Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the November exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on November 1st from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m..  A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6:00 p.m..  Both exhibits will be open through November 28th. 

In the Sveum Gallery, the Wisconsin Visual Arts group will have artwork on display. Wisconsin Visual Artists began in the year 1900 as the first professional association of artists in Wisconsin, and has continued for 124 years as an educational, supportive, and connective force for artists within the state. WVA offers a community and a support system to artists at any stage in their career. Because the organization is run by artists for artists, they are dedicated to the well- being and fair treatment of Wisconsin artists through the forging of creative partnerships, exhibition opportunities, monthly meetings, publications, programming, arts advocacy, and more. The South Central Chapter of WVA covers a broad portion of Wisconsin, from the Madison area, east to Watertown, south to Beloit, west to the Mississippi River and as far north as Eau Claire.

In the Bell Gallery, Connie Gardiner’s artwork will be on display. A self taught artist, Gardiner points to her first show at Beloit Art Center in 2022 as the start of her growth and introduction to the art world. Her new collection of work understands color depth and dimensions of light and shadow by capturing what you don't see and focusing on what you do see. Recently retired, she looks forward to learning new techniques and developing her teaching, to bring the joy of being an artist to everyone.

Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view featured art by Woody Olsen, and Bagels and More to view featured art by Mariclare Sheil. Select member artists will also have their works displayed in the Members Gallery at the Beloit Art Center.

A Resin Christmas Tree Workshop with Brenda Thompson will be held on Saturday November 9th at 11:00 a.m. Join Brenda as she takes you step-by-step through the process of creating your own unique Christmas tree on canvas using rushed glass and resin. The cost is $55 and all materials and embellishments are included. Please note that due to curing time, projects will need to be picked up the following week.

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.

The Beloit Art Center Photography Club meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. to discuss photography topics and techniques. The club is for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Drop-in enrollment is $10 per session or $85 for an annual membership.

Congratulations to the 2024 WRAP (Wisconsin Regional Artists Program) Winners:  Kimberly Muller, Cora Hutchison, Tom Gage, Pam Veitenheimer, Tom Lieder, Barbara Mathews, Sue Herring, Norm Starks, Darcy Holmes, Katura Bell, Paul Lesch.

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. 

September 29th , 2024, Beloit, Wisconsin 

Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the October exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on October 4th from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.  A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6:00 p.m.  Both exhibits will be open through October 24th, 2024. 
    Beloit Art Center  is excited to welcome 44 regional artists to the Sveum Gallery in October for the Beloit Wisconsin Regional Artists Program (WRAP) Exhibit.  A First Friday Gallery Reception will be held October 4th from 5-7pm. A gallery talk will be held at 6pm.  The reception is free and open to the public. 
WRAP originated in 1940 as an outreach program of UW-Madison and is now administered by the Association of Wisconsin Artists (AWA). WRAP encourages nonprofessional, student, and emerging artists to create and exhibit their work across Wisconsin.  It is for people who have a serious interest in creating art. Each location coordinates a juror, who gives critiques and awards at the local workshops. These events also include an art demonstration or lecture. The top one third of artwork advances to the state exhibit, which will be held at the Pyle Center in Madison in August 2025. Thank you to our Sveum Gallery sponsor, Nowlan Personal Injury Law. 
Artwork by Pam Veitenheimer will be the featured artist in the Bell Gallery. Veiteneheimer has worked with pen and ink, charcoal sketching, watercolor for quite some time, before finally settling into mainly acrylic painting and making joint compound plaques. “Making art is always a fun get-away for me and I spend most of my time going back and forth between the two different mediums.” Thank you to our Bell Gallery sponsor, Nowlan Personal Injury Law.
Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view featured art by Woody Olsen, and Bagels and More to view featured art by Mariclare Sheil. Member Artists Zook, Dan Wuthrich, Brenda Thompson, and Susan Stopoulos will have their works displayed in the Members Gallery at the Beloit Art Center through the end of October. 
    Pinch Pot Pumpkins are back! Using hand building techniques, students will create “pinch pot” pumpkin rattles which will jingle to celebrate the season’s good cheer. Parents and children (ages 10 to 12) are invited to sign up together, or individual students age 13 and older. The cost for this two-hour workshop on Saturday October 5th from 10 a.m. to noon is $45. 
    Beginner Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. from October 22nd through December 3rd (no class the week of Thanksgiving). Students new to wheel throwing or those who want to brush up on their skills will begin to explore the world of throwing on the potter’s wheel in this introductory class. Starting with cups and goblets, students will develop the skills to throw bowls during this six-week class. Clay and glaze are provided. Students will need to provide their own tools, apron, and hand towel. Class size is limited to seven students ages 17 or older. The cost is $140.
    Handbuilding Pottery Class from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. starts Thursday October 24th and runs through December 5th (no class the week of Thanksgiving). Students will explore the world of handbuilding with clay. They will examine fundamental construction strategies including pinch, coil, and slab in this six-week class. All skill levels are welcome. Clay and glaze will be provided. Students will need to provide their own tools, apron, and hand towel. Class size is limited to eight students ages 17 or older. The cost is $165.
    Visit https://www.beloitartcenter.com/classes--events for more information and to register for classes. 
    Call for Beloit Art Center Mural artists! This contest has been created to provide a space for artists to share their talents, show how positive collaboration can work, and to beautify a piece of our beloved city and the Beloit Art Center building. The goal is to make an unpainted concrete block stair tower a Beloit destination, which will positively impact the image and success of arts in the community. Applications are due November 16th. Please visit the Beloit Art Center website for more information.
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.

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