September 15 – October 14, 2017
Opening Reception: Friday, September 15 from 5-7:30pm
Artist's Talk: Saturday, September 23 from 1-2pm
Best known for his elaborate low-relief paper sculptures, Michael Velliquette returns to this medium in his upcoming solo exhibition. Velliquette hand-cuts small, simple paper shapes and assembles them into complex forms akin to three-dimensional mandalas. The formal symmetry, balance, and order of these works are meant to evoke the rhythm and repetition of breath. Velliquette forgoes his prior use of vibrant color, instead employing an emotionally restrained palette of tans, grays and whites. Beginner’s Mind refers to an approach to living without preconception—a sensibility that characterizes the skillfully simple posture Velliquette brings to this new series.
Read MoreApril 15 – May 28, 2016
Opening Reception: Friday, April 15 (Gallery Night) 5-9 pm
An outstanding group exhibition of painters and sculptors whose work explores Surrealism in contemporary art. Themes of the subconscious mind, fantastic imagery, and strange juxtapositions are elements of Surrealism today and continue to influence many contemporary art forms.
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Read MoreJanuary 8 – February 6, 2016
This group exhibition focuses on the flower in contemporary art by the region’s top artists. The artists’ styles are as unique and personal as the artists’ intent when capturing their subject. The exhibition includes paintings, works on paper, photography and sculpture.
Participating artists are: Stephen Warde Anderson, Tara Austin, Kim Benson, Tom Berenz, Mary Bero, Chris Berti, Derrick Buisch, Marion Coffey, Terrence Coffman,Laura Dronzek, Beth Edwards, Patrick Farrell, Joshua Huyser, Ron Isaacs, Clare Malloy, Nancy Mladenoff, Mark Mulhern, Charles Munch, Dennis Nechvatal, Michael Noland, Melanie Parke, Bill Reid, Jeffrey Ripple, Jan Serr, Brook Slane, T.L. Solien, Nathaniel Stern, Fred Stonehouse, Paula Swaydan Grebel, Stephanie Trenchard, Michael Velliquette, Mary Alice Wimmer, and James Winn.
Read MoreOctober 18 – November 16, 2013
“The Modern Landscape” includes artists whose methods vary widely but who share a fascination with the natural world. A marvelous collection of landscapes from intimately scaled and highly detailed to grand, expressive studies in color. Peaceful pastoral scenes, vibrantly abstracted works and scenes of the west and Midwest are included in the exhibition.
Read MoreJuly 12 – September 6 , 2014
Exuding the energy of our favorite time of year, this comprehensive, triennial exhibition features new work by our many talented Wisconsin artists in a diverse collection of contemporary styles that range from abstract to realist.
Read More January 11 – March 9th, 2013
Color is the wavelength composition of light and usually determined visually by measurement of hue, saturation, and brightness. In COLOR!, paintings and sculptures challenge the limits of our visual perception as regional and national artists analyze and confront this subject.
Read MoreTory Folliard opened her gallery in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward in 1988. Since then, the gallery has been an important part of the art scene in Wisconsin as well as throughout the Midwest. Please join us on Gallery Night, April 19th and Gallery Day, April 20, 2013 as we celebrate this special occasion with the opening of our biggest show yet! Sixty-seven artists have been invited to participate. Be prepared to see the very best work these talented creatives have to offer. Meet the artists and enjoy an extraordinary exhibition!
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