It is day two of “Arts In Education Week” as proclaimed by Appleton Mayor Jake Woodford. Today I would like to highlight this painting at the Tempest coffee shop. I took this photo in July of 2020 when coronavirus cases were still relatively low and […]
Tag: Appleton Art
Aerial Landscape by Rolph Westphal (Day 1 – Arts In Education Week)
Mayor Woodford has declared September 12-18 to be Arts In Education Week in Appleton, and has called “on all City residents to observe the week with appropriate activities.” I thought an appropriate activity to show appreciation for art would be to spend the week highlighting […]
Common Council Approves Scavenging Resolution And Long-Term Lease For “Stairway To The Stars” Sculpture
During the 09/01/2021 Common Council meeting, the Council separated two items out for individual votes. The first item was Resolution 10-R-21 regarding the scavenging of solid waste/recyclables. The Municipal Services Committee had voted unanimously to recommend for approval updated language that would permit the scavenging […]
Sculpture Going Up On Lawrence Campus
They’ve been working on erecting this sculpture over by the art building on the Lawrence campus for over a week. Hopefully we won’t have to wait too much longer for the finished product.
Interactive Art Installation For Fully Vaccinated People Has Been Dismantled
The interactive art installation for people who have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 has been dismantled. Hopefully, everyone who wanted to was able to enjoy it while it was still up.
New Mural On Taste Of Thai Building Is Completed
The new mural on the side of the Taste of Thai building is completed. It’s by artist Chad Ó Brádaigh who has painted several murals around town including the mural on the side of the History Museum At The Castle that was recently covered up […]
Temporary Interactive Art Sculpture Erected At Lawrence University For People Who Have Been Fully Vaccinated
For those who have been fully vaccinated, Lawrence University has a new temporary art installation just for you. This interactive sculpture is located on the Lawrence front lawn next to the Seeley G. Mudd Library and the Wriston Art Center. I didn’t see anything indicating […]
Mural At PAC Celebrates Hmong Heritage Month
A reader drew my attention to the mural that is currently on the College Avenue window of the Performing Arts Center. It was painted by Hmong artist Nou Vue to celebrate Hmong Heritage Month. There was a sign posted with a description of the mural […]
New Mural Going Up On Taste Of Thai Building
Picture from earlier today. A new mural going up on the side of the Taste of Thai building on College Avenue.
Public Arts Committee Discusses Purpose and Goals, Contemplates The Value Of Public Art
The Appleton Public Arts Committee met 06/01/2021. The only action item was electing a Vice Chair. The rest of the meeting was taken up with a discussion about the history of the committee and the Art in Public Places Policy, what the committee’s goals were, […]