Monday, April 29, 2013

MSC Summer 2013 Plein Air Painting Schedule/Guide

 
Milwaukee Sketch Club
2013 Summer Plein Air Painting Schedule/Guide

(Printable version:  https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B5keKdoSk_TndklIMnNfTjlaMmc/edit?usp=sharing )
 
As always, it's a good idea to see who else is going if you want to meet up and paint with someone. Sometimes members don't meet at scheduled times and locations. Feel free to share this schedule. Please share your pictures and painting adventures by emailing us so we can post them on our blog for inspiration.

Tuesday Evenings, about 5:30pm (Wauwatosa, South, East, Downtown Milwaukee)
  • 6/4 St. Joan of Arc Chapel, Marquette University http://www.marquette.edu/chapel/index.shtml
  • 6/11 Wehr Nature Center 9701 W College Ave, Franklin http://www.friendsofwehr.org/
  • 6/18 Cedarburg Painting Event 6/12-23 http://www.cedarburgpleinair.com/
  • 6/25 Alterra Coffee 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee
  • 7/2 Hart Park 7300 W Chestnut St. Wauwatosa http://www.ihartpark.org
  • 7/9 Urban Ecology Center Riverside 1500 E. Park Place, Milwaukee http://urbanecologycenter.org/
  • 7/16 Lakeshore State Park 500 N Harbor Dr. http://dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/name/lakeshore/
  • 7/23 Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center, 37th & Pierce, http://urbanecologycenter.org/our-branches/menomonee-valley.html
  • 7/30 Wauwatosa Historical Society 7406 Hillcrest Drive Wauwatosa http://www.wauwatosahistoricalsociety.org/index.html
  • 8/6 Harley Davidson 400 W Canal St, Milwaukee. http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/HD_Museum/museum.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US
  • 8/13 Boerner Botanical Gardens 9400 Boerner Dr. Hales Corners http://www.boernerbotanicalgardens.org/
  • 8/20 McKinley Marina 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee http://county.milwaukee.gov/BoatingampMcKinleyMa9139.htm
  • 8/27 Trimborn Farm 8881 West Grange Ave, Greendale http://www.milwaukeehistory.net/historic-sites-2/trimborn-farm/

Thursday Mornings, about 9am (Waukesha County, Mukwonago)
  • 6/6 Elegant Farmer Orchard Hwy ES at J Mukwonago
  • 6/13 Marsh Overlook at end of Frog Alley just off hwy 83 in Mukwonago
  • 6/20 Cedarburg Painting Event 6/12-23 http://www.cedarburgpleinair.com/
  • 6/27 Fox River near Riverfront Plaza Waukesha
  • 7/4 (No plein air - 4th of July)
  • 7/11 Cutler Park, 321 Wisconsin Ave, Waukesha http://www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/web/guest/cutler
  • 7/18 Frame Park River, park in lot on E. Baxter St. http://www.ci.waukesha.wi.us/web/guest/frame
  • 7/25 Mama D's Coffee Shop, 104 W. Main St. Wales http://www.mamadscoffee.com/
  • 8/1 Indian Head Park 900 Main St, Mukwonago http://www.villageofmukwonago.com/parks.htm
  • 8/8 Steaming Cup 340 W Main St, Waukesha http://www.thesteamingcup.com/
  • 8/15 Minooka Park 1927 E. Sunset Dr Waukesha http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=39655
  • 8/22 Retzer Nature Center S14 W28167 Madison St. Waukesha http://www.waukeshacounty.gov/defaultwc.aspx?id=39577
  • 8/29 Rochester Deli, 143 W Broadway, Waukesha http://www.rochesterdeli.com/menu.html

