Fall 2006 Newsletter
A SMALL TOWN = A place where there is never anything to do, and never enough time to get it done.
Arts Alliance News:
“CHAIRS” of Whitewater – Come! Sit! Enjoy! is now part of our history. On Saturday, September 30, from 5-7 pm at the Cravath Lakefront Center, over 100 people enjoyed our annual public arts auction. Greg Greenwood, Whitewater Arts Alliance President and our auctioneer for the evening, aided by Board Member Steven Shaw, energized the evening with great commentary on each chair and engaged the crowd with humor and enthusiasm. This year we were pleased to see an increase in the number of people who just came to watch and be part of the social aspect of the event. There was also definitely a battle of the bidders going on throughout the evening. This added to interest and definitely added to the final dollar total of the event. Our final total for the sale of 56 CHAIRS came to $7,125. With Lakeview School’s Chair bringing the top bid for the evening in the amount of $700. Jon Kachel, presenting Commercial Bank, had originally sponsored Mareta Hale, art teacher at Lakeview and some third grade students to paint the chair “Day & Night”. The Commercial Bank purchased the chair and returned it to Lakeview School. The audience also enjoyed a wonderful buffet throughout the auction. Fat Jack’s Roadhouse catered the event.
The 2007 Public Arts Project was unveiled:
“BIRDHOUSES” of Whitewater
Flock to Whitewater and see...
The High Rise Housing on Main Street
John Mack, a young entrepreneur wood craftsman in Whitewater, designed and built two models. Kristine Zaballos unveiled the model inspired by the purple martin houses built by Moksnes Manufacturing, her late grandfather’s company in the early 1970’s. Dawn Hunter unveiled John’s other design based on UW-Whitewater’s Old Main Building which burned in the late 70’s. John’s design honors his parents who both attended College High, as well as the University/ Community connection. Twenty-five of each of these designs will be available for area artists to decorate. Twenty paid reservations were taken the night of the auction. All the birdhouses have been constructed. Chuck Nass and his city crew are presently determining how to best secure and display them on the banner brackets. Once the brackets have been attached, the birdhouses will be available to paint and decorate. It is anticipated that the birdhouses will be available no later than the last week in October. The birdhouses will be $30 and the money must be paid when the reservation is made. For information about reservation please contact Dawn Hunter at 262-473-2730 or www.hunterdawnm@charter.net. REMEMBER: The supply is limited to a total of 50 birdhouses.
CONGRATULATIONS! to the community for making this Whitewater Arts Alliance event part of the revitalization of downtown Whitewater, entertaining, and profitable!
DOUBLE DIP GALLERY:
Congratulations to Louise Fuerstenberg. Her painting was chosen to be the Whitewater Arts Alliance first annual holiday card. Watch for it unveiling and make a note to purchase a set or two of this FIRST annual holiday card. For details e-mail Marilyn Fuerstenberg at mfuerst@idcnet.com or call 262-473-5269
November and December there is a call for area artists to display and sell pieces for $100 or less.
Bring your pieces in by the end of October. There will be art bins available to hold paintings that are matted. Contact Marilyn Fuerstenberg at mfuerst@idcnet.com for addition information.
Marilyn is presently working on scheduling shows for the 2007 season. If you would be interested in having a show at the 3-D Gallery let her know.
White Building – What is happening with the Alliance’s proposal to the city to use it as a culture arts center?
The WAA officers and board members are moving forward with a proposal to the city. We will keep the public informed as things develop. Continue to ask questions of the officers and board members so we can address the concerns of all areas of the community.
FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL sets a new date. The 2007 festival will take place on Saturday, SEPTEMBER 29th. The next organizational meeting will be on Wednesday, October 25, at 6:30 pm at Sugar Bay. Ideas and energy WELCOME!
CONGRATULATIONS to Al Benedict for a major one man show at the Wilson Center’s Ploch Art Gallery in Brookfield. The show runs through October 27. Take time to see this outstanding example of Al’s work.
Upcoming Art Events:
Kettle Moraine Studio Tour
October 14 &15, 10 am – 6 pm
For more information – xn-trix@centurytel.net
earth, wood, & fire Artist Tour
October 28 & 29, 10 am – 5 pm
For more information – www.earthwoodandfiretour.com
Black Hawk Artists
Opening Reception: Sunday, November 5, 1-4 p.m.
Hoard Historical Museum
407 Merchants Avenue
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, 53538
DID YOU KNOW?
WHITEWATER Native founder of Little Country Theater.
Alfred G. Arvold was born in Whitewater, Wisconsin on January 15, 1882, son of Louis and Caroline Arvold. After graduating from high school he attended the University of Wisconsin at Madison and received a B.A. degree in 1905. After his graduation he taught school in Eau Claire, Wisconsin until 1907 when he was offered a faculty position at the North Dakota Agricultural College as an instructor in English and Oratory. In 1914 at NDAC he founded the Little Country Theater, “a country life laboratory which has become known throughout the world because of its work in country neighborhoods.” A. G. Arvold was also active in bringing world-renown entertainers to the NDAC campus, writing and producing plays and pageants across the state of North Dakota; developing the campus Public Programs series; and serving as Imperial Potentate of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Mr. Arvold was the subject of numerous national articles and was himself the author of numerous works, including Alfred...In Every Man’s Life (1957), The Little Country Theater (1923), The Little Country Theater, Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Neighborhood Activities in Country Communities (1940), and Value of Public Speaking. On June 16, 1909 he married Mildred Mason Toiles at Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They had two children, Alfred Mason and Mary Caroline. In 1953 Alfred retired from NDAC and lived in Fargo until his death on April 16, 1957. Mildred Arvold died February 15, 1975. They are buried at Whitewater, Wisconsin.
WANTED:
The Sweet Spot Coffee Cafe on Whitewater Street is looking for artists and musicians to show their talents. Contact Linda for more information
FOOD FOR THOUGHT:
A Swedish study found that people who viewed and talked about art had lower blood pressure, and they were happier. USA Weekend – July 2006
OUR ANNUAL MEETING IS Tuesday, October 10, 2006 at the Cravath Lakefront Center at
7 pm. We will be electing officers, appointing board members, and discussing the focus of the organization for the next year. BE PART, TAKE PART, in what is happening in the arts in Whitewater.
This is also the time to renew your membership, or become a member of the Whitewater Arts Alliance. Perks of membership: 10% discount at NASCO, discount at ART & IMAGE, and discounts at some Alliance sponsored events.
Founders/Corporate - $500 Individual - $50
Benefactor - $250 Student/Senior - $25
Sponsor - $100
If you are interested in helping the Whitewater Arts Alliance to move forward please fill out and return the bottom portion of this information sheet to:
Whitewater Arts Alliance
P.O. box 311
Whitewater, WI 53190
1. What would you like to see happen to promote the arts in Whitewater?
2. How would you be willing to support the Whitewater Arts Alliance?
(Examples: serving as a board member or officer of the Alliance, planning events, working at events, publicity, financial support, etc.)
Name___________________________________________
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e-mail ___________________________________________
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