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The Beloit Fine Arts incubator will host Norm Starks during May. Starks is a photorealistic acrylic artist who lives in Beloit. Starks is known for his detailed realistic style of painting, and has been told that many of his paintings are as exact as photographs. He especially loves painting rural scenes and pet portraits. “My goal with my art is to reproduce in a painting what has already been created by the Creator. Capturing the essence of what we observe in our world is my desire. Because of my rural heritage, I am especially attracted to farm and landscape scenes. I also enjoy painting animals, attempting to capture their character by attention to detail.”
Starks has been involved in the Wisconsin Regional Artists Program for the last 7 years, and has been awarded State Awards for 6 of those years. His paintings have been sold to buyers all over the United States and as far away as Australia. He has studied under local artist Judy Pulaski, and currently participates in an open studio program at the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator under the tutorage of Dan Wuthrich of Roscoe, IL, who is known world-wide for his fine art and who has art in galleries and museums all over the world. “I make no claims to be a professional artist,” Starks said. “I took up painting as a hobby after I retired in 2003 and have found it to be a relaxing and fulfilling activity. I have found some demand for my work through online sales as well as local shows and exhibits. I am delighted that other people have come to recognize my hobby as having some value to them as well to me.”
Opening night for this exhibit is May 6th from 5 to 8 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Starks will be on hand to meet the public and discuss his art. The show will continue through May 25th. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit. The Gallery is open Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and on Saturday from 10 to 3:00.
Starks has been involved in the Wisconsin Regional Artists Program for the last 7 years, and has been awarded State Awards for 6 of those years. His paintings have been sold to buyers all over the United States and as far away as Australia. He has studied under local artist Judy Pulaski, and currently participates in an open studio program at the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator under the tutorage of Dan Wuthrich of Roscoe, IL, who is known world-wide for his fine art and who has art in galleries and museums all over the world. “I make no claims to be a professional artist,” Starks said. “I took up painting as a hobby after I retired in 2003 and have found it to be a relaxing and fulfilling activity. I have found some demand for my work through online sales as well as local shows and exhibits. I am delighted that other people have come to recognize my hobby as having some value to them as well to me.”
Opening night for this exhibit is May 6th from 5 to 8 pm. The event is free and open to the public. Starks will be on hand to meet the public and discuss his art. The show will continue through May 25th. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit. The Gallery is open Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and on Saturday from 10 to 3:00.
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Opening Reception on Friday, April 1, 2016 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from April 1 - 30, 2016
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is pleased to announce it will host its annual High School Art Show. This show highlights the creativity of young and upcoming artists from Beloit Turner and Memorial High Schools as well as Rock County Christian and Hononegah High Schools. The artwork includes both 2 and 3 dimensional pieces and will be on display from April 1st through April 30th. A reception for the public to meet the artists will be held April 1st from 5 to 8 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend the event, the gallery is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm; Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Located in downtown Beloit, the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator offers upcoming as well as known artists a place to display their artwork.
For more information, please call the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator at 608-313-9083.
Show will run from April 1 - 30, 2016
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is pleased to announce it will host its annual High School Art Show. This show highlights the creativity of young and upcoming artists from Beloit Turner and Memorial High Schools as well as Rock County Christian and Hononegah High Schools. The artwork includes both 2 and 3 dimensional pieces and will be on display from April 1st through April 30th. A reception for the public to meet the artists will be held April 1st from 5 to 8 pm. The reception is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend the event, the gallery is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm; Tuesday through Friday from 10 am to 5:30 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 3 pm. Located in downtown Beloit, the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator offers upcoming as well as known artists a place to display their artwork.
For more information, please call the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator at 608-313-9083.
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Opening Reception on Friday, March 4, 2016 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from March 4 - 23, 2016
Twenty-nine photographers from the stateline area will be vying for awards at the annual Juried Photography Show held by the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator in March. This year’s theme , “Every Picture Tells a Story”, has garnered a wide range of subjects and locations for photos. Winners will be announced March 4th during the opening night reception held from 5 to 8 pm. The event is open to the public at no charge and gives everyone a chance to meet the photographers and learn what inspired them. The photography show will continue through March 23rd.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
First Place: Jesse Anderson "Lonely Sahara Storm"
Second Place: Bill Eklund "Sure Looks Like Rain"
Third Place: Less Allen "Condyle Corbels with Curious Objects"
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit.
Show will run from March 4 - 23, 2016
Twenty-nine photographers from the stateline area will be vying for awards at the annual Juried Photography Show held by the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator in March. This year’s theme , “Every Picture Tells a Story”, has garnered a wide range of subjects and locations for photos. Winners will be announced March 4th during the opening night reception held from 5 to 8 pm. The event is open to the public at no charge and gives everyone a chance to meet the photographers and learn what inspired them. The photography show will continue through March 23rd.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
First Place: Jesse Anderson "Lonely Sahara Storm"
Second Place: Bill Eklund "Sure Looks Like Rain"
Third Place: Less Allen "Condyle Corbels with Curious Objects"
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit.
