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Best of ArtSplash 2014
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I'm honored to have received the "Best of ArtSplash 2014" award! The grand prize for this award is a solo show at the Rahr-West Art Museum in Manitowoc, WI. The museum is located in the Joseph Vilas, Jr. House, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The museum is also ranked as one of America's Best Small Town Museums by Travel and Leisure Magazine. Exhibition and reception dates will be available soon.
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Artdose Magazine Juried Photography Exhibition
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Thanks to Frank Juarez and the staff of Artdose Art Guide for selecting me as one of three jurors for the January Photography Juried Exhibition. I, along with Pat Ryan and Ray Moody had a great time selecting images to be included in the magazine. Congratulations to all of the winners!
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Duckwalk featured at Plymouth Arts Center
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Duckwalk has been included in the annual Holiday Membership Exhibition at the Plymouth Arts Center in Plymouth Wisconsin. The exhibit runs from December 5, 2014 to January 23, 2015. This will be Duckwalk's second exhibit after a successful premiere in Fond du Lac, WI earlier this year.
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Welcome readers of "The Current"
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Thank you to editor Rodney Schroeter and the staff of "The Current" for selecting me to be featured in the December 2014 issue of the Plymouth, WI based newspaper. Rodney caught up with me at a recent artist reception at Glas Coffeehouse in Sheboygan. Rodney interviewed me and was able to take my random thoughts, stories and frequent Star Wars quotes and turn them into a great story! Copies of "The Current" are available for free throughout Sheboygan county or can be viewed online.
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Photo featured in Photophores exhibit in Paris France
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I'm very pleased to announce that I am one of 58 artists worldwide that has been accepted to participate in Photophores Mobile Photographic Creation. This curatorship was presented on December 4th and 5th, 2014, at L’Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, (Paris), during the international symposium “Arts and Mobiles” of university research group IRCAV-Paris 3 “Mobile Phone and Creation". My entry, along with all of the other winning entries, can be found at the Photophores blog.
You can view a video of all of the winners by clicking here. My entry can be found at 9 minutes and 57 seconds. From the Photophores notification by Laurence Allard and Sébastien Appiotti: After long hours of deliberation, analysis and exchanges, the jury of the curatorship Mobile (Photographic) Creation has finalized its selection process. We are pleased to announce you that your application has been selected. Note that we have selected one, two or three photographs per entry. The whole curatorship Creation (Photographic) Mobile is shown on the blog Photophores. This curatorship will be presented on December 4th and 5th, 2014, at L’Institut National d’Histoire de l’Art, (Paris), during the international symposium "Arts and Mobiles" of university research group IRCAV-Paris 3 "Mobile Phone and Creation". |
Photo Featured on Record Cover
My photo, Eclipse, has been featured on the latest release from Milwaukee Marimba player Michael Neumeyer. Click here for information about the digital album.
Take Me With You Exhibition
I'm pleased to announce that "County Fair" has been accepted into the "Take Me With You" exhibit at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan, WI. This is my first showing at the JMKAC! The exhibit opens today and runs through January 18, 2015.
Artist Reception at Glas Coffeehouse
Glas Coffeehouse
My solo exhibit at Glas Coffeehouse opens on Tuesday, November 4 and runs through Saturday December 6, 2014. I will be premiering several new photos at this show so be sure to stop in if you are in the Sheboygan Wisconsin area. Glas Coffeehouse can be found at 924 N. 14th St. Suite A.
Upcoming Photography Class
iPhoneography, Norbertine Center for Spirituality - St. Norbert Abbey, De Pere, WI, May 9, 2015 (time to be determined)
iPhoneography, Cedar Valley West Bend, WI, August 22, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
iPhoneography, Cedar Valley West Bend, WI, August 22, 2014, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Wisconsin Visual Artists Member Show
The 2014 Wisconsin Visual Artists Member Show will be held at the Langdon Divers Gallery located inside the Fond du Lac Public Library. The show will be open from September 3 to October 1. An artist reception will be held on Friday, September 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. The reception will be held along with the September Tour the Town Art Walk so there will be plenty to see! I will have two photographs in the show.
iPhoneography at Cedar Valley
I had a great time this past weekend teaching 13 participants how to take and edit photos with their iPhone. The weather was perfect and Cedar Valley in West Bend, WI provided a beautiful spot to take photos.
