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Art Museum and Gallery Guide

Art Museum and Gallery Map

Now available, the 2009 Wisconsin Art Museum & Gallery Guide. This all-new, pocket-sized map will guide you to dozens of art museums and galleries. Pick up your free copy at Wisconsin Welcome Centers or Rest Areas, or through any of the museums and galleries listed in the publication. The map can also be obtained by sending a self-addressed #10 envelope with $.41 postage to the Wisconsin Arts Board.

To receive additional copies of the map, or for application materials to advertise in the next Wisconsin Art Museum & Gallery Guide, please contact Nei-Turner Media Group at 1-800-386-3228, ext. 109.

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©2009 Wisconsin Arts Board in conjunction with Nei-Turner Media Group, Inc., 93 West Geneva St., PO Box 1080, Williams Bay, WI 53191; 800-386-3228, www.ntmediagroup.com
 

The Wisconsin Arts Board is proud to offer this sampling of our state’s visual arts offerings taken from the 2009 edition of the Wisconsin Art Museum and Gallery Guide. The printed map, which includes Wisconsin’s world-class art museums and outstanding galleries (in addition to events and destinations) is made possible through our public/private partnership with Nei-Turner Media Group, Inc.

To confirm exact locations and business hours, we encourage you to call listed phone numbers and visit web sites prior to travel. Enjoy!

Museums

De Pere

Oneida Nation Museum
W892 County Road EE
De Pere, WI 54155
920-869-2768
Experience our journey. See one-of-a-kind artifacts. Stroll the wooded trails or browse our Gift Shop’s native-made crafts.

Kohler

Kohler Design Center
101 Upper Road
Kohler, WI 53044
920-457-3699
www.kohler.com
Explore 36,000 sq. ft. of dynamic concepts for the kitchen and bath. A Midwest mecca for more than 160,000 consumers, builders, architects and designers each year. Groups welcome.

Madison

Chazen Museum of Art
800 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53706
608-263-2246
www.chazen.wisc.edu
Madison’s largest art collection. Paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and more – ancient to contemporary, worldwide. Temporary exhibitions, tours, lectures. Free admission.

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
608-257-0158
www.mmoca.org
Stunning art museum in Overture Center on State Street – featuring contemporary art exhibitions, a rooftop sculpture garden and the award-winning Museum Store.

Milwaukee

The Eisner: American Museum of Advertising & Design
208 N. Water Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-847-3290
www.theeisner.com
The nation’s only museum completely dedicated to advertising and design and the influence it has on our culture. Interactive educational center; changing exhibits.

Grohmann Museum
1000 N Broadway
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-277-2300
www.msoe.edu/museum
Home to the world’s most comprehensive art collection dedicated to the evolution of human work. Three floors of galleries display the Man at Work collection.

Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-224-3200
www.mam.org
Robert Gober, Tony Oursler, Andy Warhol, Georgia O’Keeffe. Art lives here! More than 20,000 works from antiquity to today – a new experience with each visit. See the largest sculpture in the Collection, the Museum’s wings open every Tuesday - Sunday at 10 a.m. and noon.

Neenah

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum
165 North Park Avenue
Neenah, WI 54956
920-751-4658 or Museum shop 800-899-5770
www.bergstrom-mahlermuseum.com
Art, Glass Inspiration is what visitors find among the world renowned paperweights, Germanic glass and temporary exhibitions. Free Family Fun.

Oshkosh

Paine Art Center and Gardens
1410 Algoma Blvd.
Oshkosh, WI 54901
920-235-6903
www.thepaine.org
Throughout the summer, the historic estate features the largest presentation of masterpieces of American photography ever shown in Wisconsin.

Philips

Wisconsin Concrete Park
N8236 State Hwy. 13
Phillips, WI 54555
800-269-4505
www.friendsoffredsmith.org
A fascinating collection of embellished concrete statues in an outdoor museum setting. Sculpted by artist Fred Smith, as he said, "…for all the American people everywhere. They need something like this."

