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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”
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.
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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September sponsor of the
Sveum and Bell Gallery!
CROSSING PATHS: TRAVELING TOGETHER | Sveum Gallery
Janine Bessenecker | Beth Mastin | Elizabeth Sawyer Kelly | Marcia Smith | Mary Tilton
Janine Bessenecker | Beth Mastin | Elizabeth Sawyer Kelly | Marcia Smith | Mary Tilton
Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the September exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on September 1st from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both exhibits will be open through September 28th.
In the Sveum Gallery, the art of Liz Kelly and Friends will be featured. Liz Kelly embraces the challenges and techniques inherent in watercolor to allow the interplay of color, pattern, nurture, and relationship to dominate the story of her art. “My formal training as an artist consists mainly of local art classes and some inspiring workshops. I continue to grow and learn about the world of art and the infinite
capacity to grow as an artist.”
Janine Bessenecker paints in watercolor and enjoys the appearance of one color flowing into another and the layered effect it produces. Beth Mastin’s art features the unfolding arc of Fibonacci’s Sequence. Known to artists as the golden mean, it
shapes and directs her lines and guides her in the overall balance and movement of her paintings.
Marcia Smith finds inspiration in her travels and uses the idea of a high horizon and perhaps trees, hills, cliffs or water to explore the wonderful, fluid, and textured world of watercolor.
And finally, Mary Tilton “... tells a story using shapes. How pieces fit together to create a whole is a foundation for all my artistic endeavors, just as words are used to relate a story. My attention will be caught by the sweep of a tree limb, the gentle curve of a hillside, a posture that conveys attitude, or some other evocative pattern, and that will be the beginning of a painting.”
In the Sveum Gallery, the art of Liz Kelly and Friends will be featured. Liz Kelly embraces the challenges and techniques inherent in watercolor to allow the interplay of color, pattern, nurture, and relationship to dominate the story of her art. “My formal training as an artist consists mainly of local art classes and some inspiring workshops. I continue to grow and learn about the world of art and the infinite
capacity to grow as an artist.”
Janine Bessenecker paints in watercolor and enjoys the appearance of one color flowing into another and the layered effect it produces. Beth Mastin’s art features the unfolding arc of Fibonacci’s Sequence. Known to artists as the golden mean, it
shapes and directs her lines and guides her in the overall balance and movement of her paintings.
Marcia Smith finds inspiration in her travels and uses the idea of a high horizon and perhaps trees, hills, cliffs or water to explore the wonderful, fluid, and textured world of watercolor.
And finally, Mary Tilton “... tells a story using shapes. How pieces fit together to create a whole is a foundation for all my artistic endeavors, just as words are used to relate a story. My attention will be caught by the sweep of a tree limb, the gentle curve of a hillside, a posture that conveys attitude, or some other evocative pattern, and that will be the beginning of a painting.”
JENNIFER MURRAY | Bell Gallery
In the Bell Gallery, artist Jennifer Murray will be featured. Murray creates art on canvas through the use of acrylics, oil pastels, water mixable oils, markers, watercolor, pencil, and alcohol inks. Her hope “ … is that you have an experience when you listen to or view art of any kind. The openness to stepping into a song, a photograph or a painting is a journey only you can take.”
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.
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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Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the August exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on August 4th from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both exhibits will be open through August 27th.
In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome Greg La Mont. Greg has been fascinated with art and artwork since he was young, always experimenting with wall art, illustrations, mechanical drawings, and caricatures for the high school name book, to name a few. Intrigued by creating in many different genres, he continued to build on his knowledge bank. A self-taught artist, he brings an eclectic mix to his body of work. “I enjoy visualizing and creating my work in varying mediums.”
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature Kendra Kett. Kendra’s art is a collection of mixed media artworks about the power of healing and recovery after loss, betrayal, abuse, and grief. Using abstraction and color theory Kendra’s art attempts to visually communicate that sadness can be overcome and that healing is available to us every day.
The Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming art classes. Starting August 1st, the Art Center will be offering a new beginner six-week wheel throwing pottery course. It will be held Tuesday evenings from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.. The class is intended for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. Sign up quickly as this course will be limited to 7 students.
A new six-week session of Mosaic Mania will be starting August 8th. The workshop meets weekly and is held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Students of all skill levels are welcome and can work on any project of their choice.
To register for any course and to see information about all of the courses offered, visit www.beloitartcenter.com or call 608-313-9083.
Thank you to all of the artists who decorated and donated a butterfly to this year’s Butterfly Beloit Fundraiser, held in July. The butterflies were auctioned and proceeds will be used to support Beloit Community Art programming and scholarships. Thank you to Bagels & More, The Villager, Walnut Creek, and Bushel & Peck’s for displaying the butterflies and to the many community members who bid on the butterflies.
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.
In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome Greg La Mont. Greg has been fascinated with art and artwork since he was young, always experimenting with wall art, illustrations, mechanical drawings, and caricatures for the high school name book, to name a few. Intrigued by creating in many different genres, he continued to build on his knowledge bank. A self-taught artist, he brings an eclectic mix to his body of work. “I enjoy visualizing and creating my work in varying mediums.”
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature Kendra Kett. Kendra’s art is a collection of mixed media artworks about the power of healing and recovery after loss, betrayal, abuse, and grief. Using abstraction and color theory Kendra’s art attempts to visually communicate that sadness can be overcome and that healing is available to us every day.
The Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce its upcoming art classes. Starting August 1st, the Art Center will be offering a new beginner six-week wheel throwing pottery course. It will be held Tuesday evenings from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m.. The class is intended for beginners, but all skill levels are welcome. Sign up quickly as this course will be limited to 7 students.
A new six-week session of Mosaic Mania will be starting August 8th. The workshop meets weekly and is held on Tuesday evenings from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.. Students of all skill levels are welcome and can work on any project of their choice.
To register for any course and to see information about all of the courses offered, visit www.beloitartcenter.com or call 608-313-9083.
Thank you to all of the artists who decorated and donated a butterfly to this year’s Butterfly Beloit Fundraiser, held in July. The butterflies were auctioned and proceeds will be used to support Beloit Community Art programming and scholarships. Thank you to Bagels & More, The Villager, Walnut Creek, and Bushel & Peck’s for displaying the butterflies and to the many community members who bid on the butterflies.
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.
Sveum Gallery artist, Greg La Mont.
Bell Gallery artist, Kendra Kett.
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Sveum Gallery
CK Chang
Bell Gallery
Tom Leider
Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the July exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on July 7 from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both exhibits will be open through July 27.
In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome CK Chang, M.D. Dr. Chang has been painting for more than thirty years. Growing up in Taiwan he is an enthusiastic nature lover, who is fascinated and awed by nature's beauty. As a realist painter his primary interest is painting landscapes. Using photos from trips as a reference he usually uses red or magenta as under-painting and paints a quick rough sketch, and then adds many layers of oil colors for the finished work. As Dr. Cahng explains, “I use a lot of paint to create texture. Often I paint in an Impressionist style, using dabs of various colors in loose short strokes, paying special attention to color harmony, creating space and lighting, and paying less attention to the detail forms. I want to express my feelings of the beauty of these places and create the mood of the setting so that viewers can share nature’s beauty at that particular moment and space.”
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature Tom Lieder. A resident of Janesville, Tom is a retired teacher and coach from the Milton School District. He took up painting after retiring and enjoys art as an outlet to connect with nature and stay busy. Tom is inspired and challenged by the artwork of his grandmother, whose paintings are in his home and many of which were done nearly a century ago!
Calling young artists! Beloit Art Center is offering summer classes for students ages 8 – 18. In July there will be pottery classes for teens and a selection of one-day workshops including papermaking, felting, and creating a recycled art journal. Nancy Mayhew will return again this summer with two mosaic classes for kids. Visit www.beloitartcenter.com/summer-classes-for-students.html for all of the offerings and how to sign up.
