The Beloit Art Center presents Midwest Darkness II: Otherworldly, an exhibition in the Sveum and Bell Galleries featuring work by 22 artists from Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa, Ohio, New Jersey, Georgia, and Texas. The exhibition highlights “Dark Art,” a genre encompassing imaginative works with darker themes, including imagery such as otherworldly beings, surreal portraiture, and bio-organic forms. A First Friday Gallery Reception will be held on May 1 from 5 to 8 p.m., and the exhibition will remain on view through May 28, 2026. In addition, new work by artist Kim Eaton is now on view at Bagels and More and will remain on display through June.

Beginner Acrylic Painting 101 Class will be held on Saturdays, May 2 and 9, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. During week one, students will paint the same image while learning about supplies, color mixing, brush care, brush use, and design tips. In the second week, after a short demo, students will work on their own design or paint the demo image. Join us for this lighthearted and fun learning experience. The cost is $85 and includes all supplies.

Looking for art classes for your teenage student this summer? The Beloit Art Center has a lot to offer during July. Pottery and drawing classes will be available for students ages 13-18. Click here to sign up and see all the details.

Our monthly figure drawing open studio, hosted by Cheria Gillespie & Abigail Pixler, will be held on Monday,
May 18 th , 6pm-8pm (doors open at 5:30pm). If you have never drawn from a live model before, this is your chance. Come get settled in alongside other artists as you study and draw the human form in whatever medium suits you. The cost is $25. Bring your own medium/supplies.

Bel’Art Walk has been scheduled for Friday, June 5, from 4pm – 9pm. Experience art in downtown Beloit by strolling through three local galleries and an outdoor artist fair. The Wright Museum of Art on the Beloit College campus will host the 68th Annual Beloit and Vicinity Exhibit.  The Opening Reception and award announcements will take place from 4:30-6:00pm. Gallery ABBA, also part of Beloit College and located in the CELEB Building at 437 E Grand Ave, will be featuring the student Photography Exhibit, "Expressions."  The gallery will be open from 4:00 - 7:00pm. The Beloit Art Center, at 520 E Grand Avenue, will be featuring artist Billy Bishop in the Sveum Gallery and artist Lynda Wallis in the Bell Gallery from 4:00-7:00pm. The First Friday Gallery Reception will be held from 5:00-7:00pm with a Gallery Talk at 6pm. Beloit Art Center will be hosting an outdoor artist fair in their alley; The Artist Fair will be open from 4:00-8:00pm. It will feature local artist vendors with art for sales in the BAC Alley. To end the evening on a festive
note, the Beloit Art Center will be hosting a party in their alley featuring the music of Nick and Friends as well as a food truck and beer and wine for purchase. Enjoy the music while you stroll through the artist booths. The band will be playing from 7:00-9:00pm. This is a free event, and all are welcome!

Photo Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss photography topics and techniques, and when the weather is good, they do a variety of shoots outdoors.  Enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome the cost is $85 annually or $10 drop-in

Looking to connect with other area artists? The Open Studio Art Group meets weekly on Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. to work on projects and talk art. A studio leader is available to help with tips and techniques. All mediums and skill levels are welcome. Drop-in enrollment is $7 per session.

​Gallery hours are Monday from 10am - 2pm; Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 5pm and Saturday from 10am - 2pm. 
The gallery is free and open to the public.
For more information about Beloit Art Center visit: www.beloitartcenter.com

The Beloit Art Center is pleased to present the 17th Annual High Schools Art Exhibit. 
A First Friday Gallery Reception will be held on April 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.
Students, parents, teachers, and administrators, as well as the public are encouraged to attend to see the collective talent of the young artists in Beloit. Participating schools are Beloit Turner, Beloit Memorial, and The Lincoln Academy.  The exhibit highlights artwork ranging from painting, digital art, mixed media, pottery, sculpture, and stained glass. Several pieces will be selected to represent Beloit in the Association of
Wisconsin Artists (AWA) Statewide Teen WRAP program. The work chosen will be exhibited and published at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau in September this year. Thank you to our April show sponsors Geronimo Hospitality Group and The Lincoln Academy for their generous support of this exhibit and the youth in Beloit. The exhibit will be open through April 23, 2026. Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by Bagels & More to view featured art by Kim Eaton.