Racine

Racine Art Museum
441 Main Street
Racine, WI 53403
262-638-8300
www.ramart.org
RAM houses one of North America’s most significant contemporary crafts collections, hosts nationally recognized exhibitions and features an unparalleled museum store.

Sheboygan

John Michael Kohler Arts Center
608 New York Avenue
Sheboygan, WI 53081
920-458-6144
www.jmkac.org
Recognized as one of the "8 Great Craft Museums" in the U.S.; visual and performing arts complex boasts contemporary exhibitions and art by self-taught, folk and vernacular artists. Café; gift shop. Free admission.

Wausau

Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum
700 N. 12th Street
Wausau, WI 54403
715-845-7010
www.lywam.org
North central Wisconsin’s premier art museum features diverse exhibitions, education programs, a collection focused on bird imagery, and serene sculpture-filled gardens.

West Bend

Museum of Wisconsin Art
300 South 6th Avenue
West Bend, WI 53095
262-334-9638
www.wisconsinart.org
The Museum of Wisconsin Art houses the state’s premier collection of Wisconsin art. It is also home to an unrivaled collection by Milwaukee-born Carl von Marr.

GALLERIES

Algoma

The Eclipse Gallery
507 Fourth Street
Algoma, WI 54201
920-487-8060
www.theeclipsegallery.com
Eclipsing expectations! Cutting edge contemporary art and handmade design, rotating exhibitions, children’s art studio, free art Fridays and more!

Augusta

Henning Art Gallery/Sleigh and Carriage Museum
E21001 Henning Road
Augusta, WI 54722
715-286-2464
www.fallingleavesarttour.com
Three display rooms of antique cutters and carriages surrounded by original paintings, framed prints, cards and gifts by Rozan Henning.

Beaver Dam

Seippel Homestead and Center for the Arts
1605 N. Spring Street
Beaver Dam, WI 53916
920-885-3635
www.bdaaa.org
Beaver Dam Area Arts Association in the Seippel Center offers six major exhibits each year, plus classes, clubs, gardens and gift shop.

Boulder Junction

Moondeer & Friends Gallery
10354 Main Street
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
715-385-2082
www.moondeerdesign.com
An eclectic mix of fine contemporary art and craft, global antiques and artifacts, professional custom frame service and Putumayo music CDs.

Brule

Oulu Glass
1695 W. Colby Road
Brule, WI 54820
715-372-4160
www.ouluglass.com
Come and be amazed! A unique family gallery of glass. Open May – January. Glass demonstrations November – December. Beginner workshops – July.

Cedarburg

Cedarburg Cultural Center/Main Street Gallery
W62 N546 Washington Avenue
Cedarburg, WI 53012
262-375-3676
www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org
Original art displayed in the Columbia St. Mary’s Gallery, the East Gallery and the Main Street Gallery in Historic Downtown Cedarburg. Free admission; Tues. – Sat. 10 a.m. -5 p.m., Sun. noon – 4 p.m.

Columbus

West James Gallery
116 W. James Street
Columbus, WI 53925
920-623-9096
http://westjamesgallery.blogspot.com
Art and fine craft by local and area artists. Housed in a beautifully renovated bank in the heart of Historic Downtown Columbus. Tues – Fri 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Cumberland

Dancing Bird Art Studio & Gallery
1393 2nd Avenue
Cumberland, WI 54829
715-822-2525
www.dancingbirdartstudio.com
Representing 80 local and regional artists in downtown Cumberland. Special events and exhibitions throughout the year.

Ephraim

The Hardy Gallery
Anderson Dock
Ephraim, WI 54211
920-854-5535
www.thehardy.org
The Hardy Gallery is among Door County’s most unique art venues. Featuring rotating exhibitions of work in all media, it is the premier non-profit organization promoting, fostering and supporting local artists.