Summer classes for adults are also being offered. A new session of Introduction to Digital Photography will begin July 5th. Summer is a great time to enhance your photographic skills and this class will teach you how. Ongoing Qigong classes are happening this summer. Let by Nancy Mayhew, qigong is a Chinese exercise to optimize energy within the body and maintain good health. It is excellent for balance, flexibility, and coordination. Held twice a week, students receive a punch card and can attend when it is best for their schedule. For more about classes please visit the BAC website.
It’s time to bid on your favorite butterfly to support the 2023 BUTTERFLY BELOIT Fundraiser. Community artists created butterflies that have been on display downtown throughout June. Thanks to Beloit Auction Service for helping the Art Center auction the butterflies - bid on yours between July 5th - 11th before they flutter off to their permanent homes. All proceeds will help fund scholarships and programming at the Center.
Beloit Art Center is the community’s connection to the visual arts. The gallery is free and open to the public. BAC is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
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KURT BUGGS
KURT BUGGS
BELL GALLERY
ROBIN RUSSART
ROBIN RUSSART
JOHN HINES
BELOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY
BELOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY
Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the June exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on June 2 from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6 pm. Both exhibits will be open through May 25th.
In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome Janesville artist Kurt Buggs. Kurt is a graphic designer, sign maker, and nature painter. He has been the major supplier of interior signage for Famous Dave’s restaurants nationwide since 2001. He is a member of the Janesville Art League, a Friend of Hedberg Library, and the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology. He is also a founding member and past president of the Blackhawk Chapter of Trout’s Unlimited. He has also been involved with the group that facilitated Janesville becoming a Bird City.
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature Robin Russart. Robin’s common theme in her art is the upcycling of used materials. She has worked in fiber and textiles as a weaver, and more recently with paper, using old magazines and other periodicals to create art. Travel has fueled Robin’s sense of creativity. Living throughout the United States and Singapore for three years she traveled extensively and saw art and architecture that has inspired her artwork. Robin notes that people are intrigued by her current artwork and love the fact that it is created from items that have been discarded.
Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library before the end of June to see the current exhibit by John Hines, resident artist of the Beloit Art Center. John Hines is self-taught and was born and raised in Beloit. Most of his art instruction has come from reading books, taking online classes, and working with the Beloit Art Center Thursday night open studio artist group. In 2022 John was commissioned by the City of Beloit to paint the USS Beloit for the dedication ceremony commemorating the combat ship. John has won several awards regionally and his piece Time with Dad, received a 2021 state award from the Association of Wisconsin Artists. His exhibit at BPL will be open through June.
Calling young artists! Beloit Art Center is offering summer classes for students ages 8 – 18. Back by popular demand, Lynette Redner will be teaching classes in cartooning, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Pottery instructor Rebecca Rehpohl will be teaching pottery classes for teens. Anna Banwell will be offering a variety of one-day workshops including papermaking, felting, and creating a recycled art journal. Nancy Mayhew will return again this summer with two mosaic classes for kids. Visit www.beloitartcenter.com/summer-classes-for-students.html for all of the offerings and how to sign up.
Summer classes for adults are also being offered. A new session of Introduction to Digital Photography will begin July 5th. Summer is a great time to enhance your photographic skills and this class will teach you how. Ongoing Qigong classes are happening this summer. Let by Nancy Mayhew, qigong is a Chinese exercise to optimize energy within the body and maintain good health. It is excellent for balance, flexibility, and coordination. Held twice a week, students receive a punch card and can attend when it is best for their schedule. For more about classes please visit the BAC website.
Keep your eye open for butterflies downtown! This spring Beloit Art Center announced the 2023 BUTTERFLY BELOIT Fundraiser. Community artists will be turning in their butterflies by May 31st. Once photographed, the butterflies will be distributed in business downtown Beloit, including The Villager, Walnut Creek and Bagels and More. They will be up for viewing until a silent auction which will be held in early July. Watch the Beloit Art Center website and Facebook page for the important dates.
