The Sveum Gallery Presents Daniel Burks In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome Daniel Burks a Rockford based artist born in 1961. Burks has been painting and creating art using many different mediums all his life. After his tour in the US Navy, Daniel became a career HVAC Mechanic. Now retired, he is perfecting the art of Intarsia. The Bell Gallery presents Cheria Gillespie ""My name is Cheria Gillespie, and I'm an artist based out of Beloit Wisconsin. I’ve always been drawn to the arts. Some of my earliest memories are of me drawing the cartoon characters from my favorite TV shows. I loved the Teen Tiitans and Courage The Cowardly Dog and I just remember sitting for hours trying to perfect their image in my notepad. During my school years, art class was always where I felt most at ease. I was able to create my own little world through the images that I’d come up with. As I grew, my focus on art diminished greatly. The realities of the real world began to occupy all of my free time and I completely forgot about my love for this talent I once had. But then the pandemic hit, and the world was changing around me, and suddenly I had nothing but time to think about life, about its meaning and what I wanted out of it. So I ordered a paint set online and decided to give art a try again. Soon I began filling all of my free time cultivating this skill that I forgot all about. And just like that, whenever I picked up a paintbrush, I was back in my own little world like when I was a kid. A lot of my art has that fantastical element to it, reminiscent of how I saw the world when I was younger. Everything was colorful. Sometimes I didn't understand why or what I was seeing, but I was always curious, and I try to keep that curiosity alive in my paintings through my use of color. I don't believe in having only one art style. I think if we have this chance to explore all things, then why not?" "Last year I decided to start taking my art more seriously, taking on commissions and diving into the digital art world. Creating prints of my work and custom art tote bags. I was also given an opportunity at 5BAR here in Beloit as a live painter. Every Thursday I start with a blank canvas and complete a painting live for the bar patrons. I’ve also had some of my work displayed at 317 Art Collaborative in Rockford, and now the Beloit Art Center. I almost can't believe my love of art was something that I forgot about for so many years."
December 31, 2023, Beloit, Wisconsin – Beloit Art Center announces January Gallery Exhibits
Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the January exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on January 5th 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 the end of January. In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome Judith Meyer who was born in Detroit, Michigan. Throughout her childhood and her years at universities, Judith studied different cultures, corresponded with people in Indonesia, The UK, France and Uruguay. “I loved all aspects of these endeavors. I developed an open mind to different ways of thinking, believing, seeing and living. My work, though sometimes not readily apparent, reflects all these experiences as well as how I regard those people who come into my life. Without knowing it, this became a gift that I gave to myself.” Her work centers around her life and global events, stories, myths and personal beliefs. This allows her to have a wide palette from which to move and has inspired her work in many ways over the decades. In the Bell Gallery, we welcome Michael Contreras. Michael has always been fascinated with the creative process. Most of his work is in photography, and graphic design, but he has been working on a painting work-flow that he can stay curious about. “Most of my creative work is driven by that curious feeling. “Where can we go from here?” “What can we make now?”. It’s always been a priority for me to hold on to that curious feeling over anything else.” He finds himself thinking about painting in terms of concept, iconography, text, and aesthetics. Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library between now and the end of March to view art by Roberta Haakinson. Beginners Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel. A six week class held Tuesdays from January 9th through February 13th from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The cost is $140; clay and glaze will be provided. Students will need to provide their own tools, apron and hand towel. Sets of pottery tools are available for purchase in the BAC Gift Shop. Students new to wheel throwing or wanting to brush up their skills will begin to explore the world of throwing on the potter’s wheel in this introductory class. Class size is limited to 7 students, age 17+. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.beloitartcenter.com/classes Intermediate Throwing on the Potter’s Wheel. A six week class held Tuesdays from January 9th through February 13th from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The cost is $165; clay and glaze will be provided. Students will need to provide their own tools, apron and hand towel. Sets of pottery tools are available for purchase in the BAC Gift Shop. This is an intermediate wheel-throwing class. In order to enroll in this class, students must have taken a pottery class at the BAC after January 2023, be able to confidently center and raise a cylinder, and have received approval from the instructor. Class size is limited to 7 students, ages 17+. