Al, along with some of our other members, will have pieces in this show.
Milwaukee Sketch Club is a group of artists who enjoy sketching and painting of models with an occasional artist demo or critique
Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
Milwaukee Sketch Club at Nora B's in Elm Grove - Exhibit being hung
Hello all,
Nora B's (serves breakfast and lunch) would welcome the art of the Milwaukee Sketch Club into her restaurant on Monday, October 31st after 1 p.m. Nora would like to be finished with the hanging of the pieces by 2 p.m. so don't be late. We could each bring 1-2 pieces, depending on size as to how many we will hang. Please note that all must have a wire for hanging and for wooden frames a paper across the back.
THERE IS A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS TO HELP HANG!
If you can stay to help hang please let Carol know. Her email address is in the CC above or call her @ 262-786-6578.
Address: 890 Elm Grove Road
Directions: Enter Elm Grove Road north off Bluemound. Go about 1/4 mile north and take a right onto Wall Street. The parking lot is to the left. It is a circular brown brick building. Go into the courtyard to see Nora B's straight ahead.
Size of Paintings: 8x10" to approximately 24x36" framed pieces. Must be framed, wired and paper for wooden frames!
Tags: Included is a form for the two tags for your art (see email). They both include Title, Medium, Size, Framed Size, Price or NFS Price, Artist name, Phone number
Bio: If you would like to print out a bio of yourself (8.5x11" sheet) Nora will include this in a binder she has if anyone asks about you. We will also have a small poster about MSC included on the wall of paintings.
Sincerely,
Carol
Margo
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
A/C Art Association 62nd Annual Exhibit 11/19-1/7/12
Location: Reuss Federal Bldg. - 310 W. Wisconsin Ave
Drop off date: Saturday, Nov 19 from 9:30 - 10:30am (can use rear loading dock or enter through main Wisconsin Ave entrance)
Exhibit date: Sunday, 11/27 from 1pm - 3pm, Judging by Pat King
Pickup: Saturday, Jan 7 from 9:30 - 10:30am
Drop off date: Saturday, Nov 19 from 9:30 - 10:30am (can use rear loading dock or enter through main Wisconsin Ave entrance)
Exhibit date: Sunday, 11/27 from 1pm - 3pm, Judging by Pat King
Pickup: Saturday, Jan 7 from 9:30 - 10:30am
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Jim Hempel - Oct/Nov Classes
JOIN US FOR DRAWING & PAINTING CLASSES AT JAMES HEMPEL FINE ARTS!
PICK YOUR WEEKLY TIME, OR CREATE YOUR OWN SESSION FROM ANY 4 AVAILABLE CLASSES BELOW:
, driving/parking directions
and instructions on how to get in my building after 6PM or on weekends, or if with any other questions or concerns.
I hope you can join us soon!Best Regards,James Hempel
Monday, October 24, 2011
Exhibition opportunity for Milwaukee Sketch Club members at Nora B's
Carol is coordinating an exhibiting opportunity at Nora B's http://norabs.com/contact.html at 890 Elm Grove Road, Elm Grove.
Each member should bring to 2 framed pieces with hanging wire to Nora B's on the scheduled date. Artwork will be hung at the discretion of the owner. There is room for 30-40 paintings.
Commission is ?
Date to drop off artwork is TBD
Date to pick up artwork is TBD
No reception?
Each member should bring to 2 framed pieces with hanging wire to Nora B's on the scheduled date. Artwork will be hung at the discretion of the owner. There is room for 30-40 paintings.
Commission is ?
Date to drop off artwork is TBD
Date to pick up artwork is TBD
No reception?
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Mukwonago Midnight Magic Show Sponsored by Brooklife Church 12/3-11/4/12
Show #2: Mukwonago Midnight Magic Show Sponsored by Brooklife Church
When: December 3 - January 4, Opening Reception December 3 6:00-9:30 pm.
Theme: Mukwonago Midnight Magic. Artwork depicting winter, night/evenings, religious themes of Christmas, or of course the local sites of Mukwonago would all be welcomed to fit this theme.
Venue: Brooklife Church ( 857 S. Rochester Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149). Brooklife averages 900+ weekly attendance, giving the artist cumulative exposure over the month of December. The opening reception will coincide with a concert by the Mukwonago Orchestra.
Display: Each artist may submit 1-8 works. Artists must supply their own title tags if so desired. Artist statements are encouraged. The Artist submits all artwork framed, mounted, or in otherwise ready to display fashion. Curator will hang the work for the artists.
Sales: Brooklife will not take a commission on the artwork sold. Brooklife’s sole responsibility in sales is to supply inquiring buyers with the artist contact information/
Fees: $5 Hanging Fee. Specials thanks to Brooklife for sponsoring the reception!
Mediums: All 2-D mediums and sizes are welcomed within a 15 lb weight limit. Brooklife reserves the right to determine which artists and artwork will be accepted into the gallery. With many children as viewers, content must be suitable to a “PG” audience—as determined by Brooklife. Medium must be safe—no works with sharp, jagged, or otherwise dangerous protrusions left uncontained will be accepted.
Delivery: The Artist is responsible for dropping off their artwork on November 28th, 8am-6pm. Pick-up is January 4, 8am-4pm, or by appointment.
Contact & Apply
Apply by November 18 by emailing: Brian Hofmeister (brian@hofmeistergallery.com, HofmeisterGallery.com, 262-290-7339). Include: 1) three sample jpeg’s of your work, or web links, 2) which show you are applying for “Brooklife Show” or “Hofmeister Gallery” show, or both, 3) how many works you plan to display, and 4) your contact info (address, phone, email). You will hear from us on November 21 as to whether your are juried in. Fees and signature on this agreement are not due until the delivery date.
http://brianhofmeisterartwork.Saturday, October 22, 2011
Open Art Show sponsored by Hofmeister Gallery 12/3/11
Show #1: Open Art Show Sponsored by Hofmeister Gallery
When: December 3, Noon-10pm. This is a one day show.
