Contour Notes Publication of the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association Spring 2020

Elizabeth Sawyer Kelly Beauty’s Roots: Art Nurtures

WRAA Board of Directors WRAP and WRAA are two distinctly different programs President one is university-based and the other is a non-profit group—but both Jeanne Ferreira (19-20) 9041 Paddington Parkway, Verona, WI 53593 have been close collaborators for over 60 years in their mutual goal of 608-334-5063 [email protected] bringing art exhibit opportunities to Wisconsin citizens. Past President/Grant Writer Mary Ann Inman (19-21) The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) has been 316 Church St., Clinton, WI 53525 helping nonprofessional Wisconsin artists develop their abilities for (608) 295-9779 [email protected] more than 75 years. WRAP artists put the Wisconsin idea into action, Vice President sharing work that represents cultures and communities from around the Sally Probasco (19-22) 4914 Marathon Dr., Madison, WI 53705 state. These lifelong learners also show the diversity of values, beliefs, (608) 231-3037 or [email protected] identities, and personal experiences that exist here, asking important Secretary questions about what it means to be a Wisconsinite. WRAP’s roots: Jan Feyzi (17-20) WRAP began in 1940, when painter John Steuart Curry organized the 5642 Silver Oak Dr., Fitchburg, WI 53711 first Rural Art Exhibit at UW-Madison’s Memorial Union. With help (608) 273-3429 [email protected] from WRAA, Curry made the program a touchstone for Wisconsin's Treasurer nonprofessional artists. This legacy has been carried on by later WRAP Becky Herb (19-21) directors Aaron Bohrod, James Schwalbach, Ken Kuemmerlein, Leslee 5806 Anchorage Ave., Madison, WI 53705 (608) 467-8594 or [email protected] Nelson, Helen Klebesadel, and Liese Pfeifer for the better part of a century. Membership/Registration Karen Cahill (18-22) 302 Fargo St., Lake Mills, WI 53551 Wisconsin Regional Artists Association (WRAA) is a non- (920) 648-2893 or [email protected] profit membership organization begun in 1954 to facilitate the mounting of WRAP exhibits (almost all coordinators of WRAP shows belong to Awards Chair Jill Jensen (20-22) WRAA and volunteer their time), and to encourage the approximately W8849 Deer Run Trail., Cambridge, WI 53523 600 members of WRAA to participate in WRAP shows and other art (847) 275-6540 or [email protected] activities. WRAA provides news of WRAP shows and WRAA events Evening with the Arts via Contour Notes newsletter; a website (www.wraawrap.com); and a Anne Irish (18-22) calendar. By establishing a substantial endowment fund dedicated to 3900 Sumac Circle, Middleton, WI 53562 WRAP, WRAA has assured that WRAP will continue into the future. (608) 836-1430 or [email protected] WRAA also promotes teen art through its Statewide Teen Art Mentor Tiny Treasures Program competition (STAMP), and encourages younger children Beverly Larson (17-20) 1867 Briarwood Ln., Fitchburg, WI 53575 through its Bridging Generations events. In addition, WRAA solicits (608) 835-7388 or [email protected] about $4500 in cash awards from members and benefactors. These Youth Programs awards are given out at WRAP’s annual State Art Exhibition and Jeanne Ferreira Coordinator (17-20) Conference (also called State Day). For the State Day weekend, WRAA 9041 Paddington Parkway, Verona, WI 53593 produces a color catalog of the exhibit and also hosts an Evening with (608) 334-5063 or [email protected] the Arts reception for artists, family, and friends. Bobby Walker STAMP North/Wausau Thanks to the joint efforts of WRAA volunteers and WRAP staff, (appointed) 3700 Mount View Ave., Weston, WI 54476 hundreds of Wisconsinites each year have the satisfaction of exhibiting (715) 298-3194 or [email protected] their work at WRAP shows and sharing ideas with other artists. By participating in both programs, these artists are contributing to the Bridging Generations Rita Carpenter (appointed) continuation of this important statewide opportunity. 6677 W Thornapple Dr., Janesville, WI 53548 (608) 289-6876 or [email protected] Angela Johnson, MFA, MA, MA-Art Education Crown for a Day Director, Wisconsin Regional Art Program Sherry Ackerman (17-20) Division of Continuing Studies 1205 N. Parkview St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527 University of Wisconsin-Madison (608) 445-2517 or [email protected] 608-262-4911 or [email protected] Editor (appointed annually) 21 N. Park St., Room 7461, Madison, WI 53715 Tamara Tsurkan 5921 Hempstead Rd., Madison, WI 53711 (608) 274-2067 or [email protected] WRAP website: go.wisc.edu/WRAP Publicity (appointed annually) WRAA website: wraawrap.com Teresa Vicars, N6212 Korth Highlands Rd, Lake Mills, WI 53551 WRAP is administered through UW-Madison Continuing Studies whose (608) 225-1254 or [email protected] mission is to advocate for and to engage lifelong learners through high-quality and innovative programs and services. Please advise the coordinator at the time of registration if you are handicapped and require special accommodations. Requests are kept confidential. UW-Madison provides equal opportunities in employment and programming including Title IX requirements. 2 Contour Notes Published by Wisconsin Regional Artists Association

