Events for April 21, 2016
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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 »California Dreamin’: Mark Adams and Frank Lobdell at Racine Art Museum
Mark Adams (1925-2006) and Frank Lobdell (1921-2013) explored pattern and color.
Find out more »Paper/Plastic: Contemporary Adornment at Racine Art Museum
Frequent visitors to RAM see contemporary jewelry made of a wide variety of media.
Find out more »Stained Glass Class
Learn techniques such as cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering in the copper foil method.
Find out more »Water Soluble Oil Painting: Spring Floral’s – 8 weeks
Learn the basics of using water soluble oil paints while creating beautiful floral paintings. Water soluble oil paint is a versatile alternative to traditional oil paint with less fumes and easier clean up.
Find out more »Watercolor Demystified: Spring Themes
Learn the basic techniques of watercolor painting, including color mixing, washes, values, and composition. Apply these core elements to the images of Midwest spring. Still life, landscape, and some color based abstractions will be the genres we will focus on as a way to play and learn. We will avoid the pitfall that gives watercolor an unforgiving reputation. Beginners on up are welcome.
Find out more »Beyond Basic Drawing Class – 8 weeks
Focus on developing your drawing skills through your choice of medium and subject matter in an individual studio setting.
Find out more »Life Drawing
Investigate the human body form through the observation of nude models. Learn composition, drawing techniques, and the characteristics of light and proportion. Any type of drawing material or watercolor is welcome. Adult class - parental permission needed for ages 16–18.
Find out more »Exhibition at MOWA: Greg Conniff: Watermarks
Responding to MOWA’s challenge to create a fresh body of work, Madison photographer Greg Conniff has created Watermarks, an immersive visual meditation on a specific piece of nature in his home city
Find out more »2:00 pm
The Americas Award: Honoring Latino/a Children’s and Young Adult Literature of the Americas
Join us as we celebrate The Americas Award, coordinated by the UWM Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) for its first 18 years. Contributing authors of the recent publication highlighting The Americas Award will discuss the history of the award, the award-winning and honored books and their use in the classroom, library and theater. Introduction to the Americas Award: Julie Kline, UWM Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies Moderator: Laretta Henderson, UWM School of Information Studies Panel Members: - Candance Doerr-Stevens, UWM School of Education - Leanne Evans, UWM School of Education - Wooseob Jeong, UWM School of Information Studies - Erin Winkler, UWM College of Letters & Science (Africology) WHERE: UW-Milwaukee, Digital Humanities Lab UWM Libraries 2nd Floor 2311 E Hartford Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 REGISTER: http://sois.uwm.edu/americas
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.
Find out more »6:00 pm
20th Annual Beer Tasting & Live Auction Benefit
Bay View Community Center (BVCC) is holding their 20th Annual Beer Tasting and Live Auction Benefit at 6:00pm on April 21, 2016 at the South Shore Yacht Club. The Bay View Community Center is a non-for-profit organization that serves individuals and families in southeastern Wisconsin. The center provides classes for children, activities for seniors, family events, and health enrichment programs for adults. Additionally, the special programs of Emergency Food, Infant Formula Pantry and Food Pantry are funded by community efforts and events such as the Annual Beer Tasting and Live Auction. As a non-profit organization, the Center’s success is truly a community effort. The theme for this year’s annual beer tasting is Craft Beer and Artisan Sausage. The dinner will feature a variety of locally made sausages, including vegetarian options, paired with craft beers and hard ciders from local and national breweries. The Milwaukee Pretzel Company has graciously donated locally made Bavarian style soft pretzels to snack on as well. Tickets can be purchased online at www.bayviewbeer.org/get-your-tickets or by phone, at the BVCC or at the door. Event details are available at www.bayviewbeer.org. Per ticket price is $45 through April 20th and tickets at the door will be $50, if available.
Find out more »7:30 pm
Limón Dance Company
Heralded as an exceptional masterpiece of choreography, “Carlota,” Limón’s final work, is danced in silence. Limón explores the tumultuous history of his native land of Mexico, and the personages who were caught in the turmoil of history.
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