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Award winners announced for art exhibition showcasing pieces inspired by PEEPS® Brand marshmallow candy
Award Winners Announced for 57th Annual Watercolor Wisconsin Competition
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Award Winners Announced for 57th Annual Watercolor Wisconsin Competition

Racine, WI December 10, 2023

Upcoming Racine Art Museum Exhibition Showcases Artists’ Books
Racine Art Museum Hires New Marketing and Communications Manager
Award Winners Announced for 55th Annual Watercolor Wisconsin Competition
Racine Art Museum Debuts Virtual Community Art Exhibition
Artwork Comprised of Multiple Parts Showcased in Upcoming Racine Art Museum Exhibition
Racine Art Museum Announces PEEPS Art Exhibition Audience Favorite
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Racine Art Museum Announces PEEPS Art Exhibition Audience Favorite

Racine, WI April 13, 2021

Racine Art Museum Presents a Virtual Happy Hour Featuring Guest Artist Rosy Petri
Virtual and In-Person Art Classes Offered this Winter
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Virtual and In-Person Art Classes Offered this Winter

Racine, WI December 30, 2020

Racine Art Museum Announces Holiday Schedule
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Racine Art Museum Announces Holiday Schedule

Racine, WI December 22, 2020

Watercolor Wisconsin 2020 Award Winners Announced
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Watercolor Wisconsin 2020 Award Winners Announced

Racine, WI December 16, 2020

Racine Art Museum Extends Run of Exhibitions
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Racine Art Museum Extends Run of Exhibitions

Racine, WI December 14, 2020

Racine Art Museum Holiday Art Competition Award Winners Announced
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Racine Art Museum Holiday Art Competition Award Winners Announced

Racine, WI   November 19, 2020

Racine Art Museum Awarded COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant
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Racine Art Museum Awarded COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant

Racine, WI November _, 2020

Racine Art Museum Store Kicks Off Holiday Season
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Racine Art Museum Store Kicks Off Holiday Season

Racine, WI November 5, 2020

Contemporary Approaches to Needlework in Racine Art Museum Exhibition
Fiber Artist Mary Giles is the Focus of Racine Art Museum Exhibition
RAM’s Wustum Museum of Fine Arts Reopens to the Public on September 2
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RAM’s Wustum Museum of Fine Arts Reopens to the Public on September 2

Racine, WI August 19, 2020

Marshmallow PEEPS Showcased in 11th Annual Exhibition at Racine Art Museum
Artist-Made Teapots on Display at Racine Art Museum
Racine Art Museum Reopens to the Public on August 5
The Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers
Racine Art Museum Opens Inaugural Online Exhibition
Professional Development Opportunities for Artists This Spring
Watercolor Wisconsin 2019 Award Winners Announced
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Watercolor Wisconsin 2019 Award Winners Announced

Over fifty years of Watercolor Wisconsin exhibitions have established RAM's Wustum Museum as a center for watercolor activity in the Midwest.

Racine Art Museum Announces Award Winners for Holiday Ornament Exhibition Featuring Local Artists
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Racine Art Museum Announces Award Winners for Holiday Ornament Exhibition Featuring Local Artists

RAM congratulates all the creative ornament designers who entered the competition, and especially the following artists who were recognized for their extraordinary efforts with awards presented in a celebration at RAM on Friday evening.

Nine Days of Holiday Specials at the Racine Art Museum Store
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Nine Days of Holiday Specials at the Racine Art Museum Store

Whether one-of-a kind artworks, handmade holiday treasures, or  special gifts for hard-to-fill stockings, shoppers will discover incredible options at the Museum Store.

Racine Art Museum Announces Annual Art Sale and the Opening of a Community Holiday Art Exhibition
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Racine Art Museum Announces Annual Art Sale and the Opening of a Community Holiday Art Exhibition

The artists represented have local, regional, and national reputations.

RAM’s Wustum Museum to Host 53rd Year of Watercolor Wisconsin
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RAM’s Wustum Museum to Host 53rd Year of Watercolor Wisconsin

One of Wustum's most popular shows, Watercolor Wisconsin is an annual statewide competition organized by the museum since 1966.

Racine Author, Photographer, and Frank Lloyd Wright Advocate Mark Hertzberg Honored with Wright Spirit Award 2019
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Racine Author, Photographer, and Frank Lloyd Wright Advocate Mark Hertzberg Honored with Wright Spirit Award 2019

The nationally-nominated honors were presented on Saturday, October 5, 2019, at a gala dinner in Los Angeles.

RAM Artist Fellowship Exhibition 2019: Presented by the Osborne and Scekic Foundation
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RAM Artist Fellowship Exhibition 2019: Presented by the Osborne and Scekic Foundation

Meant to showcase the diversity and vitality of the Racine/Kenosha visual arts community, the biennial fellowships provide support for the professional development of the area’s artists.

Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers
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Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers

Racine, WI May 24, 2019

Hot Shop Glass and Racine Art Museum Raise Their Glasses to Collaboration!
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Hot Shop Glass and Racine Art Museum Raise Their Glasses to Collaboration!

Limited tickets are available for this exciting evening, and may be reserved online at ramart.org.