Spring 2020 Vol. LXV no. 1 WRAA & WRAP News WRAP Workshop Results & Articles 2020 Nominations Needed!...... 4 Fond du Lac...... 6 Lac Du Flambeau ...... 6 Letter From the President...... 5 Beloit ...... 7 Grant Writer Needed...... 5 Sun Prairie...... 7 2019 WRAA Annual Report...... 8,9 Wausau...... 11 We’re Changing our Name...... 9 Woodruff...... 11 Platteville...... 1 2 Features & Fun Janesville ...... 13 2019 Platteville Regional High School Show..... 4 Get Ready for 2020 Tiny Treasures...... 4 The WRAP Brochure 2020 Tiny Treasures Entry Form ...... 10 WRAP Brochure...... 14 WRAP Entry Form ...... 1 5 Spotlight on Jean Johnson...... 12 Upcoming WRAP Workshops...... 16-19 2021 Contour Notes Cover Contest...... 17 Stepping futher into the digital age...... 19 Our Supporting Advertisers Lynn's Supplies for Creative People...... 19 2019 Wausau Area STAMP exhibit...... 20

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Send articles, member news, artistic happenings, etc., Cover -- Elizabeth Sawyer Kelly to the editor, Beauty’s Roots: Art Nurtures First place, 2020 Contour Notes cover contest Tamara Tsurkan [email protected] or mail to: 5921 Hempstead Rd, Madison, WI 53711 Fond du Lac Area Foundation From one generation...To the next Contour Notes is a quarterly newsletter published by the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association, and is mailed to all members. The editor reserves the right to select the articles and advertisements for publication.

www.wraawrap.com Check it out! WRAA’s website of everything WRAA & WRAP. Find printable registration forms for membership, WRAP exhibit/workshops, Tiny Treasures Exhibits, Contour Notes is supported in part by grants STAMP Exhibit, “State Day” registrations, etc. Our from the Fond du Lac Area Foundation, Har- site links to UW-Madison’s Division of Continuing old C. Berkholz Fund and the Wisconsin Arts Studies for a complete listing of upcoming WRAP Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin workshops & exhibitions, and online WRAP and the National Endowment for the Arts. registrations. Visit soon and visit often.

3 2020 Nominations Needed By WRAA Awards Chair Jill Jensen Is there someone among your artist friends or in your art group who deserves recognition? Please consider nomi- nating them for an award! Every year at our Annual Art Exhibition, the WRAA Board recognizes artists or artist groups who promote the arts in one way or another. We need your help identifying persons or groups worthy of recognition. The awards being given out are listed below: The John Steuart Curry Award recognizes outstanding work by an artist or art group that promotes art for the joy of helping others. It is named after the first Artist in Residence at UW Madison. The WRAA Memorial Service Award is given in recognition of meritorious service in promoting the aims and activities of WRAA. The award was established to honor three board members--Lela Smith, Grace Pendleton and Modesta Macke--who were killed in an automobile accident on the way to a board meeting. The Berk Service Award is given to an individual or local art group in recognition of achievement in promoting WRAA membership. The Youth Service Award is given for meritorious service in support of our youth oriented arts programs: STAMP (Statewide Teen Artist Mentor Program) or Bridging Generations for elementary aged artists. The recipients of the above awards are selected by the WRAA Board of Directors at its spring meeting from nomi- nations from YOU. Send nominations to Jill Jensen at [email protected] by April 1st, 2020. Please include a short para- graph on why you feel this award is deserved.

