Acquisition and admiration
This week's Art Date includes a lecture on art collecting and philanthropy, a fair to perhaps find something of your own, plus exhibitions opening and closing.
This week’s Art Date includes a lecture on art collecting and philanthropy, a fair to perhaps find something of your own, plus opening and closing exhibitions.
Faith & Fortune: A Social Vision for Collecting Art
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
Lubar Auditorium, 6:15 p.m.
The History of the Layton Art Collection is the exhibition currently celebrating the quasquicentennial (that’s 125 years) of the Milwaukee Art Museum Collection. However, this important anniversary would not have been possible without the generosity of collectors in bygone eras. Exhibition co-curator William Hosley will speak about the spirit of community philanthropy and how it has been integral to museums.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 10
125 Years of the Milwaukee Art Museum
Mr. Layton’s Gallery
Layton Art Collection: 1888-2013
Milwaukee Art Museum
700 N. Art Museum Drive
The Milwaukee Art Museum opened these exhibitions in early April and wraps them up as their 125th anniversary celebration draws to a close. This is the last day for these unique shows which offer a meaningful reflection on the museum’s past and future. For more, see the TCD review.
Morning Glory Fine Craft Fair
Red Arrow Park
Marcus Center for the Performing Arts
929 N. Water Street
Saturday and Sunday, 10am-5pm
This year marks the 39th annual event presented by the Wisconsin Designers Crafts Council. About 140 artists will be part of this fair, showcasing work of all kinds, from pottery and sculpture to photography, jewelry, textiles, furniture, and more.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 11
Sarah Luther – Frame of Season
nAbr Gallery
Lynden Sculpture Garden
2145 W. Brown Deer Road
Opening reception 3-5 p.m.
Exhibition continues through September 8
Artist Sarah Luther has done many public art projects in Milwaukee, including previous work with IN:SITE, an organization known for their temporary outdoor works. In this exhibition, Luther presents pieces in the temporary shelter of Ashley Janke’s nAbr (not-a-bed-room) Gallery on the Lynden grounds. Her Frame of Season offer views on the changes of nature and landscape through the year.
Also showing is Emilie Clark: Sweet Corruptions, continuing through August 25. See the TCD preview from a previous Art Date.
Art
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Crazy About Color
Apr 25th, 2023 by Rose Balistreri -
Sculpture Milwaukee Announces 2023 Curator
Jan 24th, 2023 by Graham Kilmer -
Let Us Now Praise William Kentridge
Jul 19th, 2022 by Rafael Francisco Salas
Art Date
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Apocalypse Now
May 30th, 2014 by Kat Murrell -
Slower Than a New York Minute
May 16th, 2014 by Kat Murrell -
Easy Rider
May 9th, 2014 by Kat Murrell