November Events at the Lynden Sculpture Garden

The Lynden Sculpture Garden is located at 2145 West Brown Deer Road. Admission is free. All events listed below are free unless otherwise indicated. Memberships, which offer significant discounts on workshops and other events, are available.

HOURS

In November, the Lynden Sculpture Garden is open daily from 10 am-5 pm (closed Thursdays). We will be closed on Thanksgiving, as we are on all Thursdays. Thanks to the generosity of our donors, admission is free. For complete information on events, visitor guidelines, and everything that goes on at Lynden, visit www.lyndensculpturegarden.org.

EXHIBITIONS: GALLERY

CALL & RESPONSE: ASMAA WALTON AND THE BLACK ART LIBRARY

November 6, 2024-February 28, 2025

Opening reception and panel discussion: November 23, 2-5 pm

Library hours (with Asmaa Walton in attendance): November 6, 1-4 pm;

November 11, 1:30-4 pm; and November 12, 1:30-4 pm.

More information: www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/exhibitions/asmaa-

walton-and-black-art-library

Call & Response: Asmaa Walton and the Black Art Library is a public humanities project that asks how we create, share, and preserve cultural memory for a more complete and accessible cultural record. A Detroit native and developer of the Black cultural archive, Asmaa Walton noticed a conspicuous gap in the mainstream narration of art history around Black art and artists when she was training as an art educator and then working in museums. In 2020 she launched the Library, a collection of publications, exhibition catalogues, theoretical texts, and research materials about Black art and visual culture. Its mission is straightforward: “Black Art Library is a collection of books and other art history ephemera on Black visual art intended to be an educational resource to share within the Black community and beyond. The Library’s mission is to introduce or expand the community’s knowledge of Black art from the past and the present through art books.”

Walton aligns her project with other libraries that are vital community spaces and she places herself in the lineage of librarians as agents of change. Black Art Library will be in residence in Lynden’s gallery for four months. The gallery, an emphatically domestic space that was once a living room, is an ideal setting for this temporary community gathering place that functions as an interactive, participatory archive. Visitors can examine books and materials at their leisure. When she is in Milwaukee, Walton will keep “library hours” during which she will be available to engage with visitors and recommend books: November 6, 1-4 pm; November 11, 1:30-4 pm; and November 12, 1:30-4 pm. The public is invited, at the opening or while the Library is in residence, to donate mission-appropriate items to this growing archive. This project is funded in part by a grant from Wisconsin Humanities, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities.

WORKSHOPS & EVENTS

ASMAA WALTON AND THE BLACK ART LIBRARY: LIBRARY HOURS WITH ASMAA WALTON

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 – 1-4 pm

FREE.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/exhibitions/asmaa-walton-and-black-art-library

Asmaa Walton, founder of the Black Art Library, will be present for library hours. Drop in to learn more about her project and the books in the library.

THE ECOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE SPECIES

Saturday, November 9, 2024 – 10 am- 12 pm

FREE. Registration is required.

For information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/invasive-management?mini=calendar%2F2024-11

Join Lynden’s land team for a workshop that dives into the ecology and management of invasive species. Lynden staff use a variety of tools to manage invasive species including prescribed fire, prescribed browsing by goats, selective herbicide application, hand pulling, and more. The Lynden Invasive Species Management workshops are designed for everyone: from those with no knowledge of invasive species, to the backyard native plant enthusiast, to the professional managing many acres. Each workshop will be specific to the plants which are best controlled at that time of year. Participants will explore the identification and ecology of different invasive species, and the ways they can be managed. After a short presentation on identification and management methods, participants will have an opportunity for hands-on experience with some of the tools we work with here at Lynden.

CREATIVE TIME FOR FAMILIES: WET FELTING

Sunday, November 10, 2024 – 12:30-2:30 pm

Fee: $15/$10 member per family (all materials included). All ages are welcome; children younger than 12 should attend with an adult.

More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/creative-time-fall-2024

From September through December, we will be offering monthly, drop-in workshops for families. Stop by for engaging, hands-on activities that bring art and nature to life. Whether you make a quick visit or stay the entire two hours, count on spending some quality creative time with family and friends. Drop into the art studio to try some wet felting and to make a woolly wish.