Friday Mornings, about 9am (East, South)
  • 6/7 3rd Ward Riverwalk. Meet at Catalano Square near Utrecht Art Supply 143 North Broadway near MIAD. http://www.historicthirdward.org/bid/riverwalk.php
  • 6/14 Hart Park 7300 W Chestnut St. Wauwatosa http://www.ihartpark.org
  • 6/21 Cedarburg Painting Event 6/12-23 http://www.cedarburgpleinair.com/
  • 6/28 Harley Davidson 400 W Canal St, Milwaukee. http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US/Content/Pages/HD_Museum/museum.html?locale=en_US&bmLocale=en_US
  • 7/5 (No plein air - 4th of July)
  • 7/12 McKinley Marina 1750 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee
  • 7/19 Trimborn Farm 8881 West Grange Ave, Greendale http://www.milwaukeehistory.net/historic-sites-2/trimborn-farm/
  • 7/26 Alterra Coffee 1701 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee
  • 8/2Milwaukee Domes 524 S. Layton Blvd Milwaukee http://county.milwaukee.gov/MitchellParkConserva10116.htm
  • 8/9 Northpoint Lighthouse, Lake Park 2650 N. Wahl Ave, Milwaukee http://www.northpointlighthouse.org/
  • 8/16 MIlwaukee Domes Art Festival 8/16-18 http://www.milwaukeedomesartfestival.com/
  • 8/23 Milwaukee Yacht Club 1700 N. Lincoln Memorial Dr. Milwaukee http://www.milwaukeeyc.com/
  • 8/30 St. Joan of Arc Chapel, Marquette University http://www.marquette.edu/chapel/index.shtml


Sunday, April 28, 2013

Upcoming Thursday morning plein aire, 9am

Hi, a group of has been meeting over the winter on Thursday mornings about 9am. We visited coffee shops, malls and libraries. I've been a little bogged down so fell behind on posting. K

This upcoming Thursday we are planning to go to the Red School House (See directions below) if the weather cooperates. If the weather doesn't cooperate, we plan to go to Mayfair Mall food court.

Here's directions to Red School House.

Red School House on the property of the Town Of Mukwonago Town Hall, W320 S8315 Beulah Road.  From Pick N Save in Mukwonago, turn West onto HY NN.  Turn right (2nd stoplight) at Hy EE.  It is on the corner of Beulah Road, Hy EE, and Section Road.  You will see the  Red School House as you come around the corner from Lauren Park.

https://maps.google.com/maps?saddr=Pick+'n+Save,+North+Rochester+Street,+Mukwonago,+WI&daddr=Town+of+Mukwonago+Village+Hall&hl=en&sll=42.880115,-88.359261&sspn=0.072329,0.154324&geocode=FTM5jgId1ha8-iGKmP5hOsQx9Cnh3tcSOb0FiDGKmP5hOsQx9A%3BFX19jgIddVe7-iHtI85dKmk4Lik_J3Iwy70FiDHtI85dKmk4Lg&oq=PickMukwonago,+WI&mra=ls&t=m&z=14 

As always please contact us if you would like to meet up as our location can be flexible.

Saturday, April 20, 2013

F.A.M.E. Fine Arts in Motion Events SE Wisconsin Arts Groups Update:

From: James Mac Donald <macdonaj28@gmail.com>


F.A.M.E. Fine Arts in Motion Events SE Wisconsin Arts Groups Update:
It has been a while and hope all of you are creating great things!
Hope we can get you excited to join in some upcoming art events.
We had our first two very successful art events this past year:
The first ‘Art in the Park’ outdoor show last summer united with the Mukwonago Chamber’s ‘Music in the Park’ attracted many excited visitors. We had 12 outdoor artist vendors and hosted a great plein-air event throughout the community during the week. Many sales and commissioned art transactions were realized! This community loves art.
A last minute request to do an art show for the Mukwonago ‘Midnight Magic’ event afforded four of us- Karen Halt, Terry Molter, Barb Beier and I to take a great vacant building and convert it to a one-time gallery, right in the middle of the action on Hwy 83 and Main. We estimated over 1,000 visitors, and we sold a lot of work.
NOW we need you to engage with us for the following opportunities in Mukwonago:

Saturday, September 28, 2013--Mukwonago Fall Festival (10-4)
This is huge, and will be hosted around the main business intersection of Hwy 83 and Main with roads blocked off. There is an enormous amount of activity happening in a small area that brings crowds to the venue.