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Opening Reception on Friday, February 5, 2016 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from February 5 - 23, 2016
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator invites you to take a photographic journey with Tim and Kathleen Storm. View the world through the eyes of these two talented award winning photographers who each offer their own unique style and perspective. Visit nine countries on three continents to explore the wild and natural contrasted with the civilized world. Journey through the exotic wilds of Africa, visit European cultural centers and experience the diversity of our world’s inhabitants.
Come meet the photographers and enjoy a glimpse of the world. The show opens February 5 from 5 to 8 pm. The show is free and open to the public. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located in downtown Beloit at 520 E. Grand Avenue. The show continues through Tuesday February 23rd. The gallery is open Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
Show will run from February 5 - 23, 2016
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator invites you to take a photographic journey with Tim and Kathleen Storm. View the world through the eyes of these two talented award winning photographers who each offer their own unique style and perspective. Visit nine countries on three continents to explore the wild and natural contrasted with the civilized world. Journey through the exotic wilds of Africa, visit European cultural centers and experience the diversity of our world’s inhabitants.
Come meet the photographers and enjoy a glimpse of the world. The show opens February 5 from 5 to 8 pm. The show is free and open to the public. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located in downtown Beloit at 520 E. Grand Avenue. The show continues through Tuesday February 23rd. The gallery is open Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
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Opening Reception on Friday, January 8th, 2016 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from January 8 - 28, 2015
January 8th the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator will host sculptor Salem Barker and contemporary artist Roni Golan. South Beloit’s Salem Barker has a background in mechanical and machinist trades that he used to develop his artists skills without a formal education or training in art. Beginning simply as an outlet for creativity, sculpting led to the joy of bringing his imagination into a tangible form. Often working in wood, the artistic twists and turns of his sculpture captivates his audience.
Roni Golan is a Rockford contemporary artist and gallery owner. He often creates paintings at events such as weddings, parties and other gatherings that reflect the tone of the occasion. As an artist, Golan works with photography, metal, paint and furniture. His bold use of color with contemporary themes excite the senses.
From 5 to 8 pm, the January 8th event is free and open to the public. Both artists will be on hand to meet the public and discuss their art. The show will continue through January 28th. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit. The Gallery is open Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and on Saturday from 10 to 3:00.
Show will run from January 8 - 28, 2015
January 8th the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator will host sculptor Salem Barker and contemporary artist Roni Golan. South Beloit’s Salem Barker has a background in mechanical and machinist trades that he used to develop his artists skills without a formal education or training in art. Beginning simply as an outlet for creativity, sculpting led to the joy of bringing his imagination into a tangible form. Often working in wood, the artistic twists and turns of his sculpture captivates his audience.
Roni Golan is a Rockford contemporary artist and gallery owner. He often creates paintings at events such as weddings, parties and other gatherings that reflect the tone of the occasion. As an artist, Golan works with photography, metal, paint and furniture. His bold use of color with contemporary themes excite the senses.
From 5 to 8 pm, the January 8th event is free and open to the public. Both artists will be on hand to meet the public and discuss their art. The show will continue through January 28th. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit. The Gallery is open Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and on Saturday from 10 to 3:00.
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Opening Reception on Friday, December 4, 2015 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from December 4 - 30, 2015
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is proud to present two accomplished watercolor artists for their December gallery show. Both Deb Shimondle and Pat Roedel are natives of Wisconsin and trained artists matriculating in the UW system. The show opens December 4th with an Artists Reception from 5 pm to 8 pm. The reception is free and gives the public a chance to meet the artists and learn more about their art.
Deb Shimondle is a Realistic painter who shares her own reality through her art. Inspiration can happen at any time and anywhere; she is not limited to one subject matter. Challenge is the key. How can one paint metal, reflections in water or crystal? Her work can be defined as a balance between mastering a technique, expressing an opinion and projecting an emotional reaction. An award winning artist, Shimondle divides her time between Beloit and Florida.
Her work has been displayed in both locations and can be found in both private and public collections.
Pat Roedel is a well known Wisconsin watercolor artist from Madison. Working in watercolor has been a recent love for her. The freshness of the color, the unpredictability of the pigment and the quickness of this painting style helps her create an exciting style of expression. Roedel has won several awards for her art as well as two awards at the Edge of the Rock Plein Air Events in Beloit, Wisconsin.
This year, the opening night of the Gallery show coincides with downtown Beloit’s Holidazzle event. To celebrate Holidazzle, the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator will be offering special complimentary snacks plus several additional artists will be offering their art for sale. The gallery show will continue through December. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
Show will run from December 4 - 30, 2015
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is proud to present two accomplished watercolor artists for their December gallery show. Both Deb Shimondle and Pat Roedel are natives of Wisconsin and trained artists matriculating in the UW system. The show opens December 4th with an Artists Reception from 5 pm to 8 pm. The reception is free and gives the public a chance to meet the artists and learn more about their art.