Beloit Art Center is the community’s connection to the visual arts. The gallery is free and open to the public. BAC is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
In the Sveum Gallery, we welcome Janesville artist Kurt Buggs. Kurt is a graphic designer, sign maker, and nature painter. He has been the major supplier of interior signage for Famous Dave’s restaurants nationwide since 2001. He is a member of the Janesville Art League, a Friend of Hedberg Library, and the Wisconsin Society of Ornithology. He is also a founding member and past president of the Blackhawk Chapter of Trout’s Unlimited. He has also been involved with the group that facilitated Janesville becoming a Bird City.
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature Robin Russart. Robin’s common theme in her art is the upcycling of used materials. She has worked in fiber and textiles as a weaver, and more recently with paper, using old magazines and other periodicals to create art. Travel has fueled Robin’s sense of creativity. Living throughout the United States and Singapore for three years she traveled extensively and saw art and architecture that has inspired her artwork. Robin notes that people are intrigued by her current artwork and love the fact that it is created from items that have been discarded.
Be sure to stop by the Beloit Public Library before the end of June to see the current exhibit by John Hines, resident artist of the Beloit Art Center. John Hines is self-taught and was born and raised in Beloit. Most of his art instruction has come from reading books, taking online classes, and working with the Beloit Art Center Thursday night open studio artist group. In 2022 John was commissioned by the City of Beloit to paint the USS Beloit for the dedication ceremony commemorating the combat ship. John has won several awards regionally and his piece Time with Dad, received a 2021 state award from the Association of Wisconsin Artists. His exhibit at BPL will be open through June.
Calling young artists! Beloit Art Center is offering summer classes for students ages 8 – 18. Back by popular demand, Lynette Redner will be teaching classes in cartooning, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Pottery instructor Rebecca Rehpohl will be teaching pottery classes for teens. Anna Banwell will be offering a variety of one-day workshops including papermaking, felting, and creating a recycled art journal. Nancy Mayhew will return again this summer with two mosaic classes for kids. Visit www.beloitartcenter.com/summer-classes-for-students.html for all of the offerings and how to sign up.
Summer classes for adults are also being offered. A new session of Introduction to Digital Photography will begin July 5th. Summer is a great time to enhance your photographic skills and this class will teach you how. Ongoing Qigong classes are happening this summer. Let by Nancy Mayhew, qigong is a Chinese exercise to optimize energy within the body and maintain good health. It is excellent for balance, flexibility, and coordination. Held twice a week, students receive a punch card and can attend when it is best for their schedule. For more about classes please visit the BAC website.
Keep your eye open for butterflies downtown! This spring Beloit Art Center announced the 2023 BUTTERFLY BELOIT Fundraiser. Community artists will be turning in their butterflies by May 31st. Once photographed, the butterflies will be distributed in business downtown Beloit, including The Villager, Walnut Creek and Bagels and More. They will be up for viewing until a silent auction which will be held in early July. Watch the Beloit Art Center website and Facebook page for the important dates.
Beloit Art Center is the community’s connection to the visual arts. The gallery is free and open to the public. BAC is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
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Beloit Art Center honors Sveum for his dedication
Gallery named after long-time center promoter
CLINT WOLF - Beloit Daily News
Senior Reporter
BELOIT — Jerry Sveum has been working behind the scenes and at the front door of the Beloit Art Center for over a decade, making sure the community has a place where art can be appreciated and where artists can display their works.
Now, Sveum’s name will forever be a part of the art center as the main gallery at the downtown art center was named the Sveum Gallery during a ceremony Saturday.
“We just thought it was time to honor him for all his work here,” said Dawn Stadelman, a member of the Beloit Art Center Board.
Stadelman was the board member who suggested naming the gallery after Sveum. The board unanimously approved the idea.
Gary Dencker, the current Beloit Art Center board president, said he couldn’t list all the things Sveum has done for the art center, because they are so numerous.
“He is the ultimate promoter of the art center,” Dencker said. “Jerry talked me into joining the board.”
