Call to Artists from Lynn Rix

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WIPAPA mricl4hlth@aol.gmail.com via mail90.atl111.rsgsv.net 

Call to Artists from LYNN RIX:
I have been asked to exhibit in and curate a show at the Menomonee Valley Urban Ecology Center. After
much thought, I am putting out feelers to the members of WIPAPA to gage the interest in joining me in this
show. There will be room for 8-10 artists to each enter 4-5 paintings. The parameters for entry would be
that at least 2 of the paintings be painted in the neighborhood of the UEC-MV , and that all of the works
be in keeping with the mission of the Center: To foster ecological understanding as inspiration for
change, neighborhood by neighborhood ; To use the park to teach neighborhood students about nature
and science; To protect and restore urban green spaces in Milwaukee. I am visualizing works that depict
wild native plant and animal species, the Menomonee River, activities at the center and environs, and the
urban neighborhood close to center. The invited artists would be expected to join a paint-out at the center
at least once ( I am hoping for at least three opportunities) . The show would hang next fall. Dates to be
determined soon, but they are thinking mid September - December, with a possibility of being a part of the
fall gallery night and day. The works would be for sale, the UEC would take a 20% commission.
Please email me if you are interested asap. Thanks. Lynn Rix LrixHome@aol.com