Milwaukee

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

Deep Time: Paintings by Jason Van Roo at Between Two Galleries

January 15, 2022

MILWAUKEE, WI – Var Gallery will feature the artwork of Jason Van Roo at its first exhibition of 2022 called “Deep Time.” Rooted in a relationship with the natural world, Van Roo’s work invites the viewer to let themselves get lost in the deeply rendered layers of acrylic and pastel, which lean into the grain … More Deep Time: Paintings by Jason Van Roo at Between Two Galleries

Conversation with artist Francesca Simonite

December 19, 2021

Frank Juarez I discovered Francesca Simonite‘s work through one of MARN‘s exhibitions, C is for Conversations, early this Fall. From a distance, I was drawn to her work by its sculptural form. As I approached the work, I noticed that her work was not only sculptural, but also photographic. The work was different from what … More Conversation with artist Francesca Simonite

Review: Recognizing Success Amidst the Pandemic

December 1, 2021

Rachel Hausmann Schall It can be exhausting to continuously dwell on discussing how the pandemic has hindered or completely halted the familiarity of our everyday routines, impacted how we attend events, sustain careers, and maintain relationships. As a change of pace, focusing on the positives allow us to celebrate the successes born out of the … More Review: Recognizing Success Amidst the Pandemic

Kolaj LIVE Milwaukee at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel

August 2, 2021

Frank Juarez The weekend of July 30, Kolaj Magazine hosted an event called Kolaj LIVE Milwaukee. The 3-day symposium brought collage artists from across the United States – San Francisco, CA; Rockwall, TX; Toledo, OH; Marshfield, WI; Seattle, WA; Milwaukee, WI; New London, WI; Portland, OR; Indianapolis, IN; Jacksonville, FL; Brooklyn, NY; Signal Mountain, TN; … More Kolaj LIVE Milwaukee at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel

Beyond Van Gogh at the Wisconsin Center

July 18, 2021

By Frank Juarez Wisconsin Center Hall A 400 W. Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53203 Web: vangoghmilwaukee.com I learned about this exhibition in early April 2020 and I knew that I had to attend. That day finally arrived. Due to social media, I knew what to expect from the images and videos that were shared online. … More Beyond Van Gogh at the Wisconsin Center

The House of RAD, Milwaukee

July 15, 2021

Frank Juarez House of RAD 3700 N. Fratney Street Milwaukee, WI 53212 Last weekend I ran into artist Brandon Minga at the Brady Street Art Walk. Even though the talk was brief, we managed to catch up fairly quick ending with a “next time I’m in Milwaukee, I would love to check out your new … More The House of RAD, Milwaukee

May Social Club Gathering at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

May 22, 2021

Artdose Magazine organized its May Social Club Gathering at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel in downtown Milwaukee. This event brought a small group of artists, curators, and art enthusiasts for a private gallery walkthrough from Frank Juarez, co-curator of The Money $how and Samantha Timm, curator at Saint Kate. The afternoon began with a … More May Social Club Gathering at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2021 Artist Roster, Exhibition Title

May 4, 2021

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Contact: Bianca Bova, Sculpture Milwaukee(219) 682-6135bbova@sculpturemilwaukee.com [MILWAUKEE, WI, May 4, 2021—] Sculpture Milwaukee guest curators Theaster Gates and Michelle Grabner have announced the title of the 2021 exhibition: there is this We. The exhibition, now in its fifth year, will be on view Summer 2021 through Autumn 2022. Exhibiting Artists Kevin Beasley, Betty … More Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2021 Artist Roster, Exhibition Title

Shari Urquhart: Musn’t Touch, A Textile Retrospective at The Warehouse and Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art

May 1, 2021

April 30 through June 30, 2021 Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art is pleased to present this major exhibition in conjunction with The Warehouse. Forty years of Shari Urquhart’s fiber art tapestries are being presented in two Milwaukee venues. This is the first time this extraordinary group of more than 30 monumental, figurative textiles from … More Shari Urquhart: Musn’t Touch, A Textile Retrospective at The Warehouse and Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art