Entry Blank Due: Monday, June 9, 2014, Need a form?  Email Marlene Salls (below).
Artwork due: Wednesday, June 11, 2014, 11am-5pm
Artist's Reception: Saturday, June 21, 2014, 12 pm-3pm
Workshop: Saturday, June 21, 2014, 10 am-12 pm
Place: University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse Art Department – Art Gallery, Corner of 16th and Vine Streets, La Crosse, WI 54601
Make check payable to sponsor: MISSISSIPPI RIVER ARTISTS ASSOCIATION
Exhibit Open to Public: Friday, June 13-Saturday June 21, Gallery Hours: 11 am-4 pm
Coordinator: Marlene Salls, 2206 Loomis Street, La Crosse, WI 54603, 608-779-6591 for questions prior to day of drop off, or marlene31647@gmail.com

Plan to get your entry forms from WRAP Coordinator Marlene Salls to participate in this spectacular exhibit planned for display at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Art Center/Gallery.

You decide which of your artworks to display, and the exhibition jurors will identify award recipients.  There is a $20.00 fee to participate.

Artists Ellen Roles (2-D) and Mary Ann Narveson (3-D) will be the exhibition jurors for WRAP 2014, showing from June 13-21, 2014.

Ellen Roles, will be the presenting guest artist as well offering a workshop by for participating artists (free) and guests ($5.00) will take place June 21, 2014, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., followed by an artists reception and critiques will take place 1-3 p.m.

This WRAP Exhibit and Workshop is sponsored by the Mississippi River Artist Association in collaboration with the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association and the Wisconsin Regional Art Program, hosted by the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Studies.

This is the second WRAP Exhibit in the LaCrosse area offered in 2013-2014.  State Award winning artists from both WRAPs will be invited to exhibit their artworks as a part of the State WRAP Art Exhibition which will be on display at the Center for Visual Art in Wausau in August and September this year.

The workshop will feature a digital presentation where Ellen will discuss compositional elements of two-dimensional art.  It is her belief that good art does not “just happen’ but is a result of choices - bases on technical practice and understanding of foundations of art.

Ellen Roles is motivated in her art making by vibrant color relationships such as placing red next to teal.  “The subjects I paint are mostly recognizable, but uniquely rendered with color and shape,” says Roles.  “I really enjoy making choices about composition and the process of putting paint on paper.”

It is her goal to create artwork that brings enjoyment—a work that will enhance, lift, entertain the viewer and decorate a space.  To that aim, I design with a focus on warm color and lightheartedness.”

Ellen is a teacher by design, and enjoys teaching both Math and art.  She  began teaching watercolor in Community Ed and regional art event plus 30 years ago.  She has taught at Dillman’s in Northern WI; North Star workshop at Roseville MN.  Having become well known for her technical competence and design skills, Roles also conducts a variety of workshops and classes both locally and regionally.

Mostly recently, her work has been included in the Gunderson Lutheran Hospital new Addition.  She was accepted as a signature member of the prestigious Transparent Watercolor Society of America and Wisconsin Watercolor Society.  Her work is included in the national exhibition at the Bloomington Art Center in Bloomington, MN.  She was invited to join in Waterborne Regional Art Instructors Exhibition at U of MINN.   Best of Show at ART on the Green.  First  recipient of the Sister Margaret Schlosser  Award from LCSAC.

Ellen has a BA in Math and in ART.  Also has studied with many nationally recognized instructors such as Ed Whitney, Frank Webb, Skip Lawrence and Myrna Wacknov to name a few.  You can see more of her art on her website:  http://ellenroles.blogspot.com

The organizers of the  Rhinelander WRAP, the  Beloit WRAP  and of the Wautoma WRAP invite the participation of Wisconsin Artists in their Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP)  exhibition/workshops opening in May and June 2014.  The non-profit membership organization Wisconsin Regional Artists Association in collaboration with WRAP (administered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts) co-sponsor these exhibits that featuring the works of Wisconsin lay artists at all three venues.   All Wisconsin  artists who do not make their primary living from their art are invited to submit artworks for the exhibitions. Entry forms are available here.

Entry Blank Due: Friday, May 16, 2014
Artwork due: Tuesday, May 27, 2014, noon-3 pm
Workshop: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 9 am-3 pm
Place: Nicolet College Art Gallery, Nicolet College, Highway G, Rhinelander, WI 54501
Make check payable to sponsor: NICOLET COLLEGE
Coordinator: Katy Ralph, Director Nicolet Art Gallery, PO Box 518, Rhinelander, WI 54501, (715) 365-4556, kralph@nicoletcollege.edu

Sponsored by Nicolet College and the UW-Madison Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts, Wisconsin artists are invited to send in their entries to participate in this year's Rhinelander WRAP exhibit May 27-June 28th.

