MADA GALLERIES

The Milwaukee Art Dealers Association (MADA) is a non-profit membership organization of Milwaukee’s commercial galleries, museums, colleges and other non-profit exhibit venues dedicated to high standards of professionalism. Its purposes are to encourage the appreciation and education of the visual arts, to stimulate the business climate for art, and to develop an awareness of Milwaukee as an outstanding arts community. Visit www.milwaukeeartdealers.org for additional information.

1) CARDINAL STRITCH UNIVERSITY - NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL ART GALLERY – (6801 N. Yates - 414.410.4105 - stritch.edu) Re[f]use: Transforming the Landscape. Photographs by Gina Dabrowski. Gina Dabrowski’s large-format (Type C prints) are an exceptional example of current “landscape photography” in an environmentally sensitive time and place.  She was awarded the 2010 McKnight Artist Fellowship for Photographers to continue an examination of the big business of trash and the evolution of landfills from the open pit dumps of the 1970s. Gina Dabrowski is a fiscal year 2012 recipient of an Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. This activity is made possible in part by a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board, through an appropriation by the Minnesota State Legislature and by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Exhibition April 5 through 29. Friday: 5 to 8pm

 

2) DEAN JENSEN GALLERY – (759 N. Water St. - 414.278.7100 - deanjensengallery.com) John Schueler: Second Coming. One of the early progenitors of the New York School, or Abstract Expressionist movement, Jon Schueler was born in Milwaukee in 1916. After obtaining a master’s degree in English literature at the University of Wisconsin—Madison, he served in World War II as a navigator in the Army Air Corps and, after the war, enrolled in 1949 at the California School of Fine Art in San Francisco where he studied with Richard Diebenkorn and Clyfford Still, a lifelong mentor and friend. As early as 1951, Schueler was showing at New York’s Stable Gallery, an important outpost for avant gardism.  By 1957, he joined Leo Castelli’s Gallery and that same year was also given a solo exhibition at the Whitney Museum of American Art. The show at the Dean Jensen Gallery will focus on Schueler’s work in the 1970s when he spent much of the decade working in Scotland. The outing will be represent a “second coming” of sorts for the artist who died in 1992. The Jensen Gallery presented an earlier Schueler show in 2007, the first anywhere in his home state by the internationally renowned artist. Friday: 6 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm

 

3) DeLIND GALLERY OF FINE ART – (450 E. Mason St. - 414.271.8525 - delindgallery.com) Quality H₂O. “We are tied to the ocean, and when we go back to the sea…we go back to whence we came.” John F. Kennedy, Newport, 1962. This show of nautical and marine artworks celebrate our love of everything “water.” Paintings and drawings from California to New England; from Lake Michigan to the Coast of France, for your enjoyment and comparison, for one week only! Exhibition April 19 through April 27. Friday: 10am to 9pm, Saturday: 10:30am to 4pm

 

4) HAGGERTY MUSEUM OF ART - MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY – (13th & Clybourn - 414.288.1669 - marquette.edu/haggerty) Perimeter: Photographs by Kevin J. Miyazaki. Perimeter is a project commissioned by the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette  University, in which Kevin J. Miyazaki was invited to create new work addressing the topic of fresh water and the Great Lakes. The resulting photographs capture a contemporary portrait of Lake Michigan through images of everyday people whose lives are closest to it. Also showing are Dark Blue: The Water as Protagonist; Images of the Virgin Mary; and Read Between the Lines: Enrique Chagoya’s Codex Prints. Exhibition through May 19. Friday: 10am to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 4:30pm

 

5) INOVA UW-MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF VISUAL ARTS - PECK SCHOOL OF THE ARTS – (2155 N. Prospect Ave. - 414.229.5070 - arts.uwm.edu/inova) Avant Garde Coffeehouse Research Project. In the late 1960s, the Avant Garde Coffeehouse was a hot spot in the folk/blues revival, hosting local and nationally known musicians, experimental films, poetry, and performance art on Milwaukee’s east side. Developed through the research of the Peck School of the Arts’ Music Department, the exhibition examines this art and history through photography, ephemera, video, sound, and live music performance. Exhibition April 5 through May 12. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 5pm

