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 discussContinue reading “Through the Labyrinth”
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Nick Cave: Forothermore at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago
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!Continue reading “Nick Cave: Forothermore at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago”
Catching Fire 2.0 Glass Art Auction
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 andContinue reading “Catching Fire 2.0 Glass Art Auction”
The Seventh Annual Grilled Cheese Grant Financially Supports Emerging Artists in Milwaukee with Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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 undergraduateContinue reading “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
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 thisContinue reading “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
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.Continue reading “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
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 AzizContinue reading “Now on View: Paul Druecke’s Sign Of The Times at the Trout Museum of Art, Appleton, Wisconsin”
Legacy Boxes Workshop with artist Angela Johnson
Take photography into the 3rd dimension. Create a foldable decorative artist box for someone you want to memorialize or honor. PhotoMidwest presents a two-day workshop held in Madison, WI on Dec 4 – 5, 2021. In this workshop, you will create a foldable decorative artist box that will contain a memento, photograph or other item/smallContinue reading “Legacy Boxes Workshop with artist Angela Johnson”
Teeny, Tiny, BOLD Exhibition at Rountree Gallery
Rountree Gallery announces “Teeny, Tiny, BOLD” – an annual regional juried small works exhibit, highlighting the power in the compact. Artists from Wisconsin or within 300 miles of Platteville were invited to apply and explore ideas of compression, focus, scale, the intimate and what gives impact and meaning through a restrained format. All artwork is lessContinue reading “Teeny, Tiny, BOLD Exhibition at Rountree Gallery”