ASMAA WALTON AND THE BLACK ART LIBRARY: LIBRARY HOURS WITH ASMAA WALTON

Monday, November 11, 2024 – 1:30-4 pm

FREE.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/exhibitions/asmaa-walton-and-black-art-library

Asmaa Walton, founder of the Black Art Library, will be present for library hours. Drop in to learn more about her project and the books in the library.

NATURAL AREAS WORK DAY

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 10 am-12 pm

FREE

More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/2024-natural-area-work-days

Join the Lynden land team for a volunteer work day on the grounds. The Lynden Sculpture Garden is transforming its natural habitats and formal landscapes into sustainable and diverse ecosystems that highlight the natural beauty inherent in them. The Lynden’s goal is to steward healthy habitats for an array of native plants and wildlife while adding a vibrant mosaic of color and texture to this sculptural landscape through every season. In November, we will be on the eastern side of the grounds, tending the understory of our paper birch island by manually removing buckthorn using the “cut-stump” method. This will clear the area and relieve competition for future native plantings.

ASMAA WALTON AND THE BLACK ART LIBRARY: LIBRARY HOURS WITH ASMAA WALTON

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 – 1:30-4 pm

FREE.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/exhibitions/asmaa-walton-and-black-art-library

Asmaa Walton, founder of the Black Art Library, will be present for library hours. Drop in to learn more about her project and the books in the library.

GARDEN WORK DAY

Thursday, November 14, 2024 – 10 am-12 pm

More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/2024-garden-work-days

Join the Lynden land team for a volunteer work day on the grounds. The Lynden Sculpture Garden is transforming its natural habitats and formal landscapes into sustainable and diverse ecosystems that highlight the natural beauty inherent in them. The Lynden’s goal is to steward healthy habitats for an array of native plants and wildlife while adding a vibrant mosaic of color and texture to this sculptural landscape through every season. In November, we shield the soil from the harsh winter conditions by spreading fallen leaves and tucking in all the bare spots within the gardens. Join us for one last garden work day as we say goodnight to the gardens until spring, jump in crisp piles of leaves, and enjoy the musty scents of autumn.

SUPER MOON CIRCLE AND SOUND BATH

Friday, November 15, 2024 – 5:30-7 pm

Fee: $30/$25 members. Pre-registration required.

More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/sound-bath-nov-2024

Join artist-in-residence Jenna Knapp and sound facilitator Sevan Arabian-Ries as they move their ongoing collaborative events indoors for the winter. Inspired by the winding path of the labyrinth, Jenna will begin the evening with a short, guided hypnosis to help facilitate deeper relaxation and inner-reflection before Sevan begins the sound bath. We’ll end the evening with an astro talk, writing prompts and group discussion. Throughout the evening we will explore themes present under the Taurus Full Moon including; expanding comfort zones, honoring personal capacities, and anchoring into practices through seasons of change.

LEATHER NOTEBOOK COVER MAKE-ALONG WITH DENNIS CARL

Sunday, November 17, 2024, 1-4 pm 

Fee: $62/$55 members.

For information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/leather-notebook-cover-make-along

Leather is a durable, versatile material with a strong legacy in Wisconsin’s manufacturing history. In this class you will make a hand-stitched travelers notebook cover to take home, with two blank journal inserts included. The workshop will focus on saddle-stitching, a hand-stitching method done with two needles at each end of a length of thread. As threads pass over each other, each stitch locks in place. A broken stitch will not compromise the entire line of stitching, creating a long-lasting seam and allowing for easy, targeted repairs. Saddle stitching is a foundational skill for creating your own leathercraft, sewing heavy duty canvas and denim, and repairing leather items you own. In this workshop participants will learn the fundamentals of saddle stitching including using a stitching pony, determining thread length, backstitching, casting and finishing. Additional skills covered will be leather and thread selection, edge finishing, and personalization. This is a beginner level project with all materials provided; no experience required.

LYNDEN BY NIGHT: A WALK WITH CLAUDIA ORJUELA

Sunday, November 17, 2024 – 5:30 to 7 pm

Fee: $10 per session/$5 per session for Lynden members. Children under 6 are free.