 

6) KATIE GINGRASS GALLERY – (NEW LOCATION! 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 100 - 414.289.0855 - gingrassgallery.com) In Bloom. Katie Gingrass Gallery will be celebrating the excitement of Spring by bringing the outdoors in for the April/May/June exhibition - In Bloom. This show features floral artwork by Patrice Procopio, Pat Hidson, Laura Easey-Jones, David Schaefer and others. Exhibition April through June. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10 to 6pm

 

7) MILWAUKEE INSTITUTE OF ART & DESIGN (MIAD) – (273 E. Erie St. - 414.847.3200 - miad.edu) MIAD 2013 Senior Exhibition. Milwaukee’s most exuberant and anticipated exhibition of emerging talent returns in all MIAD galleries. Meet the artists and designers who innovate for our economy and community, and discuss their capstone projects from all of MIAD’s 11 majors and 16 minors. The exhibition is generously sponsored by BMO Harris Bank. April 19 – May 11, 2013. Opening Reception, Gallery Night Friday, April 19, 5–9pm, Gallery Day Conversations Saturday, April 20, 1–5pm; Gallery Hours Tuesday – Saturday, 10am–5pm, Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 5pm

 

8) PELTZ GALLERY – (1119 E. Knapp St. - 414.223.4278 - artnet.com/gallery/851/peltz-gallery.html) Peltz Gallery: A Retrospective. Highlights of presenting 24 years of fine contemporary art in Milwaukee.. Arntson, Caporael, Carnwath, Cooke, Dill, Garrison, Hayden, Jackson, Kingsbury, Knight, Levesque, Liu, Myers, Newell, Nilsson, Pfaff, Poehlmann, Propp, Puhek, Pylant, Raash, Saar, Selle, Olson-Sklar, Sloan, Spiro, Style, Terry, Vansen, Walker, Wells, Anderson, Brown, Christo, Colescott, Cole, Cottingham, Cramer, Dine, Gilliam, Girsh, Gruenwald, Haas, Himmelfarb, Johnson, Newhall, Oldenburg, Paschke, Pearlstein, Sayers, Warhol, Weege, Wickler, Wilde, Wiley, and more. Opening Friday, April 19, 6 to 9:30pm. Saturday, April 20, Breakfast with Artists & Panel Discussion. Exhibition April 19 through June 10. Friday: 6 to 9:30pm, Saturday: 11am to 4pm

 

9) TORY FOLLIARD GALLERY – (233 N. Milwaukee St. - 414.273.7311 - toryfolliard.com) 25th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition. To commemorate its silver anniversary, the Tory Folliard Gallery presents 25th Anniversary Celebration. The biggest event of the year showcases new work by the many talented painters, sculptors, and photographers who have made this occasion possible. Demonstrating the gallery’s interest in landscape, figurative, and abstract works, over 60 artists are participating. Wisconsin’s best-known artists are creating new work specifically for this exhibit. Tom Uttech, Patrick Farrell, Fred Stonehouse, TL Solien, Charles Munch, Jason Rohlf and Mark Mulhern feature their new work as well as important works by the late John Wilde and Marion Coffey. Stellar artists from outside Wisconsin include Eric Aho, Gladys Nilsson, Laurie Hogin, Michael Noland, Susan Evans and Robert Lostutter. Meet many of the artists at an Artists’ Reception on Gallery Night, April 19 from 6 to 9pm. Open Gallery Day, April 20 from 11am to 4pm. Exhibition Dates:  April 19 - May 25. Friday:  11am to 9pm, Saturday:  11am to 4pm

 

10) WALKER’S POINT CENTER FOR THE ARTS – (839 N. 5th St. - 414.672.2787 - wpca-milwaukee.org) Eternal Flesh. Featuring the metal assemblage sculpture of John Balsley, Demitra Copoulos, Dan McGuire, and Kendall Polster, this strictly figurative exhibition takes a look at a body that never dies. Artists will be present for the Friday evening opening reception. Exhibition April 19 through June 8. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 5pm

 

