Valerie J. Christell

Recent Articles

Insecurity is the Way: The Parachute Project presents “Herr Seagull and His Global Dustbreath”
Insecurity is the Way

The Parachute Project presents “Herr Seagull and His Global Dustbreath”

Kati Heck and Colin Matthes have been working at the edge of the unknown preparing for their installation in the Grand Avenue Mall shops, opening this Friday.

IN:SITE – Transforming the Capitol Drive Corridor
IN

SITE – Transforming the Capitol Drive Corridor

Art On and Off Capitol takes the essence of the neighborhood and inspirational quotes, then propels it forward by tackling current environmental issues.

Making connections with art: The Haggerty acquisitions
Making connections with art

The Haggerty acquisitions

With the recent donation of 135 pieces, the Haggerty Museum of Art's permanent collection highlights the power of expression through works on paper.

Artist, go to the light

Artist, go to the light

A Kenosha-area art advocate conceived of a way for artists to become visible in the midst of complete darkness with a global project: The Artist Next Door.

Mildred Fish-Harnack: Unquestionable passion
Mildred Fish-Harnack

Unquestionable passion

Underground resistance fighter against the Nazis. First woman to teach at Berlin University. Executed by Hitler. Milwaukee native.

IN:SITE – Art in/for/by the community
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SITE – Art in/for/by the community

IN:SITE proves that artists can do more than create pretty pictures, politicians can do more than disappoint and individuals can have a voice.

MFF’10: The Art of the Steal
MFF’10

The Art of the Steal

A disturbing, complex story documenting the art heist of the century -- and the darker side of the art establishment.

Drink & Draw with Pints & Pencils

Drink & Draw with Pints & Pencils

The originators of the group Pints & Pencils follow a long line of artists who have combined art/talk with some mind-altering potion.

Art: New Island is New Reality
Art

New Island is New Reality

And if you believe that, Kaukauna-based artist Lee Mothes has a plot of land to sell you

Have Art, Will Travel

Have Art, Will Travel

Traveling arts. What does that mean, you ask? For the Walker's Point Traveling Arts Festival, it means nurturing creativity and fostering future growth.

Big art: Enormous mural wants your touch
Big art

Enormous mural wants your touch

Mequon's Gathering on the Green is hosting a festival that includes a huge, collaborative, art creation opportunity. If you believe that all people should express themselves through the arts, then this is for you.

Paint by Number, professional version

Paint by Number, professional version

Reginald Baylor is the first to call his work "Paint by Number," employing assistants to paint his vision on canvas. For Baylor, painting is a means to an end rather than an essential part of his process.

Finding great art…in a box

Finding great art…in a box

TCD is pleased to welcome renowned artist, educator and founder of Merge Gallery, Valerie Christell, as our newest visual arts contributor. This week, she suffers through Bravo's latest stab at combining art with television, and lives to talk about it.