Sveum has been a board member and a past board president for the art center. He also established relationships with area artists and art groups.
He has maintained contacts with area art teachers so student art exhibits could be put together. He has served as master of ceremonies for the First Friday artist receptions. He has hung paintings on the walls and arranged art pieces in the two galleries at the art center.
But, there is no job too small nor too menial for Sveum, Dencker said. He has been known to paint walls, plant flowers or pull weeds and work on the plumbing at the art center.
On Saturday, art center supporters, friends and family members gathered at the art center to surprise Sveum with the honor. It was a double celebration with a birthday cake being served, since Sveum will turn 80 years old on May 15.
Sveum’s two sons, Scott and Tim, attended the ceremony Saturday, as did his sister, Joanie Allison.
“He’s been curating this are center for 15 years,” said Scott Sveum, who traveled from Vail, Colorado for the event.
Sveum is well known in the community. He was a pharmacist at Grand Avenue Pharmacy, with his partner and fellow- pharmacist, Art Carl, who also was present at the gallery naming event.
Sveum said he was truly surprised by the honor.
“I thought it was a joke,” he said about his reaction to all the people turning out for him. “This is wonderful. I truly appreciate it.”
The Beloit Art Center is at 520 E. Grand Ave. It offers monthly art exhibits in the Sveum and Bell galleries as well as art and photography classes.
Gallery named after long-time center promoter
CLINT WOLF - Beloit Daily News
Senior Reporter
BELOIT — Jerry Sveum has been working behind the scenes and at the front door of the Beloit Art Center for over a decade, making sure the community has a place where art can be appreciated and where artists can display their works.
Now, Sveum’s name will forever be a part of the art center as the main gallery at the downtown art center was named the Sveum Gallery during a ceremony Saturday.
“We just thought it was time to honor him for all his work here,” said Dawn Stadelman, a member of the Beloit Art Center Board.
Stadelman was the board member who suggested naming the gallery after Sveum. The board unanimously approved the idea.
Gary Dencker, the current Beloit Art Center board president, said he couldn’t list all the things Sveum has done for the art center, because they are so numerous.
“He is the ultimate promoter of the art center,” Dencker said. “Jerry talked me into joining the board.”
Sveum has been a board member and a past board president for the art center. He also established relationships with area artists and art groups.
He has maintained contacts with area art teachers so student art exhibits could be put together. He has served as master of ceremonies for the First Friday artist receptions. He has hung paintings on the walls and arranged art pieces in the two galleries at the art center.
But, there is no job too small nor too menial for Sveum, Dencker said. He has been known to paint walls, plant flowers or pull weeds and work on the plumbing at the art center.
On Saturday, art center supporters, friends and family members gathered at the art center to surprise Sveum with the honor. It was a double celebration with a birthday cake being served, since Sveum will turn 80 years old on May 15.
Sveum’s two sons, Scott and Tim, attended the ceremony Saturday, as did his sister, Joanie Allison.
“He’s been curating this are center for 15 years,” said Scott Sveum, who traveled from Vail, Colorado for the event.
Sveum is well known in the community. He was a pharmacist at Grand Avenue Pharmacy, with his partner and fellow- pharmacist, Art Carl, who also was present at the gallery naming event.
Sveum said he was truly surprised by the honor.
“I thought it was a joke,” he said about his reaction to all the people turning out for him. “This is wonderful. I truly appreciate it.”
The Beloit Art Center is at 520 E. Grand Ave. It offers monthly art exhibits in the Sveum and Bell galleries as well as art and photography classes.
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Kate May Fitch | Sveum Gallery
Beloit Art Center is pleased to announce the May exhibits which will open with a First Friday Gallery Reception on May 5 from 5-7pm. A gallery talk featuring the artists will be held at 6pm. Both exhibits will be open through May 25th.