Beginner Watercolor 101 Class will be held Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April
2 and 9, 2026. This class is designed for complete beginners - no experience needed!
We’ll start with the basics and learn about watercolor paints, brushes, and paper types. Experiment with fun extras like salt, alcohol, masking fluid, pen and ink, and watercolor pencils. The cost to participate is $85.  Intro to Digital Photography II will be held Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on April 27, May 18, and June 29. This course is for those with any type of digital camera who would like to improve their photography skills. After an initial review of exposure, we will explore light, work with both natural and artificial light, and learn to effectively use and control light in a scene. The cost to participate is $65 and participants should bring their own camera and camera manual. Photo Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss photography topics and techniques, and when the weather is good, they do a variety of shoots outdoors.  Enthusiasts of all skill levels are welcome the cost is $85 annually or $10 drop-in. Looking to connect with other area artists? The Open Studio Art Group meets weekly on. Thursday evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. to work on projects and talk art. A studio leader is. available to help with tips and techniques. All mediums and skill levels are welcome. Drop-in enrollment is $7 per session.
Gallery hours are Monday from 10am - 2pm; Tuesday - Friday from 10am - 5pm and
Saturday from 10am - 2pm.  The gallery is free and open to the public. For more information about Beloit Art Center visit: www.beloitartcenter.com 

For more information and to view the digital slideshow of all entered pieces visit: 
​Juried Photography Exhibition Page 

December 28, 2025 Beloit, Wisconsin –
Beloit Art Center announces January Gallery Exhibits

Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the June exhibits which will open with a First Friday
Gallery Reception on January 2 from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both
exhibits will be open through the end of the month. Daley Murphy Wisch and Associates is the proud
sponsor of both the Sveum and the Bell Gallery artists.

In the Sveum Gallery, artwork by Kristine Moser. After dabbling with paint, pastels, collages,
photography, and clay, it is color and textiles that Kristine is most passionate about. She creates works
people want to touch. Fiber gives her designs more warmth and dimension and the next design always asks
for more. “My creative essence was only defined through change, the death of loved ones, and moving too
many times. It is only through these changes one starts to see what is left of the original self.”

In the Bell Gallery, artwork by Tara Glenny will be featured. Most inspired by nostalgic objects,
Tara’s work is created primarily from life with subjects under natural light. She gives a nod to the Old
Masters as she strives to restore beauty, craft, and technical prowess to the contemporary art world through
her paintings.

Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view
featured art by Creswell D’sylva and Bagels and More to view featured art by Cheria Gillespie. Member
Artist Deb Sherman will have her work displayed in the Members Gallery at the Beloit Art Center through
the end of the year.

​Sign up now! Join us during City of Beloit Winterfest for a fun-filled Jigsaw Puzzle Fundraiser
Competition on Saturday, January 24, 2026. The event kicks off at 10 am with the competition starting at
10:30 a.m. Teams of four will compete to finish the puzzle first and teams get to keep the completed puzzle.

520 E. Grand Ave. | Beloit, WI 53511 | 608-313-9083 | [email protected]

Coffee and pastries will be provided and the cost per team is only $80 if you register by January 17, 2026.
$100 per team if you register January 18-21, 2026.

Introduction to Digital Photography. This course is for those with any type of digital camera who
want to get out of Auto and start unleashing the creative potential of their camera. Monday January 5,
February 2, March 2, and April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost to participate is $85.

Figure Drawing Open Studio. Come get settled in alongside other artists as you study and draw the
human form in whatever medium suits you. Monday, January 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost to participate is $25.
Watercolor 102. This class is designed for students who have taken Watercolor 101 or who already
have some basic experience with watercolor. If you’re brand new to watercolor, it’s best to start with
Watercolor 101 before joining this class. Saturday, January 24 and 41 from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost to
participate is $75.

Beginner Throwing on the Wheel. Explore the creative possibilities of hand-built ceramics in this
six-week class focused on foundational clay techniques. Students will learn pinch, coil, and slab construction
methods while creating both functional and expressive ceramic pieces. Glazing techniques will be taught to
complete finished works. Tuesdays, February 3 through March 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost to participate is
$140.
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Handbuilding Pottery Class. Explore the creative possibilities of handbuilt ceramics in this six-week
class focused on foundational clay techniques. Students will learn pinch, coil, and slab construction methods
while creating both functional and expressive ceramic pieces. Glazing techniques will be taught to complete
finished works. Thursdays, February 5 through March 12 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost to participate is $165.
Looking to connect with other area artists? The Open Studio Art Group meets weekly on Thursday
evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. to work on projects and talk art. A studio leader is available to help with tips
and techniques. All mediums and skill levels are welcome. Drop-in enrollment is $7 per session.

520 E. Grand Ave. | Beloit, WI 53511 | 608-313-9083 | [email protected]

Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. The gallery is free and open
to the public. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10 am – 2 pm, Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm and
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.

February 1, 2026 Beloit, Wisconsin – Beloit Art Center announces February Gallery Exhibits

Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the February exhibits which will open with a First Friday
Gallery Reception on February 6 from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both
exhibits will be open through February 26. Kunes GMC Beloit is the proud sponsor of the Sveum Gallery
and Beloit Filmworks is the proud sponsor of the Bell Gallery.

In the Sveum Gallery, artwork by Jerry Jacobs will be on display. His media include pencil
drawings, neon marker posters, and acrylic canvas paintings. Some of his most recent pieces reflect his study
of such artistic greats as Rembrandt and Vermeer. “Starting in my grade school days, I found myself sitting
in a slow-moving classroom, looking around daydreaming with pencil in hand. That’s where my journey
began, drawing doodles and caricatures”.

