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In recent years, Wisconsin has enjoyed an increasingly visible spot on the national cultural scene, gaining attention for the Santiago Calatrava-designed addition to the Milwaukee Art Museum and the construction of the Overture Center for the Arts, Madison’s downtown arts complex designed by Cesar Pelli. While these high-profile spaces by internationally renowned architects are certainly deserving of attention, it is worth remembering that Wisconsin’s rich and varied culture takes many shapes and is just as integral to the fabric of our small towns and rural areas as it is to major cities.
With that in mind, here’s a look at just a few of Wisconsin’s “hidden gems”–those places around the state, in setting both grand and simple, that boost our cultural quality of life.
The relaxed attitude of Lemon Street Gallery and ArtSpace, Inc., is in keeping with the red brick building’s former identity. The artists’ cooperative was once the Beer Depot, a liquor store that had been in business since the of World War II. As Lemon Street’s founders were looking for space in 1999, the family that had long owned the Beer Depot was putting the structure up for sale, and the rest is history. Continue reading →
On the day I was born, I came out looking both ways
- My Travelin’ Eye
I think my travelin’ eye (aka, my lazy, wandering eye) inspired me to be an artist from the start. I grew up in St. Louis, MO and spent a lot of time in a cardboard box drawing monsters. After studying illustration at the Kansas City Art Institute, I wrote and illustrated greeting cards at Hallmark for 6 1/2 years. A desire for adventure and change led me to the mountains of rural New Mexico where I live and work in just a slightly bigger box and still love drawing monsters. Fueled by chai and fresh, organic veggies, I am living out my dream as a freelance illustrator and children’s book author. My other passion is traveling, which I do as often as possible, with my husband and best friend, Patrick.
How did you get started in the illustration field?
When I was 19, I took my portfolio to the Kansas City Art Institute for ‘portfolio review day’. Click HERE to read the rest of the interview.
Anderson Arts Center: Southeast Chapter of Wisconsin Painters & Sculptors
August 10th through October 12th
Anderson Arts Center, 121 66th Street
Days/hours: Tuesday through Sunday: 1:00 - 4:00 PM
Free admission. Donations gratefully accepted.
The Center’s main and east galleries will feature the Southeast Chapter of Wisconsin Painters & Sculptors. Also visit the 3-D gallery for mixed media by Sandra Willard; Area Artists Gallery for work of Kristina Niemi and Jerry Belland; and West Wing Student Galleries for work of the Edward Bain School of Language and Art.
Visit Anderson Arts Center Web site here.
Want to be a sidewalk artist?
Watch artists of all ages create sidewalk chalk outside Northside Library or join in and add elements to the group mural.
Space is limited and reserved on a first-come,first-served basis.
Registration deadline is August 8
Capoeira angola is an African Brazilian dance-fight-game that has elements of music, culture and martial arts. Classes are held Wednesday nights at 6:30pm at Bradford Community Church, 5810 8th ave. Kenosha WI, 53140.
Please wear athletic shoes and clothing. A water bottle and notebook are suggested to bring. Call (262)237-2943 or email Be.ivy.rg@gmail.com for more information. Visit our website at capoeirala.com
Doors Open at: 6:30pm ~ Coffee House begins at: 7pm,
atBradford Community Church Unitarian Universalist - 5810 ~ 8th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, (262) 656-0544.
The Talent Roster for August is just t’ live for !! ~
The Funk & Folk of “King & Cos”
Virginia King and John Costigan are well-known, local acoustic troubadours & crowd pleasers EVERY time they perform!
(and, they’re great fun, too!)
Our very own BCCUU Choir Director, & Classically trained Soprano~ Colleen Wilkinson, will perform vocal selections of Disney distinction, accompanied by pianist, Mary Kay Schleiter.
To add to her exemplary accompanist talents, Mary Kay Schleiter will be presenting a few of her most favorite solo piano compositions.
… finally, and most definitely
“Bass-fully” ~ Dan Rodriguez-Schlorff a connoisseur & true talent evoking dulcet and euphonic(purty!) vocal selections of the Classical, Jazzy, & Show Tune-y genres
Our August Cafe Artists are:
Ceramic Artisan
Julie Shilf, who offers classes at her studio in Pleasant Prairie & teaches the Adult Art Classes at the Kenosha Public Museum ~
and …Jewelry Designer - Jackie Kalcic
As always, there will be beverages & homebaked goodness at a nominal fee.
Join us on Monday, August 4th at the Kenosha Media Center, 1403 Washington Road, at 6:30 PM for this informal gathering. First Monday activities often include discussions, demonstrations, and video screenings. No RSVP necessary. This is a free activity.
Activities for Monday, August 4 @ The Media Center.
“Diving In Kenosha” host/producer Jeff Roberts welcomes you to view his “Diving In Kenosha” program. The show will be projected onto the Media Center’s big screen. He will participate in Q&A after the screening.
We’ll also be showing local and imported public service announcements, which are on file at the Media Center for use by Kenosha TV 14 producers.
by Jennifer A. Smith
A one-day group sculpture event at Lemon Street Gallery on Sunday, August 10 from 10-4
Annual Membership Show
