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Tag Archives: art
Awaken (New Stuff Tuesdays)
As we approach a new calendar year, perhaps paging through this gorgeously printed book and reflecting on the art and philosophy of Tibetan Buddhism will help you bring closure to the old year and begin preparation for the new. From … Continue reading
History of Illustration (New Stuff Tuesday)
So what is the difference between illustration and fine art? This book helpfully defines illustration as “visual communication through pictorial means” and notes that illustration is often created through mechanical processes (p. xvii). The authors specifically note that illustration is … Continue reading
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Mixed media art – exhibit, demonstrations
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) will host an exhibit called “Making Magic with Mixed Media” at the Cultural Arts Center (402 West Main Street, Whitewater) from Thurs, Aug 2-Sun, Aug 26. The gallery is open from noon-5pm on Thursdays-Sundays (closed … Continue reading
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Summer fun: June events @ Irvin L Young Memorial Library
The Irvin L Young Memorial Library, Whitewater’s public library (431 W Center St), is providing some fun and free summer events! No registration required. Mark your calendars: Thurs., June 7, 6-7:30pm: State of Craft Beer – Matt Janzen, author of … Continue reading
A Photographer’s Life: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian
Michael Flanagan, Director of Crossman Gallery, will talk about “A Photographer’s Life: Edward S. Curtis and the North American Indian” at 3 p.m. on Mon., Feb. 26, as part of the Spring 2018 Fairhaven lecture series, which has the theme … Continue reading
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Costume exhibit, August 3-27
Whitewater Arts Alliance‘s Cultural Arts Center gallery (402 W Main St) will feature an exhibit of costumes designed by Marshall Anderson, UWW Theatre/Dance Department, from Thurs., Aug. 3 through Sun., Aug. 27. Gallery hours are noon-5pm Thurs-Sun. A free reception, … Continue reading
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Photography: Workshop & Exhibit
The Whitewater Arts Alliance is offering a free workshop, “Photography: Beyond the Snapshot,” for beginning to intermediate photographers from 10am-noon on Sat., May 20, 2017, at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main Street, Whitewater). This workshop may help attendees … Continue reading
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“On the Road Again” art exhibit
“On the Road Again,” an exhibition of works by Shelby Keefe, a Whitewater native and nationally-known artist who was the third (2011) artist-in-residence at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel®, will run from Fri Feb 10-Sun Mar 19 in the Whitewater Cultural Arts … Continue reading
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Celebrate faculty & staff scholarship and creative achievements
The 29th annual exhibition of scholarly & creative works by UWW faculty & staff will celebrate accomplishments of the past year across a range of disciplines. A sampling of the articles, artwork, books, grants, patents, and conference presentations produced by … Continue reading
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Friday Fun: Kaleidoscope Painter
It’s less than a month to Thanksgiving and less two months to finals! Aiee!!! Feeling any stress? What can you do? Here’s some Friday fun to the rescue. Try Kaleidoscope Painter – Select color patterns and background color below the … Continue reading