Hello Fellow Artists,
As promised, some new developments are panning out for local arts in the Mukwonago area. One of the best ways to increase exhibition opportunities and talent refinement is to bring local artists into a network of relationships with each other. I’ve found that networks and artist exchanges have greatly developed my career as an artist.
To that affect, please review the attached invitation (see below) and RSVP at your convenience.
Brian Hofmeister
Oil Painter
262-290-7339
www.HofmeisterGallery.com
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Calling all Fine Artists in the Mukwonago and East Troy region of SE Wisconsin:
You are invited to join other fine artists from our area, as we are building a “Fine Artist Network” group here. No obligations and feel free to extend this opportunity to other fine artists you know!
Many of us work in isolation (and some of us prefer this option). Yet many of us see great benefits from joining together informally and participating in events and activities that will help us in our creative endeavors. We are not in competition, but rather here to support and grow together as artists.
Please join us on Monday, March 12th, 2012 at 6:00 p.m. at Brooklife Church (857 S. Rochester St, Mukwonago) for our initial meeting and greeting session. No fees, no commitment, just dialogue and creative ideas! Light refreshments will be offered. RSVP (for a number count and food prep) by March 8th- to Jim MacDonald email: macdonaj28@gmail.com, or Brian Hofmeister at: brian@hofmeistergallery.com, or Vivian Foster at: SFOSTER10@wi.rr.com.
Some topics and ideas we will introduce include:
Fine Artist’s Network/Mukwonago-East Troy traveling Art Opening and rotating Art Show- at various coffee shops, wine shops, restaurants and exhibit halls. We are planning our first show and opening event for late April or May. Will discuss this at our meeting.
Resource nights: Learn to develop a web-site, managing taxes and business accounts for artists, selling techniques, opportunities and job alliance, learning to find, write and win grant funding, etc.
Possible connections to larger networks or becoming links or chapters to: The Creative Alliance (Creative HUB- Milw. 7 County Region), building a potential chapter of the Wisconsin Visual Artists organization, Wisconsin Arts Board (grants), etc.
Brainstorming- new ideas, possibilities, a network name contest for our group, etc.
And to have FUN meeting other creatives and finding support and new potential for us as individual artists!! This network has much support already. We hope you will join in the excitement and potential.
Please contact us via email’s listed above if you can join us, or are interested.
A brief summary of the lead organizers is attached below. Hope to see you at our opening session on Monday, March 12th!
Jim, Brian, and Vivian.
Let’s show the world what creative talent and culture we have here in Mukwonago and East Troy!!
Jim Mac Donald- Jim served many years as the Associate Dean for the Milwaukee Area Technical College-School of Media and Creative Arts, supervising over 70 creative design, web, animation, and TV and photography faculty. He led the program to national recognition and planned special events that included the annual “Graduate Portfolio Night at Discovery World”. As a fine artist, he has displayed in many shows and events including frequent Gallery Nights in Milwaukee’s Third Ward.
Brian Hofmeister- Brian is an oil painter and visual arts advocate. He has been recognized as one of fifty “Tomorrow’s Master’s Today” by the Albany Institute of History & Art, and was recently featured in Southern Lakes Newspapers. Brian is known for networking and resourcing emerging artists to participate in developmental venues- vacant store fronts, small business, art nights, and the like.
Vivian Foster- Vivian is a plein air and still life painter. She has studied with James Hempel, Tom Nachreiner, Fred Bell, and Lorin Willey. Vivian is a member of the Wisconsin Plein Air Painters Assoc., the American Impressionists Society, Plein Air Artists and the Milwaukee Sketch Club. She has been accepted in many juried shows, and has exhibited her work on many occasions including the Oconomowoc Plein Air, Leage of Milw. Artists and Wis. Visual Artists and Raven Gallery.