Art

Lives Lived: Convent painter Sister Elisabeth Fitchner
Lives Lived

Convent painter Sister Elisabeth Fitchner

Judith Ann takes a look at works by convent painter Sister Elisabeth Fitchner, currently on display at Leslie Hindman Auctioneers.

The tie that binds: Fred Bell and Livija Patikne
The tie that binds

Fred Bell and Livija Patikne

After three decades of reviewing the Milwaukee art scene, Judith Ann still manages to fall hard for the images at the Portrait Society Gallery.

Judith Ann, not stoned on Blarney, ponders some Irish art

Judith Ann, not stoned on Blarney, ponders some Irish art

St. Patrick's Day Special: Among the Accidental Geniuses at the Milwaukee Art Museum is James Dixon, an Irishman.

Profile: Timothy Westbrook, Pfister Artist-in-Residence
Profile

Timothy Westbrook, Pfister Artist-in-Residence

Fiber artist Timothy Westbrook sheds some light on plans for his year at the Pfister, from using eco-friendly techniques to a series of gowns for "Ms. Pfister."

Review: “Forward 2012” juried art show at Charles Allis
Review

“Forward 2012” juried art show at Charles Allis

This annual visual arts showcase at the Charles Allis Art Museum has landscapes and whimsy for all sorts.

Inside outsiders: Inside my house
Inside outsiders

Inside my house

Judith Ann Moriarty shares her personal collection of "Outsider Art," each piece with it's own story.

Inside Outsiders: Local outsider artist Jimmy von Milwaukee
Inside Outsiders

Local outsider artist Jimmy von Milwaukee

Now that Anthony Petullo's collection has been donated to MAM for "Accidental Genius," Judith takes a look at local "Outsider Art" with Jimmy von Milwaukee.

Edmund Mathews: TCD’s March Artist of the Month
Edmund Mathews

TCD’s March Artist of the Month

Edmund Mathews' meditations on industry, migration and work grace TCD's window in the Shops at Grand Avenue in March.

MAM opens Kohl’s Art Education centers

MAM opens Kohl’s Art Education centers

Saturday marks the grand opening of a gallery, lab, and permanent studio in former display sections for youth education. A sneak peek inside from TCD.

Milwaukee Scene: Amazing grace at MAM
Milwaukee Scene

Amazing grace at MAM

The Milwaukee Art Museum's "Accidental Genius" prompts Judith Ann to ponder the Outside and the Inside of the art world.

Milwaukee Scribe: Four things I’ve been meaning to tell you
Milwaukee Scribe

Four things I’ve been meaning to tell you

Next Act's "Vigil," the Eisner remade, the Pfister seeks a writer, a Haiti conference at the Lynden.

Blingin’ it at Villa Terrace

Blingin’ it at Villa Terrace

"The Decorative Impulse" exhibition gives six metalsmiths a chance to shine.