In the Bell Gallery, Gatewood Girls will be featured. Gatewood Girls is a collaborative body of work
by Charley and Cassie, whose creative roots trace back to growing up one house apart on Gatewood Drive in
Lowell, Indiana. Charley is a photographer and lifelong maker, known for diving deeply into her creative
obsessions and working across mediums with curiosity and intuition. Cassie’s path led her into fashion,
creative work, and community arts. Together, their work reflects a belief in art as a lifestyle.
Looking for more art in the community?

Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view featured art by Bryan Holliday and Bagels and More to view featured art by Cheria Gillespie.

​Save the Date! Beloit Art Center Share Night at Culver’s in Beloit is Monday, February 16, from 4
to 8 p.m. Come out and support us by doing something you love - having dinner at Culver’s! Eat-in and
drive-through orders will benefit the Beloit Art Center.

Figure Drawing Open Studio. Come get settled in alongside other artists as you study and draw the
human form in whatever medium suits you. Monday, January 19, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost to participate is $25.
Photo Club meets the fourth Wednesday of each month at 6 p.m. to discuss photography topics and
techniques, and when the weather is good, they do a variety of shoots outdoors. Enthusiasts of all skill levels
are welcome the cost is $85 annually or $10 drop-in.

Looking to connect with other area artists? The Open Studio Art Group meets weekly on Thursday
evenings from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. to work on projects and talk art. A studio leader is available to help with tips
and techniques. All mediums and skill levels are welcome. Drop-in enrollment is $7 per session.

Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. The gallery is free and open
to the public. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10 am – 2 pm, Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm and
Saturday 10 am – 2 pm.

134 pieces of art will be exhibited during the month of March at the Beloit Art Center's 15th annual
juried photography contest. 110 pieces will be displayed in the main exhibit. 24 will be displayed in the
newly formed student division, with art from The Lincoln Academy, Hononegah High School, and Beloit
Memorial High School. On Friday, March 6, the Center will host a First Friday Gallery Reception from 5-
7pm, with an awards ceremony beginning at 6pm. This month’s exhibit is sponsored by Nowlan Personal
Injury Law.  Amateur photographers from the region submitted images to be reviewed by a group of three jurors.
Each individual reviews the digital entries and gives them a score based on composition, creativity and
subject matter, and technical merit. The three scores are then tallied, determining the images that are
accepted into the exhibit. The final in-person juror critique occurs after the images are delivered to the
gallery. The results are kept under wraps until the night of the reception, at which time the top ten awards are
presented, with the first-place award winner receiving $150, second place $100 and third place $50. The top
three awards for the student division are $50 for first-place, $25 for second-place, and $10 for third-place. A
theme for next year’s exhibit will also be announced. The exhibit will be open for viewing from March 6
through March 26.  The Beloit Art Center is happy to welcome our newest Board Members; Ron Duffy, Jim Wilson, and. James Sexton. We are grateful to have you join our mission, Finding Creativity Within.
​Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view
featured photography by Bryan Holliday, and Bagels and More to view featured art by Cheria Gillispie.
Dot Mandala Beginner Painting Class: practicing mindfulness through meditative art. Mandalas have
been used in personal healing practices for centuries. They are said to be calming and can help clear mental
clutter, allowing you to focus on the present moment and be more mindful. This can help in reducing stress,
relieving anxiety and improving concentration. Each student will create a mandala on a stone or mini canvas.
March 4 and 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost to participate is $60 per adult age 18 and older.
Figure Drawing Open Studio. Come get settled in alongside other artists as you study and draw the
human form in whatever medium suits you. Hosted by Cheria Gillespie and Abigail Pixler. Monday, March
16, from 6 to 8 p.m. Cost to participate is $25.
Beginner Throwing on the Wheel. Explore the creative possibilities of hand-built ceramics in this
six-week class focused on foundational clay techniques. Students will learn pinch, coil, and slab construction
methods while creating both functional and expressive ceramic pieces. Glazing techniques will be taught to
complete finished works. Tuesdays, March 24 through April 26 from 4 to 6 p.m. Cost to participate is $140.
Handbuilding Pottery Class. Explore the creative possibilities of handbuilt ceramics in this six-week
class focused on foundational clay techniques. Students will learn pinch, coil, and slab construction methods
while creating both functional and expressive ceramic pieces. Glazing techniques will be taught to complete
finished works. Thursdays, March 26 through April 30 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Cost to participate is $165.
Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. and is free and open to the public. Gallery and gift
shop hours are Monday 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Tuesday - Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. For
more information visit www.beloitartcenter.com.

Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. The gallery is free
and open to the public. Gallery and gift shop hours are
Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm
​and Saturday 10am – 2pm.