The Superior Artist Group returns to the Cultural Center’s galleries for their annual show! Come see prints, paintings, and ceramics by area artists Royanne Goossen, Dora Kling, Karen Maki, Jason Terry, and Jonathan Walburg from July 3–30.
A IS FOR APOSTLE ISLANDS and ISLAND INTERSECTIONS (June 2–30, 2021) — Virtual Exhibition
This exhibit displays the poetry and visual artwork from two projects celebrating the 50th anniversary of Apostle Islands National Lakeshore (1970-2020). Original visual art and poetry for the ABCs featured in the forthcoming book A is for Apostle Islands (ed. Lucy Tyrrell) is currently on display. In addition the exhibit includes trios of "Island Intersections," i.e., science summaries and the interpretations or responses of visual art and poetry that emerged from 15 science presentations at the Apostle Islands 50th Anniversary Resource Stewardship Symposium held March 30-31. Dozens of artists and poets have collaborated and contributed to this exhibit.
WANTED: Your old record collection!
The Cultural Center is looking for classic 60s, 70s, and 80s rock, punk, new wave, and country albums: Owens, Haggard, Cash, Beatles, Stones, Who, Kinks, Doors, Hendrix, Dead, Eagles, Costello, Clash, Smiths, Bowie, just to name a few! Records in excellent, playable condition only, please.
Items will be placed on consignment in our Vinyl Vault, or we may be able to buy your collection.
We are also interested in CDs and box sets, vintage acoustic and electric guitars, and amps!
ANNUAL STUDENT ART SHOW by Students from the Washburn School District
The Annual Student Art Show from elementary, middle, and high school artists from the Washburn School District is on view from May 4–23!
Our art gallery, shop, and museum hours this month are:
Monday–Friday: 12–5pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12–4pm
Watch this space for additional photos from this month’s exhibition!
CULTIVATING RESILENCE (April 7–28, 2021): Virtual Exhibition
CULTIVATING RESILIENCE—Thriving Amid Adversity
The CHEQUAMEGON BAY ARTS COUNCIL (CBAC)
April 7—28, 2021
The Chequamegon Bay Arts Council (CBAC) invites you to its annual spring show, this year titled Cultivating Resilience—Thriving Amid Adversity. This exhibition features over 80 unique works created by 34 local and regional artists with prizes and merits awarded by guest judge Ron Piercy (Karlyn Yellowbird Gallery, Washburn, WI). The virtual exhibition below highlights the work of these talented individuals by featuring photos of this year’s show and detailed photographs of every individual work on display in our galleries this month. To see Piercy’s comments on the awarded works, click here!
Tap on any image in the gallery below to enlarge that image or to learn more about a specific work:
On mobile devices: Tap on any image below to enlarge that image. Tap the small white dot in the lower right-hand corner of your screen to see detailed information about that artwork. Swipe left/right to see nearby works, or click the X in the upper right-hand corner to return to this screen.
On computers: Click on any image below to enlarge that image. Hover your cursor over the enlarged image to see detailed information about that artwork. Click the left/right arrows to see nearby works, or click the X in the upper right-hand corner to return to this screen.
We encourage viewers to visit the Washburn Cultural Center to see the works in Cultivating Resilience in person! Visitors can also browse the Cultural Center’s reorganized antiques shop and Vinyl Vault, as well as its historical museum. Masks will be required for entry.
Note for Participating Artists:
If you notice any inaccurate information for or misrepresentation of your artwork, please notify the Washburn Cultural Center at (715) 373-5591 or WashburnCulturalCenter@gmail.com so that we can quickly correct it.
JUDGE’S AWARDS & COMMENTS
GUEST JUDGE: Ron Piercy, Karlyn yellowbird gallery
To play any video below, click the ▶ on the YouTube video next to the corresponding artwork.
Introductory remarks from Guest Judge Ron Piercy (Karlyn Yellowbird Gallery, Washburn, WI)
1st PLACE: Patience, J.R. Lince–Hopkins
2nd PLACE: Going to the Mountain, Kerry Jean Pennings
3rd PLACE: Six Masted, Steve Kreuser
WE'RE REOPEN!
Starting March 13, the Washburn Cultural Center is OFFICIALLY OPEN without appointment for the first time since this time last year! We’ll remain so daily from 12–4pm as local COVID conditions allow. Pop in (with your mask) and check out our shops, permanent collection show in our galleries, and museum displays. Steve, Terri, and/or Aron look forward to welcoming you back to the Washburn Cultural Center!