I have worked with the Mukwonago Chamber to host a great outdoor artist venue on one of the main streets-in the middle of the action, joined by dance performances and prime-time space. This event will be well publicized by the Mukwonago Chamber and expects to draw thousands to this one day event..
For only around $35, you will have a 10’x10’ outdoor booth space in are “Fine Arts and Media Corridor’. We will be in prime space occupying the closed- off Main Street at Hwy 83, running north-east on Fox st./Hwy ES. We plan on having many artists, photographers, and 3D arts and media represented. You do not want to miss this opportunity. Contact me via email at macdonaj28@gmail.com or my cell: 262-729-6153 to reserve your space.

In addition, we were asked if interested in again participating in the June 29th ‘Music in the Park’ with a lead-in ‘Art in the Park’ venue similar to last summer. The chamber is not sponsoring this event, but it is still being planned by local business and organization leaders.

If interested in this as well, I will need to know soon. Our priority right now is to focus on the big Fall Festival. Contact information above.
More details to follow but most important, we need to book spaces for the Fall Festival.

Also, please feel free to share this with other creative friends you have. This is not limited to local residents, etc.

Thanks and hope to be working with you again soon!

Best regards,

Jim Mac Donald
Artist-Illustrator-Educator- Igniter
Jimmacart.com





Friday, April 19, 2013

Accola Plein air Painting Event May 15-19

from: Accola

Laurie, please share with artists you are associated with. Thank You, Jean Accola

Calling all painters. Announcing a Plein Air Painting Event
 Fresh Paint in the Durand WI area.
 May 15th to the 19th. It is in cooperation with the Fresh Art Tour which is May 17th to the 19th.

Wednesday, May 15th Artists are invited to town to paint in or within 8 miles of Durand.  They choose their location.  

Thursday,  artists continue to paint, possibly nocturnes as well.

Friday, May 17th artists begin submitting paintings to be hung in the exhibit for potential sales and prizes. Artists continue to paint.

Saturday, May 18th, 9am to noon. Outdoor painting lesson by certified art instructor at PIA Studio.  Small fee. Register at ann.oberding@yahoo.com
Saturday, May 18th, 2 to 4pm  Quick Paint, at Old Courthouse Museum, Durand.
Saturday, May 18th, 6pm Reception, Awards Ceremony, Entertainment, Food at the Old Courthouse Museum.

Sunday the 19th 1pm, Ken DeWaard, awards juror will be doing a painting demonstration at the Accola Gallery 502 2nd Ave East, Durand

We have a minimum of $1000 in merit awards and we are amassing purchase awards as well.  The local hotel, Cobblestone Inn & Suites is offering rooms for half price, about $50 a night dependent upon availability.  The website for registration and more info is: http://www.freshpaintevent.org

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Invitation to Apply for Richfield Fine Arts Fair

From: Richfield Art Fair <artfairrhs@gmail.com>
 
Booth space is still available for this fine arts and plein air event as it is held in a beautiful park. This venue is perfect to display your talents  (paintings/drawings, photography, fiber, sculpture, clay, glass, mixed media, textiles, metal, needlework, woodworking.)
 Richfield's Art at the Mill (5th Annual)
July 27, 2013
Richfield Historical Park
Richfield, WI - Washington County
 Quote from 2012 exhibitor: “We appreciated working with such professional and congenial volunteer staff. It was a great event – good music, tasty food, nice touch with the mill tour, good flow of traffic and active shoppers. We look forward to joining you in 2013.”  Mary Anne  (Permission granted for use of quote.)
The amenities of this fine arts and plein air fair are:
  • ample space between booths
  • discounted booth fee $50 (before 6/20/2013); $60 after that date
  • low jury fee - $10
  • free coffee/pastries during setup
  • help during setup/takedown if requested
  • discount on food
  • booth reliever
  • tickets for historic buildings tour
  • fliers available for advertising
The quota for jewelry artists has been filled.  I apologize that no additional jewelry applications will be accepted.
 Attached are the Guidelines and Application Form. These documents are also on our website: www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org
 If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
Lois Hessenauerartfairrhs@gmail.com
262-628-2841
Richfield Historical Society


 

Jeanne Olivieri Studio Grand Opening Reception April 19, 5-9pm

From: Jeanne Olivieri <jnoart@gmail.com>

Join me for the grand opening of my studio at the Marshall Building in the Third Ward! The reception will be Gallery Night, April 19, from 5:00 to 9:00. 207 E. Buffalo, Suite 312 is the place to be! I'm very excited to show new work, including a commissioned portrait of Milwaukee Bucks Center Larry Sanders. 
I am attaching a card with details and hope you can come and celebrate with me! 