UPDATE: The next iPhoneography seminar at Cedar Valley has been scheduled for August 22, 2015 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Check with the folks at Cedar Valley for more information!
UPDATE: The next iPhoneography seminar at Cedar Valley has been scheduled for August 22, 2015 from 9 am to 12 pm.
Check with the folks at Cedar Valley for more information!
Exhibitions
ArtSplash 2014
My ArtSplash 2014 exhibit is now ready to view in downtown Manitowoc, WI. This year, the exhibit can be found in the store front at 909 Washington Street (right next to Warren's Restaurant). The exhibit features six photos of carnivals/fairs. Five were taken at the Manitowoc County Fair and one was taken at Bay Beach in Green Bay.
FRUITS & NUTS: Who's in the Garden?
Chicory has been accepted into the "FRUITS AND NUTS: Who's in the Garden” Group Exhibition at Two Fish Gallery, 244 East Rhine Street, Elkhart Lake, WI 53020. The exhibit runs from June 13 to July 31, 2014 with an opening reception from 5 to 8 pm on June 13.
Lake's Edge Gallery
I am exhibiting several photographs in a solo show at the Lake's Edge Gallery in Manitowoc WI. The Lake's Edge Gallery is located in the new Franciscan Center for Music Education and Performance at Silver Lake College. The gallery space has recently been made available to host 4 solo shows per year. I'm honored to be selected as the second artist to exhibit in this beautiful new space! The show is now open and runs until August 15, 2014.
Photos from the Membership Exhibition at Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts
Photos from the iPhoneography Reception at the Trout Museum of Art
Photos by Diane Van Minsel
2014 Inaugural Membership Exhibition
"County Fair" has been selected to be part of the 2014 Inaugural Membership Exhibition at the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts in Fond du Lac WI. The exhibit opens on May 8 with a reception from 5 to 8 pm. and runs until June 22, 2014. Check out the Thelma Sadoff Center for the Arts exhibit page for exhibit hours.
iPhoneography: A New Look at Familiar Things
I have been invited to be the first exhibiting artist at the brand new Regional Artist Gallery at The Trout Museum of Art, The Fox Cities Building for the Arts in Appleton WI. This exhibit, titled iPhoneography: A New Look at Familiar Things will be open from March 21 to June 8. An artist reception is planned for Saturday. April 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm. An iPhoneography class will also be offered on April 19. More information on the class can be found on Trout Museum of Art website.
Below are several photos from the exhibit. Photos courtesy of Chris Dorn, Trout Museum of Art.
Below are several photos from the exhibit. Photos courtesy of Chris Dorn, Trout Museum of Art.
Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now
I'm very pleased to announce that my photo, County Fair has been selected as one of 60 works chosen for the Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now biennial juried exhibition at the Charles Allis Museum of Art,
1801 N. Prospect Avenue in Milwaukee WI. Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now is an exhibition of 60 artworks selected from over 400 entries representing Wisconsin Art now.The exhibit opens on Friday, March 7 with a reception from 6:00 to 8:30 and runs until June 29, 2014.
1801 N. Prospect Avenue in Milwaukee WI. Forward 2014: A Survey of Wisconsin Art Now is an exhibition of 60 artworks selected from over 400 entries representing Wisconsin Art now.The exhibit opens on Friday, March 7 with a reception from 6:00 to 8:30 and runs until June 29, 2014.
Photography for artdose Magazine
I will be photographing several upcoming artist receptions for the artdose Art Guide publication. Artdose is published 4 times per year and highlights art-related events happening in the Sheboygan area. Look for me at "Off the Earth" reception on January 31 at the Plymouth Arts center. I will also be spotted at the LJ Douglas and Gary Justis reception on March 8 at the Frank Juarez Gallery. You never know where I'll be seen next...
Plymouth Arts Center Holiday Membership Exhibition
I will have one photo featured in the 2013 Holiday Membership Exhibition at the Plymouth Arts Center in Plymouth WI. The exhibit begins on December 6 and runs until January 24, 2014. I was selected to receive a merit award for my photo submission, County Fair.