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.beloitartcenter.com/classes Introduction to Digital Photography I. A four week class held Mondays on January 15th, 29th, and February 12th, and 26th 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. We will learn how to utilize shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to control exposure and explore how aperture and shutter speed can be used creatively. The cost is $80. Bring your own camera and camera manual. To register visit: www.beloitartcenter.com/classes--events Mosaic Club with Cheryl Kitzman. A five week class held Tuesdays from January 9th through February 6th from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. The cost is $100; includes use of the classroom space, cutting tools, the grinding wheels, and instruction from Cheryl Kitzman as needed. Mosaic Club is for anyone interested in practicing their skills and techniques with mosaics. Beginners are welcome and will be guided on the supplies to buy (not included in club price) to create their own project To register visit: www.beloitartcenter.com/classes--events 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. The Beloit Art Center Programming Committee is pleased to share the upcoming gallery schedule for the coming year. We look forward to a vibrant and meaningful year of art experiences for our patrons and the community! The Beloit Art Center is open Monday 10am-2pm, Tuesdays - Fridays 10am-5pm and Saturdays from 10am-2pm. We also invite you to join us on the First Friday of each month for a gallery reception for the latest exhibits. The evening features a gallery talk at 6pm. Happy New Year, we hope to see you at the Beloit Art Center in 2024! ![]() Beloit Art Center Announces WRAP Winners, January 2024 Photography Class, and Call for photographers for the March Juried Photo Exhibit
Beloit Art Center is excited to announce the State Event Award Winners and Honorable Mention Award Winners. 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 2024. The State Event Award Winners are Alice Blue. “Golden Hour On the Nile”, Joan Bredendick: “ Koi Dancers”, Gary Dencker: “Rock Pile Pheasant”, Mpho Green: “The Matriarch”, Sue Herring: “A Dance of Light, Tom Lieder: “Rainbow Spawn”, Barbara Mathews: “Love Ya”, Jo Ribordy Christopherson: “Monterey Bay”, Carol Scott: “The Bridge of Stone”, Melissa Lauer: “Tundra Morning”, and Pierre Charles: “Out of the Dark”. The Honorable Mention Winners are John Bittner: “Canal Bridge in Winter”, Gary Bredendick: “Between Earth and Sky”, Connie Fry: “The Guardian”, Greg Lamont: “The Factory Crew”, Jeane Milner: “Tiffany Bridge at Sunset”, Kimberly Muller: “Distorted By Love”, Susan Porubcan: “ Untitled”, Michael Shea: “Don’t Look Back”, Carol Spitznagel:“I Can Only Imagine”, Pam Veitenheimer: “Going My Way”, and Anita Wildermuth: “Nashville Music Row". Registration is now open for the Introduction to Digital Photography I class held Monday nights from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. beginning January 15th through February 26th Are you getting started in digital photography? Or are you frustrated with your experience with your digital camera? 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. We will learn how to utilize shutter speed, aperture, and ISO to control exposure and explore how aperture and shutter speed can be used creatively. Students will learn to shoot successfully in program, aperture, and shutter modes. We will also learn how our camera meters the light in a scene and the options our camera gives us to achieve the best focus. Bring your camera and camera manual. Fee for this four-week class is $80. Please note: There are no refunds for classes not taken. Supplies are purchased based on registrations and are non-refundable. Please be sure the dates and times of the class work for your schedule before signing up. To register visit: www.beloitartcenter.com/classes--events Calling all photographers! Beloit Art Center is now accepting submissions for the annual juried photography exhibit that is held at the art center every March. This community event gives amateur photographers from the area the opportunity to have their work displayed in a gallery. Juried by a panel of three judges, the top submissions will be displayed in the gallery and awards will be presented on March 1, 2024 during the First Friday Gallery Reception beginning at 5:00 pm. Registration for the Juried Photography Exhibit and submission of images can be done online at www.beloitartcenter.com and is open until January 28, 2024 (by 2pm). Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit and has established a mission of partnering with the community and regional artists to maintain a center to teach, display and promote art through events, classes, and studio space. To learn more about Beloit Art Center visit www.beloitartcenter.com. Gallery hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. This dedicated group of artists meets at the Art Center every Thursday evening at 5:30pm to create, share and learn from each other. Guided by Mariclare Sheil, Thursday evening Open Studio Group welcomes all artist working in any medium to join them anytime! Beloit Art Center is happy to announce this month’s exhibits, which will open on Friday, December 1. The Art Center will be open for extended hours from 5pm – 9pm in conjunction with the downtown Holidazzle Event. Stop for a cup of German Gluwein, a hot spiced wine served at the outdoor Christmas markets in Europe. At 6pm there will be a Gallery Talk. The Art Center Gift Shop is the perfect place to find unique holiday gifts for friends and family while supporting local artists. In the Sveum Gallery, join us as we celebrate and welcome the Beloit Art Center Studio Art Group, featuring artists Alice Blue, Leslie Crowhurst, Connie Fry, John Hines, Ian Hobson, Gigi Mullen, Colleen Roberts, Mariclare Sheil, and Norm Starks. The Studio Art Group meets weekly to work on projects and talk about art. A studio leader helps with tips and techniques. All mediums and skill levels are welcome to participate.