The Largest PEEPS Art Exhibition at RAM to Date
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The Largest PEEPS Art Exhibition at RAM to Date

Open through April 28, the RAM 10th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition features 165 entries that demonstrate the talent of over 237 artists from across the country.

Investigating the Idea of a Portrait
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Investigating the Idea of a Portrait

The pieces in this exhibition encourage contemplation about how human beings understand one another as well as the world around them.

Honoring Karen Johnson Boyd: Art Jewelry/Sculpture to Wear
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Honoring Karen Johnson Boyd: Art Jewelry/Sculpture to Wear

Open now until February 3, 2019, Honoring Karen Johnson Boyd: Art Jewelry/Sculpture to Wear includes brooches, neckpieces, and earrings made of both precious and non-precious materials.

RAM Features Community Artists in Creature-Themed Exhibition
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RAM Features Community Artists in Creature-Themed Exhibition

Creatures features pets and other animals created by area families and art students on view side-by-side with well-known regional artists who teach or work at the museums.

Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers
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Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers

The membership elected a slate of new candidates for the museum’s Board of Directors for initial three-year terms and returning Board Members for second three-year terms.

Honoring Karen Johnson Boyd at Racine Art Museum
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Honoring Karen Johnson Boyd at Racine Art Museum

Karen Johnson Boyd has been the largest single beneficiary to the Racine Art Museum—these exhibitions honor her philanthropy.

The RAM 9th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition is Here
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The RAM 9th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition is Here

Open through April 8, the RAM 9th Annual International PEEPS Art Exhibition features 126 entries that demonstrate the talent of over 174 artists from across the country.

Call for Artists: RAM 9th Annual International PEEPS Art Competition
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Call for Artists: RAM 9th Annual International PEEPS Art Competition

This popular, untraditional exhibition showcases fluffy, sugar-coated marshmallow PEEPS® created by hundreds of artists from around the country.

Don’t know what to do with your old, unwanted jewelry?
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Don’t know what to do with your old, unwanted jewelry?

How about Radical Jewelry Makeover!

Contemporary Artists Express Concerns Through Textual Art
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Contemporary Artists Express Concerns Through Textual Art

Text Message also offers the opportunity to look at the relationship between the past and present through artist-designed posters from the 1920s.

CALL FOR ARTISTS: RAM Artist Fellowships 2018
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CALL FOR ARTISTS: RAM Artist Fellowships 2018

Sponsored by a Grant from the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation

Racine Art Museum Celebrates Recent Polymer Art Acquisitions
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Racine Art Museum Celebrates Recent Polymer Art Acquisitions

While art jewelry comprises the biggest portion of the holdings in this material, there are also examples of sculpture, furniture with polymer veneers, and vessels.

Holiday Ornament Exhibition Features Local Artists
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Holiday Ornament Exhibition Features Local Artists

RAM congratulates all the creative ornament designers who entered the competition.

The Racine Art Museum Store Prepares for the Holiday Season
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The Racine Art Museum Store Prepares for the Holiday Season

In December, the Store will be open on Mondays, giving additional hours to shop.

Racine Native Robert Burkert Donates Over 20 Prints to RAM
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Racine Native Robert Burkert Donates Over 20 Prints to RAM

Burkert has described his work as figurative yet also references the importance of changes in light, mood, and other intangibles.

Racine Art Museum Showcases Local Visual Arts Community
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Racine Art Museum Showcases Local Visual Arts Community

RAM Artist Fellowship 2017: Presented by the Osborne and Scekic Foundation

Prize Winners Announced
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Prize Winners Announced

RAM's Wustum Museum Hosts 50th Year of Watercolor Wisconsin

RAM’s Wustum Museum To Host 50th Year of Watercolor Wisconsin
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RAM’s Wustum Museum To Host 50th Year of Watercolor Wisconsin

Watercolor Wisconsin is a statewide competition organized by the museum annually since 1966.

A Year of Celebration for RAM’s Wustum Museum
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A Year of Celebration for RAM’s Wustum Museum

Wustum's longest running exhibition, Watercolor Wisconsin, turns 50.

RAM’s Wustum Museum Hosts Wisconsin Photography 2016
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RAM’s Wustum Museum Hosts Wisconsin Photography 2016

The opening reception for Wisconsin Photography 2016 will be held at RAM's Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue in Racine on Sunday, August 28 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

Wisconsin Artist Jessica Calderwood Creates Flora Forms to Explore Gender
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Wisconsin Artist Jessica Calderwood Creates Flora Forms to Explore Gender

RAM's Window on Fifth Gallery: New Exhibition Opening

Racine Art Museum to host BONK! Series
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Racine Art Museum to host BONK! Series

This free performance series invites the public to view the many talents of local and nationally recognized performance artists

Racine Art Museum Honors Famous Architect during <i>Wright & Like</i> 2016 Tour
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Racine Art Museum Honors Famous Architect during Wright & Like 2016 Tour

The Wright & Like 2016 tour features guided interior tours of private homes and public buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright and his contemporaries.

The Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers
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The Racine Art Museum Association (RAMA) Announces New Board Members and Officers

The membership elected a slate of new candidates for the museum's Board of Directors.