Jeanne Nikolai Olivieri



Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Bonita Bruch At Gallery Night and Day, Friday 4/19 5-11pm, Saturday 4/20, 10am-3pm

Bonnie Bruch. creates painterly portraits using conte crayon, pastels and acrylics. She strives to capture ordinary people unaware in a specific moment.  She exhibits her art in three shows per year at Gallery Grand in Milwaukee.  As a member of their Art Collective, she has exhibited her art in various sites in Milwaukee.  Bonita is a 10 year member of the Milwaukee Sketch Club. a member of Riverwest Artist Association and MARN [Milwaukee Artists Regional Network]. 

Enjoy a visit with Bonnie and see her unique artistic style.
Support your MSC member.
 

Kathy Sawin at Clement Manor Reception Friday, April 19 5-7pm

From: Joyce

MSC members,

I attached Kathy Sawin's flyer about her exhibition at Clement Manor, 9405 W. Howard Avenue, Greenfield,  with a reception Friday, April 19th 5-7pm.   Try to support our fellow MSC member by attending the reception.....they always have a great reception with awesome food and drink!  

Joyce

 

Allen Caucutt: April's Artist in Residence at the Cedarburg Cultural Center

from: Joyce
Allen has been a critique at many of our critic sessions at MSC.  What an honor for him.  If you get a chance please stop in to watch him paint and chat with this very distinguished artist and teacher.

Joyce
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The Cedarburg Cultural Center (CCC) is proud to announce its 16th Artist in Residence, Allen Caucutt. Allen will be at the Center on Tuesdays: April 9, 16, 23 & 30, Wednesday: April 10 & Thursdays: April 18 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. There is no charge to visit the artist, see him paint and talk with him about his creative process.

In addition, Allen will be holding two special painting workshops. The first one, "Painting for Kids" takes place on Saturday, April 27 from 10 am - 12 noon and is intended for young artists ages 6 and up. Cost of the workshop is $18 for CCC Members, and $23 for Non-Members. The second, "Painting for Adults" will be held on Thursday, April 25 from 10 am - 12:30 pm. Cost of the workshops is $30 for CCC Members, and $38 for Non-Members. Supplies are included for both workshops and registration can be completed online at www.CedarburgCulturalCenter.org, or by calling 262-375-3676.

About the Artist...Educator, artist, lecturer and docent, Allen Caucutt earned a BA in in Art Education in 1957, and went on to earn his MA in 1963. Caucutt has worked as an art educator for over 50 years, having retired in late January 2012 from a long career teaching in public schools, universities and on television, and having mentored over 160 student teachers. Caucutt was the featured artist for the Channel 10/36 Annual Auction in 1986 and the first educator to appear in Milwaukee Public School's Educational Television classes. Still working as a producing artist today, he has major artworks in over 75 public venues and over 1,500 private collections. At the respectable age of 79, Allen's continued passion for art and education has been a lifelong pursuit, which still carries on today.

In May of 1999, Allen was awarded the Citation for Distinguished Teaching in the State of Wisconsin by both the Wisconsin State Assembly and State Senate. That same year, Allen "retired" from his 42 years as an elementary school teacher, but that retirement simply meant a transition into something new. Allen went on to teach undergraduate classes at UWM and worked as a regular guest speaker to classes and community organizations. He continued on as a volunteer, visiting artist-teacher, and serving as a juror in exhibitions, all the while continuing to produce and exhibit his own work. In 2006, Allen received the UWM Peck School of the Arts Outstanding Service to the Arts Award on the occasion of his 50th anniversary of teaching. His nominator summarized it well by writing, "Allen applies himself in his art, career, community activities and personal life with an untiring and unshakable zeal that is unique, with a `my cup is always full' attitude in hopes that he may touch just one more person…improve just one more life…encourage just one more career…or help just one more person to achieve their best."