More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/lynden-night-nov-2024

Come walk Lynden’s grounds with educator Claudia Orjuela, who will introduce you to the mysteries and unique features of outdoor life after dark. Discover the sights and sounds of the night in Lynden’s back acres and observe our monumental sculptures beneath the light of the beaver moon. A bonfire and treats await at the end.

HOME BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Thursday, Thursday, November 21, 2024 – 7-8 pm

***VIRTUAL***

FREE.

More information and to register:

https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/home-book-discussion-group-2024

The Lynden/HOME Refugee Steering Committee book discussion group, moderated by Lynden’s Kim Khaira, is for those interested in firsthand accounts of displacement. We consider works of non-fiction and fiction, including autobiographical and semi-autobiographical works, by writers who have faced or are facing forced displacement as refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants. In November we continue with My American Dream: A Journey from Fascism to Freedom by Barbara Sommer Feigin. Newcomers welcome!

GREENWOOD GATHERING: CARVERS’ MEET-UP WITH JEREMY STEPIEN

Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 11 am-4 pm

Fee: $15/$10 members. You are welcome to attend for the entire day, or for a portion, but registration is required.

https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/carvers-fall-2024

Join us for the fall session of Lynden’s Greenwood Gathering, an open-ended carving event where both new and returning participants can bring their current or finished carving projects to share with fellow woodcarvers. Gather around the campfire to carve, exchange ideas, share techniques, and draw inspiration from each other’s work. The gatherings will include occasional themed demonstrations and relevant garden tours. In November, inspired by Daniel Minter’s sculpture Muti, we will carve wooden beads.

MAKE A NATURAL WREATH WITH ALYX CHRISTENSEN AND ANNALESA ALBRIGHT

Saturday, November 23, 2024, 1-3 pm 

Fee: $35/$30 members.

For information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/natural-wreath-nov-2024

Alyx Christensen and Annalesa Albright, Lynden’s gardeners, invite you to celebrate the changing seasons by making a natural wreath. All wreath materials—harvested from Lynden’s grounds—will be provided. Whether you are a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, you will take home a stunning, natural adornment and the skills to make more. Wreath-making is messy and we will be constructing our wreaths outside on the front patio, so dress accordingly. (In case of truly inclement weather we’ll move inside.) Warm beverages and treats will be served.

ASMAA WALTON AND THE BLACK ART LIBRARY OPENING RECEPTION AND PANEL DISCUSSION

Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 2-5 pm

FREE.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/asmaa-walton-opening-reception

Drop in for the opening reception for Asmaa Walton and the Black Art Library. Walton will be joined by local artists and writers for a panel discussion at 2:30 pm.

DOG DAYS AT LYNDEN

Saturday, November 30, 2024 – 10 am-4 pm

FREE.

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/dog-days-2024

Bring your canine friends for our annual post-prandial Thanksgiving walk. Dogs must be leashed and considerate of other visitors, canine and human.

FALL PROGRAMS FOR THE YOUNG AND VERY YOUNG

TUESDAYS IN THE GARDEN FOR PARENTS & VERY SMALL CHILDREN

Tuesdays, November 5, 19, 2024- 10:30 am-11:30 am

Sessions meet outdoors.

Fee: $16/$12 members for one adult and one child.

More information and to register: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/tuesdays

Join art educators Claudia Orjuela and Denice Niebuhr for hands-on art making and all-senses-engaged exploration of the outdoor world at Lynden. Tuesdays in the Garden, designed for children aged 1-3, provides a nurturing environment where children’s curiosity and wonder are extended through play and exploration, and children and their caregivers learn and discover side-by-side. We’ll consider different themes, each designed to connect Lynden’s environment with children’s interests. We will encourage experimentation and the manipulation of art and natural materials to tell stories, solve problems, and develop relationships. Tuesdays in the Garden meets weekly and the themes for November are Artful Clay and Hibernation.

HOME: MULTILINGUAL STORY TIME

Wednesday, November 20, 2024– 10:30-11 am ***VIRTUAL***

FREE

More information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/home-multilingual-story-time-2024

HOME Multilingual Story Time features children’s books written or illustrated by artists who have faced forced displacement as refugees, asylum seekers, or immigrants, and come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences. Designed for children aged 4-8, we believe that reading picture books is a way to share and discuss big ideas with young children. We end each virtual session with an art activity from Lynden art educator Claudia Orjuela. In November, Claudia reads  El Día de los Muertos/The Day of the Dead: A Bilingual Celebration, written by Bob Barner, in Spanish and English.