Theme: Open. Exhibit whatever you’d like.
Venue: The former Mukwonago Jewelry & Gallery (10 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149). This vacant store front is equipped with track lighting and display cases. It is located in the heart of Midnight Magic’s foot trafficked area, for excellent exposure.
Display: Artists will hang or display their own work. Each 2-D artist will be assigned 10-15 feet for display (less if they need less. Four glass display cases and two book shelves are available to 3-D artists, or they may bring their own tables. Artist supplies their own title tags and pricing if desired. Artist statements are encouraged.
Sales: No commissions are taken on artist sales. If the artist wants Hofmeister Gallery to accept cash or credit sales on their behalf, a 5% handling fee will be assessed.
Fees: $20 reception fee.
Mediums: We are accepting approximately 15 artists: 1-2 jewelers/fabric artists, 2-4 sculptures/potters, 10-12 2-D artists of all mediums.
Delivery: The artist will hang their work on December 2, 4:00-6:30 pm, or by special appointment that day. The artist if free to take their work home at 10pm on December 3, or Noon-1:00 December 4. Artwork unclaimed at this time will be considered discarded by the artist.
Contact & Apply
Apply by November 18 by emailing: Brian Hofmeister (brian@hofmeistergallery.com, HofmeisterGallery.com, 262-290-7339). Include: 1) three sample jpeg’s of your work, or web links, 2) which show you are applying for “Brooklife Show” or “Hofmeister Gallery” show, or both, 3) how many works you plan to display, and 4) your contact info (address, phone, email). You will hear from us on November 21 as to whether your are juried in. Fees and signature on this agreement are not due until the delivery date.
http://brianhofmeisterartwork.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Madonna & Child Interpreted 10/17/11 - 1/13/12
Opening Artist Reception
Friday October 21, 5 - 10pm
Saturday October 22, 11am - 2pm
at
Soups On!
221 N Water Street, Milwaukee WI 53202, 414-283-9244
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Margo Wolfe at Boerner Botanical Gardens 10/4-10/31
Margo's paintings will be on display from October 4 - October 31, 2011
Fall hours for the Boerner Botanical Gardens building, http://www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org/ are Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Saturday they will be closed except for classes and special events.
Here's Margo's website: http://fineartamerica.com/profiles/margo-wolfe.html
Fall hours for the Boerner Botanical Gardens building, http://www.
Here's Margo's website: http://fineartamerica.com/
Monday, October 3, 2011
Artspire/NYFA Resource & Tools Presentation Saturday 10/22, 2pm at Milwaukee Marn Headquarters
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Melissa Musante melissam@marnonline.com or 414-305-2109 www.artsinmilwaukee.org
Artspire/NYFA Brings Presentation on Resources, Support and Fundraising Tools for Artists to Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN)
October 2, 2011 – Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) is pleased to announce Artspire/NYFA will be in Milwaukee on Saturday, October 22 to offer a free presentation that is geared toward individual artists across disciplines and small/emerging arts organizations that will cover Artspire/NYFA’s extensive resources, fundraising and support programs. The presentation is free and will be held at MARN’s Milwaukee headquarters.
Artists working in all disciplines looking for jobs, opportunities, grants and professional development are invited to attend this presentation about free and low-cost national services and resources that Artspire and the New York Foundation offer to them. Eleanor Whitney, Program Office for External Affiars and Fiscal Sponsorship from Artspire, a program of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) will present on Artspire/NYFA’s resources, fundraising and support programs available nationwide for artists at all stages of their careers.
Eleanor Whitney is a Program Officer for External Affairs at the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA) where she works to connect artists to NYFA’s extensive services and resources. She also provides technical assistance and fundraising support to artists in the NYFA’s Artspire Fiscal Sponsorship program. She is pursuing a Masters in Public Administration at Baruch College’s School of Public Affairs and received her Bachelor’s Degree from Eugene Lang College with a concentration in Cultural Studies and Education. In addition, she plays guitar with an independent rock band and is a freelance writer.
Whitney’s free presentation will be held on Saturday, October 22 at 2:00PM at Milwaukee Artist Resource Network’s (MARN) headquarters and gallery located at 5407 W. Vliet Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The presentation will allow room for Q&A and follow-up with each participant. Visual, performing, literary artists and filmmakers are all encouraged to attend this free presentation. Reservations are recommended and should be sent to educators@marnonline.com or call (414) 732-2121.
MARN’s gallery and resource hours are Thursdays and Fridays from noon to 7:00PM and Saturdays from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. The gallery is wheel chair accessible. Free streetside parking is available.
NYFA Source (www.nyfa.org/source) is the most extensive national online directory of awards, services, and programs for artists. Listings include over 8,000 arts organizations, award programs, service programs, and publications for individual artists across the country.
Fiscal Sponsorship (www.artspire.org) is a critical way for individual artists, artists' collaborative projects, and emerging arts organizations in all disciplines to apply for funding usually available only to organizations with 501(c)(3) nonprofit status.
About Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) (www.artsinmilwaukee.org) The Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN) is a nonprofit art-service organization. MARN empowers all types of creatives with access to educational and professional resources and creates a network for communication and collaboration. “Fueling Greater Milwaukee’s Creatives – Empowering Community,” MARN works to make the arts accessible to people of all economic and educational backgrounds in the Greater Milwaukee Area and helps creatives to connect with audiences.