Exhibits

Exhibits –– August

ARTgarage. 920-448-6800. Hours: Tu, W, F – 12–6pm; Th – 12–8pm; Sa – 12–4pm.

Avenue Art & Co. Appleton. 734-7710.
August Art on the Town
Aug 20. An exhibit featuring a large grid of art all by individuals w/ varying styles, subjects & mediums, all hung as one large piece of art.

The Aylward Gallery, UWFox, Menasha. 920-832-2626.
Hours: M, W, F – 10am–5pm; Tu & Th – 10am–7pm; Sa – 12–4pm; Closed on Sundays.
Curt Heuer
Aug 23–Sep 17. Ceramics & mixed media sculpture/vessels of UWGB Emeritus Art Professor.

Bank of Kaukauna (Lower Level). 920-766-2642.
Summer Exhibit: Beach Party.
Jun 14–Aug 20.

Bay Beach Wildlife Sanctuary, Green Bay. 920-391-3671.
Habitat Hollow Tree
ongoing. A walk-in replica of a sugar maple tree w/ animal displays inside.

Habitat Hole
ongoing. Crawl through a 20ft burrow to observe realistic underground animals.

Habitat House
ongoing. A 2/3 scale house that demonstrates how to protect your home from unwanted wildlife guests.

The Observation Building
ongoing. Purchase corn to feed the ducks & geese at the animal care headquarters of the wildlife Sanctuary. Inside & outside exhibits.

The Woodland Building & Habitrek Trail
ongoing. View native Wisconsin animals such as otters, cougars, wolves, ravens, white-tailed dear, porcupine & more. Climb a viewing tower outside the building to view deer up close.

Bergstrom-Mahler Museum, Neenah. 920-751-4658.
Hours: Tu–Sa – 10am–4:30pm; Su – 1–4:30pm; Closed on Mondays.
Tools in Motion: Works from the Hechinger Collection
Jul 2–Sep 19. Celebrating the repetition & motion found in everyday tools such as hammers,
saws & wrenches.

Christmas in July at the Shop
Sneak peak at new 2010 Holiday Ornaments.

The Building for Kids, Appleton. 920-734-3226.
Pizza, Any Way You Slice It
Jun 5–Sep 12. Take make–believe pizza orders, learn about fractions, become a part of the super size pizza & learn to make your own nutritious pizzas.

Exhibits at Evergreen, within Evergreen Retirement, Oshkosh. 920-427-2047.
From Peanuts to Palettes
thru Aug 30.  An Extraordinary exhibit of elephant artworks.

The Flying Pig, LLC: Gallery & Greenspace, Algoma. 920-487-9902.
Hours: May–Oct, daily, 9am–6pm; Nov–Apr, F–Su, 10am–5pm
Storystarters Exhibit
Aug 14–Sep 11. An exhibition of creative writing based on eleven paintings by Tim Nyberg.

Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Ephraim. 920-854-2210.
Horus: M–Su, 10am–5pm, mid-May thru mid-Oct.
3rd Community Mosaic Project Exhibit
thru Aug 29. As a community outreach project, the Mosaic Project was developed as a means to help raise awareness of the arts & make them accessible for every member of our community. The display, hung in tandem with the Collection Invitational Exhibit, consists of a large-scale mosaic constructed of 300-plus 6-inch by 6-inch canvases. Each artwork is crafted by community members, youth, professional & amateur artists of all skill levels & ages. 



Collection Invitational & Collector’s Choice Benefit
thru Aug 29. Featuring works of art by professional regional artists. Visitors to the gallery will see the exhibit as an excellent opportunity to see a vast selection of work by many of our area’s finest artists.

Dimension in Door County: Form Transcending Function
Sep 4–Oct 12. A fresh vision of 3D work crated by Door County artists, exploring the artistic process used to create the works.

The Gallery at American National Bank, Appleton. 920-739-1040.
Hours: M–F – 9am–5pm.
Pat Bishop
Jul 22–Sep 10. Fiber artist.

Harmony Cafe, Appleton. 734-2233.

The Hang Up Gallery, Neenah. 920-722-0481.

Historic Hazelwood House, Green Bay. 920-437-1840.
Hours: In May – Sa & Su – 12–4pm; June thru August – Th–Su – 12–4pm. All other days by appointment only.

Hearthstone Historic House Museum, Appleton. 920-730-8204.
T.R. – Renaissance Man
thru Nov 6. Looking at Theodore Roosevelt the family man, Rough Rider, Trust Buster, Naturalist & Conservationist, Reformer, Bull Moose & President.

Heritage Hill State Historical Park, Green Bay. 920-448-5150.

