Painting with the Whitewater Stars
Friday, July 11, 2025, 4:40pm - 7:30pm
Local Leaders Take on the Canvas in Support of the Arts Community
Art Event Slated for Friday, July 11, 4:30–7:30 p.m. at the Cultural Arts Center
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is excited to host Painting with the Whitewater Stars, a one-night event where well-known local figures will swap their usual roles for paintbrushes and canvas—all in support of Whitewater’s vibrant arts community.
This special gathering will take place on Friday, July 11, 2025, from 4:30pm-7:30pm at the Whitewater Cultural Arts Center, located at 402 W Main Street, Whitewater, WI 53190. The evening will feature community leaders and local personalities, each partnered with a WAA Artist Coach to create original works of art. Whitewater Stars include Angie Alesci (Aurora Hospice Chaplain, WAA Member) and Mary Anderson (Angie’s niece, high school freshman); Paul Ambrose (Dean, UW–Whitewater College of Business and Economics); Brienne Brown (State Assembly Representative, City Public Art Committee); Jim Caldwell (CEO, First Citizens State Bank) and Gary Kincaid (Board Member, First Citizens State Bank); Robin Fox (UW–Whitewater Interim Provost) and Kim Simes (Executive Vice President of External Affairs—Family Equality); Alister Huss (Financial Advisor, Edward Jones); Samuel Karns (WUSD Superintendent); Dr. Corey King (Chancellor of UW–Whitewater); Jerica Newby (Owner, ReVamp Nutrition); Joseph O’Donnell (Pastor, First English Lutheran Church); Marjorie Stoneman (WAA Member, Whitewater Unites Lives, Be Kind Whitewater); and John Weidl (City Manager of Whitewater).
These paintings will be auctioned off during WAA’s 20th Anniversary Gala on August 8, 2025, with proceeds going directly to support the Alliance’s year-round programming, exhibitions, and creative outreach across the region.
With a suggested donation of $10, guests can enjoy a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere while watching the artists in action, mingling with community members, enjoying light refreshments, and getting a first look at the pieces before they go to auction. Doors open at 4pm and painting begins at 4:30pm sharp.
According to Gallery Director, Kim Adams, “This event is a fun and engaging way to bring the community together, showcase creativity from unexpected places, and raise important funds that support our mission. Everyone’s invited to come out, cheer on their local stars, and be part of something fun and memorable.”
Come cheer on your favorite local stars, enjoy delicious bites, and be part of Whitewater’s most colorful night of the year!
For more information, Contact:
Kim Adams, Gallery Director, Whitewater Arts Alliance
Phone: 608-201-2151
Email: wwartsalliance@gmail.com
Website: whitewaterarts.org
Gallery Hours: Thursdays-Sundays, 12pm-4pm
“20 Years of Celebrating the Arts and Creating Community!”