Wisconsin ArtsWest 43

Virtually Hanging
Now ➜ June 6, 2022

THE EXHIBIT

Wisconsin ArtsWest is a juried exhibit sponsored by the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library. It is open to all working artists and students, age 18 and older, residing in Wisconsin. The first ArtsWest show opened in September 1979. Due to limited space at the library’s temporary location, the 2022 exhibit will be held as a virtual show.

There were 183 entries submitted by 105 artists for Wisconsin ArtsWest 43. Of these, 35 works were selected by the juror, representing 15 communities.

The competition is juried by a working artist, craftsperson, or qualified staff member from an art museum, gallery, or art department of a university or college. Jurors are from outside the area and are from Wisconsin or Minnesota. Prizes are donated by the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.

THE JUROR

Meri Rose Ekberg works with visual artists, musicians, curators, public historians, civic leaders, and community organizers to produce inspirational and engaging art content for diverse audiences. She is currently the Managing Director of Make Music Madison and the Assistant Director of the Public History Project at UW–Madison. She also serves as a freelance art consultant on a variety of public art initiatives. She specializes in curating exhibitions, managing music festivals, and developing art collection databases—all with the goal of increasing public access to the arts.