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ART GALLERY
The Gallery of the LuCille Tack Center for the Arts offers monthly exhibits by area artists representing a variety of visual art forms. Exhibits may be viewed during opening receptions, at the time of a performance and by appointment.
Begin your weekend by attending an Opening Reception. Meet the artist and enjoy delicious refreshments while listening to the smooth jazz sounds of James Voss and Jim Rickard. There is no admission charge.
Shirley Mount, The Basket Patch, Gilman
Judith Pentz, Fabric Artist, Greenwood
September 29 - October 30, 2011
Learning to weave had always been a dream for Shirley, and after mastering the technique, she now shares her knowledge by teaching hundreds of people to weave. View her many different types of woven baskets and watch her demonstrate this beautiful craft. Judith does all types of quilting from traditional to contemporary, accenting some with three dimensional designs. Currently, taking photos as inspiration, she has been doing landscape pictures using fabric and free machine quilting for a one of a kind art piece.
Opening Reception Friday, October 7, 5-7 p.m.
October 25, 2011, 5-9 p.m. | Gallery Artist - Shirley Mount - Basket Class
Spencer High School Commons, Door 22
"Fall Favorite Basket" measures 15" diameter and 10" tall, not including the beautiful double wire handle. This class is for someone who has never made a basket or for experienced weavers. You will learn a variety of weaves using natural and dyed reed. thebasketpatch.com
CLASS IS FILLED
We had such a great time weaving on October 25th and November 1st, that we've decided to offer another class with a beautiful basket!
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. in Spencer High School Commons
Cost: $30 for materials and instruction with Shirley Mount
The class will be limited to 15 participants. We'll accept your reservations via email or phone with registration fee payable via credit card or check. Bring a friend!
UPDATED (11/22/2011): CLASS FILLED
Due to overwhelming response which filled our January 24th class, we are offering another on Tuesday, January 31, from 5-9 p.m. in the High School Commons. (Same project "Lincoln's Boiler Basket" as the prior week; $30.) Please share this info with your friends, as we need at least 7 participants to confirm the class.
Instructor: Shirley Mount
www.thebasketpatch.com
Thanks, and Happy Weaving!
If you are interested in participating in a basket weaving class, please call the Box Office 715-659-4499 or send an email to deb@lucilletackcenter.com.
Kris Leonhardt, Atwood Studio, Marshfield
November 4-27, 2011
Focusing on the Amish community, Kris will share glimpses into their uncomplicated, peaceful life. This combination of acrylic artwork and black and white photography captures the Amish life style as seen throughout Wisconsin.
Opening Reception Friday, November 4, 5-7 p.m.
Student Artwork - Spencer Elementary School
December 1-22, 2011
A delightful, uplifting display of original arts and crafts projects created by young artists fill the gallery.
Timothy Bergelin, Marshfield
January 6-29, 2012
Timothy currently teaches art classes at Marshfield Senior High School. His exhibit is composed of altered porcelain vessels and other functional pottery forms. To create his work, Timothy looks to the human form and various unfamiliar animals, and then juxtaposes them with the traditional traits of Chinese and Greek pottery.
Opening Reception Friday, January 6, 5-7 p.m.
Esther Niedzwiecki, Woodknot Hollow Farm, Owen
February 3-28, 2012
Traditional acrylic expressions of local landscapes and gardens, Wisconsin Folk Art, and a published children's book will fill the gallery this month. With a connection to a "Grandma Moses" style, blended with a touch of whimsy from her paint brush, Esther will also share her creative writing skills in "Peepers, A Very Special Chick."
Opening Reception Friday, February 3, 5-7 p.m.
Jean Lukens, Marshfield
March 2-30, 2012
This Spencer High School alumnus will share her life experiences through insightful pencil drawings that are transformed with watercolor washes and just a touch of ink. Jean will also display a paper ripping technique that gives an architectural texture to her artwork.
Opening Reception Friday, March 2, 5-7 p.m.
Mary Hinkle, Golden Dreams Fine Art Studio, Neillsville
April 6-29, 2012
With pastels and watercolors Mary shares her "organized abstract" and representational art with nature and landscapes as subject matter. Custom framing and minor restoration of pictures are additional skills featured at the studio of this artist.
Opening Reception Friday, April 6, 5-7 p.m.
Student Artwork - Spencer High School
May 1-31, 2012
A diverse multi-media exhibit that showcases student's creativity, experimentation and imagination.
Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.
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