The Artist in Residence program is proudly supported by a grant from the Greater Milwaukee Foundation's Mary L. Nohl Fund.

The mission of the Cedarburg Cultural Center is to provide a gathering place to celebrate community, the arts and local heritage. Located at W62 N546 Washington Avenue in historic downtown Cedarburg, the Center is free and open to the public Tuesday through Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, and Sundays 12 – 4pm. The Center is closed on Mondays. The galleries, classrooms, and restrooms of the Cedarburg Cultural Center are fully wheelchair accessible.

Where do you want to plein air paint this summer? Please respond by Thursday, April 25.


Hi all, every year I put out a survey followed by a schedule of dates for places where it might be fun to plein air paint. All are welcome to use the schedule in anyway they wish. Kathy

Please answer the questions below:

What are your top 3 choices for days, times and general location?

For example;
  1. Thursday mornings starting at 9am in Waukesha County
  2. Tuesday evenings starting at 5pm in Central Milwaukee County
  3. Sunday afternoons starting around 12 pm in far North locations like Lion's Den Gorge

Then list your top 12 places you'd like to paint. Suggestions are welcome.

Below are some painting places that are on the list of places to go.

Central: Greenfield Park, Miller Park/Hank Aaron Trail, Mitchell Park Domes, VA, VA re-enactment, West Allis Historical Center
East: Bradford beach, Cathedral Square Park, downtown Milwaukee, Harley Davidson, Juneau Park, lake Park, MacArthur Square/Civic Center Complex, Marquette Joan D'Arc Chapel, McKinley Marina, Milwaukee pier head lighthouse, Milwaukee sailing club, north point water tower, northpoint lighthouse, veterans park(Milwaukee), Villa Terrace
North: Big Bay Park, Dineen Park, Greek orthodox Church(9400 n congress), Hart Park, Hoyt park, Jacobus park, Kletzsch Park, Lincoln Memorial Cemetery/holy corss cemetery, Lincoln Park, Lincoln parkway, Mequon Nature Center, mount mary college, Rotary park(Mequon), Schilitz audubon nature center beach, underwood ave just north of state st, 70th & north ave(tosa), Wauwatosa historical society, wauwatosa public library.
Mayfair Mall
Covered Bridge Park Cedarburg; Lions Den Gorge, Grafton; Grafton Dam near Mill Gallery; Harrington beach park, belgium;
South: Boerner botanical Gardens, Cupertino Park, downtown greendale, malllard lake in whitnall park, trimborn farm, whitnall park, grant park, wehr nature center, scout lake off loomis road, southshore yacht club
Southeast: 3rd ward river walk (catalano square near utrecht), barnacle buds, downtown bayview, forest home cemetery, riverwalk in MIAD area, southshore beach, southshore farmer's market
Southwest: Crystal Ridge, Hale summer kitchen historical site at Cobb Park
West:
Waukesha: Brookfield Square, along river behind new Target on sunset, Bethesda church, county park behind waukesha highschool; cutlers park near waukesha library, downtown waukesha, waukesha farmers market, five corners (Main & broadway), fox river park, fox river sanctuary, fox river trail (Broadway & bank st), frame park, grand avenue houses (grand & carroll st); meadow ridge ct & creekside ct overlook, minooka park, retzer nature center, roder's farm, Sharon Lynne wilson Center(brookfield), Stage coach inn(elm brook), Steaming Cup, stigler nature area, valley view park, Spring house. Wisconsin Memorial (brookfield)
Mukwonago: blarney castle, downtown mukwonago, elegant farmer, Expresso Love Coffee Shop, falcon crest view estates, fox river, heaven city, hidden lakes, historic red museum, horn feeds mill area, indian head park, Lower phantom lake at end of lake rd; miniwaukan park, canoe lauch of holz parkway, mukwonago park, mukwonago river between hwy 83 & main st, mukwonago river on hwy i just off LO, nuns farm(vernon), overlook on hwy 83 & saylesville; phantom lake, phantom glen park, phantom ranch, pius V church, pre civil war barn(vernon), vernon marsh off frog allley, vernon marsh via dnr access trail
New Berlin: calhoun park, new berlin farmer's market, Prospect hill settlement historic park
Wales: Cregennan Bae & Penny Lane, old bank in wales (Main & Genessee), Pedal'rs Inn, park (main, universal & james), woodshop
Aztalan State Park, Jefferson County; Brookdale Village, genesse depot; downtown oconomowoc; eagle business district, eagle; East troy center near historical society, east troy electric railroad substation; holy hill; lapham Peak; montello waterfalls; nashotah house, old world wisconsin; paradise spring, pike lake, scuppernong springs/marsh

