Events for February 18, 2016
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Handbuilt Ceramics
Explore the ancient and primal art of forming clay into sculptural and functional work using your hands and only a few basic tools.
Find out more »Watercolor Demystified
Learn and apply fundamentals and advanced techniques in watercolor working on the subject or object of your choice. Beginners and returning students welcome.
Find out more »Drawing Basics
Seeing is the key to great drawing. Working through observation, learn drawing techniques while exploring a multitude of materials and gain valuable drawing skills. No drawing experience required.
Find out more »Wisconsin Visual Artists Biennial
The Wisconsin Artists Biennial is a cooperative venture between MOWA and the oldest artist organization in the State, Wisconsin Visual Artists, Inc.
Find out more »Dough Play by David Robbins
Opening simultaneously at Le Confort-Moderne, Potiers, France, Misako Rosen Gallery, Tokyo, and The Green Gallery East, Milwaukee.
Find out more »10:00 am
Spectrum: Contemporary Artists in Color at Racine Art Museum
While many contemporary artists use color as a primary element, Spectrum focuses on it as a defining principle, featuring works by those in RAM’s collection, such as Sonja Blomdahl, Sandra Byers, Rose Cabat, Jeffrey Lloyd Dever, Lindly Haunani, Cliff Lee, James Lovera, and Dante Marioni.
Find out more »Cut, Fold, and Form: Featuring Kiff Slemmons and Julie VonDerVellen at Racine Art Museum
Whether emphasizing the structural, the conceptual, or both, the artists included transform paper—a familiar and seemingly mundane material—into vessels, sculpture, adornment, and artist’s books. Featured artists Kiff Slemmons, who makes ornate paper jewelry, and Julie VonDerVellen, who creates complex sculptural paper watches and clocks, are represented by multiple works. Artists from RAM’s collection—such as Dominic Di Mare, Walter Hamady, Caren Heft, Jim Lee, Ke-Sook Lee, Mary Merkel-Hess, JoAnna Poehlmann, Kay Sekimachi, Merle Temkin, and Michael Velliquette—expand the conversation.
Find out more »Call for Artists: RAM 7th Annual International PEEPS Art Competition at Racine Art Museum
Artists of all ages are invited to be part of the only museum competition of this kind in the world. Entry is FREE, and open to all individuals, families, and organizations
Find out more »3:30 pm
FREE Drop-In for ART at RAM’s Wustum
Do something fun with the kids that is budget friendly. DROP-IN FOR ART Kids ages 4 and up, accompanied by an adult, are welcome to drop-in for some FREE art fun at RAM's Wustum Museum, 2519 Northwestern Avenue. Spend a little time in the galleries to learn about the current exhibition and create an art project, for a well-rounded art experience! Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm December 17 - Holiday Paper Prints January 21 - Winter Watercolors February 18 - Card Craft Make cards for year round gift giving. March 17 - Color Madness April 21 - Earth Day Art May 19 - Patterned after Klimt
Find out more »7:30 pm
What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience
What’s Going On: The Marvin Gaye Experience invites audiences to celebrate the hits of the legendary Marvin Gaye.
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