1st Annual Paint Wisconsin Juried Exhibition:

A Tribute to Marilyn Fuerstenberg

Thursday, August 7, 2025 – Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Whitewater Arts Alliance Cultural Arts Center Gallery,

Downtown Whitewater, WI

and

Roberta’s Art Gallery,

UW-Whitewater Campus, Whitewater, WI

Web GallerY Now online!

Browse the online web gallery and vote for your favorites.

https://waa-paint-wisconsin-2025.artcall.org/pages/web-gallery

Roberta’s Art Gallery:

Cultural Arts Center:

  • Cultural Arts Center, 402 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI

  • Gallery Hours: Thursdays thru Sundays, 12pm - 4pm

  • Parking Information: Click for Parking Information

Artwork Pick-Up:

  • Friday, September 12, 2025 - 10am - 2pm

  • Cultural Arts Center Gallery, 402 W. Main Street, Whitewater, WI

Theme:

Artistic works that capture the essence and aesthetics of life in Wisconsin.

Awards:

  • First Place Award: $ 1,000

  • Second Place Award: $ 500

  • Third Place Award: $ 250

  • Honorable Mention Awards

  • Viewer’s Choice In-Gallery Award

  • Artist’s Choice Online Award

  • Public’s Choice Online Award

Awards:

1st, 2nd, 3rd, and Honorable Mention (HM) Awards…click an image to expand the view…

Voting is underway online for the Public’s Choice and Artist’s Choice Awards, and in-gallery for the Viewer’s Choice Award.

Artist Cities

Exhibiting Artists

Salon (in-gallery: Roberta’s Art Gallery (RAG), Cultural Arts Center (CAC) and Web (online) exhibits are all part of the exhibition.

  • Hector Acuna (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Joe Arts (Web)

  • David Baker (RAG, Web)

  • Chris Behrs (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Billy Bishop (CAC, Web)

  • Emma Bjurquist (CAC, Web)

  • Deborah Blackwell (Web)

  • Alice Blue (RAG, Web)

  • Audrey Bohm (CAC, Web)

  • Kathryn Boone (CAC, Web)

  • Savannah Brack (RAG, Web)

  • H Buchholz (RAG, Web)

  • Mari Anna Chism (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Susan Clancy Kelly (Web)

  • Wendy Crone (Salon, Web)

  • Sue Cullen (Web)

  • Maria DeCaprio Sunta (CAC, Web)

  • Caitlyn Dickman (CAC, Web)

  • Quienny Dolly (Web)

  • Alexandra Doaga (CAC, Web)

  • Yong Joo Erwin (CAC, Web)

  • Enrique Esquipula (CAC, Web)

  • D Ginner-Felland (RAG, Web)

  • Dan Gardiner (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Michael Garfoot (CAC, Web)

  • Carole Glass (CAC, Web)

  • Susan Hale (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Heidi Hallett (Web)

  • Paula Hare (CAC, Web)

  • Holly Harnischfeger (CAC, Web)

  • Connie Henke (RAG, Web)

  • Tony Hesselman (CAC, Web)

  • Katy Heyning (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Stacy Hilton Klutzke (Web)

  • Laura Iglesias (CAC, Web)

  • Linda Johnson-Dynek (CAC, Web)

  • Louise Joyce (CAC, Web)

  • Sandra Kessel (CAC, Web)

  • Michael Killips (RAG, Web)

  • Helen Klebesadel (RAG, Web)

  • Anne Kleier (CAC, Web)

  • ML Kline (CAC, Web)

  • Sally Koehler (CAC, Web)

  • Rhonda Kolander (CAC, Web)

  • Sylvia Hall Linton (CAC, Web)

  • Jeff Mann (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Barbara Mathews (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Roann Mathias (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • John F. McGee (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Kelsey McNamara (Web)

  • N. Meissner (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Joye Moon (CAC, Web)

  • Janet Nelson (CAC, Web)

  • Mary Nevicosi (RAG, Web)

  • Woody Olsen (Web)

  • Julie Olsen (CAC, Web)

  • Mary Ann OReilly (CAC, Web)

  • Louise Pacholik (CAC, Web)

  • Jeanne Cole Panka (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • David Peacock (CAC, Web)

  • Hollyn Peterson (RAG, Web)

  • Pauline Peyer (Web)

  • Darra Porter (CAC, Web)

  • Cynthia Puckhaber (CAC, Web)

  • Anne Slatinsky-Raskopf (CAC, Web)

  • Lynette Redner (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Mindy Reinstra (Web)

  • James Richter (CAC, Web)

  • Emily Schroeder (CAC, Web)

  • Mike Shea (CAC, Web)

  • Kristin Silva (RAG, Web)

  • Schye Skinner (RAG, Web)

  • Jeff Stern (RAG, Web)

  • Garett Thomte (Web)

  • CJ Valentine (Web)

  • Chloe Weaver (RAG, Web)

  • Kathryn Wedge (CAC, Web)

  • Virginia Werling (Web)

  • Dale Whittaker (CAC, Web)

  • LuAnn Widergren (CAC, Web)

  • David Williams (CAC, RAG, Web)

  • Stephen Wysocki (CAC, Web)

  • Karl A. Ylvisaker (CAC, Web)

  • Breanna Zimmer (CAC, Web)

  • Angela Zou (Web)

Jurors:

Thomas Jewell

Thomas Jewell is a renowned representational artist known for his vibrant landscapes, wildlife paintings, and commissioned portraits. With decades of artistic experience, Jewell’s work has been featured in galleries, museums, and corporate collections across the United States. He is also a seasoned art educator, judge, and illustrator, having led workshops in drawing, watercolor, and acrylic painting. Jewell’s dedication to capturing nature and inspiring others through his art underscores his passion for creativity and community.

 

Frank Juárez - Photo by Meg Strobel

Frank Juárez is an award-winning art educator, curator, and arts advocate based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. Known for his commitment to elevating contemporary art and supporting Wisconsin artists, Juárez has spearheaded numerous initiatives, including the Midwest Artist Studios Project and the 365 Artists 365 Days Project. In addition to his roles as publisher of Artdose magazine and editor-in-chief of SchoolArts magazine, Juárez has curated exhibitions and juried art shows throughout the Midwest. His dedication to art education and advocacy has earned him numerous accolades, making him a pivotal figure in Wisconsin’s art community.


Graeme Reid serves as the Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) in West Bend. Originally from Scotland, Reid has curated over 100 exhibitions that celebrate Wisconsin's artistic talent and cultural heritage. With a background in art history and education, he is also a respected writer, public speaker, and instructor. Reid’s extensive experience and dedication to the arts have established him as a leader in supporting and preserving Wisconsin’s rich artistic legacy.

Graeme Reid

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