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.

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.

Mark Adams (1925-2006) and Frank Lobdell (1921-2013) explored pattern and color.

Frequent visitors to RAM see contemporary jewelry made of a wide variety of media.

Learn techniques such as cutting, grinding, foiling and soldering in the copper foil method.

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.

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.

Focus on developing your drawing skills through your choice of medium and subject matter in an individual studio setting.

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.

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

Do something fun with the kids that is budget friendly.