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 Karla Steinbach Signing Event

Friday, December 4, 2009. 3 pm, 8 pm. Karla Steinbach, the Queen of Nutcrackers makes her second visit to Appleton where she will sign nutcrackers, smokers and visit with collectors during her 2009 tour across the United States. Karla, the 6th generation Steinbach family member to carry on the reigns of this 200 year old tradition, is the daughter of the late Christian Steinbach, a name that is recognized all over the world for the unique design of their wood carved Steinbach Nutcracker masterpieces. Free. The Frame Workshop, 430 E Northland Ave, Appleton, Outagamie County. Call 920-731-2913. E-mail: info@theframeworkshop.com Web: www.theframeworkshop.com/newsnotes.cfm?PublishID=38 Subjects: Holidays, Folk, Galleries [E-69831]

 UW Art Dept. Studio Days 2009!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009. 4 pm - 7 pm. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department announces Studio Days 2009! This is an annual fall event where each day, specific graduate art studios, featuring work from across disciplines, will be open from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come meet the Masters of Fine Arts Candidates and view their work in their own spaces. The event is free and open to the public. Free and open to the public. 6th Floor Rooms 6261 & 6521 George L. Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-1660. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Crafts [E-69738]

 UW Art Dept. Studio Days 2009!

Thursday, November 5, 2009. 4 pm - 7 pm. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department announces Studio Days 2009! This is an annual fall event where each day, specific graduate art studios, featuring work from across disciplines, will be open from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Come meet the Masters of Fine Arts Candidates and view their work in their own spaces. The event is free and open to the public. Free and open to the public. Art Lofts Building, 111 N. Frances St, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-1660. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Crafts [E-69739]

 A Ladies Afternoon

Saturday, November 21, 2009. noon to 3pm. Stop in at Purloin Studio Fine Art and Gifts, Menomonee Falls Historic Village Centre, for a fun afternoon of Food/Appetizer ideas and tastings for the holidays from Sendiks, keeping your health and energy up with Acai and vitamins with Gail Corkum and makeup from Mary Kay. And as always beautiful one of a kind gift ideas for yourself, family and friends from our wonderful artists. Of course the guys are always welcome. Purloin Studio Fine Art and Gifts, W164 N8859 Mill Street, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. Call 262-255-9090. Subjects: Galleries, Food, Holidays [E-70009]

 UW-Madison Art Dept. Tuesday Talks

Tuesday, December 1, 2009. 5:40 pm - 6:30 pm. This Tuesday Talk Colloquium will feature Kim Abeles, an artist who crosses disciplines and media to explore and map the urban environment and chronicle broad social issues. The Smog Collector series brought her work to national and international attention. She has also been featured in Newsweek, National Public Radio and the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. Educational Sciences Building Room 204, 1025 West Johnson Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-1660. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Galleries [E-68067]

 Holiday Spirit Gallery Tour

Saturday, December 5, 2009. 10:00 - 5:00 pm. "See Bayfield's most prolific artists' work on display for the holidays. Beautiful paintings, pottery, metal sculptures, wood carvings, fiber arts and more. Some open houses include refreshments and demonstrations. The Holiday Spirit Gallery Tour will take place on December 5th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Maps will be available at the Bayfield Chamber & Visitor Bureau on the corner of Manypenny Ave and Broad Street." Free to the public. Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau, 42 South Broad Street, Bayfield, Bayfield County. Call 800-447-4094 for more information. Subjects: Holidays, Galleries, Art [E-66520]

 Travis Cooper in Concert

Sunday, December 6, 2009. 4:00 pm. Raised in Portage, Travis Cooper returns from Nashville and will be in concert at the Portage Center for the Arts. Take this opportunity to see and hear a local boy made good! $5 at the door. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Music, Country, Galleries [E-70404]

 UW-Madison Art Dept. Tuesday Talks

Tuesday, December 8, 2009. 5:40 pm - 6:30 pm. The last Tuesday Talk Colloquium for the fall semester will feature Denise Pelletier. Pelletier states, "As an artist who uses a variety of materials, found objects, images and text, I try to be aware of the history and symbolic meaning each element brings forth. The capacity of ceramic material to be transformed from mud, dust, or stone into objects of culture has long defined my commitment to the medium." Educational Sciences Building Room 204, 1025 West Johnson Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-1660. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Galleries [E-68068]

 Art Department Tuesday Talks - Nicole Cherubini

Tuesday, March 23, 2010. 5:40 pm. Nicole Cherubini will talk about her current work. Cherubini is a New York based sculptor who is represented by the D'Amelio Teras gallery (NYC). Cherubini declassifies her artforms by responding to a range of qualities inherent in her medium. Her ceramics reflect on both history and popular culture. The constant attention to affluence and the importance of material wealth that is endemic to American culture is reflected in the size, surface and color of her ceramic pieces. Educational Sciences Building Room 204, 1025 West Johnson Street, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-1660. Subjects: Art, Crafts, Galleries [E-68759]

