Beloit Art Center announces September Gallery Exhibits

Mary Ann Inman - Shine a Light on Ukraine

Mary Ann Inman - This too Shall Pass

Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the September exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on September 6th 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 September 26th, 2024. 
    The Sveum Gallery presents “That was Then. This is Now”, a retrospective exhibit featuring Mary Ann Inman's artwork, which harnesses the artistic elements of line, color, value, shape, gradation, and texture to evoke emotional responses. With a background in realism, Mary Ann has evolved her style, embracing an abstract approach that incorporates imagination, texture, mark making, and contrast, as seen in her more recent mixed media pieces that combine acrylic, watercolor, markers, ink, collage, and crayon. Thank you to our Sveum Gallery sponsor, LifeCircle. Student pottery will also be on display in the Sveum Gallery.
Artwork by Valerie Cohs will be the featured artist in the Bell Gallery. Valerie Cohs, a passionate resin artist successfully blends earthiness and artistry to create stunning handcrafted pieces. She has prided herself in creating art that honors Earth’s beauty by including crystals, hand pressed flowers, a rich spectrum of colors, and abstract interpretations of the Earth's wonders. “My work serves as a gentle reminder to pause, breathe, and rediscover the magic intertwined with human existence.” Thank you to our Bell Gallery sponsor, I-43 Storage.

Valerie Cohs - Nebulous Haze

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​Looking for more art in the community? Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library to view featured art by Cheria Gillespie, and Bagels and More to view featured art by Kelly Hausknecht. 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. 
Qigong in the Art Gallery with Nancy Mayhew, is held Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 to 11 a.m.. through October 2nd. Qigong is traditional Chinese medicine and involves using exercise to optimize energy with the mind, body, and spirit to improve and maintain health and well-being. The cost is $50 for a 6-session punchcard, or $10 for one session - drop in when it works best for your schedule.
    Introduction to Digital Photography I runs from September 23rd to October 28th, on Mondays from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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. Please bring your camera and camera manual. The cost of this four week course is $80. 
    Photoshop Basics for Photographers runs from September 16th to September 30th, on Mondays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Students will learn about adjustments using camera raw, using layers, removing distractions, and more. Students will need to bring their own laptop with the current version of Adobe Photoshop installed. Class fee $50. 
    Intermediate Level Acrylic Painting will be held Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon starting September 7th through October 12th. In this class, designed for intermediate students, artist David Ruhe will guide participants through creating artwork in acrylic - from planning and sketching to final painting. In addition to the class cost of $150, students will need to purchase their supplies, including a sketchbook, basic paints, brushes, and canvas. 
    Join us for a special First Friday event on September 6th with spoken word poetry artist James Hamilton. Hamilton is an internationally published and performance artist. Meet and Greet starts at 7:00 p.m. and the featured performance starts at 8:30 p.m.
    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.
Registration fortThe Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) is now open. Beloit WRAP has a two piece entry limit due to limited gallery space. The entry and payment deadline is Thursday September 26th. 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 art and create art for the love of art. Selected winning pieces at Beloit WRAP will be shown at the Annual State Exhibit. 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.