Entries from November 2007 ↓
November 25th, 2007 — ExposeKenosha
We would like to start by congratulating the prize winners of the 1st Annual Advent Art Show
Kathleen Laybourn - First Prize - $100 and a 3 month solo show at the Pollard Gallery
Rebbeca Venn - Second Prize - $50 and a gift certificate for a free art class at KAA’s new location
Sue Wolff - Third Prize - $25 and a gift certificate for a free art class at KAA’s new location
Jessica Meyers - Honorable Mention - a $40 gift certificate towards an art class at KAA’s new location
Kathleen Laybourn - People’s Choice Award - a pair of tickets for the balance of the season at the Rhode.
Click HERE to see more pictures from the show, courtesy of Joe Barr
Thank you again for your support in helping us promote Kenosha and continuing to “expose” the artistic community!
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November 25th, 2007 — Kenosha Art Association, Shows, Events
By Karen Griffin
Pictures courtesy of Karen Griffin
Saturday evening in the beautiful lobby of the historic Rhode Theater the Kenosha Art Association held their “First Annual Advent Juried Art Show”. What a great success with many wonderful people attending the event that Brigitta put together. There was music playing in the background, lights strung around, Christmas trees, food and drink that made for a very festive occasion. Twenty One artists entered the competition with some exquisite art being seen.
This was also a chance to see the new Pollard Gallery opening, which provided an area for more than twenty local artists to show their ware along with the well known Pollard’s artwork. ExposeKenosha would like to applaud the Pollard Gallery for the new direction which will bring additional opportunities for local artists.
Our congratulations to the winners of the show:
- 1st prize went to Kathleen Laybourn for “Ressurection” that was done in oil
- 2nd prize went to Rebbeca Venn for “Gypsy Girl” that was done in conte
- 3rd prize went to Sue Wolff for “Morning Light” done in watercolor
- Honorable mention to Jessica Meyers for “Beggars Banquet” in mixed media
- The Peoples Choice Award also went to Kathleen Laybourn for “Ressurection.”
The judge mentioned that it was a hard decision, as there were so many quality pieces to choose from.
Thank you to everyone that attended.
Karen Griffin of Salem, WI, is a multi-media artist and a new contributor to Expose Kenosha
November 25th, 2007 — Poetry, Writer
by Bill Schroeder
I worked with Marianne on the Coats for Kids program when she was a department head at Women and Children’s Horizon’s and recently found she had a book of poetry published this June. The title is “Cool Shade and Sweet Water.”
Normally, I’d start and end the interview with the same person, but not this one because I started out interviewing Marianne, but she quickly transposed into Namarine.
Marianne works as an Employment Support Specialist at the Ellsworth Prison in Union Grove, helping the women reintegrate into their communities. Namarine writes wonderful introspective Poetry. As Marianne spoke, Namarine became a powerful draw for me, a little like Kahlil Giban in his book “The Prophet”.
Bill: Do you use life experiences in your writing? Continue reading →
November 25th, 2007 — Digital Artist, Photographer, Writer
By Joe Barr
We first learned of Karen when she emailed Expose Kenosha.
“I am an artist that lives in Kenosha County and was not aware of a vibrant and active arts community.”
I emailed Karen, and later called her. Her enthusiasm for her art was contagious, and she was eager to share and learn with other artists.
Joe: Hi Karen. We just met, and I know very little about you. Why don’t you introduce yourself?
Karen: My name is Karen Griffin. I live in Salem, Wisconsin, and I’m an artist that is trying to promote herself.
Joe: How did you come to email Expose Kenosha, Karen?
Karen: There was as an ad on Craig’s List. That’s how I found Expose Kenosha. It was talking about writers and saying that writers were needed.
That’s why I sent the email. I wanted to be a writer and I said “Hopefully it’s a paying job, because I’m a starving artist”.
Joe: Well… The work is fun, and you would have good company, but the pay… Continue reading →
November 25th, 2007 — Theater, Events
Lakeside Players, Inc. presents:
A Christmas Twist - November 30- December 15
A comedy by Doug Armstrong, Maureen Morley, and Keith Cooper
Director: Brandi Schuld — Kenosha,WI
Assistant Director: Laura Larson — Kenosha, WI
Sponsored by Southport Mechanical
Based on the Dickens classics, A CHRISTMAS CAROL and OLIVER TWIST, this side splitting satire makes a mockery of Christmas sentimentality by mixing up the characters from both famous stories. Characters include Tiny Twist, a composite of Tiny Tim and Oliver Twist, and Artful Annie, based on Orphan Annie and the Artful Dodger. This hilarious story will be a welcome relief to anyone who finds Christmas a grueling experience!