Get Ready For 2020 Tiny Treasures! What are Tiny Treasures? Tiny Treasures are 2 ½” x 3 ½” pieces of completely ORIGINAL art, no thicker than 1”, made by WRAA members as well as non-members at least 14 years old. Enter as many pieces as you’d like starting May 1 through July 10 for a chance to win $150 for 1st Place, $125 for 2nd, $100 for 3rd or $10 for Best Title. There will also be a $50 award for the art group/organization with the most entries. They will be exhibited at wraawrap.com and also at the Center for the Visual Arts in Wausau, WI beginning August 14. On the WRAA's website, click on Tiny Treasures Exhibit/Competition to view past years’ exhibits. Additionally 12 Tiny Treasures are chosen to be in WRAA’s 2021 Timely Treasures pocket calendar and will also receive a $25 award. What is the Buy-it-Now fundraiser? Almost all of these unique Tiny Treasures are available for purchase in the Buy-It-Now sale, each for $25. The online sale begins Wednesday, August 5 and ends Wednesday, September 9. Tiny Treasures can also be purchased "Mother Dunlap" Varla Bishop, in person at Evening With The Arts as well as on State Day, September 19, Johnson Creek from 9 to 3pm.

AWARDS What is Evening With the Arts? Friday night, September 18, WRAA hosts a gala reception at the Center 1st PLACE: $150 for the Visual Arts. Enjoy comradery with artists and friends and join the 2nd PLACE: $125 festivities at the Tiny Treasures’ Awards ceremony. 3rd PLACE: $100 $25 for each month selected for For more information, contact Bev Larson at [email protected] or (608) the Timely Treasures Calendar 347-2481. Please visit wraawrap.com for registration info for Evening with the Arts or contact Anne Irish at (608) 836-1430 or [email protected] $50 TO THE ART CLUB WITH THE MOST TINY TREASURES ENTRIES 2019 Tiny Treasures is Sponsored by $10 Best Title Lynn's of Madison 5928 Odana Road, Madison, WI See Tiny Treasures registration form on page 10 or visit wraawrap.com for printable registration form and complete information on Tiny Treasures and Evening with the Arts. 4 Letter From WRAA President... We begin a new year and a new decade in 2020, and it is looking bright and shiny. As every year begins I try my best to pick a theme not only for my artwork but for my journey through the year. I recently came across a mantra that I decided to adopt this year...”I’m about to walk into the greatest year of my life!” This will be a challenge since I have had pretty great years in the past. I am trying to decipher how I might make this year stand out above others. I decided that I should tackle it a bite at a time, and since my role at WRAA is the newest part of my life, it should get my attention first. WRAA is beginning its’ 66th year and the Board of Directors and I wish to make it a memorable year. We have started by reviewing our mission. The WRAA mission reads as follows: The purpose and goals of the organization shall be: - to educate the members of the Association and the general public to the fields of creative applied visual arts - to foster an awareness and appreciation of creativity and encourage the development and growth of artistic endeav- ors in Wisconsin - to provide a framework for the exchange and dissemination of ideas, developments and other diverse matters of common interest to the creative arts community. With this mission in the forefront of our thinking, we are planning some new and exciting changes to WRAA. We hope to incorporate more education opportunities for our members and to exchange and implement ideas with the staff of WRAP for our upcoming Evening with the Arts in Wausau to make the experience more meaningful for all of you. We have been fortunate enough to receive an anonymous donation that will be put to use for some of this work. We are also excited about the possibility of giving our organization a new look. The Board of Directors have been working diligently on a little bit of a face lift for us. Our past president, Mary Ann Inman has been at the table with us and is very supportive of a fresh look. I said I wanted to start out small but when I outline our path it seems pretty daunting. We will look to you, our members, for guidance along the way. Keep your eyes on Contour Notes for upcoming news. This year will also bring some changes in the Board of Directors as elected terms are coming to an end. Immediate changes are as follows, Tiny Treasures, which has been so skillfully and lovingly handled by Sherry Ackerman will be headed up by Bev Larson; Sherry will be keeping Crown for a Day; Treasurer will be filled by Becky Herb; Awards has a new member at the table Jill Jensen; and Bridging Generations will be handled by Rita Carpenter. WRAP Liai- son and grant writer is vacant for now, so if you are interested in joining in the fun, let me know. So until next time, take your first step to make this year your greatest year... Make Art! Jeanne Ferreira

