Museum of Wisconsin Art

The Museum of Wisconsin Art (formerly known as the West Bend Art Museum) is dedicated to showcasing and collecting contemporary and historical art from the state of Wisconsin. Founded by The Pick family of West Bend, Wisconsin in 1961, its initial focus was on the work of Carl von Marr.^[1] In 1988, the museum broadened its focus to become a regional museum, in 1998 it rolled out a collection of Wisconsin artists spanning 1820 - 1950, and in January 2007, with the name change, it began including both contemporary Wisconsin art, and work prior to 1820.^[2] The building is currently in the process of a major redesign, spearheaded by architecture firm Hammel, Green and Abrahamson.^[3]

According to the Museum's mission statement, it aims to serve "the public good by collecting, preserving, documenting and exhibiting visual art that represents the state’s unique art history throughout the ages." Its two floors include rotating historical and contemporary exhibitions and educational programs in their 'Main,' 'Focus' and 'Archive' galleries, and their 'One from Wisconsin' series has featured solo shows of contemporary Wisconsin artists several times per year since 2004.^[4]

References

1. ^ Sussman, Lawrence (2006). West Bend Art Museum 'an asset to the public': Collection focuses on Wisconsin artist famous in 19th-century Europe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved on 2009-06-27
2. ^ Schuyler, David (2006). Art Museum in West Bend to double size, raise millions, Business Journal of Milwaukee. Retrieved on 2009-06-27
3. ^ Gould, Whitney (2007). Museum design lets art be the star, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved on 2009-06-27
4. ^ Museum of Wisconsin Art. Retrieved on 2009-06-27

External links

• Official website