CAST
Tom Amacher — Kenosha, WI
Jim Behr — Gurnee, IL
Gary Craanen — Racine, WI
Jeff Gray — Kenosha,WI
Michael Jenkins — Franksville, WI
Bobby Kuhn — Bristol, WI
Michelle Paura — Kenosha, WI
Jim Selovich — Kenosha, WI
Amy-Louise Seyller — Kenosha, WI
Milt Smith — Kenosha, WI
Rosann Weber — Kenosha WI
7:30 pm Fridays & Saturdays
2:00 pm Sundays
(the box office is open one hour prior to performance)
This show is not recommended for children.
Ticket prices:
Adults - Friday & Saturday $12, Sunday $11
Seniors & Students - $10 for all performances
Where:
The Rhode Center for the Arts
514 56th street
Downtown Kenosha, WI 53140
To reserve tickets call: (262) 657-PLAY (7529)
www.rhodeopera.org
November 25th, 2007 — Events
Lemon Street Gallery presents:
Artistree - Holiday Show & Sale
Dec. 7th-23rd, 2007 “Join Us” Opening on Dec. 7th / 11am - 9pm
50/50 CASH RAFFLE
DRAWING DECEMBER 23rd at 1 pm / * Winner does not need to be present
Drawing at 4601 Sheridan Road Kenosha, WI 262.605.4745 Gallery Hours: 11 am - 6 pm Wed. thru Sun.
$1.00 each / 6 for $5.00 / 30 for $25.00*
Click HERE to buy 30 tickets for $25
* 30 tickets includes a “Friends of Lemon Street” membership, a $25 value.
RAFFLE LICENSE#: R0026427A=02987
November 25th, 2007 — Call for Entries
CALL FOR ENTRIES
This year the “International Christian Art Competition” will be giving a specific award for each of the following:
- best two dimensional work (paintings, drawings etc.)
- best ceramics
- best jewelry
- best song
- best short film
- best sculpture
- best photography
- best general entry (not in these categories)
ENTER ONLINE or by mail
http://www.art4god.com/html/?go=competition
Click HERE to download application
NO CONTRACTS REQUIRED for the Winners. Entries may have been created prior to this event. Whether you call it Prophetic Art, Christian Art, or Spiritual Art we are creating a community of artists whose work does make a difference.
November 22nd, 2007 — ExposeKenosha
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at ExposeKenosha.com.
November 18th, 2007 — ExposeKenosha
The 1st Advent Arts Show, a juried art competition featuring more than 20 regional artists, will be hosted by the Kenosha Art Association. Come cast your vote for the “People’s Choice Award”.
We thank the Kenosha Art Association for continuing to help provide our community with such events.
And we would like to specially thank Brigitta Richter for chairing this valuable event.
In the meantime…
Welcome to issue #8 of ExposeKenosha! As usual, our gratitude goes out for your support. In return, here’s another week’s worth of the area’s most exciting artistic talents.
Enjoy the new articles and have a safe and happy start to your holiday season.
In this issue:
Click here to download ExposeKenosha in PDF format.
November 18th, 2007 — Visual, Model, Kenosha
by Tammy Peacy
“There came a time when the risk to remain tight in the bud became more painful than the risk it took to blossom”
- Anais Nin
The intent of this interview was for me to learn something new about a woman I know and admire. I also learned a few things about myself.
I attended an open draw in which Chelle Krome was the model. I wasn’t there as an artist, but as an observer, a learner. I thought I would be uncomfortable seeing an acquaintance sans clothing. I sat at the table, real artists on either side of me, and held my breath. As it turned out I was more shocked to see her without her glasses than I was to see her nude. And I actually did draw her (or something that could maybe be her if you’re squinting).
Her body was as she describes: the body of the mother of four children, the body that has nourished and nurtured; the body of a woman.
Tammy: So, the first question on my list is, did you grow up in Kenosha?
Chelle: Yes, I did.
T: Always lived here?
C: Um, I was born in Chicago, but that’s only because that’s where my parents happened to be living at the time. My mother is from here and my father is a Detroit Italian, which apparently has much connotation that I have never quite figured out.
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