GRANT WRITER NEEDED By WRAA President Jeanne Ferreira Wisconsin Regional Artists, a grassroot nonprofit aiding statewide art making and appreciation for the well-being of adults, teens, and children. Go to www.wraawrap.com to view the job description and visit WRAA on Facebook to view our information and photos about our art programs and outreach. Our organization is growing and we are in need of a grant writer. Your annual volunteer effort will enable us enhance and expand our activities. Interested persons should contact me at [email protected] for further discussion/interview. Thank you and we look forward to working with you soon.

2019 Platteville Regional High School Show 15 schools were invited to participate 40 pieces were exhibited. The winners were Mikayla Parker of Platteville, Mallory Troester of Platteville, Sophia Sander of Cuba City, Madeline Brandt of Cuba City, Mag- gie Norquist of Darlington and Danielle Peterson of River Valley. The Judge was Scott Steder, Art faculty member of the UW Platteville. He did a talk on why he chose the pieces for awards and presented the awards.

5 November 2, 2019 ~ Fond du Lac Senior Center, Fond du Lac, WI Fond du Lac Coordinator: Robert C. Gustafson WRAP State Awards Patricia Gergetz, West Bend Honorable Mentions Dawn Bernier, Oshkosh Night at the Grand Whispered Winds Virginia Jungwirth, Oshkosh Yvonne Stefanski, Ripon Tres Dias Laura Spalinger, Sheboygan The Crossover Jeanne Gilbert The Wake of the Albatross Beyond Repair Revisited Susan Delain, Neshkoro Kathy Teichmiller, Oshkosh Deception Sandra Uecker Untitled #2 William Nettelhorst Winter Shadows Society 2019

2019 Fond Du Lac WRAP By Rober C Gustafson, Coordinator The workshop and critique were held at The Fond du Lac Senior Center. The weather wasn't the nicest, but had a crowd of 25 for the morning workshop. Leif Larson, an artist from Oshkosh gave an excellent presentation of his work. A painter and water colorist, his artwork is very vibrant with a concept of whimsical forms. Very engaged with his audience, we didn't break for our usual long lunch. Definitely kept everyone's interest. We had coffee and hot tea for everyone and lots of goodies to munch on. The afternoon critique was given by Alice Tzakais, an artist and art teacher. A very constructive and positive critique. Very engaged with the audience, about 20-25 people for the afternoon. Was just an awesome day with everyone's art.