Like all WRAP's this self-selected art exhibit is open to all non-professional artists in Wisconsin .  All art work is juried by a professional artist for Honorable Mention and State Awards.  Winners of State Awards will be eligible to show their award winning art work in the State WRAP Exhibition and will be invited to participate in the annual WRAA/WRAP state conference held each September (The 2014 exhibition will be on display August-September at the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau). 

The Rhinelander WRAP exhibition will culminate in a one-day workshop on Saturday, June 28, 2014, 9 am-3 pm when this year's juror  photographer Bette Ebel from Antigo, will present,.    Guests may attend for a modest $5.00 fee.  Contact WRAP Coordinator Katy Ralph (see above) with questions.

Send in your entry form and save a place for your art in the exhibition!

Entry Blank Due: Friday, May 23, 2014
Artwork due: Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 10 am-4 pm (Limit of 2 pieces)
Reception: Friday, June 6, 2014, 5-8 pm
Workshop: Saturday, June 28, 2014, 9:30 am-3 pm
Place: Beloit Fine Art Incubator Gallery, 520 East Grand Ave., Beloit, WI 53511
Make check payable to sponsor: JODY COVINGTON
Coordinator: Jody Covington, 4447 E State Rd 67, Beloit, WI 53511, (608)-362-0734, Jody.covington@inwave.com

The Beloit WRAP Exhibit/Workshop will again be hosted at and by the
the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator.  You can get your Entry forms here.

Artist may bring up to two artworks for inclusion in the exhibition.

The fabulous Diane Washa, Plein Air Artist, will be the exhibition judge and demo artist at the closing workshop. 

The exhibit will run from June 6 to June 28, 2013, with a workshop on Saturday, June 28. 

There will be an artist's reception on Friday, June 6th from 5-8 pm.

The June 28th workshop will include an artist's demo in the morning and announcements and critiques of works selected for state exhibit and honorable mention. (Participating artists attend the demo for free, and guests may attend for $5.00).

For more information contact Beloit WRAP Coordinator Jody Covington (see above).

Entry Blank Due: Saturday, May 31, 2014
Artwork due: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 8-10 am (Bring own easels or display device)
Workshop: Saturday, June 7, 2014, 10 am-noon (Club members will provide potluck luncheon)
Place: Town of Marion Town Hall, N1279 County Rd Z, Wautoma, WI 54982
Make check payable to sponsor: RURAL REMBRANDT ART CLUB
Coordinator: Audrey Bunchkowski, W5871 Fountain Ct., Neshkoro, WI 54960, (920) 293-8969, abunch@centurylink.net
Send applications to: Stephanie Walter, 2898 Oakwood Lane, Oshkosh, WI 54904, (920) 231-6695

 In 1946, a group of amateur Wisconsin artists formed the Rural Rembrandt Art Club to share art experiences with each other and with their community. For almost seventy years the Wisconsin art club has been providing an opportunity to enjoy art in all its various forms to the local community and has encouraged many aspiring artists by providing a forum for them to display and discuss their work and learn from other artists.  This WRAP exhibit is one of their long-term efforts to support enrichment through the arts.

Artists are asked to provide their own easels for display purposes.  Up to hree pieces of art may be displayed.    Artwork will be accepted from 8:30 to 9:30 am on June 7, 2014 at Marion Town Hall. 

 A lecture/demonstration will be held at 10 am until noon.   Artist Ann Singsaas of Stevens Point  will highlight the workshop  with a watercolor demonstration and hands on participation.  Ann is an accomplished artist teaching classes in drawing and painting throughout the Midwest.   With a micro-studio in Stevens Point, she exhibits in several states and is represented by several  Wisconsin galleries.

A pot-luck luncheon will be served to participating artists following the demonstration.

These eleven artist are representing the coordinators of over twenty local WRAP exhibits and workshops, as artists who not only pursue their own creative endeavors, but work hard to provide opportunities for others as well.  If you are going to be in Madison, please put stopping by the Steenbock Gallery in your 'must do list' and help us celebrate the art of these accomplished art leaders and artists.

There are currently twenty-one communities that provide exhibition and workshop opportunities to state and local artists as a part of WRAP.  WRAP exhibitions offer non-professional artists from across the state of Wisconsin.

WRAP exhibitions offer non-professional lay artists from across the state of Wisconsin. WRAP defines 'non-professional' as those artists who do not make the majority of their income from their art.  Both beginners and highly accomplished artists are welcome to participate in these self-juried exhibitions.

Each exhibit and workshop is coordinated locally, most with the support of a local art organization.  You can find information about which WRAP exhibits are closest to you here.