Roger Smith: Drawings & Watercolors

Exhibition Opening and Panel Talk Oct. 19 | 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

By Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums Inc. - Oct 19th, 2017 01:03 pm

Roger Smith: Drawings & Watercolors will highlight artwork by Roger Smith, great grandson of A.O. Smith. A special opening reception will be held on Thursday, October 19 from 6:00 to 8:00pm, with a members’ preview starting at 5:30pm. Artist talk at 7:00pm. Admission to opening: students FREE, others $5 suggested donation. Exhibition runs through January 28, 2018.

7:00 PM | Artist Talk

Roger Smith will speak at 7:00pm on Thursday, October 19, in conjunction with the opening reception for Roger Smith: Drawings & Watercolors. Roger will talk about his early training and his lifelong passion for painting and drawing. Free with admission.

About the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum

Overlooking Lake Michigan, the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is an Italian Renaissance-style villa designed and built by architect David Adler in 1923. The building was originally the residence of Lloyd Smith of the A.O. Smith Corporation and his family. The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum features fine and decorative arts dating from the 15th through to the 18th centuries, wrought-iron masterpieces by Cyril Colnik, a formal garden and changing exhibitions. Located at 2220 N. Terrace Ave., the Museum is a partner of the Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave.

Museum Hours: Wednesday through Sunday from 1-5 p.m.General Admission: $7 for adults, $5 for Seniors (62+), Military and Students with a valid ID, and FREE for Museum Members and Children 12 and under.

Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum
2220 N. Terrace Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53202

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.

Mentioned in This Press Release

People: Cyril Colnik, David Adler, Lloyd Smith, Roger Smith

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