Hartford

Suckow Family Art Gallery
147 N Rural Street
Hartford WI 53027
262-670-0560
www.schauercenter.org
Located in the Schauer Center, the Gallery hosts rotating exhibits of regional works. Open year-round, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Hilbert

Main Street Art Works
627 W. Main Street
Hilbert, WI 54129
920-853-7348
www.mainstreetartworks.com
Catch the artists at work in their studios; then browse their gallery for original prints, painting, ceramics, jewelry, wearable art, photography and sculpture. Open Fri 1-7, Sat and Sun 11-4.

Hudson

The Phipps Center for the Arts
109 Locust Street
Hudson, WI 54016
715-386-2305
www.ThePhipps.org
The Phipps Center for the Arts is a multi-disciplinary art center with galleries presenting work in all media by local and regional artists.

SEASONS on St. Croix Gallery
401 Second Street
Hudson, WI 54016
715-381-2906
www.seasonsonstcroix.com
SEASONS is a colorful, eclectic gallery brimming with outstanding local, regional and national work. On-site glass and clay artists are also featured.

Janesville

Raven’s Wish
2871 Liberty Lane
Janesville, WI 53545
608-757-2622
www.ravenswish.com
Distinctive and eclectic gallery featuring glass, ceramics, fiber, metal, jewelry, photography and acrylic/watercolor/oil paintings. Just off I-90.

Kimberly

Richeson School of Art & Gallery
557 Marcella Street
PO Box 160
Kimberly, WI 54136
920-738-0744
www.richesonart.com
Gallery and Art School featuring rotating international competition exhibits, local / national artists and large Richeson collection of contemporary representational art; workshops.

Madison

Absolutely Art
2322 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
608-249-9100 or 608-249-9108
www.absolutelyartllc.com
info@absolutelyartllc.com
Absolutely Art is Madison’s community-based art gallery featuring fine art and affordable gifts from over 200 local artists.

Wisconsin Union Galleries
Memorial Union, 800 Langdon Street
Madison, WI 53706
608-262-7592 or 608-262-5969
www.union.wisc.edu/art
Visit our student-curated professional galleries in the vibrant Memorial Union, featuring up to 40 local, regional and national exhibitions annually. Open daily 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. during scheduled shows.

Mazomanie

Hembrough Gallery
33 Brodhead Street
Mazomanie, WI 53560
608-575-7750
www.hembroughgallery.com
info@hembroughgallery.com
Mazomanie’s Newest Contemporary Fine Art Gallery featuring the work of acclaimed photographer Doris K. Hembrough. Open Year Around.

Menasha

Wild Apple Glass Studio and Gallery
210 Main Street
Menasha, WI 54952
920-886-6636
www.wildapplegallery.com
Showcasing the works of regional artists with a new exhibit opening every seven weeks. Glass fusing workshops available. Open Thursday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Milwaukee

David Barnett Gallery
1024 E State Street at Prospect Avenue
Milwaukee WI 53202
414-271-5058
www.davidbarnettgallery.com
Providing fine art to clients for over 40 years. The gallery is conveniently located in the historic Button Mansion over looking Lake Michigan. Featuring paintings, sculpture, original prints, drawings, watercolors, art glass, photography and vintage posters.

Marian Gallery at Mount Mary College
2900 N. Menomonee River Pkwy.
Milwaukee, WI 53222
414-256-1233
www.mtmary.edu/marian.htm
The Marian Gallery at Mount Mary College hosts international, national, regional and local art shows. Hours are weekdays 9 a.m.-7 p.m. and weekends 1-4 p.m. Free admission.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
273 E. Erie Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202
414-847-3200
www.miad.edu
B.F.A. college’s internationally recognized Brooks Stevens Gallery of Industrial Design and Frederick Layton Gallery open year-round Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Neenah

R. Harder Gallery of Gems and Minerals
24 Jewelers Park Drive
Neenah, WI 54956
920-521-2303
www.jewelersmutual.com
Discover a breathtaking display of gems and minerals at the R. Harder Gallery. Located in the lobby of Jewelers Mutual Insurance Company.

Newberg

Midwest Iconic Services
450 Main Street
PO Box 94
Newberg, WI 53060
262-675-0462
www.midwesticonicservices.com
info@midwesticonicservices.com
Gallery and working studio. Icons in the Russian Byzantine tradition painted with natural pigments, egg tempera and gold leaf.