The Main Gallery will feature Kate May Fitch. As an artist, Kate shows the breadth of items that fall under the umbrella of art. From bronze statues in Illinois, to painted banners in Kansas Kate encapsulates the ambiance of the American mid-west by finding the beauty in the most common. Kate has received many commissions to create larger-than-life sculptures out of bronze and fiberglass. Most recently Kate has focused on a life-size bronze statue of a Native American woman. The statue is located at Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. Kate and her husband recently purchased the family farm and have enjoyed building a new home with their three young children.
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature the photography of Cindy Vondran. With her love of ancient history, Cindy decided to bring the classic Goddesses into the modern world in this series, using models and scenery to illustrate attributes as historically depicted in each of the mythological figures. As Cindy explains, “I find it very rewarding to incorporate my passion for history into my subject matter and hope you enjoy this exhibit.” Beloit Art Center would like to thank this month’s Main Gallery sponsor, Senz Insurance and Bell Gallery sponsor Christofferson Moving and Storage.
The Main Gallery will feature Kate May Fitch. As an artist, Kate shows the breadth of items that fall under the umbrella of art. From bronze statues in Illinois, to painted banners in Kansas Kate encapsulates the ambiance of the American mid-west by finding the beauty in the most common. Kate has received many commissions to create larger-than-life sculptures out of bronze and fiberglass. Most recently Kate has focused on a life-size bronze statue of a Native American woman. The statue is located at Hononegah High School in Rockton, IL. Kate and her husband recently purchased the family farm and have enjoyed building a new home with their three young children.
In the Bell Gallery, we are pleased to feature the photography of Cindy Vondran. With her love of ancient history, Cindy decided to bring the classic Goddesses into the modern world in this series, using models and scenery to illustrate attributes as historically depicted in each of the mythological figures. As Cindy explains, “I find it very rewarding to incorporate my passion for history into my subject matter and hope you enjoy this exhibit.” Beloit Art Center would like to thank this month’s Main Gallery sponsor, Senz Insurance and Bell Gallery sponsor Christofferson Moving and Storage.
Cindy Vondran | Bell Gallery
In addition to exhibits at our location downtown, each quarter the Beloit Art Center also hosts work at the Beloit Public Library. The current exhibit is by John Hines, a resident artist of the Beloit Art Center. John Hines is self-taught and was born and raised in Beloit. Most of his art instruction has come from reading books, taking online classes, and working with the Beloit Art Center Thursday night open studio artist group. In 2022 John was commissioned by the City of Beloit to paint the USS Beloit for the dedication ceremony commemorating the combat ship. John has won several awards regionally and his piece Time with Dad, received a 2021 state award from the Association of Wisconsin Artists. His exhibit at BPL will be open through June.
John Hines | Beloit Public Library
Calling all young artists. Beloit Art Center is offering summer classes for students ages 8 – 18. Back by popular demand, Lynette Redner will be teaching classes in cartooning, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Pottery instructor Rebecca Rehpohl will be teaching pottery classes for teens. Anna Banwell will be offering a variety of one-day workshops including papermaking, felting, and creating a recycled art journal. Nancy Mayhew will return again this summer with two mosaic classes for kids. Visit www.beloitartcenter.com/summer-classes-for-students.html for all of the offerings and how to sign up.
This spring Beloit Art Center is excited to announce the 2023 BUTTERFLY BELOIT Fundraiser. Community members are invited to decorate a butterfly with their choice of materials and donate it to the Beloit Art Center. The butterflies will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to support community art scholarships and programming. If you would like to create a butterfly, 24” x 20” wood cutouts can be purchased for $15 at the Beloit Art Center Gift Shop. Be sure to get your butterfly soon, we expect them to go fast! If you need inspiration, Nancy Mayhew will host a free demonstration at 10 am on Saturday, May 13 in the gallery. The completed butterflies should be delivered back to the Beloit Art Center by May 31st.
Please see our website for more May classes and events, including our weekly Open Studio Art Group, which meets on Thursdays at 5:30, as well as our monthly Photography Club, which meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm.