Don’t miss the Upcycled Holiday Cards…With Postage Stamps class coming up on Saturday, December 2nd, from 10am-12pm The cost is $20 per person for materials. Join BOBBI SAMPSON in this fun winter class! Whether mailing a letter or adding to your collection, postage stamps are anything but humble! With an assortment of used stamps and a bit of Mod Podge, Bobbi will help you create two beautiful holiday cards to keep or send! Class size is limited to 15 students, age 10+. Pre-registration is required by visiting www.beloitartcenter.com/classes--events 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. ![]() October 29, 2023 - Beloit, Wisconsin – Beloit Art Center Announces November Exhibits and Classes BELOIT WISCONSIN REGIONAL ART PROGRAM | SVEUM GALLERY Beloit Art Center is excited to welcome thirty-two regional artists to the Main Gallery in November for the Beloit Wisconsin Regional Artists Program (WRAP) Exhibit. A First Friday Gallery Reception will be held November 3 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 2024. SHAIMAA SALEH | BELL GALLERY In the Bell Gallery, artwork by Shaimaa Saleh will be on display. Working with different mediums, from graphite to acrylic painting to printmaking, her chosen medium for her illustrations are watercolor, ink, and graphite on watercolor paper. Inspired by nature, marine life, botany, and landscapes are her favorite subjects to draw and paint. “Art has always been a hobby since childhood and in my adulthood it was a staple and a form of therapy”. With time her skills have evolved and she was accepted in Art school where she received her second BA degree in fine art and majored in illustration. The holidays are right around the corner and the Beloit Art Center has some workshops to help get you ready. On Saturday, November 11, there will be a Holiday Tree Workshop. Using crushed glass and resit students will create a 4x12 canvas which can be displayed on a table or hung on the wall. Then, on Saturday, December 2nd we will be offering an Upcycled Holiday Card class. With an assortment of used stamps the instructor will help you create two beautiful holiday cards to keep or send. For more information on classes and more, visit the Beloit Art Center website. Beloit Art Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit and has established a mission of partnering with the community and regional artists to maintain a center to teach, display and promote art through events, classes, and studio space. To learn more about Beloit Art Center visit www.beloitartcenter.com. Gallery hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm. Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the October exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on October 6th from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both exhibits will be open through October 26th, 2023. In the Sveum Gallery, Mr. and Mrs. B present: Oil Paintings - Watercolors - Colored Pencil Drawings. As an artist, Gary Bredendick’s intent is to engage the viewer with a sense of residing in a place. Nature’s beauty can provide an interlude of quiet contemplation and reflection, offering us perspective, serenity, and optimism about our lives. Everyday challenges become momentarily subordinate to the realm of calm and tranquility found in nature. Using a variety of special brushes and techniques for effect, texture, tonal hues, and value are used to create a sense of depth and atmospheric perspective in his work.Over the years, he has explored using pastels, wet-on-wet watercolor, and air-brushed watercolor to convey the atmospheric light and perspective of the Midwestern skies. Once he was able to devote his attention to painting full-time in retirement, he switched back to working with oil on canvas. It was a rekindled love of the medium from many years ago as an undergraduate student. Joan Bredendick relies on the transparent nature of the watercolor by using multi-layered glazes of paint to achieve rich color saturation and deep value contrast. As a watercolor painter venturing into colored pencil work, she is amazed at the similarities between the mediums in the transparent layering necessary to achieve depth and richness of color and contrast. Both mediums are challenging to create an inviting surface glow. “I use watercolor paint without preconceptions of what a watercolor should look like. Paint is paint. Each painting or drawing tells a story. I provide the clues and the viewer adds their own interpretation to the narrative” In the Bell Gallery, Amy Rundle has been an artist since the math pages of first grade, but on a serious platform for 20 years. She loves nature, architecture, animals, and country living. In her art, Amy prefers realism and keeps her colors, bright and clean. She has also won fair awards for her art of “Best dairy animal”. Other ventures that keep Amy entertained are prop making, costuming for local theater productions, and decorating for different events. Amy gives all thanks to God above for her gift of art. With no school experience, she has been able to capture His beauty with her natural talent.
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. Be sure to visit beloitartcenter.com for information on upcoming classes and events. |
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