Artspeaks writing workshop at the Kress Pavilion.

The PAI of Egg Harbor, Write On Door County & The Kress Pavilion are pleased to announce an Artspeaks writing workshop at the Kress Pavilion.

This writing lab will be held

Friday, November 22, 2019 from 11am to noon.

Artspeaks is a practice of writing in response to a piece of art, this is an ancient form of art called ekphrasis.

Poet Francha Barnard will lead this workshop.   She will provide some background information and some examples of ekphrasis writing.  The participants will be free to chose a piece of art in the exhibit on the main level of the Kress Pavilion to write about.

When everyone is finished the participants will have the opportunity to share their writing if they wish.

This Artspeaks event is free and open to all interested individuals, from beginning writer to the more advanced writer.  

Museum of Natural Inspiration” Exhibit

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The Egg Harbor Public Arts Initiative announces the opening of the Lawton Gallery’s exhibition, “Museum of Natural Inspiration: Artists Explore the Richter Collection.” This exhibit is collaboration between the University of Wisconsin – Green Bay’s Lawton Gallery, the University’s Center for Biodiversity, and features artists who have created artwork inspired by the Richter Museum of Natural History’s collection of specimens. This exhibit is in a true partnership of art and science.

The exhibit opened with a free public reception on Tuesday, Nov. 5 from 4PM to 7PM, which included a special presentation by the Open-Door Bird Sanctuary. The artwork on display is on loan to the Donald & Carol Kress Pavilion from University Wisconsin-Green Bay’s Lawton Gallery.

This exhibition will remain on display until Spring 2020. It is the hope that by displaying the works in Door County, it will further broaden year-long celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Center for Biodiversity.

EGGstravaganza 2019 – Thank You!

use egg bookPhoto bookPhoto book2Thank you to artists, sponsors and the whole community for raising $95,750 at the auction. Half of the sale of each egg will be paid to each artist and the remaining proceeds after expenses will be used to further the public arts in the Village of Egg Harbor.

Thank you again to all! The community has gained so much from your support!

 


Sponsored jointly by the Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor and the Egg Harbor Business Association

EGGS-PHRASTIC WRITING!

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WRITE ON DOOR COUNTY &

EGG HARBOR’S EGGSTRAVAGANZA

ANNOUNCES ITS 2nd WRITING WORKSHOP

FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A NEW WAY OF WRITING ABOUT ART

JULY 18,2019, 11-12 noon

at the KRESS PAVILION – EGG HARBOR

EGGS-PHRASTIC WRITING!

A Special Art/Speaks EGGStravaganza Creative Lab

20 Kuhns, Jeanne.Serenity Bridge YogaThe practice of using words to comment on a piece of visual art—ekphrasis—is an ancient one. One of the earliest and most commonly cited forms of ekphrasis occurs in The Iliad, when Homer provides a long and discursive account of the elaborate scenes embossed on the shield of Achilles. Contemporary literature provides many fine examples of ekphrastic writing. Art/Speaks is a long-running Write On program encouraging people to write in response to art at local galleries.

We take a unique spin on this literary tradition, with this special edition of Art/Speaks, in collaboration with the Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor. EGGS-Phrastic Writing will inspire participants to write in response to one of the many eggs on display throughout the village of Egg Harbor.

This program is free and open to all ages.

Celebrate! Wisconsin Sculpture 2019

Art in Public Spaces: Egg Harbor

The Public Arts Initiative invites you to enjoy Season Three of “Celebrate! Sculpture” in the Village of Egg Harbor!

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The Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor invites you to walk the Village of Egg Harbor and enjoy the third season of “Celebrate! Sculpture”. This annual art show brings new outdoor sculpture to the village for public display.  This season has added four new sculptures displayed in the Village for public enjoyment. Participating artists include Adam Meurer “Sail”, Barbara and Doug Henderson “Garden Spirit” (represented at Woodwork Gallery), and  Stephen Yankowski “Hallelujah” and “Swerve” and “Dive”(represented by Cappaert Contemporary Gallery). These nationally known artists have created unique art pieces in a variety of different mediums, including glass and metals, for the 3rd season of “Celebrate! Sculpture”.
Maps with locations of the “Celebrate! Sculpture” artwork and Egg Harbor’s permanent outdoor sculpture walk are available at the Egg Harbor Welcome Center and local business. All of the artwork is for sale with part of the proceeds going to help purchase additional pieces of public art for the Village of Egg Harbor’s growing Sculpture Walk.

“Celebrate! Sculpture” will be on display thru the end of October.

Keep an eye out for The Public Arts Initiative’s upcoming call for art for the fourth season of “Celebrate! Sculpture 2020”. The Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor is a 501c3, non for profit, with all donations used for the purchase of public art in public places and educational programs.

Celebrate Sculpture 2018

To promote PAI and the Village of Egg Harbor as visual art destination through an exhibit of sculptors exhibiting their artwork in various Village locations. To accomplish this a call for artwork goes out to galleries and artists who wish to display artwork in this event sponsored by the PAI.

  • Artwork will be temporarily displayed in locations throughout the Village of Egg Harbor. A $200 stipend per artwork selected will be given to artist or gallery.
  • Artwork will be insured while on display.
  • Artwork must be original and there is no charge for submission.

If interested in participating contact the PAI by email, or write PAI, Box 104, Egg Harbor, WI 54209 for forms or more information.

UPDATE: Celebrate! Wisconsin Sculptors

Art in Public Spaces: Egg Harbor 2017

The Public Arts Initiative of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin, in beautiful Door County, announces our inaugural year of Celebrate! Wisconsin Sculptors 2017. We created our organization with a strong belief in the positive impact the arts have on our world and to celebrate the power of art in public spaces. Door County attracts over 4 million visitors a season, and with that in mind, we have a goal of establishing Egg Harbor as an art destination community celebrating and showcasing the sculptural works of artists.

We would like to announce Celebrate! Wisconsin Sculptors 2017 season exhibition in the Village of Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. As you stroll through the public spaces in the Village, you will see outstanding sculptural works of art created by four of Wisconsin’s finest artists.

SEE BELOW MORE INFO ABOU THE THE NEW SCULPTURES!

All sculptures are for sale. Thirty percent of the sale will benefit the Public Arts Initiative, with a portion of the funds to be used for future purchases of permanent art for public spaces in the Village of Egg Harbor. Each sculpture has a plaque with artwork details. Look for rack cards throughout Egg Harbor with a map and further details. Sculptures will be on display until October 20, 2017.

Join us in the wonderful celebration of Wisconsin sculptors!

The Public Arts Initiative (PAI) of Egg Harbor is a non-profit organization supporting and celebrating public art. If you are interested in our organization we welcome contributions of time or monetary support. Please contact us!

“Natural Wonders”

2017 Celebrate! Wisconsin Sculptor:

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Michele Moushey Dale

Natural Wonders, 2010

Bronze

71” x 18” x 22”

$13,500

Available for Purchase

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Looking out across Egg Harbor, a young boy with periscope in hand sitting upon a turtle is the sculpture “Natural Wonders” created by Edgerton artist Michele Moushey Dale. Her bronze, which is located in Harbor View Park, invites the viewer in for a closer look at the unexpected surprises of small plants and animals.