EAST TOWN PARTICIPANTS

11) ALL SAINTS’ CATHEDRAL – (818 E. Juneau Ave. - 414.271.7719 - ascathedral.org) Icons in Transformation. An international exhibit of the contemporary icons of Ludmila Pawlowska. Accompanied by traditional Russian icons from St. Vassilevski Monestary. Exhibition April 12 through June 10. Friday: 6 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm

 

12) CATHEDRAL OF ST. JOHN – (802 N. Jackson St. - 414.276.9814 - stjohncathedral.org) Windows of the Soul. Works of art done by men, women, and children incarcerated in detention centers, county jails, and prisons throughout Wisconsin. These pieces depict humor, love, hurt, and healing that have transpired in their lives.  Friday: 6 to 8:30pm

 

13) COALITION OF PHOTOGRAPHIC ARTS (COPA) – (600 E. Mason St., 2nd Floor [Easy elevator access] - 414.982.5599 - copamilwaukee.com) - CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition. An annual must-see! Experience exceptional fine art photography from CoPA’s local and regional photographers in a unique and comfortable venue. See why people flock to our exhibition each year! Exhibition runs through May 4. Post-Gallery Night hours: Thursday through Saturday 12 to 6pm, or by appointment.  Exhibition April 19 through May 4. Friday: 4 to 9pm, Saturday: 11am to 4pm

 

14) DAVID BARNETT GALLERY – (1024 E. State St. at Prospect - 414.271.5058 - davidbarnettgallery.com) Blast From The Past: Celebrating 46 Years of Art at David Barnett Gallery. Representing an artwork for each year including Avery, Brandt, Calder, Chagall, Curry, Dali, Diebenkorn, Giacometti, Gutierrez, Johnson, Kandinsky, Lee, Lichtenstein, Man Ray, Marini, Miro, Mucha, Picasso, Pissarro, Rosenquist, Rembrandt, VanDongen, Vuillard, Weisbuch, Whistler. Exhibition April 19 through July 20. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 11am to 5pm

 

15) GALLERIE M – INTERCONTINENTAL MILWAUKEE – (139 E. Kilbourn Ave. - 414.276.8686 - intercontinentalmilwaukee.com) Dena Nord. Visit Dena Nord in Gallerie M in the InterContinental Milwaukee. Dena Nord works towards combining a variety of textures with a diversity of painting techniques. She joins together mostly organic and structural shapes to create patterns and vivid colors that seem to radiate with rhythm. Her goal is to move your eye around the canvas and let the viewer find their own imagery within shapes.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: throughout the day

 

16) GROHMANN MUSEUM – (1000 N. Broadway at State St. - 414.277.2300 – msoe.edu/grohmann) Gallery Night: Don’t miss Bridges: Photographs by David Plowden before it ends April 28. Gallery Day: Hess and Sons Cooperage Program presented by the Milwaukee County Historical Society – 2pm. Learn barrel making from Wisconsin historian and cooper Gary Hess.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 6pm

 

17) HOTEL METRO – (411 E. Mason St. - 414.272.1937 - hotelmetro.com) Hotel Metro features Wisconsin artists working in various mediums from oil to mosaic to watercolor. Danny Gokey’s foundation, “Sophia’s Heart” will perform. $5 martini night and appetizer specials all night.  Friday: 5 to 9pm

 

18) MILWAUKEE LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER – (1110 N. Market St., 2nd Fl. - 414.271.2656 - mkelgbt.org) Repurpose, Reflect and Repent. Folk art takes the fork in the road in this installation by Thom J. Ertl. Common everyday items go unconventional in creating practical, striking, colorful creations. “Found” becomes urban, sleek and fun.  Friday: 5 to 9pm

 

19) MORNING GLORY GALLERY – (929 N. Water St. [inside the Marcus Center] - 414.765.7227 - mggallery.org) Special exhibit: hand-turned wooden bowls by Scott Boris. Meet the artist Friday, April 19 from 6 to 8pm. Also featuring original fine crafts from more than 50 Wisconsin artists. Open during all shows in Uihlein Hall. Exhibition is ongoing. Friday: 12 to 8pm, Saturday: 12 to 8pm

 