 Christmas Open House

Saturday, November 14, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. 10 am, 4 pm. It is only during these 8 weeks that The Frame Workshop displays over 400 nutcrackers, smokers, pyrmaids and glass ornaments as we launch the Holiday Season with this 2 day Open House, where all Christmas decor purchases are 15% off! We display over 20 trees laden with mouth blown, hand painted Inge-glas ornaments from Germany, KWO Smokers, Mueller Candle Pyramids, and Ulbricht and Steinbach nutcrackers. Refreshments served in our brand new expanded location in Memorial Square. Free. The Frame Workshop, 430 E Northland Ave, Appleton, Outagamie County. Call 920-731-2913. E-mail: info@theframeworkshop.com Web: www.theframeworkshop.com/newsnotes.cfm?PublishID=20 Subjects: Holidays, Galleries, Sales [E-69830]

 Reception at Art & Soul: Exuberant Landscapes

Friday, September 18, 2009 through Monday, November 2, 2009. See over 30 watercolor and acrylic paintings from both my exuberant landscapes and urban spaces series, and some sparkling new ones inspired by water. Art & Soul Gallery, 5708 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-774-4185. Subjects: Art, Galleries [E-69158]

 Art Department Studio Days 2009

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 through Thursday, November 5, 2009. 4 to 7pm. 6th and 7th floors, Mosse Humanities Building, 455 N. Park St (Wednesday). Art Lofts, 111 N Frances St (Thursday). For this an annual fall event, each day specific graduate art studios, featuring work from across disciplines will be open from 4-7 p.m. Meet the masters of fine arts candidates and view their work in their own spaces. University of Wisconsin, Madison, Dane County. Call 608-262-1662. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Schools [E-69875]

 Darkness Falls

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Saturday, November 7, 2009. 8 to 10pm. Inviting you to join us for the 2nd annual "Darkness Falls" exhibit. Once again the gallery will be completely dark with only book lights, candles or flashlights to illuminate the artwork. Everything looks different in the dark. Assemblage, book art and sculpture are represented in this delightfully creepy show. Artists include Carolyn Brady, Stephanie Copoulos-Selle, Dawn Donner, Robin Kinney, Jim Maurer, Gary Warren Niebuhr, Susana Norberg, Petra Press and Sharon Giesfeldt Van Ruiswyck. Bay View Book Arts Dr. Jekyll and Mr. HIDE HOUSE, 2625 South Greeley #100, Bay View, Milwaukee County. Call 414-758-8699. Subjects: Holidays, Art, Galleries [E-69949]

 Making an Impression

Saturday, October 10, 2009 through Sunday, November 8, 2009. 6 pm. Stanford Art Gallery and Studios, located in the Art District of Menomonee Falls, will be hosting Making a Good Impression showcasing the block prints by local artist, Ken Swanson. The opening reception, Saturday, October 10, 6-9 pm, is free and open to the public. Come meet Swanson and mingle with the Stanford artists. Stanford Art Gallery and Studios, N88 W16475 Main Street/ Lower Level, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. Call 262-255-7880. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Community [E-69571]

 Birds in Art

Saturday, September 12, 2009 through Sunday, November 15, 2009. Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5. To paraphrase Gertrude Stein, "Bird is a bird is a bird is a bird." Or is it? When artists from around the globe interpret this subject, they go far beyond this statement to create a microcosm of the world's rich avian diversity. Each of the 140 works comprising this year's Birds in Art reflects the universal appeal of birds and the venerable tradition of birds as a source of inspiration. Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 9 am-4 pm, Thursday 9am-7:30 pm, Saturday-Sunday Noon-5 pm. Free. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St, Wausau, Marathon County. Call 715-845-7010. Subjects: Art, Museums, Galleries [E-68874]

 Día de Los Muertos Ofrendas Exhibit

Friday, October 23, 2009 through Friday, November 20, 2009. 5 to 7:30pm opening reception. Celebrate the tradition of honoring family and friends who have passed with this eclectic selection of local and regional artists providing their perspective on the custom. This exhibition will feature a variety of colorful altars celebrating Día de Los Muertos and is among our most visited exhibitions every year. Opening Reception in the Latino Arts Gallery. Free. United Community Center / Latino Arts, Inc, 1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-384-3100. Subjects: International, Art, Galleries [E-68412]

 Debra Grall Art Exhibit

Friday, November 6, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Free art exhibit featuring the work of Debra Grall, "Snow', showcasing the beauty of elderly women. Opening reception Friday, November 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. FREE. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Art, Galleries [E-69742]

 Invitation to Participate in 2009 Annual Local Artists Show

Saturday, November 14, 2009 through Saturday, November 28, 2009. Wednesday, Thursday, and Frida. Deadline is Nov 28, 2009. This is not a juried show. This exhibit is open to adult (post high school) artists who live or work in and around Portage. Only fine art will be accepted: original paintings, drawings, sculptures, fiber arts, jewelry, carvings, metals, pottery, and photography. We reserve the right to reject work not in agreement with the mission of the Drury Gallery. We must limit each artist to one (1) work of art regardless of size. Free. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Art, Photography, Galleries [E-70400]

