Pyle Center hosts WRAP Exhibition

Posted on February 27, 2022 by Keary Kautzer

*Returning to Port* 9 x 12 watercolor $380

I am exhibiting two of my favorite paintings on the first floor of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Pyle Center – Returning to Port and Dusk. They will be up until April 2 10 am. The exhibit is part of the Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP). The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) provides statewide art workshops and exhibits for nonprofessional artists. Art work is shown in a noncompetitive exhibit in regional communities. Each one has a different artist demonstration or slide lecture and may have a different judge to lead the afternoon critique. The exhibit judge answers questions on design, composition, and technique during a group critique and evaluative discussion. You may enter as many Wisconsin Regional Art Workshops as you like.

The WRAP Exhibit cycle runs July 1 to June 30. State Award Winners chosen between July 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022 will be invited to participate in the Annual State WRAP Exhibit in Wausau in July and August, 2022. An artist may show only one work, even if multiple State Exhibit Awards have been received.

At the conclusion of the exhibit is the annual State Conference. Two days of festivities celebrating the art and artists of the annual exhibit include a gala Evening with the Arts and “State Day”.

The Pyle Center is located at 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday 7:45 am – 4:00 pm and weekends if there is an event there. You may call the front desk to ask to confirm the gallery hours 608-262-1122.

Paintings at Plum Bottom Gallery, Egg Harbor

Posted on December 7, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

Wintergreen — Nicolet Bay 11 x 14 framed. $300

I invite you to come visit both Plum Bottom Galleries in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. I have ten paintings at the Plum Bottom Gallery, 4999 Plum Bottom Road and 7813 State Highway 42, Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. There are two galleries. One is on Plum Bottom Road nestled in twenty acres among perennial gardens, woods, and prairie and has become a Door County art destination. The newest gallery in downtown Egg Harbor is located in the heart of the village and features views of Green Bay in a 120 year old homestead.

Plum Bottom Gallery represents over eighty artists and has been named Best Gallery in Door County. The galleries are open year round every day from 10 am to 5 pm. Phone: 920.393.7885

You can view my paintings online via their website: www.plumbottomgallery.com search for artists

40 Paintings at The Pyle Center, Madison

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

I have 40 paintings on display on the first floor of The Pyle Center, UW Extension Conference Center, 702 Langdon Street, Madison, Wisconsin. The exhibition, Keep It Simple, will be up until December 23, 2021. Hours Monday – Friday 7:30 am – 4:30 pm. Open weekends if there is an event there. Call 608.262.0881 front desk.

Plymouth Holiday Membership Exhibition

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

Join us for a festive holiday open house and artist reception Friday, December 3, 2021 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at Gallery 110 North, Plymouth Arts Center, 520 E. Mill Street, Plymouth, Wisconsin. Best of Show, First through Third Place and Merit Awards will be presented. The Robert Heuel Award will be presented to an artist who displays exceptional skill in his/her chosen path. Complimentary appetizers and desserts and cash bar. Entertainment courtesy of Mary Fellenz, piano and Elizabeth Daniels, Carper, piano.

Jane’s photograph Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta and my painting Richardson Wooden Boat are in the 26th Annual Holiday Membership Exhibition from November 26, 2021 to January 14, 2022.

Juror is Donald Urness, owner of Old Town Hall Studio and Gallery in Belgium, Wisconsin. Although mostly a handmade paper artist he has also worked with digital art, ceramics, sculpture, and drawing.

Admission is free and is open to the public. Gallery hours Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Saturday – Sunday Noon – 3 pm. Closed Monday and holidays. 920.892.8409 www.plymoutharts.org

I produced a video about our trip to the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta October 2021.

Little Shop of Art Closing

Posted on November 22, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

I have some paintings in the The Little Shop of Art, 176 E Rhine Street, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin. Unfortunately the shop is going to close by Saturday, December 18, 2021. So this is your last chance to come view my paintings on exhibit in the shop. She is usually open Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11 am to 3 pm. She updates her hours on her Facebook page: the Little Shop of Art.

