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.&nbsp;Admission and parking are always free.&nbsp;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.

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THINGS ARE WHAT WE ENCOUNTER: DR. CHARLES SMITH&nbsp; 
HEATHER HART

Dr. Charles Smith&rsquo;s art environment, the African-American Heritage Museum + Black Veterans Archives, traces a national narrative of violence and racism from the Middle Passage to the present day. In the gallery, artist Heather Hart&rsquo;s site-specific installation provides a literal and figural platform for Dr. Smith&rsquo;s iconic sculptures.

Things Are What We Encounter: Dr. Charles Smith, Heather Hart

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