Oconomowoc

Griffin Gallery Fine Art
133 E Wisconsin Avenue
Oconomowoc, WI 53066
262-567-1826 or 262-567-2232 Fax
www.griffingalleryfineartllc.com
griffinfineart@sbcglobal.net
An artist owned gallery featuring local artists. Mid-Summer Brush ‘Plein Air’ competition July 24 thru Friday July 31, 2009 Awards Night & Silent Auction.

Paoli

Artisan Gallery
6858 Paoli Road
Paoli, WI 53508
608-845-6600
www.artisangal.com
One of the largest and most impressive collections of fine art and craft in Wisconsin. Adjoining café overlooks the Sugar River. Just minutes from Madison.

Platteville

Rountree Gallery
385 East Main Street
P.O. Box 780
Platteville, WI 53818
608-348-6719
www.platteville.org
rtgallery@yousq.net
Features changing exhibits and a permanent collection of local and regional artists and artisans. Regularly scheduled art classes and events.

Plymouth

Gallery 110 North / Plymouth Arts Center
520 E. Mill Street
Plymouth, WI 53073
920-892-8409
www.plymoutharts.org
Gallery of fine art, and Performing Arts Center. Showcasing original work by Wisconsin artists. A wide range of media; exhibition changes six times per year. Fine Art Festival and classes.

Port Edwards

Alexander House
1131 Wisconsin River Drive
Port Edwards, WI 54469
715-887-3442
www.alexanderhouseonline.org
A center for Art and History, with frequently changing art exhibits, and historical collections emphasizing local lumbering and papermaking.

Random Lake

Silver Creek Pottery & Forge
W6725 Hwy 144
Random Lake, WI 53075
920-994-9568
www.silvercreekpottery.com
Stoneware pottery and forged art-metal for your home and garden. Open Sat 9-4 and M - F by chance or appointment.

Rhinelander

Nicolet College Art Gallery
5364 College Drive
PO Box 518
Rhinelander, WI 54501
715-365-4556
www.nicoletcollege.edu/community/eventsentertainment/artgallery/index.html
Nicolet College Art Gallery hosts a variety of exhibits including The 22nd Annual Northern National Art Competition – Gala Opening Reception July 21, 2009

Richland Center

Red Door Gallery
131 West Court Street
Richland Center, WI 53581
608-649-1700
www.reddorrgallery.org
Fine art and jewelry created by 35 Southwestern Wisconsin artists who work in glass, fiber, wood, paint, metal and photography.

Shell Lake

Brickyard Pottery
W9008 Brickyard Road
Shell Lake, WI 54871
715-468-7341
www.brickyardpottery.com
Rural brick schoolhouse surrounded by gardens, gallery features pottery and fine art. Since 1980. One mile north of Barronett.

Spooner

Black Iris Gallery & Custom Framing
410 N. River Street (Hwy. 63)
Spooner, WI 54801
715-635-4548
www.BlackIrisFraming.com
We feature fine art, jewelry and pottery by the area’s best artists as well as the region’s top custom picture framer.

Spring Green

Jura Silverman Gallery
Wisconsin Artists Showcase
143 S. Washington
Spring Green, WI 53588
608-588-7049
www.springgreen.com/jsgallery
A showcase of fine art and crafts in all media, by Wisconsin artists, in a restored 1900’s cheese warehouse. Full papermaking/printmaking studio on site.

Stoughton

The Bradley Art Gallery, LLC
183 W. Main Street
toughton, WI 53589
608-873-9026
www.thebradleyartgallery.com
Presenting over 70 local and international artist’s unique, original artwork. Also, we are "The Artisan’s Workshop" offering a large variety of creative art classes. Live music Nights! Coffee/Wines/Beer

Three Lakes

Three Lakes Center for the Arts in the Northwoods (TLCAN)
1796 Superior Street
Three Lakes, WI 54562
715-546-3702
www.tlcfa.org
Fine art gallery opening end of May in new building. Theater opens July 1st. Check website for other events and gallery hours, as well as theater schedule.