20) THE PFISTER HOTEL - ARTIST IN RESIDENCE – (424 E. Wisconsin Ave. - 414.273.8222 - thepfisterhotel.com) Stephanie Barenz. Visit the Pfister Artist in Residence studio and meet the new Artist in Residence, Stephanie Barenz. Stephanie primarily paints and draws on wood panels using a range of media, including acrylics, sumi ink, and pencil. Her work in the studio over the next year will reflect the stories of travelers and how they affect one’s relationship to place. Stephanie plans to work with the Pfister Narrator to write text for the images with the final compilation in book form. Beginning at 9pm on Friday in the Rouge, join Stephanie for a post Gallery Night reception with complimentary snacks and a cash bar. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: throughout the day

 

21) REGUS – (250 E. Wisconsin Ave., Suite 1800 - 414.347.7800 - regus.com) Works of James Matson. Theatrical still life photographs, captured by a Wista 4X5 bellow camera and Ilford film, will awaken your senses. The negatives are developed on Foma Variant, fiber based paper, under sepia tone, and then hand colored in Marshall’s photo oil paint and pencils.Friday: 6 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 5pm

 

22) URBAN MILWAUKEE – (755 N. Milwaukee St. - 414.395.0632 - urbanmilwaukee.com/store) One Year Anniversary. Celebrate the one year anniversary of Urban Milwaukee: The Store. Gallery features Milwaukee-focused paintings and photography from local artists, including Hal Koenig and John December, as well as MilwaukeeHome clothing. Urban Milwaukee is dedicated to championing urban life in the Cream City.  Friday: 5pm to 12am, Saturday: 11am to 3pm

 

23) VILLAGE CHURCH ARTS GALLERY – (130 E. Juneau - 414.273.7617 - villagechurchmilwaukee.org) For the Beauty of the Earth. Up-cycled, repurposed mixed media by emerging artists in Milwaukee. Live Appalachian folk music featuring Lou Nielsen. Appetizers 5 to 9pm Friday, Saturday 1-3pm. Exhibition April 19 through April 28.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 1 to 3pm

 

24) WHISKEY BAR – (788 N. Jackson St. - 414.312.8566 - whiskeybarmilwaukee.com) Explore Your Five Senses. See four artists including Ellie Nocun and Kath Vandenberg perform live art inspired by Fred Boutique’s fashion and models. Hear live music from DJ Matt Mixon. Taste and smell uniquely crafted Tuaca cocktails with feature pricing. Touch and participate in the creation of a Tuaca-themed community art piece. Live art performance begins at 9pm. Friday: 6 to 11pm

 

HISTORIC THIRD WARD PARTICIPANTS

25) A TRIO JEWELRY DESIGN STUDIO – (215 ½ N. Water St. - 414.431.7112 - atriojewelry.com) A Trio is proud to showcase two new artists from the local area. Cookies and refreshments. Fifth generation jewelry design studio. All work done on site and as always, free cleaning and polishing on your jewelry. Voted #1 on WISN A List for designer jewelry and rings. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 11am to 2pm

 

26) AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION OF WISCONSIN – (207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 325 - 414.272.4032 - aclu-wi.org) Picturing Liberty. Join us for our annual art show and open house. This year’s event “Picturing Liberty” will showcase works on the theme of Civil Rights. Stop by on Friday evening for a reception with appetizers and civil discourse! Friday, April 19, Open House and Art Show; Saturday, April 20, Art Show.  Friday: 5 to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm

 

27) ART UPSTAIRS GALLERY AND STUDIO – (207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 202 - 262.243.5921 - wisconsinfineartists.com/graham) Multi-layered watercolor paintings reflecting the quiet serenity of the natural world by Lois Buley Wirth. Abstract forms and landscapes charged with emotion and mood through the use of deep rich hues and flowing compositions by Patricia Gilman Graham; pastel and acrylic. Gallery hours Saturdays 12 to 5pm, and by appointment. Friday: 5 to 10pm, Saturday 11am to 4pm

 

