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Finding the Less Good Idea Lecture by William Kentridge at the Milwaukee Art Museum

November 13, 2022

Kathy Weaver, Guest Contributor Artists share their ideas with one another all the time, but last night was an exceptionally expressive and notable sharing. On Tuesday evening, Nov. 8th, William Kentridge, was in Milwaukee, thinking out loud, explaining his creative process for a project to be realized next year. The lecture was titled “Finding the … More Finding the Less Good Idea Lecture by William Kentridge at the Milwaukee Art Museum

Lenore G. Tawney Fellowship Call for Applications

September 24, 2022

Submitted Fellowship duration: May–December 2023Application deadline: November 14, 2022 Open to: scholars, writers, curators, or artists of all educational levels with demonstrated engagement in research, study, or other activities relevant to the Tawney collection. Details: Fellows will conduct research onsite at JMKAC using the Tawney collection and other JMKAC resources. Fellows are not expected to … More Lenore G. Tawney Fellowship Call for Applications

2nd Annual Fundraiser at The Art Connective

September 24, 2022

Submitted FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Alexis Arnold, President of Gallery  hello@artconnective.org 920.310.0260 2nd Annual In Person Fundraiser DE PERE, WI, October 8th, 2022 6:30pm-10pm Art Connective Inc is thrilled to announce our second annual in person fundraising event! This years theme is Back to the 90s! The event helps us to continue mission of our non-profit organization by connecting, educating and … More 2nd Annual Fundraiser at The Art Connective

Through the Labyrinth

September 23, 2022

Frank Juárez Curating an exhibition takes months of planning. But do we ever wonder how ideas are born? What inspires one to develop a concept that can be interpreted in multiple ways and yet deliver a strong message? How does the journey begin? I sat down with artist & curator, Lelia Byron, virtually to discuss … More Through the Labyrinth

Nick Cave: Forothermore at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

August 22, 2022

Frank Juárez This past weekend took me to Chicago to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers at Soldier Field. Before leaving the city I wanted to see Nick Cave’s exhibition at MCA. I have to admit that I first accidentally discovered Cave’s work at the Seattle Art Museum a few years ago. I know, shocking! … More Nick Cave: Forothermore at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago

Catching Fire 2.0 Glass Art Auction

July 14, 2022

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass (BMMOG) presents its annual “friend-raising and fun-raising” event, Catching Fire 2.0. From July 20– 30, 2022, BMMOG will present a silent auction highlighting glass-based art and experiences by internationally recognized artists with a virtual LIVE auction on July 27th from 6:45-8 pm CT by renowned auctioneer Justin Swisher. Featuring over sixty works and … More Catching Fire 2.0 Glass Art Auction

The Seventh Annual Grilled Cheese Grant Financially Supports Emerging Artists in Milwaukee with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

March 20, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Rachel Hausmann Schall grilledcheesegrant@gmail.com Website: https://grilledcheesegrant.com Instagram:@grilled_cheese_grantFacebook Event: https://fb.me/e/2hkAYGQ1l March 26th-April 3rd, 2022Opening Reception Saturday, March 26, 4-7pmMARN ART + CULTURE HUB, 191 N Broadway, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53202 The Grilled Cheese Grant (GCG) is an annual community fundraising event and emerging artist grant that provides financial support for undergraduate … More The Seventh Annual Grilled Cheese Grant Financially Supports Emerging Artists in Milwaukee with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches

In the Studio: Sara Willadsen at the Peninsula School of Art

January 30, 2022

Frank Juárez Recently, I visited Sheboygan Falls-based artist, Sara Willadsen, at the new addition to the Peninsula School of Art campus. Talk about being at the right place and at the right time, huh? Actually, we happened to be in Door County that weekend and I noticed on Instagram that she was participating in this … More In the Studio: Sara Willadsen at the Peninsula School of Art

Mid-Century Mavericks: Mary Nohl and Lucia Stern at Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art

January 16, 2022

Debra Brehmer, Director 207 E. Buffalo Street, Suite 526 Milwaukee, WI 53202 portraitsocietygallery@gmail.com Hours: Thursday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. PRESS RELEASE January 21 through March 19, 2022 Portrait Society Gallery is excited to present Mid-Century Mavericks: Mary Nohl and Lucia Stern, an exhibition that unites for the first time two of Wisconsin’s most important historic women artists. … More Mid-Century Mavericks: Mary Nohl and Lucia Stern at Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art

Now on View: Paul Druecke’s Sign Of The Times at the Trout Museum of Art, Appleton, Wisconsin

December 28, 2021

Participating artists: Allison Wiese Anja Notanja Sieger Beth Zinsli Chuck Stebelton Claire Readig Ella deBoer Frank Juárez Irene Strohbeen Ish Klein Jennifer Johung Jenny Gropp Joshua Ballew Joshua Lambrecht Kathy Flores Laura Jones Laura Solomon Le’Andra LeSeur Maeve Jackson Maria Van Laanen Alderperson Maiyoua Thao Matthias Neumann Maureen Ragalie Peter Scott Ruben Veritá Sarah Aziz … More Now on View: Paul Druecke’s Sign Of The Times at the Trout Museum of Art, Appleton, Wisconsin