Deb Shimondle is a Realistic painter who shares her own reality through her art. Inspiration can happen at any time and anywhere; she is not limited to one subject matter. Challenge is the key. How can one paint metal, reflections in water or crystal? Her work can be defined as a balance between mastering a technique, expressing an opinion and projecting an emotional reaction. An award winning artist, Shimondle divides her time between Beloit and Florida.
Her work has been displayed in both locations and can be found in both private and public collections.
Pat Roedel is a well known Wisconsin watercolor artist from Madison. Working in watercolor has been a recent love for her. The freshness of the color, the unpredictability of the pigment and the quickness of this painting style helps her create an exciting style of expression. Roedel has won several awards for her art as well as two awards at the Edge of the Rock Plein Air Events in Beloit, Wisconsin.
This year, the opening night of the Gallery show coincides with downtown Beloit’s Holidazzle event. To celebrate Holidazzle, the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator will be offering special complimentary snacks plus several additional artists will be offering their art for sale. The gallery show will continue through December. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
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Opening Reception on Friday, November 6, 2015 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from November 6-25, 2015
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator will host a juried art show during November. Over 100 paintings depicting the subject of “Faces“ will be on display. The art is the work of 29 artists from Illinois and Wisconsin. The subject was open to the interpretation and creativity of the artist. Opening November 6th with an Artist’s Reception from 5 pm to 8 pm, the event is free and open to the public. During the reception, three artists will receive cash awards for their work. The show will continue through November 25th. The Beloit Fine Arts is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit.
The Gallery is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
Show will run from November 6-25, 2015
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator will host a juried art show during November. Over 100 paintings depicting the subject of “Faces“ will be on display. The art is the work of 29 artists from Illinois and Wisconsin. The subject was open to the interpretation and creativity of the artist. Opening November 6th with an Artist’s Reception from 5 pm to 8 pm, the event is free and open to the public. During the reception, three artists will receive cash awards for their work. The show will continue through November 25th. The Beloit Fine Arts is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit.
The Gallery is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
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Opening Reception on Friday, October 2, 2015 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from October 2-30, 2015
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is pleased to present the works of Thomas Buchs. A graphic illustrator for the past 42 years, Buchs’ art holds a touch of nostalgia. His oil paintings express a moment of life forever held on a canvas. Buchs especially enjoys working outdoors where he captures the light and atmosphere of a scene in a few hours of painting. Other times, he enjoys creating his art in his studio. A Wisconsin artist, Buchs has won numerous awards for his works and is displayed in several Wisconsin galleries.
The public is invited to attend an artist’s reception Friday, October 2nd from 5 to 8:00 pm. The event is free and Mr. Buchs will be available to meet the public. The show will continue through October and is open free of charge Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3.
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Opening Reception on Friday, September 4, 2015 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from September 4 - 25, 2015
Award Winning Photographer Featured in September!
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is pleased to announce Cindy Vondran, an international award winning photographer, as its featured artist for September. Her show “Visions through the Seasons” features photographs capturing the changes that take place in nature throughout the year. Vondran is a native of northern Illinois who describes her photography as capturing the beauty of nature’s nuances hidden beneath the obvious. With the world through her viewfinder, Vondran explores contrasting patterns of color, shapes and textures as she composes her vision into a rectangular scene.
The public is invited to attend an artist’s reception Friday, September 4th from 5 to 8:00 pm. Ms. Vondran will be available to meet the public. The show will continue through September and is open free of charge Monday from 10 to 2; Tuesday through Friday form 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10 to 3. The gallery is open free of charge.
For more information about Cindy, click here to view her website.
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"Monica" by Matt Holt
Opening Reception on Friday, August 7, 2015 - 5:00 to 8:00 pm
Show will run from August 7 - 29, 2015
The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is proud to present two plein air artists for their August show.
Kyle Martin is well known around Beloit for his plein air paintings many of which have won awards. From Reedsburg, Kyle approaches his work by observing and painting the effect of light falling on the landscape. His work is created outdoors taking direct inspiration from the subject. By using color to show atmosphere he will often return to the same location to capture different moods of the same scene. His luminous paintings are created with active brushwork and broken color. His work is done in oil in an impressionistic style. Click here to find out more about Kyle.
Matt Holt is a self-employed medical illustrator whose passion is traditional art. Representational art is where his roots lie and it is within this broad spectrum for which he feels he can explore endlessly with his creative process. Often described as a tonalist, Holt utilizes a full palette of colors, mixing and searching for a harmony of gray tones. He feels that within the color gray lies the poetry and magic in a piece. Scenes of non-grandeur are what Holt takes joy in recreating, transforming the ordinary in to something extraordinary. Click here for Matt's website.
Both artists will be on hand during the opening reception to discuss their art. The event is free and open to the public.