Waukesha

River’s End Gallery
380 W. Main Street
Waukesha, WI 53186
262-896-8875
www.RiversEndGallery.com
Boutique fine art gallery carries 60 artists with works of glass, jewelry, ceramics and paintings, and hosts special exhibits monthly.

Wausau

Center for the Visual Arts
427 N. Fourth Street
Wausau, WI 54403
715-842-4545
www.cvawausau.org
Discover bright new galleries. Shop for artful gifts. Create with everything from crayons to clay in art classes and workshops for all ages. All at the CVA, Downtown Wausau.

Water Street Arts & The Café
10209 B Market Street
Rothschild, WI 54474
715-355-6868
www.waterstreetarts.com
Wisconsin’s only Dine in the Gallery. Featuring Central Wisconsin Artists, fine arts and crafts with organic style meals and desserts. 8-3 Tue – Sat; plus extra seasonal hours.

Wisconsin Rapids

Central Wisconsin Cultural Center
240 Johnson Street
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
715-421-4598
www.culturalcenterarts.com
Visit the Fine Art Gallery featuring local and regional artists. Explore our Art Classes.  Shop our fine arts gift shop for original jewelry and artwork. Open to the public and always free admittance.

DESTINATIONS

Door County

Door County Visitor Bureau
1015 Green Bay Rd. (Hwy. 42/57)
Sturgeon Bay, WI 54235
800-527-3529 or 920-743-4456
www.DoorCounty.com
Experience Door County’s eclectic visual and performing arts scene featuring over 100 galleries, studios, museums, performing arts troupes and musicians. Welcome Center open 24 hours.

Madison

Monona Terrace Community & Convention Center
One John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53703
608-261-4015
www.mononaterrace.com
Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s 1938 plans for a "dream civic center." "The Wright Picture" exhibit by photographer Pedro Guerrero open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. daily. Guided tours 1 p.m.

Olbrich Botanical Gardens
3330 Atwood Avenue
Madison, WI 53704
608-246-4550
www.olbrich.org
Extensive outdoor gardens include perennials, roses. Ornate Thai Pavilion. Year-round tropical conservatory. Events: live butterflies, concerts. Open daily. Botanical art gallery open Sundays.

Waupun

City of Waupun
201 E. Main Street
Waupun, WI 53963
920-324-2384
www.cityofwaupun.org
Waupun, "City of Sculpture," boasts seven outdoor sculptures, one of which is the world-renowned "End of the Trail."

EVENTS

Brookfield

Hidden River Art Festival
Sharon Lynne Wilson Center for the Arts
Sept. 18-20, 2009 & Sept. 17-19, 2010
198th and Capitol Drive (Mitchell Park)
Brookfield, WI 53045
262-781-9520
hiddenriverartfestival.com
This outdoor event features 80 Wisconsin fine artists working in paint, textile, photography, glass, clay, jewelry and more.

Milwaukee

Gallery Night and Day
July 24-25 &  Oct. 16-17, 2009; Jan. 15-16 & April 16-17, 2010
414-273-1173
www.historicthirdward.org/events/gallerynight.php
Wisconsin’s largest, longest-running FREE gallery event. Galleries to discover, museums to explore, shops to browse. Exciting restaurants and bars to enjoy along the way!

Mount Horeb

38th Annual Art Fair, July 18 & 19
Mount Horeb Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Mount Horeb
1-88TROLLWAY
www.trollway.com
Annual art and fine craft fair on village’s Main Street, our "Trollway." Experience special Mount Horeb’s Artist Showcase and Silent Auction, Norwegian culture, friendly atmosphere, food and music.

Pepin, Pierce & Buffalo

Fresh Art Tour
715-672-8188
www.freshart.org
Tour the beautiful land of Pepin, Buffalo and Pierce Counties, visiting artist’s studios and galleries. Spring tour, second weekend of May and fall tour, first full weekend of October.

 

Updated: July 06, 2009

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