A Decade of Collection Acquisitions will soon be on display

Cedarburg, Wis. – Over the past ten years, the Cedarburg Art Museum has become a vibrant cultural hub, showcasing an array of captivating exhibitions, hosting engaging educational programs, and providing a nurturing space for artists to flourish. We have seen firsthand the profound impact art can have on individuals, bringing joy, reflection, and a deeper connection to our shared humanity.

Cedarburg Art Museum is pleased to present A Decade of Collection Acquisitions, a special exhibition commemorating the museum’s history, while also looking to the future. Part of the proud legacy that Cedarburg Art Museum has built over the years started with 49 paintings donated to the people of Cedarburg by a trust fund left for the community by Ozaukee Bank. The exhibition will feature a selection of these works, along with those that show the breadth and depth of the permanent collection. The exhibition will present artwork in each gallery of the 1898 Victorian mansion on Washington Ave, its home since 2013.

In celebration of its 10th anniversary, the Cedarburg Art Museum will be offering a series of both children’s and adult programming.  A Children’s Program and Collection Conversation will be held every second Saturday, September 2023 through January 2024. Children’s Programs are scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. and Collection Conversations are scheduled for 2 to 3 p.m.  Pre-registration is required at cedarburg-art-museum.square.site.

Children’s Programs

• September 9: 1898 Mansion Paint by Number
• October 14:  Monsters in the Museum!
• November 11:  Victorian Silhouettes
• December 9:  Ornament Making Workshop
• January 13, 2024: Museum Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Collection Conversations

• September 9:  “Wisconsin Art: Exposing Poverty and Income Equality” with Tom Lidtke
• October 14:  “Five Feminine Forerunners” with Mary Chemotti
• November 11: “Cedarburg’s Historic Mills” with Brook Brown
• December 9:  “Remembering Hilgen’s Spring Park” with Mal Hepburn
• January 13, 2024: “Chris Olson Paints Cedarburg” with Ric Hartman

Help celebrate this momentous occasion at the 10th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, September 30 from 1 to 4 p.m. in the museum’s Outdoor Courtyard & Sculpture Garden featuring the Lakefront Brewery Tap House.  The Celebration will include live music from Lou’s Jazz Express, a local food truck, a specialty cocktail, Lily’s Artist Playground Ribbon Cutting and Dedication, and cake cutting.  Picnic table reservations to the 10th Anniversary Celebration are available for $30.00 per table at cedarburg-art-museum.square.site.

Museum members will be invited to the 10th Anniversary Soirée on the evening of Saturday, November 4, 2023 from 5 to 8 p.m for a private event.  To purchase a Cedarburg Art Museum membership, visit cedarburgartmuseum.org. During the month of October, the museum will be offering museum memberships for first time members at a 10% discount. There’s never been a better time to join us as a supporter and benefactor of the Cedarburg Art Museum!

The museum is also excited to announce the launch of our “Fund the Future” campaign, coinciding with the celebration of the museum’s 10th anniversary. The “Fund the Future” campaign aims to secure vital resources to elevate the museum’s impact on art education, community engagement, and exhibition development. Every contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference in the lives of artists, art enthusiasts, and visitors who cherish the museum’s transformative experiences.

Over the past ten years, the Cedarburg Art Museum has become a vibrant cultural hub, showcasing an array of captivating exhibitions, hosting educational programs, and providing a nurturing space for artists to flourish. We have seen firsthand the profound impact art can have on individuals, bringing joy, reflection, and a deeper connection to our shared humanity.  To find more information, visit cedarburgartmuseum.org.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.