CarolineStreet ArtBook
Three of my photographs, Green World, Moving Earth and Snow Covered Pines were selected to be published in the Fall/Winter issue of CarolineStreet ArtBook. My entries begin on page 18 of the book. I'm honored to be featured in this Internationally distributed arts publication! You can purchase a print copy of ArtBook or view a digital copy by visiting the CarolineStreet ArtBook website.
Alternate Visions Exhibit opens at University of Wisconsin Sheboygan
My solo show, Alternate Visions, will be opening on November 1 at the University of Wisconsin Sheboygan Fine Arts Gallery. The exhibit will be open from November 1 to December 13, 2013. An artist reception is planned for 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Friday November 1. The University of Wisconsin Sheboygan is located at One University Drive, Sheboygan, WI. Newspaper articles highlighting this exhibit can be found in the October 31 issue of the Sheboygan Press and Manitowoc Herald Times Reporter.
Photos from the Opening Reception of Alternate Visions.
Friends of Mariners Trail 2014 Calendar
My photo, Of Eagle's Wing, has been selected to be included in the 2014 Friends of Mariners Trail calendar. The photo is based on an original Sculpture by Carl Vanderheyden that can be found on the Lake Michigan shoreline in Manitowoc WI. The photo will be featured during the month of February. Learn more about Mariners Trail here. The calendar is a fundraiser for Friends of Mariners Trail and is on sale in the Manitowoc/Two Rivers area.
69th Art Annual Juried Exhibition
My photo, The Old Church has been accepted into the 69th Art Annual Juried Exhibition at the Neville Public Museum, Green Bay, WI The exhibit runs from September 14, 2013 to January 5, 2014.
Gallery 3
My feature exhibit, Dimensions opens on September 14 at Gallery 3 in Manitowoc, WI. The artist reception is scheduled for September 14 from 6 to 8 pm and the exhibit runs until October 20, 2013, My thanks to Heather Bonde and the staff at Gallery 3 for providing the opportunity to exhibit in this outstanding space. Click here to find out more about Gallery 3. Photos from the event can be found below.
Creative Studios Art Center
I'm very pleased to announce that I've been invited to participate in the grand opening and first exhibit at the brand new Creative Studios Art Center opening on Labor Day weekend in Sturgeon Bay, WI. This will be my first appearance in Door County. The gallery can be found at 5199 Townline Road, Sturgeon Bay, WI. The grand opening reception will be held on Saturday, August 31 and the exhibit runs from August 31 to September 30. Gallery owner, Erika Block, envisions that the new gallery space will be a home for visual arts, music, poetry and many other types of artistic endeavors. View photos from the reception below.
Photography Exhibit - Gallery 224
Four of my photos, Wormhole, Space Station, Flame Sky, and Eastern Spiral Arm have been accepted into the upcoming photography exhibition at Gallery 224 in Port Washington, WI. The exhibit runs from July 12 to September 1. It's great to have another opportunity to exhibit in this beautiful gallery on the shore of Lake Michigan!
The reception also received newspaper coverage in the July 18 edition of the Ozaukee Press. You can view a scan of the article here.
The reception also received newspaper coverage in the July 18 edition of the Ozaukee Press. You can view a scan of the article here.
The Artist Next Door
I've been selected for a feature article in the Fond du Lac Reporter as part of the "Artist Next Door" series. The profile consists of a video and a written article. My video profile was published on Thursday, April 11 and a feature article was featured in the Sunday, April 14 issue of the Reporter.
Art Expo New York
My photo, Sunrise, will be featured in the World Water Image Collection 2013 slideshow, part of Art Expo New York.
The expo will be held from March 21 to 24 at Pier 92 in NYC
Click here to view a list of all participants accepted to the exhibit. (I am #83)
EkoArts has created an online slideshow that features all of the photographs in the World Water Image Collection.
More information about the World Water Image Collection can be found in this article from Globo.com. The collection will be shown at Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil until March 31.An additional article appears on Fotografe Melhor. (Both news links are from Google Translate)
Here you will find a video shot live at the Brazil exhibit on March 31 by Christian Meyn. My photo can be seen at the 1 minute and 12 second mark
The expo will be held from March 21 to 24 at Pier 92 in NYC
Click here to view a list of all participants accepted to the exhibit. (I am #83)
EkoArts has created an online slideshow that features all of the photographs in the World Water Image Collection.
