Photograph of Milwaukee Journal art critic, Joseph Friebert (1908–2002)
Oil painter Steve Gerhartz offers demonstrations at the Cedarburg Cultural Center Aug. 9, 10 and 17. The career retrospective “Joseph Friebert: A Life in Art” graces the Museum of Wisconsin Art Aug. 11-Oct. 7. “Jerry,” a tribute to beloved figure model Jerome M. Kutcheid, comes to Var Gallery Aug. 11. The Glendale Chalk Art Festival takes place Aug. 12. Villa Terrace offers its annual Tea on the Terrace, Aug. 12.
Events/Openings Aug. 9-15, 2018
Steve Gerhartz, Oil Painter Aug. 9, 10 and 17 Cedarburg Cultural Center W62 N546 Washington Ave., Cedarburg
The CCC welcomes talented oil painter and nature enthusiast Steve Gerhartz, their September artist in residence, for a series of demonstrations. As the Kewaskum, Wis., native explains: “Paintings bring life and the beauty of Nature into people’s homes, granting them the opportunity to escape into a place they may not have had the chance to see otherwise.” Gerhartz will also lead a portraiture workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 9 a.m.-noon. Learn more at cedarburgculturalcenter.org.
“Joseph Friebert: A Life in Art” Aug. 11-Oct. 7 Museum of Wisconsin Art 205 Veterans Ave., West Bend
Joseph Friebert (1908-2002) enjoyed an extensive, illustrious career, eventually becoming one of Wisconsin’s foremost art teachers and painters. MOWA assembles more than 100 of his paintings and works on paper for an exhibition celebrating Friebert’s legacy. An exhibition opening party takes place on Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2-5 p.m. with live music, art making, light bites and a cash bar. Call 262-334-9638 or visit wisconsinart.org for more information.
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“Jerry” Opens Saturday, Aug. 11 Var Gallery 643 S. Second St.
The passing of Jerome M. Kutcheid last October sent a quiet yet profound wave of sorrow throughout Milwaukee’s arts community. Hence, the Walker’s Point Var Gallery presents an exhibition to honor the figure model, friend to many and pleasantly unpretentious muse titled “Jerry.” The gallery asked those who knew him to showcase art that hosts Kutcheid as its subject; thus, paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works will be hung salon-style at the Var. For more information, visit vargallery.com.
Glendale Chalk Art Festival Sunday, Aug. 12 Glendale Marketplace 6969 N. Port Washington Road
Nationally known chalk artists will be on hand Sunday, Aug. 12, to decorate the pavement at the Glendale Marketplace, and several other local artists will be producing some of their own works, as well. This outdoor festival is raising money to replace the Glendale Police Department’s retired K-9 officer, Boomer, who served his community for nearly a decade.
Tea on the Terrace Sunday, Aug. 12 Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum 2220 N. Terrace Ave.
An afternoon tea-tasting takes place on the museum’s Lakefront terrace, which includes tastings of both hot and cold teas led by the experts at Urbal Tea, traditional tea-time sandwiches by Shully’s Cuisine, jazz music by Joshua Catania and even free hand massages! Advance ticket purchases are strongly recommended for this always-popular summer event. For tickets and more information, call 414-271-3656 or visit villaterrace.org.