28) GALLERY 218 – (207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 218 - 414.643.1732 - gallery218.com) An Abstract Nature. Contemporary paintings, works on paper, photography, sculpture. Gallery artists: Judith Hooks, Bernie Newman, Kathryn Kmet, Josh Hintz, Mike Smith, Sam Lux. Cash bar by Party Wizards. Live jazz by Keith Watling. Take elevator to the second floor of the Marshall Building. Exhibition April 19 through June 3.  Friday: 5 to 10pm, Saturday: 12 to 5pm

 

29) GREYMATTER – (207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 222 - 414.687.2598 - greymattergallery.com) Traces. Traces explores the construction of our environments by looking at the physical and cultural marks left on places. Artists Andy Mattern, Leigh Merrill, and Pavel Romaniko offer nuanced and rich conversations about traces as a way to define place and serve as evidence of our existence. Exhibition April 19 through May 25. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 4pm

 

30) THE HUDSON BUSINESS LOUNGE – (310 N. Broadway - 414.220.9460 - thehudson.org) Sculptures by Richard Edelman. A curation of stunning sculptures, including contemporary and traditional artworks. Edelman’s sculptures are exquisite in form and detail. The artist works in the mediums of aluminum, steel and bronze. Edelman’s works are in private and public collections. This rare exhibit will be worthy of your time and viewing experience. Exhibition April 19 through May 19. Friday: 6 to 10pm, Saturday: 10am to 11pm

 

31) I DO PHOTOGRAPHY (338 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 404 - 414.719.4880 - i-do-photography.net) Enough Said Company is Aga Artka and Teresa Olson. They are a couple of Milwaukee interior designers with a quirky sense of humor, a healthy dose of sarcasm and a heaping serving of caring who make t-shirts for creatives. Stop by to experience red carpet LIVE showcase of the existing and new t-shirts, and impromptu fashion shows taking place all night long. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm

 

32) ITALIAN CONFERENCE CENTER – (631 E. Chicago St. - 414.223.2180 - italianconference.com) Elise Fritche. Back by popular demand. Elise will show her new works. Wine and cheese on Friday. Friday: 6 to 10pm, Saturday: 11am to 3pm

 

33) KRAL REAL ESTATE – (120 N. Milwaukee St. - 414.455.3777 - kralrealestate.com) Featuring story-telling conte crayon drawings by Bonita Bruch, letting imagination take over, her pieces are created from basic sketches. Daniel Dudzinski’s photography explores the character of his urban surroundings by joining vibrant color, dynamic shape and raw texture to assemble a diverse collection of images. Friday: 5 to 11pm, Saturday: 10am to 3pm

34) MARLENE HECHT SIMMONS STUDIO GALLERY – (207 E. Buffalo St., LL14 • 262.442.8884) Unique art to enjoy forever. Studio/gallery of original contemporary figurative, impressionistic, abstract art - embellished giclee and photographic. Working studio during week, open to public by appointment or scheduled hours. Collector or decorator, commissions for home or office. Call 262.442.8884. Current exhibition through May 15. Friday: 3 to 9pm, Saturday: 11am to 5pm

 

35) MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MARKET – (400 N. Water St. - 414.336.1111 - milwaukeepublicmarket.org) Mind-Scapes: Paintings Within the Self. Works by Cheryl Casden and Sam Foster. Local Milwaukee-based painters, Cheryl Casden and Sam Foster explore the internal landscapes of the self. Inspired by the everyday, their works investigate the power of narrative, spirituality, and personal-evolution through paint and mixed media. Friday: 10am to 9pm, Saturday: 8am to 3pm

 

36) NEROLI SALON & SPA – (327 E. St. Paul Ave. - 414.227.2888 - nerolispa.com) Celebrate our 20th anniversary with a live photo shoot and an exclusive opportunity to tour our new state-of-the-art location on the first floor of the Aveda Building. Friday: 5 to 8pm

 

37) PARSIFAL CLASSIC MERCEDES BOUTIQUE – (520 E. Menomonee St. - 414.988.4066 - parsifalclassic.com) A Spring Installation. A collaboration of artists will be transforming Parsifal into a metaphorical spring installation. Winter will be melting away to reveal Parsifal in full bloom. Colorful paintings by well-known New York artist Rande Barke returning to his home state will be showcased throughout the gallery. Refreshments will be served.  Friday: 5 to 10pm