History Museum at the Castle, Appleton. 920-735-9370.
Picturing Main Street
thru Dec 30. This exhibit will feature The History Museum’s extensive postcard collection, which includes scenes from Appleton’s College Avenue, Neenah’s Wisconsin Avenue, Menasha’s Main Street, Little Chute’s Main Street, among others. The craze for picture postcards meant that, for a penny, Americans could see & document main streets, back streets, churches, schools, resorts & scenery of their hometown. A computer kiosk will allow visitors to discover hundreds of additional postcards, along with a DIY postcard station where visitors can create personalized cards.

Sports & Spirit
thru 2011. From Little League to tavern leagues, individual athletes to teams, players to fans, it will highlight how organized sports create & strengthen Fox Valley community ties. One-of-a-kind artifacts, multi-sensory activities & audio-visual technology will deliver a powerful experience that will engage visitors of all ages.

A.K.A. Houdini
ongoing. Exhibit illustrating the life & times of the legendary Harry Houdini.

In Her Own Words: Edna Ferber
ongoing. Original documents, first-editions, & photographs illuminate the life of Appleton’s world-renowned author.

Tools of Change

ongoing. The tools, people, work, & life in the Fox River Valley from 1840–1950.

John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan. 920-458-6114.

Lawton Gallery, Theatre Hall, UW-Green Bay. 920-465-2271.

Main Street Art Works, Hilbert. 920-853-7348.
Hours: F – 1–7pm; Sa & Su – 1–4pm; all other days by appointment only.

Manitowoc County Heritage Center. 920-684-4445.
Flag of Company A, Fifth Wisconsin Regiment
ongoing. An exhibit showing the journey of 104 flags worn by the Manitowoc Guards during the Civil War.

George Schuette Collection
ongoing. An early citizen of Manitowoc, Schuette’s collection displays over 1,000 Native American artifacts from across Wisconsin.

Mirro Aluminum Company
ongoing. A collection of the numerous aluminum goods produced by the company over the past 100 years.

Victorian Tea Parlor
ongoing. Sit down with one of Manitowoc’s first pioneers, Oliver Hubbard, at a traditional late 1800s tea parlor in this fun exhibit.

What Makes Us Who We Are?
ongoing. A collection of many different items from Manitowoc’s history, including information about the area’s first immigrants.

Menasha Public Library. 920-967-3690.
Creative Power: VSA Wisconsin’s Traveling Exhibition
Aug 9–Sep 24. View award–winning artwork by 30 Wisconsin artists w/ disabilities.

Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay. 920-746-0707.
Gerhard CF Miller: Master Draughtsman
thru Aug 24.

Sturgeon Bay-Past & Present

Aug 28–Nov 9.

Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee.
Hours: Tu–Su – 10am–5pm. Th – 10am–9pm; closed Mondays.
Intimate Images of Love and Loss: Portrait Miniatures
thru Oct 31. Portrait miniatures featured in Intimate Images of Love and Loss are from continental Europe, Britain, and America, and were drawn from the Museum’s Collection and a number of Milwaukee-area collections.



Frank Lloyd Wright: Organic Architecture for the 21st Century
thru May 15, 2011.


National Railroad Museum, Green Bay. 920-437-7625.
Pullman Porters: From Service to Civil Rights
ongoing. Tells the life story of the porter, from their work for the Pullman Company, to their efforts to unionize, which formed the roots of the civil rights movement. The exhibit is housed in a Pullman sleeping car restored to its 1930s appearance.

Big Accident Happen
thru Dec 31, 2011. A photographic exhibit exploring train wrecks.

Neville Public Museum, Green Bay. 920-448-4460.
Hours: M, Tu, Th, Fr & Sa – 9am–5pm; W – 9am–8pm; Su, 12–5pm.
Hometown Advantage: The Community and the Packers
ongoing. 8 short films about this enduring & unique relationship.

On the Edge of the Inland Sea
ongoing. The history of Northeast WI from the last Ice Age to the mid-20th century.

Historic Photo Wall
ongoing. Selected from the museum’s permanent collection, these photographs depict people, places, & events from the region’s history & development.

Studio 210: Working Regional Artists
ongoing. Watch artists at work, & talk to them about their creations in progress.

Face-to-Face: Portraits from the Museum Collection
thru Aug 22. This exhibit features a number of paintings, drawings & portraits selected from the Neville’s own permanent collection.

Selections from the Green Bay Art Colony
thru Sep 19. Small, juried exhibition featuring some of the best artworks by the members of the Green Bay Art Colony

Here Comes the Bride: Weddings in America
thru Aug 29.

Hatching the Past: Dinosaur Eggs & Babies
thru May 22, 2011. Take a rare & exciting look at the life of dinosaurs through their eggs, nests & embryos. This remarkable hands-on exhibit offers an astounding array of authentic dinosaur eggs & nests collected from all over the globe.

New London Public Museum. 920-982-8520.
Audubon: The Art of Nature
thru Oct 30. This exhibit will showcase the life & work of John James Audubon in celebration of his 225th birthday.

