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Calendar of events

All shows usually are one month in length, with receptions usually on the first or second Friday of the month. We have two exhibit spaces; the main gallery, and the front gallery space. Most exhibits listed are in the main gallery unless noted otherwise.

Dates and time subject to change

Call 414-270-1043 to confirm dates and times.

We rely on our membership to staff the gallery.

                                                                                                           


January 2003 "Winter Showcase"

List of  Artists Participating:

Veronica Ceci

Alexander Sun

Sheila Held

Fred Stein

Michelle Dube

Kevin Geise

Brian Tolbert

Mark Berson

Judith Moriarty

Fred Dobratz

Annette Hess

Judith Hooks

"Winter" by Judith Hooks featured artist at: www.portalwisconsin.org

January 6-29, 2003

Gallery artists and other local artists.
Gallery Night Event: 

January 17 , 7-10 PM

 All Local artists are invited to exhibit -Plus participate in a Silent Auction to benefit Gallery 218 on Gallery Night!

Help keep this gallery open by entering and/or  donating a piece of Art !

Or BUYING ART!

Live Music by Gene Cleereman,  Click here to see photos from past event!


February 2003

TWO SHOWS! Feb. 8-28.

Valentine's Day Reception!

"RED" in the main gallery: 10th Annual Exhibit 

"Red roses"  by Francine Leclercq

This exhibit is

Featured at www.absolutearts.com

reception for both shows: Friday February 14,2003,7-10 PM

Red food and drink ! Meet the Artists!

Membership Drive! Artists and non- artists are needed NOW to JOIN ! Help Keep this gallery going!

Click here to request membership info

Artist talk and slide show with Alexander Sun, watercolorist, Friday Feb. 22, 6:30pm. Free.


march 2003

reception: March 7,7-10pm 

March 7-30, 2003

 

"Spring Showcase of Local Artists"

An Exhibit of Gallery Artists- Members Work and selected  artists from the Milwaukee Area.

Membership Drive! Artists needed to JOIN NOW ! Help Keep this gallery going! Click here to request membership info 

art by Steven Bleicher


April 2003

 Show dates: April 9-30

Gallery Night April 25th!

reception: April 25, 7-10:30pm

 

"WAR AND PEACE: ARTISTS' VOICES"

 

International Open Show

500 people attended! Thanks to all!

 

Reception "GALLERY NIGHT" April 25th with Live Music by the MOXIE CHICKS and Poetry by

 HARVEY TAYLOR, SUZANNE ROSENBLATT,  JEFF PONIEWAZ

 

"No War" by Fabio Sassi,

Italy

www.fabiosassi.artistportfolio.net


may 2003

May 10-31

Reception May 16, 7-10 pm

Recent Work Members only.

Membership Drive! Artists needed to JOIN NOW ! Help Keep this gallery going! Click here to request membership info Get a free poster!

Artists exhibiting:

Mark Berson

Steven Bleicher

Veronica Ceci

Judith Hooks

Pritika Chowdhry

Elaine Palmer

Fred Stein

Paul Drewy

Kristelle San Fellipo


June 2003

Artists' Gardens

 Artists show their green thumbs and favorite green spaces. 

Open to all artists.  Work still needed!

an entry form is required. Email gallery 

photograph by Judith Hooks

show dates: June 13-30

 Membership Drive! Artists needed NOW to JOIN ! Help Keep this gallery going! Click here to request membership info

reception: June 13, 7-10pm Is Your Organization or Company interested in Sponsorship?  Email Us!

July 2003

presenting... American Idols:

 

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the LV James Show

 

July 9-31, 2003

Reception on

Gallery Night July 25th

7-10pm

Gallery Day July 26th 12-5pm

Elvis and  Other Pop-Cultural Icons

Fourth Annual Summer International Exhibition

 

and PARTY!!!

 

Gallery Night!

 

July 25

Featuring a live ELVIS performance by the  L.V. James Show!

AND

American Idols Karaoke: "Elvis Lives!" in all of us.

Lots of  favorite songs of the 50's, 60's, 70's , 80's available too! Free! 

 

Open Until Full to all artists everywhere!

 

Email us for an entry form!


August 8-30

Reception August 8, 7-10pm

Photography-WI

Open to all Wisconsin Photographers

email us for an entry form

 


September 2003

Show dates: September 5-28, 2003

After Duchamp

Work inspired by the father of modern art and chess, Marcel Duchamp.

Slides, photos, statement, and bio materials due by July 1, 2003

curated by Gallery Committee.

Email us for an entry form!

 

reception: September 5,2003 7-10 PM,

 

 Become a member! JOIN !

Help Keep this gallery going!

We are looking for a few more good artists.

Must have a cooperative spirit .

Click here to request membership info


October 2003

 dates: October 10-31,2003

13th Anniversary Juried  Exhibition

Help us Celebrate! All Milwaukee Artists can enter one piece!  Entry fee required. Email us for details!

Great Prizes Donated by Our Supporters at: Golden Artists Colors, Utrecht, Liquitex, R&F Paints, Vicky Schober Co., and Frame and Fabric (Milwaukee) and many others!

 If you or your business would like to donate a prize, please contact us!

Juror Wanted-Please email us if interested

Fred and Ethel

reception: Friday, Oct.17, 7-10 PM

Fall Gallery Night  7-10pm

  Live music by Fred and Ethel, awards ceremony, and cake -of course!

November 2003

Works on Paper

 

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"Mandala" by Michael Sohns

reception: November 7 ,7-10 PM

 
Show Dates: November 7-30

Membership Drive!  We are looking for a few more good Artists! JOIN ! Help Keep this gallery going! Click here to request membership info


December 2003

Three days Only! 15th Annual Holiday Fine Art Fair

Our gallery filled with Local Artists selling fine art in an unique indoor setting. Special Hours for Shopping!

Friday 5-10pm

Saturday 10am-5pm

Sunday 11am-5pm

Admission: $1 or a canned food item for Hunger Task Force

Brian Tolbert Studio at Holiday Art Fair

Wreath Contest:

"What Boys Dream About"

December 12,13,14

Wreath show dates:

 December 6-20

 

 

 

Artists' Wreaths

Click to see examples and details.

An Exhibit-Sale-Fundraiser. All artists are invited to make a unique wreath to help our gallery to continue. Wreaths Drop off Nov. 29/30, 12-5pm.