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Join Kenosha’s Downtown & Harborside neighborhood in celebrating summer at this vibrant and artistic musical festival. Enjoy a great lineup of live regional and local bands on the main stage, as well as over 100 musicians and artisans performing from the sidewalks throughout the district. You’ll also find plenty of children’s activities including the popular Bloomin’ Bike Parade, wonderful food, a beer & wine garden, informative exhibits and local vendors. Local merchants will also offer special promotions and activities.
Contact:
Music: John Schuld
Email: jtschuld@aol.com
*Musician spaces are still available! Contact John today to reserve your spot!
Street Artisans: Francisco Loyola
Email: francisco@franciscoloyola.com
*Artist spaces are still available! Contact Francisco today to reserve your spot!
Javier C. Rivera reminds me of the Renaissance men of years gone by; he seems to be able to flow from one art form to another almost effortlessly. Javier and I met about twelve years ago as students at UW-Parkside. We became fast friends, and I always had a sense that one day he was going to accomplish some great things. We lost touch for a while, but fortunately, we reconnected and recently started catching up. I was amazed to see just how right I was–in just a few years time, he‘s become an accomplished director, author and musician. Though Javier moved to Austin, Texas about three years ago, he spent most of his childhood and young adult life in Kenosha. So sit back, relax, and allow me to introduce you to a former local who’s making his dreams happen.
. . . is the tagline for Kenosha’s new GALLERY 56.
On a sunny Saturday, I walk into a warm, inviting atmosphere full of soft music, scented oils, and the owner’s daughter’s faux finish on the walls which complement the stained concrete floor. In this urban industrial setting bustling with customers, I was greeted by friendly, smiling faces eager to answer my questions and direct me to my target.
Lynda Griffith (art admirer, appreciator, and collector) and her husband were living in Tampa and wanted to start their own business. Her husband grew up in a small town and they soon found the small town feeling they wanted in Racine. They came to visit, took a chance in buying an existing gallery/frame shop (Framers Corners) and decided to stay. Continue reading →
Our biggest fundraiser and live auction of original artwork of the year.
In Collaboration With Bloomin’ Days; LemonAID… is a day long art event. 40 artists will donate their talent and time to create a painting, collage or drawing during the day of the event.
The public will be able to view the artists’ works-in-progress.Works will be auctioned @5pm to highest bidder that evening. The proceeds to benefit Lemon Street Gallery.
Lemon Street Gallery is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving visual artists, and providing the community quality visual arts experiences. To learn more visit: www.lemonstreetgallery.org
Typical of Lemon Street, it was another job well done. Outdoing previous efforts, it was another year of great art enjoyed by an appreciative crowd. Thank You, Lemon Street Gallery, for being a reliable beacon in our art world.
Without lines, there is no direction. Without color, there is no emotion. Composition breathes life.
~Erik Sosa
ExposeKenosha welcomes Erik Sosa to the artistic community of Kenosha. Erik relocated recently to Kenosha from Chicago, he is the newest member of the Lemon Street Gallery.
Click HERE to visit his website, and HERE to see his page at Lemon Street.
The Parkside Art Club opened its Annual Juried Student Show last Friday with a delightful mix of youth, energy, and art. Offerings in two and three dimensions, spanning a variety of media, filled the gallery with wonder and obvious talent.
Josh Frazer, President of the Parkside Art Club, presided over the opening and Continue reading →
The Kenosha Art Association held its annual Spring Art Event at the Kenosha Public Museum on Saturday, April 5th. 28 artists entered the competition and a nice crowd had the opportunity to hear the featured speaker, KAA member Dominic (Nick) Cibrario.
Nick gave a very entertaining presentation called “A Glimpse Into My World” which demonstrated how his artwork had been influenced by his trips to Europe, especially Italy. He was also strongly influenced by the Nepalese people who live in the Himalayas. Nepal is the setting for Nick’s “Garden Of Kathmandu Trilogy” (The Pomelo Tree, The Harvest and The Shamans). His forthcoming book is entitled “Secrets On The Family Farm”. For more information on Nick Cibrario, visit is website at www.pomelotree.com.
Retired Carthage College art teacher, Ed Kalke, judged this event. Thank you, Ed, on behalf of us at the Kenosha Art Association!
Dave won first place for both entries.
One for Acrylic Painting (the Barn) and one for Military Combat Experience (the Dream) at the North Chicago VA Medical Center Veteran’s art show for the 2008 National Veteran’s Creative Arts Completion. The first place-winning contestants will be invited to attend the National Veterans Creative Arts Festival to be hosted by the St. Louis VA Medical Center October 22-29, 2007.