 Shop for Charities Week

Saturday, December 5, 2009 through Saturday, December 12, 2009. 8am-4pm. Shop for pottery, beaded and semiprecious gemstone jewelry, hand knit sweaters, hats, scarves and mittens, oils, watercolors and sculptures, photography, handwoven textiles, hand turned wooden bowls, felted and quilted purses, hand tooled sterling silver jewelry, hand painted silk scarves, paper village houses, novelty gift boxes, and a host of other exceptional art from local, talented artists. The Mill Boutique and Art Gallery, 425 West Water Street, Appleton, Outagamie County. Call 920-734-6871. Subjects: Art, Galleries, Community [E-70476]

 Stanford Art Gallery :: The Gift of Art

Thursday, November 19, 2009 through Wednesday, December 23, 2009. 10 am -8pm. Stanford Art Gallery invites you to attend the Holiday Reception Party by their Member Artists, "The Gift of Art", 6 - 9 pm, Friday, December 4th. Enjoy holiday treats as you shop for the prefect gift for everyone on your list... including yourself. Stanford has priced right one-of-a-kind gifts; including paintings, wearable art, photography, glass, ceramics, jewelry, ornaments and much more... Holiday Gift Registry Available. Gallery Hours: Wed 12-3; Thur 5-8; Sat 10-4, Fri & Sun 1-4 Free. Stanford Art Gallery and Studios, N88 W16475 Main Street/ Lower Level, Menomonee Falls, Waukesha County. Call 262-255-7880. Subjects: Art, Community, Galleries [E-70479]

 2009 Annual Local Artists Show

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Wednesday, December 30, 2009. Wednesday, Thursday, and Frida. The arts nourish our souls and are essential to the quality of our lives. We invite you to come to the Drury Gallery and experience the art that is being created here in our own communities. Gallery hours are Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 1 – 6pm; Saturdays 10 – 3pm. We thank you for being part of our south central Wisconsin cultural experience! Free. Portage Center for the Arts, 301 E Cook St, Portage, Columbia County. Call 608-742-5655. Subjects: Art, Photography, Galleries [E-70399]

 Bayfield Hometown Holiday Shopping Season

Friday, November 27, 2009 through Thursday, December 31, 2009. "Shop historic Bayfield this holiday season! The Hometown Holiday Shopping Season begins November 27th and runs through December 31st. With so many unique stores, galleries, and boutiques, you'll find something right here in Bayfield for everyone on your gift list. You'll appreciate Bayfield's quiet pace and unassuming atmosphere while enjoying the winter beauty of Lake Superior and the Apostle Islands. So, take out your list and come see what Bayfield has in store for you!" Free to the public. Bayfield Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Bureau, 42 South Broad Street, Bayfield, Bayfield County. Call 800-447-4094 for more information. Subjects: Holidays, Galleries, Sales [E-66517]

 Glass, Color and Canvas Opens at Pump House

Wednesday, November 25, 2009 through Tuesday, January 19, 2010. 5 to 7pm artist recep Dec 4. New to Wisconsin, Chad Moriarty brings his off-the-wall fun and functional blown glass works which include ornamental orbs, sculptural glass creatures and flora, and decorative functional objects. Painter John Schneider completes the show with his soft, color-filled pastels and paintings of pastoral scenes and everyday places. Schneider finds new ways to interpret and communicate landscape painting with a blend of abstraction and representation. In both Kader Room and Front Gallery. Pump House Regional Arts Center, 119 King Street, La Crosse, La Crosse County. Call 608-785-1434. Subjects: Art, Galleries [E-70528]

 In Search of Norman Rockwell's America

Saturday, November 21, 2009 through Sunday, January 24, 2010. Tues-Fri 9am-4pm, Sat-Sun 12-5. Did Norman Rockwell paint an idealized version of America, or was he painting what he really saw? With camera in hand, award-winning photojournalist Kevin Rivoli went in search of real "Rockwell moments." Thirty of his slice-of-life images will hang side-by-side with thirty similarly evocative Rockwell paintings, drawings, and artist's prints. Find Norman Rockwell's America this winter in the heart of Wisconsin. Free. Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 700 N 12th St, Wausau, Marathon County. Call 715-845-7010. Subjects: Art, Museums, Galleries [E-68877]

 Cuban Artists' Books and Prints: 1985–2008

Friday, December 4, 2009 through Friday, February 5, 2010. 5 to 7:30pm opening reception. Featuring non-traditional books and printed pieces created by 13 acclaimed artists from Cuba in response to living under a repressive government. Resource shortages led artists to use unorthodox materials to build and adorn their art, all of which were designed for the Ediciones Vigía, a collaborative artists' press founded in 1985 with just a typewriter and a mimeograph (a low-cost stencil-based printing press). Reception in the Latino Arts Gallery, open Monday through Friday, 9am to 8pm. Free. United Community Center / Latino Arts, Inc, 1028 South 9th Street, Milwaukee, Milwaukee County. Call 414-384-3100. Subjects: International, Art, Galleries [E-68411]