Friday, April 5, 2013

From: Richfield Art Fair <artfairrhs@gmail.com>
Date: March 16, 2013 9:37:47 AM CDT
To: Richfield Historical Society <historyrhs@gmail.com>
Subject: Invitation to Apply for Fine Arts Fair

Summer isn’t that far away (even though the chilly weather doesn’t make us feel that way.)  Please consider applying to Art at the Mill – a fine arts and plein air fair. 
 
Art at the Mill (5th Annual)
July 27, 2013
Richfield Historical Park
Richfield, WI - Washington County
 
This fine arts and plein air event is held in a beautiful park venue that is an excellent setting to display and sell your lovely works of art  (paintings/drawings, photography, fiber, sculpture, clay, glass, mixed media, textiles, metal, needlework, woodworking.)
 
Quote from 2012 exhibitor:
“We had a great day at "Art at the Mill". Nice country setting with extra set up room and pull to your site unloading. Helpful volunteers, good music and food, and well supported by the community.”
Cindy Donegan, Photographer (Permission granted for use of quote.)

The amenities of this fine arts and plein air fair are:
  • ample space between booths
  • discounted booth fee $50 (before 6/20/2013); $60 after that date
  • low jury fee - $10
  • free coffee/pastries during setup
  • help during setup/takedown if requested
  • discount on food
  • booth reliever
  • tickets for historic buildings tour
  • fliers available for advertising
The quota for jewelry artists has been filled.  I apologize that no additional jewelry applications will be accepted.
 
Attached are the Guidelines and Application Form. These documents are also on our website: www.richfieldhistoricalsociety.org

If you have questions, feel free to contact me.
Lois Hessenauer
Richfield Historical Society
 
 

 
 

Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Monday, April 1, 2013

MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART - REIMAGINED AND REINVENTED

From: KJacobson@buzzmonkeyspr.com
Subject: MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART - REIMAGINED AND REINVENTED
Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:51:49 +0000


Good Morning Art Lover & Connoisseur!
As you may already know, next weekend is the grand opening for the Museum of Wisconsin Art in West Bend. The opening is going to be a free open house on Saturday, April 6, from 10:00-5:00, and we are getting the word out about this brand new must-see building that is featuring the hottest nationally-recognized contemporary artists of Wisconsin.

We would love it if you could tweet, share, like, post, blog, ‘gram, hashtag, follow, generate or pin news about this awesome event! (I apologize if I missed any social media verbs) I have attached a document that you can use for inspiration or to pull copy from. You can also go to this link for additional information and images, www.wisconsinart.org/media/grandopening.aspx
Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or need help with anything. My number is 414-443-0850 ext 15, or you can just email me.
 
Thank you so much for your consideration. Let's make this grand opening a huge splash!

Best,

Kevin Jacobson
On behalf of the Museum of Wisconsin Art
 

Michelle Richeson at Delafield Arts Center

MIchelle Richeson michellericheson@gmail.com via richesonart.


 
MR-CarouselDelafield Arts Center -
Featured Artist: Michelle Richeson
527 Milwaukee Street, Delafield, WI 53018
On display April 4 - June 30, 2013
Please join Michelle for her
Artist's Talk/Demo: April 4th, 7:00pm
and for the
Opening Reception: April 5th, 6-8:00pm
www.delafieldartscenter.org