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The Art Preserve of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center is the world’s first museum&nbsp;to focus entirely on work from artist-built environments—spaces and places that&nbsp;have been significantly transformed by an artist. With over thirty-five art environments in one space, visitors can immerse themselves in entire worlds constructed by artists and glimpse thousands of pieces of art in visible, curated storage.&nbsp; The Fred Smith Bar, located in the lobby area, offers cold and hot beverages.&nbsp; Award-winning, artist designed washrooms enhance the overall experience.&nbsp; Admission and parking are always free.&nbsp; Winner of the 2023 Governor’s Tourism Award for Arts, Culture &amp; Heritage. Image: The Art Preserve of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI. Photo: Durston Saylor, courtesy of John Michael Kohler Arts Center.

The Art Preserve of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center

The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts complex located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is known worldwide for preserving and exhibiting artist-built environments—where artists transform their surroundings into exceptional, multifaceted works of art, and visitors experience art in a deeply personal way that speaks to them and also reflects our common humanity. JMKAC’s mission is to generate a creative exchange between artists and the public. The Arts Center features rotating contemporary art exhibitions and hosts multidisciplinary artist residencies throughout the year. Onsite are eight gallery spaces, a performing arts theatre, and a family-friendly café serving fresh, seasonal fare. The museum gift shop features unique gifts and handmade artist creations. Classes and workshops are offered throughout the year for students of all ages. A hands-on art studio and award-winning, artist-designed washrooms round out the experience. During the summer months, JMKAC presents a free outdoor concert series and a popular arts festival. Admission and parking are always free. Winner of the 2023 Governor’s Tourism Award for Arts, Culture &amp; Heritage. Image: John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 2023. Photo courtesy of John Michael Kohler Arts Center.

John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC)

Lily Pad | West is a contemporary art gallery that presents artwork from over 70 artists. We showcase a wide range of artwork from photorealism to abstract art in our virtual and in-person exhibitions.&nbsp; Visit our website to view more information and our full exhibition schedule. Lily Pad Gallery is a participant in Milwaukee’s Third Ward Gallery Night MKE events:&nbsp; • January 17 and 18, 2025• April 18 and 19, 2025• July 18 and 19, 2025• October 17 and 18, 2025

Lily Pad | West

The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) is an independent organization that exhibits, collects, and preserves modern and contemporary art to provide transformative experiences that educate, reflect, and inspire us as individuals and a community. MMoCA fosters the exchange of ideas and creates experiences to inspire a wide audience. It is a nexus for the work of emerging and established regional, national, and international artists, serving as a catalyst for the continued development of a vigorous community of artists and provides a forum encouraging people to be challenged by, reflect on, and make connections between art and the world around them.&nbsp; Designed by world-renowned architect César Pelli, the Museum offers 51,500 sq. ft. of interior space, as well as the 7,100 sq. ft. Rooftop Sculpture Garden. Public amenities include spacious galleries that host rotating exhibitions, a 230-seat lecture hall, a children’s classroom, and a study center for drawings, prints, and photographs.&nbsp; MMoCA presents lectures, discussions, tours, and educational programming free of charge at the Museum. Additionally, MMoCA partners with regional artists for the bi-annual Gallery Night, provides a mobile art classroom to the region, and transforms downtown Madison for the annual Art Fair on the Square. Always admission-free. Museum exhibitions and most education programs at MMoCA are also free to the public. Image: Exterior view of the museum

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA)

The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. 30,000 works of art. 400,000+ visitors a year. 125 years of collecting art. From its roots in Milwaukee’s first art gallery in 1888, the Museum has grown today to be an icon for Milwaukee and a resource for the entire state. The 341,000-square-foot Museum includes the War Memorial Center (1957) designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, the Kahler Building (1975) by David Kahler, and the Quadracci Pavilion (2001) created by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Central to the Museum’s mission is its role as a premier educational resource, with educational programs that are among the largest in the nation, involving classes, tours, and a full calendar of events for all ages.

Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)

OS Projects is a contemporary art gallery in downtown Racine featuring visual artists in solo and small group exhibits. The gallery’s primary focus is on artists living and working in the Chicago-Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee urban corridor. While the range of media the gallery presents is broad—encompassing painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, photography and installation—the exhibited artists are unified in their engagement with topical issues, experimentation with materials and processes, and adherence to craft. Artists who will be exhibiting their work at OS Projects in 2025 include&nbsp;Monika Wulfers, Allison Svoboda and Mark Brautigam, among others. OS Projects has 4 exhibits per year.&nbsp; Openings take place on the second Saturday of February, May, August&nbsp;and November. Image: Installation view&nbsp;of Sarah Leuchtner:&nbsp;processing skies past, 2024.&nbsp;Photo by Robert C Osborne.

