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About the Wisconsin Academy: Founded in 1870, the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters connects people and ideas across our state. The Wisconsin Academy provides a place where people who care about culture, nature, and the challenges of our times can gather for fruitful discourse and meaningful action. Wisconsin Academy programs include the James Watrous Gallery at the Overture Center for the Arts, a gallery by and for Wisconsin artists; Wisconsin People & Ideas, our quarterly magazine about Wisconsin thought and culture; Academy Evenings, our statewide series of public forums; and the Wisconsin Idea, a public policy program—the most recent of which focuses on “The Future of Farming and Rural Life in Wisconsin.”
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This week's Isthmus (12/31/09) features an article by Jennifer A. Smith about the current set of side-by-side solo exhibitions at the James Watrous Gallery. Don't have a paper? Read it online here.
Schemata by Denis Sargent and Fruitful Devotion by Michael Velliquette are on view through February 7. For Gallery hours visit www.wisconsinacademy.org.
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The James Watrous Gallery, tucked on the third floor of the Overture Center, is heading into 2010 with two very strong — and very different — exhibitions.
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Wisconsin Academy's James Watrous Gallery is given a mention in the Isthmus' year-end arts wrap-up: Bright spots, Isthmus critics look back at the year in culture (Thursday 12/24/2009). Congratulations to the hard-working Gallery Staff! Here's to another successful year dedicated to the visual art of Wisconsin...cheers!
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In 2008, Madison's arts scene was, thanks to the crashing economy, in trouble. In 2009, the bottom fell out.
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Support the Wisconsin Academy and give the gift of an introductory membership. Introductory membership starts at $25 and includes a subscription to the award-winning magazine, Wisconsin People & Ideas. To purchase a membership visit the James Watrou...s Gallery, third floor, Overture Center or buy online at www.wisconsinacademy.org.
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The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters For the few of you out there who haven't yet read Gwen Rice's short story, "Secret Recipe," here it is in all its glory. It won the second-place prize in our short story contest last year. If you've read it, read it again. It's that good!
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ABOUT GWENDOLYN RICEGwendolyn Rice holds a BA in English and Theater from the University of Iowa, and an MA in Literature, History, and Criticism of the Theater from UW-Madison. Rice has won awards for ...
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Join in the fun this
Saturday, December 19, 1-3:00 pm. A Family
Tour and Children's Workshop --collaborative program between James
Watrous Gallery and Madison Children's Museum. The focus will be on artist Michael
Velliquette's cut-paper artwork. After the Gallery tour head over to
the Children's Museum to create your own ...uniqute paper images. To register please email mglynn@madisonchildrensmuseum.org or call 256.6445 ext 18.
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Congratulations to Wisconsin Academy Fellow Lorrie Moore and Academy Evenings presenter Liaquat Ahamed who both have books on the New York Times list of the "Ten Best Books of 2009." You can read Lorrie Moore's interview in the summer 2009 issue of Wisconsin People & Ideas. To hear Ahamed discuss his book, check out th...e Academy Evenings page on our website.
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Plan your holiday shopping with the The 10 Best Books of 2009 list from The New York Times 2009 Holiday Gift Guide .
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Read an interview with artist Michael Velliquette then see his artwork at the James Watrous Gallery, third floor, Overture Center for the Arts. His exhibition, Fruitful Devotion, opens December 15. An exhibition celebration is Friday, December 18 with artists' talks beginning at 6:30 pm.
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Michael Velliquette is one of those few people who radiates eternal optimism even when he seems down you know it is just a ruse, poorly hidden just below a frown is a smile waiting to surface. So, it is no surprise that his artworks have become so complex and garnered the attention they have. ...
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Opening Reception, Friday December 18, 5:30-7:30 pm with artists' talks beginning at 6:30 pm.
Side-by-side solo exhibitions:
Fruitful Devotion by Michael Velliquette
Schemata by Denis Sargent
Exhibitions on view December 15, 2009-February 7, 2010
Milwaukee artist Denis Sargent's series entitled Schemata references nomadic t...extiles from a variety of cultures. Michael Velliquette, of Madison, creates intricate and ornate cut paper works which are inspired by his interest in subjects ranging from world mythologies and folk art to Symbolism and Art Brut.
Free and open to the public!
Time:5:30PM Friday, December 18th
Location:James Watrous Gallery, Third Floor, Overture Center for the Arts
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Mark your calendars! The next exhibition opening celebration at the James Watrous Gallery is Friday, December 18, 5:30-7:30 pm. Meet the artists and hear them talk about their new exhibitions, Schemata by Denis Sargent and Fruitful Devotion by Michael Velliquette. As always, free and open to the public!
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Wisconsin People & Ideas is currently acception applications for the winter/spring 2010 semester interns. Please share this post with fellow college students, friends, friends with college-age children, and so forth. We're right on campus and offer a great program for young writers and journalists.
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Qualified applicants are invited to apply for the position of intern at Wisconsin People & Ideas, the quarterly magazine of the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters. Strong writing and editing ...
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Haven't seen "The Fine Art of Children's Book Illustration" yet? This original exhibition, curated by the staff of the James Watrous Gallery, features the artwork of seven of our state's best children's book illustrators. Exhibition is on view only until 5 pm December 6. Admission is free and open to the public.
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Want to read your short story or poems at the Wisconsin Book Festival, have your work published in a magazine, and get a $500 check? Take a shot at all three by participating in the Wisconsin People & Ideas/Wisconsin Book Festival short story and poetry contests. See the link below. Pass along this messge to a friend, too.
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is the only quarterly magazine in the state that regularly highlights Wisconsin poetry and fiction and is the proud host of an annual poetry and short story contest. Annual contest winners will receive cash and publication in Wisconsin People & Ideas. ...
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In case you missed it, Liaquat Ahamed's Academy Evening talk from October 20 is now viewable online at PortalWisconsin.org In his astonishing presentation, Ahamed draws
parallels between the present global financial situation and the Great
Depression, comparing the conditions leading up to the meltdowns and the ways lawm...akers handled the crisis. Really interesting stuff. Watch it on your lunch break, if you have the time.
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Visit http://www.steenbockcpm.blogspot.com
for an interview with curators Patricia Delker and Juliet Rake about
their exhibition "Accidental Art: Collecting Found Photography" currently on view at the Steenbock Gallery at the Wisconsin Academy (1922 University Ave)
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