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Don't Miss Watercolor Wisconsin

 Now through April 30th, don’t miss Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts most celebrated exhibition, Watercolor Wisconsin. This exciting exhibition brings together artworks by Wisconsin artists only. Organized by the museum since 1966, Watercolor Wisconsin remains a vibrant showcase of watercolor activity in the Midwest.

Of 261 pieces submitted by 146 artists, approximately one-third of the pieces were chosen for this year’s show. Four new works from this year’s competition were purchased for the Racine Art Museum’s permanent collection, adding to RAM’s repertoire of extraordinary Wisconsin artists.

Cash and merchandise prizes were awarded to the following artists whose pieces were selected among the best in the show.

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First Award: Icy Penetration by Doug DeVinny, Racine

Second Award: Bagged and Tagged (Homage to John Wilde
by JoAnna Poehlmann, Milwaukee

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Third Award: Carrion Berry by Lynne Railsback, Williams Bay

Awards of Merit: Desert Sunrise by Deedee Dumont, Racine; Late Winter Tree by Brian McCormick, Madison; and Red Branch by Anne Miotke, Whitefish Bay 

 

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Tuesday—Saturday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Closed Sundays, Mondays, Federal Holidays and Easter.
Admission and parking are free.

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