OS Projects

The Racine Art Museum (RAM) in downtown Racine, Wisconsin, houses North America’s largest contemporary craft collection within its award-winning architecture. RAM organizes rotating exhibitions primarily drawn from its holdings of over 11,000 pieces by nationally and internationally recognized artists—more than half the works represent art jewelry, ceramic, fiber, glass, metal, polymer, and wood. The museum plays a vital role in arts education through RAM’s Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum), the original of the organization’s two campuses located just two miles from RAM. Wustum offers community outreach programs, studio art classes and workshops for students of all ages and abilities, and renowned local and regional art exhibitions like Watercolor Wisconsin and Racine and Vicinity Show. Please visit the website for information about current onsite and virtual programming. Racine Art Museum, photography by&nbsp;Christopher Barrett&nbsp;© Hedrich Blessing

Racine Art Museum

Sculpture Milwaukee produces an annual exhibition of contemporary sculpture, sited throughout Milwaukee’s downtown and the neighborhoods adjacent. Each year, established artist-curators are invited to serve as guest curators of the exhibition with Ugo Rondinone holding the post in 2022–2023.The exhibition can be viewed year-round at no cost, with works sited publicly in accessible locations. Programming that includes artist conversations, curatorial tours, and lectures by visiting curators is held throughout the year both in-person and virtually.Information regarding the works currently on view, including sculpture locations, and upcoming programming can be found on the Sculpture Milwaukee website.Support Sculpture Milwaukee by becoming a member. Members enjoy benefits that include access to additional lectures and events.Image: Maren Hassinger, Pyramid (Monument), 2022. Photo: Brian Pfister/Sculpture Milwaukee

Sculpture Milwaukee

Located in the heart of Milwaukee, the Kim Storage Gallery is a vibrant space celebrating the creativity of Wisconsin and beyond. This gallery features a diverse mix of museum-quality artwork, ranging from innovative pieces by emerging local talents to esteemed works by established artists. It’s a dynamic hub where art enthusiasts can explore the evolving landscape of contemporary art in an inviting and accessible environment. Jan 4–Feb 15: Hector Acuna:&nbsp;Opening Jan 17, 5–9pmApr 18–May 24: Jordan Scott: Opening Apr 18, 5–9pmMay 30–Jul 3: Third Coast Summer: Opening May 30, 5–8pmJul 18–Aug 16: April Behnke: Opening Jul 18, 5–9pmAug 23–Sept 27: Tim Anderson: Opening Aug 23, 5–8pmOct 3–Nov 8: Michael Banning and Paul Krainak: Opening Oct 17,&nbsp;5–9pmNov 14–Dec 20: Kevin Henkes: Opening Nov 14, 5–8pm Image: Kim Storage,&nbsp;installation view

Kim Storage Gallery

Tandem Press is a professional print publisher and gallery affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Tandem invites internationally renowned artists to create original fine art prints in its printmaking studio. Using an array of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, Tandem has established itself as a leader among international fine art print publishers. Visitors may tour the printmaking studio, view the current exhibition in the gallery, and browse prints in the print study center. Tandem Press has produced original fine art editions with over 100 artists spanning many artistic styles and subject matter. Current inventory includes work by Derrick Adams, Richard Bosman, Suzanne Caporael, Robert Cottingham, Lesley Dill, Jim Dine, Jeffrey Gibson, Sam Gilliam, Michelle Grabner, Al Held, Ikeda Manabu, Robert Kelly, David Lynch, Judy Pfaff, Alison Saar, Swoon, Mickalene Thomas, Dyani White Hawk, and others. Gallery exhibitions feature curated selections from the Tandem Press inventory and affiliated artists. Image: Tandem Press Apex Gallery with works by Alison Saar, Robert Cottingham, and Jim Dine on view.

Tandem Press

Var Gallery is a contemporary art gallery located in the Walker’s Point neighborhood of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with two locations on 2nd and 5th Street. Our galleries are known for ambitious exhibitions, engaging events, and a social atmosphere to enjoy artworks and cocktails with friends. <a href="https://www.varstudios.com/">Var Studios</a> houses 74 Milwaukee based artists at both locations. In addition to our regular programming, Var Gallery’s 5th Street location promotes affordable artworks through our <a href="https://www.vargallery.com/smallworks">Small Works Gallery</a>, and hosts<a href="https://www.fuzzpopworkshop.com/">Deep Lake Future</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.hawthorncontemporary.com/">Hawthorn Contemporary</a>. Var Gallery's 2nd Street location hosts <a href="https://www.tohellandback.xyz/">To Hell &amp; Back Vintage Retail</a> on the lower level. The gallery was founded by Josh Hintz in 2013, and today thrives as a center point for Milwaukee’s visual arts community.

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