NOHL FELLOWSHIP EVENTS

Supporting artists is a at the core of Lynden’s mission. One of the ways that we support artists is by administering a range of grant programs for artists: the Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships for Individual Artists, the Suitcase Export Fund, and the Ruth Arts Mary L Nohl Alumni Awards.

UWM DEPARTMENT OF ART & DESIGN: ARTISTS NOW! GUEST LECTURE SERIES

JOVANNY HERNANDEZ CABALLERO

Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 7:30 pm ***VIRTUAL***

For information: https://uwm.edu/arts/event/artists-now-guest-lecture-series-jovanny-caballero-hernandez/

Jovanny Hernandez Caballero is a community artist and photographer based in Milwaukee. He is a first-generation American and descendant of Mixtecs, an Indigenous people based in present-day Mexico. His work is centered around themes of cultural heritage and identity. Jovanny documents the beauty of Milwaukee’s South Side and his family’s native land of Oaxaca, Mexico. He completed his BFA in Photography & Imaging at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee in 2023, and he is a 2024 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellow.

UWM UNION CINEMA: NOHL FELLOWSHIP SCREENING

JANELLE VANDERKELEN

Thursday, November 7, 2024, 7-9 pm

UWM Union Cinema, 2200 E Kenwood Blvd, Milwaukee, WI 53211

FREE

For information: https://uwm.edu/studentinvolvement/event/green-imaginaries/

In conjunction with her 2023 Nohl Fellowship, Janelle VanderKelen presents Green Imaginaries, a program of recent shorts that use experimental animation and filmmaking techniques to imagine alternative acts of relation between imperfect bodies (human, vegetal, geological, or otherwise).

TALKS BY 2025 NOHL JURORS

Thursday, November 14, 2024.  Reception begins at 6 pm; talk begins at 6:30 pm

Haggerty Museum of Art, 1234 W Tory Hill St, Milwaukee, WI 53233 (on the Marquette University campus)

FREE

For information: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/calendar/talks-2025-nohl-jurors

The three jurors who will be selecting the recipients of the 2025 Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Mary L. Nohl Fund for Individual Artists Fellowships will give a public talk about their institutions and curatorial interests at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University. Come meet Efe Igor Coleman, Independent Curator, Memphis, Tennessee; Raphael Fonseca, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art, Denver Art Museum, Denver, Colorado; and Adia Sykes, Independent Curator and Program Manager, United States Artists, Chicago. The talk begins at 6:30 pm and is preceded by an informal reception.

COMING UP IN DECEMBER

Lynden is closed for the holiday from December 23, 2024, through January 1, 2025. The Black Art Library remains on view in the gallery in January—stop in to browse or read. Asmaa Walton returns for another two-week residency in February. Nicholas Perry (Nohl 2024) is the guest of the UWM Artists Now Lecture Series on December 4 (this is a virtual event). Tuesdays in the Garden meets on December 3 and 17; Claudia Orjuela directs another session of Creative Time for Families on December 8 (we’ll be making seed ornaments for the birds); and HOME Multilingual Story Time wraps up for 2024 on December 11 (virtual). Jenna Knapp and Sevan Arabajian bring your year to a peaceful close with another moon circle and indoor sound bath on December 14. Also online: Stories As We Move, our refugee-to-refugee interview series (December 4) and the HOME Refugee Book Discussion group, which continues reading Barbara Sommer Feigin’s My American Dream (December 12). The last Dog Day of the year is on December 21.

ABOUT THE LYNDEN

The Lynden operates as a laboratory at the intersection of art, nature, and culture. Since opening to the public in 2010, we have worked with artists, educators, students, and our community to create, support, and share experiences that integrate our collection of more than 50 monumental sculptures and temporary installations, Lynden’s community of artists, and the natural ecology of our 40-acre site. The sculpture garden is open to art and nature lovers of all ages daily, 10 am-5 pm; closed Thursdays. Admission is free. Learn more about visitor guidelines here: https://www.lyndensculpturegarden.org/visit. Annual memberships are also available.

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.