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

Receptions:

Paint Wisconsin Afternoon Reception:

• Roberta’s Art Gallery, UW-Whitewater University Center, Rm. 158, 190 Hamilton Green Way, Whitewater, WI

• August 8, 2025, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm

  • Program & Awards at 3:30pm

  • “Taste of Wisconsin” Friday Fish Fry themed refreshments will include: beer battered fish bites, mini potato pancakes, applesauce, coleslaw, relish tray veggies, Wisconsin Kringle, and sparkling cranberry juice

  • Parking & Campus Map: Free parking for guests will be available in Lot 12

  • For more information, please visit: Roberta’s Art Gallery’s website and Instagram: uww_rag

Paint Wisconsin Evening Reception, Art Auction, and WAA 20-Year Gala Event:

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

• August 8, 2025, 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm

  • 5pm: Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres; wine, beer and hard seltzers available for purchase;; gallery viewing; live piano music by Jim Olm.

  • 5:45pm: WAA 20th Anniversary Acknowledgement; Marilyn Fuerstenberg Tribute and Thank You to WHS Class of 1961; Paint Wisconsin Awards and Acknowledgement of Roberta’s Art Gallery.

  • 6:15pm: Appeal Message by WAA Board Member, Dwight Watson.

  • 6:20pm: Live Auction-Conducted by Jenny Gehl, Bravo Benefit Auctions; Followed by a Paddle Raise and Drawing of Gift Basket; Artwork/Prize Payments and Pick-Up.

  • 7:30pm: Performance by “Here Comes Treble” Sweet Adeline Quartet Featuring Christine Hayes, Valerie Troxel, Lori Heidenreich, and Kim Taylor.

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

• Public Choice Award Certificate

• Honorable Mention Certificates

Exhibiting Artists

Salon (in-gallery) and Web (online) exhibits are part of the exhibition.

• Hector Acuna (Salon, Web)

• Joe Arts (Salon, Web)

• David Baker (Salon, Web)

• Chris Behrs (Salon, Web)

• Billy Bishop (Salon, Web)

• Emma Bjurquist (Salon, Web)

• Deborah Blackwell (Web)

• Alice Blue (Salon, Web)

• Audrey Bohm (Salon, Web)

• Kathryn Boone (Salon, Web)

• Savannah Brack (Salon, Web)

• H Buchholz (Salon, Web)

• Mari Anna Chism (Salon, Web)

• Susan Clancy Kelly (Web)

• Wendy Crone (Salon, Web)

• Sue Cullen (Web)

• Maria DeCaprio Sunta (Salon, Web)

• Caitlyn Dickman (Salon, Web)

• Quienny Dolly (Web)

• Alexandra Doaga (Salon, Web)

• Yong Joo Erwin (Salon, Web)

• Enrique Esquipula (Salon, Web)

• D Ginner-Felland (Salon, Web)

• Dan Gardiner (Salon, Web)

• Michael Garfoot (Salon, Web)

• Carole Glass (Salon, Web)

• Susan Hale (Salon, Web)

• Heidi Hallett (Web)

• Paula Hare (Salon, Web)

• Holly Harnischfeger (Salon, Web)

• Connie Henke (Salon, Web)

• Tony Hesselman (Salon, Web)

• Katy Heyning (Salon, Web)

• Stacy Hilton Klutzke (Web)

• Laura Iglesias (Salon, Web)

• Linda Johnson-Dynek (Salon, Web)

• Louise Joyce (Salon, Web)

• Sandra Kessel (Salon, Web)

• Michael Killips (Salon, Web)

• Helen Klebesadel (Salon, Web)

• Anne Kleier (Salon, Web)

• ML Kline (Salon, Web)

• Sally Koehler (Salon, Web)

• Rhonda Kolander (Salon, Web)

• Sylvia Hall Linton (Salon, Web)

• Jeff Mann (Salon, Web)

• Barbara Mathews (Salon, Web)

• Roann Mathias (Salon, Web)

• John F. McGee (Salon, Web)

• Kelsey McNamara (Web)

• N. Meissner (Salon, Web)

• Joye Moon (Salon, Web)

• Janet Nelson (Salon, Web)

• Mary Nevicosi (Salon, Web)

• Woody Olsen (Web)

• Julie Olsen (Salon, Web)

• Mary Ann OReilly (Salon, Web)

• Louise Pacholik (Salon, Web)

• Jeanne Cole Panka (Salon, Web)

• David Peacock (Salon, Web)

• Hollyn Peterson (Salon, Web)

• Pauline Peyer (Web)

• Darra Porter (Salon, Web)

• Cynthia Puckhaber (Salon, Web)

• Anne Slatinsky-Raskopf (Salon, Web)

• Lynette Redner (Salon, Web)

• Mindy Reinstra (Web)

• James Richter (Salon, Web)

• Emily Schroeder (Salon, Web)

• Mike Shea (Salon, Web)

• Kristin Silva (Salon, Web)

• Schye Skinner (Salon, Web)

• Jeff Stern (Salon, Web)

• Garett Thomte (Web)

• CJ Valentine (Web)

• Chloe Weaver (Salon, Web)

• Kathryn Wedge (Salon, Web)

• Virginia Werling (Web)

• Dale Whittaker (Salon, Web)

• LuAnn Widergren (Salon, Web)

• David Williams (Salon, Web)

• Stephen Wysocki (Salon, Web)

• Karl A. Ylvisaker (Salon, Web)

• Breanna Zimmer (Salon, Web)

• Angela Zou (Web)

Jurors:

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 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.

Resources

• Paint Wisconsin Site on ArtCall: https://waa-paint-wisconsin-2025.artcall.org

• Artwork Selected for Salon Exhibit: Download PDF

• Terms & Conditions (Prospectus): Download PDF

• Call for Art Poster: Download PDF