Beloit Art Center is free and open to the public and is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
This spring Beloit Art Center is excited to announce the 2023 BUTTERFLY BELOIT Fundraiser. Community members are invited to decorate a butterfly with their choice of materials and donate it to the Beloit Art Center. The butterflies will be auctioned off with the proceeds going to support community art scholarships and programming. If you would like to create a butterfly, 24” x 20” wood cutouts can be purchased for $15 at the Beloit Art Center Gift Shop. Be sure to get your butterfly soon, we expect them to go fast! If you need inspiration, Nancy Mayhew will host a free demonstration at 10 am on Saturday, May 13 in the gallery. The completed butterflies should be delivered back to the Beloit Art Center by May 31st.
Please see our website for more May classes and events, including our weekly Open Studio Art Group, which meets on Thursdays at 5:30, as well as our monthly Photography Club, which meets the second Wednesday of each month at 6 pm.
Beloit Art Center is free and open to the public and is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. in downtown Beloit. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am – 2pm, Tuesday – Friday 10am – 5pm and Saturday 10am – 2pm.
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This month the Beloit Art Center is pleased to present the 14th Annual High School Art Exhibit. A First Friday Gallery Reception will be held on April 7th from 5 – 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, Rock County Christian, 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 Art Mentor Program (STAMP). The work chosen will be exhibited and published at the Pyle Center on the UW Madison campus this August. Thank you to our April show sponsor, Hendricks Commercial Properties, for their generous support of this exhibit and the youth in Beloit. The exhibit will be open through April 27th.
For more information about events happening at Beloit Art Center, read our April newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/6367bee5bb2d/gallery-shows-at-beloit-art-center-6273803
For more information about events happening at Beloit Art Center, read our April newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/6367bee5bb2d/gallery-shows-at-beloit-art-center-6273803
Beloit Turner
Beloit Turner
Beloit Turner
Rock County Christian High School
Rock County Christian
Beloit Memorial
Beloit Memorial
Beloit Memorial
The Lincoln Academy
The Lincoln Academy
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On Friday, March 3rd, the Beloit Art Center held a gallery reception and awards ceremony for the 12th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit. The lively, near-capacity crowd included gallery and community members, as well as the photographers who submitted entries and their families and friends. Awards were presented to the top ten photographers, with the top three entries receiving monetary awards.
The first-place winner received $150 and was awarded to Jeff McDonald for Very Large Array. The $100 second-place award went to Paul Pinzarrone for Andromeda, and the third-place award for $50 was taken by Zach Hubner Schorsch for Grand Mosque. The seven other award winners in the top ten were James Meldrum for Big Hill Reflections, Heather Walker for Northern Lakes, Scott Ide for Weathered Dreams, Judy Robson for Tidal Pools Amelia Island, Randall Manus for Psycho Silo Saloon, Brenda Daniels for Slash and Philip Schorsch for Louvre. The People’s Choice Award went to Alexa Larson for Alleyway of San Juan.
The Beloit Art Center welcomes the community to view the exhibit through March 30. The Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. and is free and open to the public. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am - 2pm, Tuesday - Friday 10am – 5pm, and Saturday from 10am – 2pm. For more information about gallery exhibits, classes, and events visit www.beloitartcenter.com.
The first-place winner received $150 and was awarded to Jeff McDonald for Very Large Array. The $100 second-place award went to Paul Pinzarrone for Andromeda, and the third-place award for $50 was taken by Zach Hubner Schorsch for Grand Mosque. The seven other award winners in the top ten were James Meldrum for Big Hill Reflections, Heather Walker for Northern Lakes, Scott Ide for Weathered Dreams, Judy Robson for Tidal Pools Amelia Island, Randall Manus for Psycho Silo Saloon, Brenda Daniels for Slash and Philip Schorsch for Louvre. The People’s Choice Award went to Alexa Larson for Alleyway of San Juan.
The Beloit Art Center welcomes the community to view the exhibit through March 30. The Center is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. and is free and open to the public. Gallery and gift shop hours are Monday 10am - 2pm, Tuesday - Friday 10am – 5pm, and Saturday from 10am – 2pm. For more information about gallery exhibits, classes, and events visit www.beloitartcenter.com.