 

38) PORTRAIT SOCIETY GALLERY – (207 E. Buffalo St., Fifth Floor - portraitsocietygallery.com) The Vanishing Point: Shana McCaw and Brent Budsberg. This collaborative team recently participated in residency programs in Wendover, Utah and Death Valley inspiring photographs that present fictive, dramatic accounts of the pair dressed as pioneers pitted against unforgiving, vast landscapes. The alien terrain of the American West represents a kind of unconscious dystopia. The pioneers long for the fertile soil of the Midwest while laboring in vain to coerce a land of harsh conditions to bear fruit.  Also showing: The Winter Chapel: Kevin Giese and A print collaboration: White Noise (Makeal Flammini, Alyssa Schulte, Jessica Seamans, and Ella Dwyer). Friday: 12 to 9 pm, Saturday: 12 to 5pm

 

39) RUSTICO PIZZERIA – (223 N. Water St. - 414.220.9933 - rusticopizzeria.com) Brittany Farina. Brittany Farina is a digital illustrator/painter located in Wisconsin. She uses a Wacom tablet to create most of her works. Brittany likes the flexibility of her stylus; “I can have all sorts of mediums and pen sizes at my disposal. It’s like having a Sharpie, oil paint, and charcoal all in one pen.” Exhibition April 19 through June 19. Friday: 11am to 1:30am, Saturday: 11am to 1:30am

 

40) SADLER GALLERY – (207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 200 - 414.278.1395 - sadlergallery.net) Please join Sadler Gallery in celebrating its first year in the Third Ward. The gallery is proud to represent local, national, and international talents, including new works by Bridget Griffith Evans, Arvid Petersen, Sasha Kinens, Ilya Zomb, Frank Hoeffler, Michael Santini and Liz Phillips. The Sadler Gallery is dedicating this show to the memory of our friend Lori Steffen. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 11am to 4pm

 

41) SENSORIUM – (326 N. Water St., 2nd Floor - 414.224.0015 - sensorium.me) Sensorium, a contemporary gallery featuring experiential works consisting of the interaction of sight, sound, scent, touch, taste, and emotions. Exhibition April 19 through June 15.  Friday: 5 to 10pm

 

42) (SHOO) – (241 N. Broadway - 414.765.2355 - shoostore.com) Peppina Jewelry by Jen Hansen features luxe precious and semi-precious stones set in necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and rings with rhodium and 22K gold clad. Friday: 5 to 9pm

 

43) SPiN MILWAUKEE – (233 E. Chicago St. - 414.831.7746 - spinmilwaukee.com) Ari David Rosenthal. SPiN Milwaukee is proud to be displaying Milwaukee native Ari David Rosenthal’s digital photography work. Using photography composed of strong architectural, Ari David Rosenthal creates “re-imaginings” of his traditional fine art photography that reach far beyond the original image capture. Each piece of art begins with an original photograph as its canvas.  His creative process begins with “deconstructing” each image, determining the most powerful architectural elements - be they organic or man-made - within each image.  Friday: 11am to 2am, Saturday: 11am to 2am

 

44) SPLASH STUDIO: A PAINTING BAR – (184 N. Broadway - 414.882.7621 - splashmilwaukee.com) One year ago, we opened our doors to more than 1,000 Milwaukeeans - and painting & drinking has never been the same. To celebrate, we’re featuring new exhibits by artist Dena Nord and photographer Kate Kinser, our ‘once a quarter’ open house specials ($2 beer, $5 wine, $5 mini-paints), and a DOUBLE GLOW. That’s right, for the first time ever, we’re offering the Super Secret Glow Project from 10pm-midnight on both Friday and Saturday nights! Happy Birthday to us = awesome party for you. (Reservations recommended for glow.)  Friday: 6 to 9:30pm

 

45) THE FINE ART GALLERY – (207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 210 - 414.688.2787 - thefineartgallery.org) Force of Nature. Venture into the endless permutations and wonders of growth and change – in nature and within our quirky, curious minds. 2D and 3D media rendered in styles as diverse as Surrealism, Abstraction, Expressionism, Photo-Realism, Assemblage, and Collage. Metaphorical narratives, evocative landscapes and figures, contemporary fine jewelry. Exhibition April 19 through July 20. Friday: 11am to 10pm, Opening Reception 5 to 10pm, Saturday: 11am to 4pm