While you are in Elkhart Lake stop by the Old World Christmas Market which will have 70 vendors with specialty items in heated tents, munch on bratwurst and roasted almonds, sip hot gluhwein and visit with Father Christmas.. The Old World Christmas Market at The Osthoff Resort will be open December 3 – 12 from 10 am – 5 pm. USA Today is looking for its readers to vote for the Best Holiday Market. Vote for our Old World Christmas Market on their Facebook page link.

Road America

Posted on July 17, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

I am honored to have my painting grace the program cover and event poster for WeatherTech International Challenge this weekend at Road America, Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin.

ALIVE IN THE ARTS

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

I received a merit award for my watercolor painting Springtime as part of the Alive in the Arts 26^th Annual Juried Exhibition at Gallery 110 North, Plymouth Arts Center, 520 East Mill Street, Plymouth, Wisconsin. Hours are Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is free. Call 920.892.8409. www.plymoutharts.org

Juror Bonnita Budysz chose 80 pieces representing 57 artists from throughout the state of Wisconsin for the exhibit which will be up until August 6, 2021.

PAINT CEDARBURG

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

Fiddleheads Coffee 11″ x 14″ watercolor $280

I just got back from the 20^th Anniversary Plein Air Event in Cedarburg. I spent Saturday, June 5 – Thursday, June 10.. five days painting in Ozaukee County for Paint Cedarburg, completing ten paintings in the scorching heat. The best three paintings were submitted for judging, but I didn’t receive an award. Competition was very stiff because there were over 150 artists participating. Juried by Paul Berquist, Lori Beringer, and Antwan Ramar.

I am happy that two of my paintings were sold. The remaining painting and two other paintings from the event are currently on display at the Cedarburg Cultural Center until Saturday, July 10, 2021. Good days to visit the Cedarburg Cultural Center are Saturdays, July 3 and July 10 when there will be free live music and a cash bar on the terrace outside. Call 262.375.3676. www.cedarburgculturalcenter.org. Facebook.

The Cedarburg Cultural Center is located at W62 N546 Washington Avenue, Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Hours Wednesday – Saturday noon – 6 pm. Sunday noon – 4 pm.

THE HARDY GALLERY

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

Ephriam Regatta 9″ x 12″ watercolor $320

I have a watercolor painting Ephraim Regatta and my wife Jane has a photograph The Joy of Summer at The Hardy Gallery 59^thAnnual Juried Exhibition which will be on view until Sunday, July 11, 2021 at 3 pm. Stop in and check out the art from over 141 artists. Award winners were posted on The Hardy Gallery Facebook page on June 17. Juried by Barry Roal Carsen – printmaker and painter represented by Edgewood Orchard Gallery in Fish Creek, Wisconsin.

We also each have a painting in the Community Mosaic Project. Celebrating its 14^th year, the Community Mosaic Project invites the public to create individual artworks in any media on canvas, to be displayed as a large mosaic. The Mosaic will be unveiled on Saturday, July 17 at 10 am and will be up until Sunday, August 29, 2021 at 3 pm. There will be no opening reception this year due to the pandemic. Works are available for purchase in a blind mailing fundraiser. The Artist Guild, Sturgeon Bay, generously donated the canvases to make this a free project for the community.

The Hardy Gallery is located at 3083 Anderson Lane, Ephraim, Wisconsin. Phone 920.854.5534…active seasonally. info@thehardy.org. Open May 29 – October 10, 2021. Face mask required to enter. The Francis Hardy Gallery is located in the Anderson Warehouse on the beautiful shores of Eagle Harbor in historic downtown Ephraim. Free parking is available by the dock. Admission is free. Hours are Monday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm. Sunday noon – 5 pm.

Bring some acrylic paint and a brush to paint your name on the outside of the building to leave your mark that you were there.

THE LITTLE SHOP OF ART

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Keary Kautzer

I have five paintings on exhibit at The Little Shop of Art, 176 E Rhine Street, Elkhart Lake. Open Friday and Saturday 11 am – 5 pm. Or open by chance on Thursday or Sunday 11 am – 3 pm. Holiday hours are different. Check their Facebook page or call. Winter hours are Fridays, Saturdays, and Sunday from Noon to 4 pm. Call Lynn at 920.889.7247 for more information.