Northeast Wisconsin Technical College Art Gallery, Green Bay. 498-5487
Just One Perspective–Photographs by Michael A. Reinke
Aug 18–Sep 24. Contains imagery of contemporary & nature themes.

Oneida Nation Museum, Oneida. 920-869-2768.
Oneida Nation Warriors, Honoring our Veterans
ongoing. Learn of contributions to America by Oneida men & women in times of war & peace.

A History of Iroquois Beadwork
ongoing. View beautiful Iroquois & Oneida beadwork, lace, basketry, & other artwork, & learn of the artistic methods & history of the tribes.

The Traditional Iroquois Longhouse
ongoing. Traditional longhouses displayed the clan symbol above the doorway, indicating that wolf, bear, or turtle clan resided within.

Wampum Diplomacy
ongoing. Wampum beads were made of purple & white seashells, the whelk & the quahog clam.

Oshkosh Public Museum. 920-236-5799.
Hours: Tu–Sa – 10am–4:30pm; Su – 1–4pm.
Back in the World: Portraits of Wisconsin
thru Aug 1. Haunting portraits & emotional recollections take visitors behind enemy lines with this photo exhibit, at tribute to the service & sacrifice of Wisconsin Vietnam veterans.

Sherlock Holmes & The Clocktower Mystery
thru Aug 22. Gather clues & evaluate evidence to solve your way through this three-dimensional clue game. This whirlwind adventure would be a crime to miss.

Paine Art Center and Gardens, Oshkosh. 920-235-6903.
Norman Rockwell: American Imagist
thru Sep 26. This monumental exhibition features the complete collection of 321 vintage Saturday Evening post covers & offers visitors the rare opportunity to view more than 20 original oil paintings by Rockwell’s hand.

Paper Discovery Center, Appleton. 920-380-7491.
Health and Hygiene
ongoing. A giant sneeze greets visitors to begin their exploration of how paper products help people control the spread of germs & diseases & how paper products are made.

Working: Man, Woman, and Machine: Deitrich Artwork Close Up
ongoing. This unique exhibit, featuring the art of former Lawrence University artist-in-residence Thomas Dietrich, showcases the work of man, woman & machine in making paper. Eleven paintings of 1950s papermaking operations in Appleton's former Fox River Paper detail the process.

A Child's View of Papermaking
ongoing. A colorful, interactive exhibit helps the visitor discover how paper is made. The two-story exhibit is a large paper machine made for kids & adults to play on & learn.

The 19th Century Atlas Mill Mona & Doug Dugal Exhibit
ongoing. Discover the past of the Atlas Mill as you stand inside the 19th century structure along the Fox River. The history & architecture of the Atlas Mill are detailed through a photographic timeline exhibit.

Peninsula Art School and Gallery, Fish Creek. 920-868-3455.
Hours: M–Sa – 9am–5pm (Oct–Apr); M–Sa – 8:30am–5pm (May–Sept); Docent guided gallery tours are scheduled from May–Oct on Fridays – 1–3pm.

Plymouth Arts Center. 920-892-8409.
Jean Crane & Friends
thru Aug 6.

Doors
Aug 13–Oct 1. By the league of Milwaukee Artists & in conjunction w/ the Jazz Crawl.

Rahr-West Art Museum, Manitowoc. 920-683-4501.
Members & Manitowoc County Artists
thru Aug 8. Local artists & RWAM membership showcase their artistic talents.

The Trout Museum of Art, Appleton (formerly Appleton Art Center). 920-733-4089.
Hours: M–F –– 9am–5pm; Sa ––10am–4pm. Closed Su.
Shona Sculptures

Aug 6–28. Masterpieces of Modern Sculpture from the Shona Tribe, Zimbabwe.



Sharing Chagall

thru Aug 28. Special exhibition of select works on second floor gallery.

Wild Apple Glass Studio & Gallery, Menasha. 920-886-6636.
Hours: M–F – 10am–6pm; Sa – 10am–5pm.
Kim Wozniak: Between the Cracks
Jul 7–Aug 21. Mosaic artist.

Kate Mueller: Feels Like Home Again
Aug 25–Oct 9. Kate devotes all of her time & artistic energy to her love of realism & painting in oil.

Winneconne Historical Society. 920-582-7643.
Brides of America & Brides of the World
thru Sep 5. Sunday only. Featured by Kay Wilde Doll Museum, only a part of the 500 or more dolls in the museum.

James P. Coughlin Memorial
thru Sep 5. An exhibit honoring the founding member of the Winneconne Historical Society.

Wisconsin Maritime Museum, Riverside Gallery, Manitowoc. 920-684-0218.

Wriston Art Center Galleries. Lawrence University, Appleton. 920-832-6621.
Hours: Tu–Fr – 10am–4pm; Sa & Su – 12–4pm; Closed on Mondays.
Annual Senior Show
thru Aug 1.