exhibitions that change every 6 to 8 weeks. The gallery also hosts a small book & wine department with books on art, design and popular culture. Store & Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 11am to 6pm & Saturday 11am to 5pm.

Summertime is Food Trucks season! Keep the memories of your favorite year round with these cool collectible miniature tr...
06/25/2026

Summertime is Food Trucks season! Keep the memories of your favorite year round with these cool collectible miniature trucks from Candylab Toys of NYC…see these and more at J.R.Kortman…open Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

This cool little Bluetooth, USB charged speaker not only looks cool with its sleek see through design, but it sounds gre...
06/19/2026

This cool little Bluetooth, USB charged speaker not only looks cool with its sleek see through design, but it sounds great! See the best gifts & cards for Father’s Day at J.R.Kortman…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Inspired by the “Carrying the Dream” sculpture at the Downtown RPL, these garden sculptures by John V. McNamara will ma...
06/18/2026

Inspired by the “Carrying the Dream” sculpture at the Downtown RPL, these garden sculptures by John V. McNamara will make a great gift for dad this Father’s Day! Shop J.R.Kortman for gifts & cards Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Father’s Day cards at J.R.Kortman!…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5
06/17/2026

Father’s Day cards at J.R.Kortman!…shop Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

“Bridges at Night”… this elegant painting of Rock River bridges near the Fordham Dam was created by Nancie King Mertz wi...
06/17/2026

“Bridges at Night”… this elegant painting of Rock River bridges near the Fordham Dam was created by Nancie King Mertz will make a wonderful Father’s Day gift. See this and other great art, gifts, and cards at J.R.Kortman…open Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5

Great Father’s Day gift! Rockford Cityscape by Brian Thomas in a classic 20” x 8” black frame. Perfect for home or offi...
06/10/2026

Great Father’s Day gift! Rockford Cityscape by Brian Thomas in a classic 20” x 8” black frame. Perfect for home or office. J.R.Kortman open Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5. Larger size options available.

“Stephanie,” sculpture by John V. McNamara, is one of the featured works of art in “Carrying the Dream” group exhibition...
06/09/2026

“Stephanie,” sculpture by John V. McNamara, is one of the featured works of art in “Carrying the Dream” group exhibition now through the end of June in the Kortman Gallery…open Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5. Also see paintings and other works by Nathan J. Taylor, Nancie King Mertz, Jeremy Klonicki, and Tim Hawley.

06/04/2026
“Emergence of Humanity,” painting by Nathan J.Taylor…part of the “Carrying the Dream” exhibition now in the Kortman Gall...
06/02/2026

“Emergence of Humanity,” painting by Nathan J.Taylor…part of the “Carrying the Dream” exhibition now in the Kortman Gallery. Open Tu-Fr 11-6, Sa 11-5. Also see paintings and other works by Nathan J. Taylor, Nancie King Mertz, John V. McNamara, Jeremy Klonicki, and Tim Hawley.

Address

107 N Main Street
Rockford, IL
61101

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 6pm
Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 11am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+18159680123

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