 

46) WABI SABI GALLERY – (219 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 2D - 262.325.7148 - wabisabifarmstudio.weebly.com) (un)framed & (un)tamed. This is wabi sabi gallery’s first opening, titled “(un)framed & (un)tamed”. Husband and wife team Corey & Jennifer McVey are showing pottery, photography, drawings, and mixed media. Exhibition April 19 through June 30. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm

 

WALKER'S POINT/SOUTH PARTICIPANTS

47) ARTS @ LARGE (908 S. 5th St. - 414.763.7379 - artsatlargeinc.org)

I Wanna B. This student created exhibit explores performing and visual art as a career. View youth artwork created in collaboration with artist educators and other real world professionals and special performance featuring youth from the Skai Performing Arts Academy. Friday: 5 to 8pm, Saturday: 11am to 4pm

 

48) ARTWORKS FOR MILWAUKEE – (706 S. 5th St. - 414.708.9996 - artworksformilwaukee.org) I See You. Mixed media mural curated by high school students in ArtWorks for Milwaukee’s unique art-based internship. Enjoy the artwork, music, food/drinks, and good company. Original artwork and reproductions will be available for purchase. For more information, visit us on Facebook or at www.artworksformilwaukee.org.  Friday: 5 to 9pm

 

49) FIRST PLACE DENTISTRY – (106 W Seeboth St., Suite 202 - 414.223.4778 - firstplacedentistry.com) Robert Popp. Contemporary photography by Robert Popp. Friday: 5 to 9pm

 

50) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY RESTORE – (420 S. 1st St. - 414.257.9078 - milwaukeerestore.com) 4th Annual Recycled Art Contest. The New Habitat for Humanity ReStore is showcasing their 4th Annual Recycled Art Contest, where community members have built artwork out of product from the ReStore. ReStore is stocked entirely by donations of new, used and vintage furniture, appliances, and building supplies. All proceeds benefit Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity. Exhibition March 12 through April 20.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 4pm

 

51) HARLEY-DAVIDSON MUSEUM – (400 W. Canal St. - 414.287.2789 - h-dmuseum.com) Experience the remarkable story of the survival and recovery of a Harley-Davidson® motorcycle that drifted over 4,000 miles after the devastating tsunami that struck Japan and symbolically united two strangers across a vast ocean. Visit MOTOR® Bar & Restaurant and The Shop at the Harley-Davidson Museum®. Plus, attend a World Cafe recording with Black Rebel Motorcycle Club at the Harley-Davidson Museum on May 14! Register to win tickets at the H-D Museum during Gallery Night and Day. Free Friday night admission from 5 to 9pm; regular admission applies on Saturday from 10am to 6pm. Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 6pm

 

52) THE HIDE HOUSE – (2625 S. Greeley St. - 414.482.2200 - thehidehouse.com) One Night Only! Come discover the exciting new additions at the Hide House Arts Complex featuring a variety of new artists and a showcase from the High School of the Arts Senior Class!  Friday: 6 to 10pm

 

53) THE IRON HORSE HOTEL – (500 W. Florida St. - 414.374.4766 - theironhorsehotel.com) Photographer Jessica Kaminski. Jessica Kaminski is a stylish photographer for dynamic people. Her April Gallery Night and Day exhibit at The Iron Horse Hotel will include a selection of cinematic images that capture the essence of character while incorporating environment to create a sense of place. Learn more at www.JessicaKaminski.com. Friday: 5pm to midnight

 

54) NATIONAL ART GALLERY – (611 W. National Ave. - 414.554.8283) Attend the premiere of Milwaukee’s newest gallery with the largest mural on it. View an exhibit by local Latino artists and learn about the Mural of Peace Movement. Opening performances by Ballet Folklorico dancers, and caricature sketching. Refreshments and guitar music.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 4pm

 