First Place - Very Large Array by Jeff McDonald
Second Place - Andromeda by Paul Pinzarrone
Third Place - Grand Mosque by Zach Hubner Schorsch
Top 10 and Peoples' Choice - hover over image for photographer and title.
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Top 10 - Louvre by Philip Schorsch -
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People's Choice Award - Alleyway of San Juan by Alexa Larson -
Top 10 - Slash by Brenda Daniels -
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Top 10 - Northern Lakes by Heather Walker -
Top 10 - Weathered Dreams by Scott Ide -
Top 10 - Tidal Pools, Amelia Island by Judy Robson
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More than 70 images will be exhibited during the month of March at the Beloit Art Center's 12th annual juried photography contest. On Friday, March 3, the Center will host a First Friday Gallery Reception from 5-7pm, with an awards ceremony beginning at 6pm. In the Bell Gallery we welcome local painter Carol Scott, who will be exhibiting her work in public for the first time.
Amateur photographers from the region submitted images to be reviewed by a group of three jurors. Each individually reviews the digital entries and gives them a score based on composition, creative 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. A theme for next year’s exhibit will also be announced. The exhibit will be open for viewing from March 3 through March 23.
This year's featured photographers are:
Kathy Baker
Stuart Berg
David Buchen
Brenda Daniels
Beth Doerrfeld
Samantha Harrison
Kristine Hinrichs
Zach Hubner-Schorsch
Scott Ide
Tom Jordan
Alexa Larson
Melissa Lauer
Paul Lindquist
Deb Lynch
Randall Manus
Jeff McDonald
James Meldrum
Diane Nichols
Ashley Phoenix
Paul Pinzarrone
Judy Robson
Kristine Schend
Brad Schmitt
Philip Schorsch
Heather Walker
David Williams
The Bell Gallery will feature the artwork of Rockton artist Carol Scott. Born and raised in Winnebago, Illinois, Carol is a self-taught artist who enjoys bringing the beauty of nature onto canvas. Inspired by artists such as Chuck Black and Michael James Smith, Carol has found they challenge her to set the bar high in her work. “I have had a great amount of success with commissioned work, having sent my pieces all over the United States and overseas,” says Carol, “I hope that you enjoy the exhibit.” Last November Carol received a State Award at the Beloit Wisconsin Regional Artist Program (WRAP) Exhibit and will be a featured artist in the State WRAP Exhibit at the Pyle Center in Madison this July.
Amateur photographers from the region submitted images to be reviewed by a group of three jurors. Each individually reviews the digital entries and gives them a score based on composition, creative 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. A theme for next year’s exhibit will also be announced. The exhibit will be open for viewing from March 3 through March 23.
This year's featured photographers are:
Kathy Baker
Stuart Berg
David Buchen
Brenda Daniels
Beth Doerrfeld
Samantha Harrison
Kristine Hinrichs
Zach Hubner-Schorsch
Scott Ide
Tom Jordan
Alexa Larson
Melissa Lauer
Paul Lindquist
Deb Lynch
Randall Manus
Jeff McDonald
James Meldrum
Diane Nichols
Ashley Phoenix
Paul Pinzarrone
Judy Robson
Kristine Schend
Brad Schmitt
Philip Schorsch
Heather Walker
David Williams
The Bell Gallery will feature the artwork of Rockton artist Carol Scott. Born and raised in Winnebago, Illinois, Carol is a self-taught artist who enjoys bringing the beauty of nature onto canvas. Inspired by artists such as Chuck Black and Michael James Smith, Carol has found they challenge her to set the bar high in her work. “I have had a great amount of success with commissioned work, having sent my pieces all over the United States and overseas,” says Carol, “I hope that you enjoy the exhibit.” Last November Carol received a State Award at the Beloit Wisconsin Regional Artist Program (WRAP) Exhibit and will be a featured artist in the State WRAP Exhibit at the Pyle Center in Madison this July.
