Wisconsin ArtsWest 45
Now Hanging
March ➜ May 2024
See it in person ➜
THE EXHIBIT
Now in its 45th year, our annual juried exhibit is open to all artists and students, age 18 and older, residing in Wisconsin. The competition is juried by a working visual artist, craftsperson, or qualified individual from outside the area. The juror curates an exhibit of the strongest pieces, and they select the award winning artists. Prizes are donated by the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library.
This year, there were 194 entries submitted by 112 artists representing 26 different communities. Of these, 38 works were selected from 30 artists.
THE ARTISTS
Featured artists: Bradley Blomquist, Kay Brathol-Hostvet, Kristen Brown, Quenten Brown, Jeff Bucklew, Savannah Canavan, Susan Carey, Virginia Duerst, Martha Folz, Jan Goethel, Rachel Hausmann-Schall, Eleni Hein, Patty Henry, Mary Hermanson, Erin Hill, Marlin Hostvet, Daniel Ingersoll, Holli Jacobson, Terry Meyer, Jeff Nelson, Don Olson, CV Peterson, Denise Presnell, Heidi Schreiner, Kristi Schumacher, Anders Shafer, Susan Sveda-Pachaud, Susan Weniger, Ashley Wittling, Jacob Woehlke
THE JUROR
This year’s juror is Michael Martin. Martin received his education at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and his BFA degree from UW–Eau Claire in 1977 in the field of art/design. He spent the first twenty years of his career as an art director, creative director, and illustrator at several firms in Eau Claire and Madison, where he received many awards and several “Best of Show” recognitions. He taught college-level classes in design, concept development, typography, and computer graphics from 1993 to 2017 at Madison College. He continues to do freelance illustration, art direction, and graphic design, mostly for not-for-profit organizations.
THE WINNERS
Best of Show
Don Olson, Chetek | The Magic Hour
First Prize
Jeff Nelson, Eau Claire | Stained Glass, Chambourg
Second Prize
Heidi Schreiner, Eau Claire | Misty Morning Friends
Third Prize
Mary Hermanson, Eleva | Eternal Mind
Honorable Mentions
Susan Carey, Madison | Narrowing
CV Peterson, Eau Claire | The Spiral of Biotic Crisis Is Ever Churning – Dwarf Lake Iris
Rachel Hausmann-Schall, Mosinee | Sit and Stay Awhile
WATCH: Artists’ Reception & Awards