More information about the World Water Image Collection can be found in this article from Globo.com. The collection will be shown at Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil until March 31.An additional article appears on Fotografe Melhor. (Both news links are from Google Translate)
Here you will find a video shot live at the Brazil exhibit on March 31 by Christian Meyn. My photo can be seen at the 1 minute and 12 second mark
Manitowoc/Two Rivers Visitor's Guide
My photo of the Manitowoc Shoreline at sunset has been included in the Manitowoc/Two Rivers 2013 Official Visitor's Guide. Click here to view a PDF of the publication. The photo was taken on March 17, 2012 with an iPhone. The photo can be found at the top of page 46.
Views and Visions: Alternate Realities
The "Views and Visions: Alternate Realities" exhibit has ended, but be sure to check out a collection of video and photos from the exhibit found below!
Here's a video preview of the exhibit.
Up & Close with Beki Borman and Dale Van Minsel
Here's the official press release from Frank Juarez Gallery
View the Press release from the January 17 issue of the Sheboygan Press
View the video of edited highlights from the artist talk.
View a collection of photos from the artist reception. Photos provided by Frank Juarez Gallery.
Here's a video preview of the exhibit.
Up & Close with Beki Borman and Dale Van Minsel
Here's the official press release from Frank Juarez Gallery
View the Press release from the January 17 issue of the Sheboygan Press
View the video of edited highlights from the artist talk.
View a collection of photos from the artist reception. Photos provided by Frank Juarez Gallery.
Photos from artist reception at Frank Juarez Gallery (Photos by Pat Ryan)
Fox Cities Magazine
My photo, "The Old Church" has been selected for the front cover of the January 2013 issue of Fox Cities Magazine. This is their annual Spring Arts Guide issue. The cover and inside photo is being used to promote the "Views and Visions: Alternate Realities" exhibit at Frank Juarez Gallery.
Click here to view a PDF of the January issue of Fox Cities Magazine.
Click here to view a PDF of the January issue of Fox Cities Magazine.
Return to Italy!
After a successful exhibit at the Social Culture Café group exhibit at Internazionale a Ferrara over the weekend of October 5 to 7, I've pleased to be invited by Giancarlo Beltrame to participate in the Dante's Comedy on Mobile Art video project. The project consists of three videos; Paradise, Hell and Purgatory. Photos for the videos have been contributed by 100 artists worldwide. My contribution, The Old Church, can be found in the Purgatory video at about the 4 minute, 10 second mark. The photo credits are at the end of the video and begin at about the 13 minute mark. The credits are displayed in alphabetical order by first name and list the name of all 100 artists involved in the project. The three videos are shown in the cave of Villa Scopoli in Verona, Italy, from October 14 to 21, as part of the event Bosco Divino. The exhibit was inspired by Dante Alighieri and his Comedy. Giancarlo reports that more than 2,500 people visited the event during it's opening day.
Internazionale a Ferrara
October 5: Here’s a photo from Internazionale a Ferrara, showing my photo on exhibit in Ferrara, Italy this weekend. You can spot my photo at the top of the fifth row.
Nice way to start the morning.
October 6: Here's a video from the Social Culture Café group exhibit at Internazionale a Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy that is happening this weekend. The audio is in Italian but it does allow a view of the entire exhibit. It's been a really exciting weekend to see photos and videos of my contribution to this show!
Nice way to start the morning.
October 6: Here's a video from the Social Culture Café group exhibit at Internazionale a Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy that is happening this weekend. The audio is in Italian but it does allow a view of the entire exhibit. It's been a really exciting weekend to see photos and videos of my contribution to this show!
International Exhibit
"Totem" has been accepted as part of the Social Culture Café group exhibit at Internazionale a Ferrara, Ferrara, Italy. The event runs from October 5 to October 7, 2012.Internazionale is a weekly journal that publishes the best articles from journals / newspapers from all over the world. This festival is a weekend symposium in Ferrara for journalists from around the globe. The Social Culture Café group is co-founded by Centro Studi Dante Bighi, a group of Italian Architects from Ferrara. Thanks to Marie Colbe Zamora and Roberto Murgia, the exhibit curator for supplying the above information on this unique event.