55) NEXT ACT THEATRE - (255 S. Water St. - 414.278.7780 - nextact.org) Thomas Hellstrom presents LM:+43-87. Spanning Next Act Theatre’s lobby, LM:+43-87 documents Lake Michigan’s sublime, mutable seascape in a sprawling installation of over 100 photos in varying conditions of light, weather and season. Accompanies Next Act’s production of GRACE (through April 28). Exhibition April 4 through April 28.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 12 to 4pm

 

56) ORLANDINI STUDIOS – (633 W. Virginia St. - 414.272.3657 - orlandinistudios.com) Debra Stubbe Burkart is very excited to showcase her new drawings of Milwaukee landmarks including the Water Tower, Leon’s Custard, and Miller Park. She will be on hand to talk about her techniques and inspirations. Eugene Orlandini will be showing the different plaster moulds he has and how they are made. He has brought out some new pieces that he is redoing and breathing new life into old ideas. Friday: 6 to 10pm, Saturday: 11am to 5pm

 

57) STACK’D BURGER BAR – (170 S. 1st St. - 414.273.7800) Jonathan Warobick. Jonathan Warobick, a Milwaukee-based illustrator and graphic designer, premieres his latest digital vector art. Driven by an intense passion for unique poster design, he incorporates his Art Nouveau-influenced style into his fresh, intricately illustrated work. Friday: 5 to 11pm, Saturday: 5 to 11pm

 

PARTICIPANTS AROUND TOWN

58) GALLERY @ THE BLUE – (310 W. Wisconsin Ave., Lobby - 414.273.5500 - 310westwisconsin.com) Zane Johnson. Zane Johnson exhibits his exquisite array of flora and fauna photography that will take your breath away. Gallery @ The Blue is dedicated to exhibiting art works in all media by established and emerging local artists. Our rotating space emphasizes a wide range of styles which maintains a fresh, exciting atmosphere in the lobby of this iconic downtown building. Exhibition March 23 through May 4.  Friday: 5:30 to 9pm

 

59) KING DRIVE COMMONS GALLERY & STUDIO – (2775 N. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. - 414.704.9117) Natural Beauty. The Martin Luther King Economic Development Corporation will host a Gallery Night on King Drive featuring recent works of Tia Chianti Richardson a painter, muralist, and graphic designer whose work explores the Goddess essence that is embodied or masked by the self-perceptions of women, particularly women of color, around natural beauty. Enjoy live jazz by Larry Moore Trio and a performance by Handsberry-Sands Theatre Company. Refreshments and culinary delights by B.R. Smith Catering. Friday: 5:30 to 9pm

 

60) MUSEUM OF WISCONSIN ART ON THE LAKE | SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE – (1800 N. Prospect Ave. - 414.272.2022) The Big Picture. The Big Picture proves ‘big’ isn’t just about size. Artists Dave Niec, Kathy Hofmann, and Vicki Reed are masters of creating grand images. Though smaller in scale, their art will pull you into sweeping landscapes, wide open skies, and expansive environs that extend far past the frames in which they are hung. Artist talk Thursday, April 18 at 6:30pm. Exhibition April 19 through July 17. Friday: 5 to 9pm, refreshments available, Saturday: 10am to 5pm, refreshments available

 

61) REDLINE MILWAUKEE – (1422 N. 4th St. - 414.491.9088 - redlineartmke.org) New Works of Nathaniel Donnett. In residence at RedLine since March 30, Donnett has been working on a new series of drawings, sculpture, and performance partially funded by the NEA.  Donnett asks the question, “Are you the One?”  An outcast or archetype?  Did you or society determine this identity? Exhibition April 19 through June 15. Check website for artist talk times/dates. Friday: 6 to 9pm, Saturday 10am to 3pm

 

62) SAINT JOHN’S ON THE LAKE (1840 N. Prospect Ave. - 414.272.2022) Treasure Event Fine Art Preview. Memories in the Making is the art program of the Alzheimer’s Association. This exhibit previews pieces from the program and the artwork they inspired created by Wisconsin fine artists. All pieces will be auctioned on June 4 at Treasure, an event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association.  Friday: 5 to 9pm, Saturday: 10am to 3pm