September 27, 2019 ~ Dillman's Bay Resort, Lac du Flambeau, WI Lac Du Flambeau Coordinators: Sue & Denny Robertson WRAP State Awards Merchant On the Niger River Rita LeJeune, New Lenox, IL Donna Corey, Rhinelander Jillayne Waite, Arbor Vitae Erin Renier, Duluth, MN Autumn Leaves Pottery Out of my Mind Amity Falls II Sharon Reilly, Minocqua Alyssa Imsee, Land O Lakes Madeline Perry, Sayner Sarah Thompson, Minocqua Goldfinch Peony Written on Paper White Pearl Luna Nadine Bond, Sayner Evelyn Strong, Eagle River Emma Perry, Sayner Somerset Seymer, Eagle River Dolly & Her BFF Golden Glow Harbor View Rey's Staff Cathy Viquerat, Sayner Emma Perry, Sayner Jacqueline Alberg, Tomahawk Ann Egan, Manitowish Waters Fencerow at Dusk DC Cherries Standing Basket A Touch of Color Michelle K Williams, Ashland Lynda Converse, Pillager, MN Diane Dodge, Rhinelander Erin Eisch, Hazelhurst Lake of the Falls - Painters' The Marsh Untitled (Cross) Springtime Blooms Point Sophia Sinac, Eagle River Chris Tozer, Flossmoor Judy Gittus, Rochester, MN Fuzzy Headin' Down The Highway Annabelle Mariah Weirick, Eagle River Angelica Heiser, Johnsburg, IL Charlotte Lattof, Arlington Heights, IL Falling into Place Moonlit Beach Orange Spritz Honorable Mentions Mary J.M. Zimmerman, Park Falls Sandra Cashman, Manitowish Waters Susan Lansdown, Minocqua Emily Umentum, Minneapolis, MN Ice Cream Social Infinity: The Powell Marsh Putt Luck Ethereal David Schultz, Spring Green Rita Molepske, Arlington Heights, IL Cora Mollen, St. Germain Courage Meery Gold

2019 Lac du Flambeau WRAP By Sue & Denny Robertson, Coordinators Dillman's Art Workshop Retreat in Lac du Flambeau, WI was happy to host its first-ever WRAP Exhibition on Friday, September 27, 2019. More than 80 pieces were submitted by artists from Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Minnesota. Because of Dillman's unique reach to artists, this was a very diverse exhibition. Artists ranged in age from 14 to 84 years old, with compositions such as handmade books, a warrior's staff sculp- ture, abstract collage and oil paintings. Some of the paintings were purchased at the WRAP show by Marshfield Clinic, for hang in its newly built addition in Minocqua. Participants who came to the workshops were in for a treat! The first workshop instructor (and judge of the show) was David R. Becker, TWSA artist, illustrator, and art instructor. David spent an hour demoing watercolor techniques and answering questions. Fine art instructor and artist, Sandie Bacon, demoed and spoke about acrylics and the new mediums, like fiber paste, and how to use them. She is also a representative for Golden Paints, and was able to bring a small bag of samples for each workshop participant. Sandie also gave participating high school students a box full of Golden products to test out at their schools. Dillman's enjoyed hosting a WRAP Exhibition, and looks forward to hosting another WRAP show this July. 6 November 30, 2019 ~ Beloit Art Center, Beloit, WI Beloit Coordinator: Jerry Sveum WRAP State Awards Michael Hall, Janesville Honorable Mentions Spring Judy Arvidson, Cary, IL Oscar Luna, Rockford, IL True North Martin Luther King Alice Blue, Beloit Deb Shimondle, South Beloit, IL Spring Mountainside This Little Piggy II John Bittner, Milton Susan Porubcan, Jefferson Aerial Hunter Olds Seeds Tammy Bozer, Woodstock, IL Norm Starks, Beloit I Will Light Your Way Back Home Again Jake Bussie, Janesville Carol Spitznagel, Beloit Deadliest Catch Elderly Lady Leslie Crowhurst, Loves Park, IL Katherine Weber, Woodstock, IL Pecatonica Farm Soft Landing Connie Fry, South Beloit, IL Denice Stace-Noughton, Madison Changing Seasons Bee Collector Gillian Graffy, Burlington Anita Wildermuth, Clinton, IL Bridge at Night MnM! Tom Gage, Beloit Gail Weber, Woodstock, IL Gary Fisher's Loudon Classic Felt Me Up Breck Hall, Janesville Robert Wildermuth, Clinton, WI 1972 Sky Rose Reaching Higher Thank the Jack Wittnebel, Beloit Clouds Crazy Cab 2019 Sun Prairie WRAP By Marilyn Knipfer Coordinator. Photos by Marilyn Knipfer Saturday, November 2, 2019, marked the fifth annual One-Day WRAP, and it was filled with incredible work and wonderful artists. Sharon Stauffer's presentation included experimental tips and savvy tricks to create a perfect collage background for figures and portraits. Phillip Salamone was the ideal judge. His keen eye and attention to detail along with his fountain of artistic knowledge were in evidence with every piece he critiqued. A truly generous teacher.

State Winners: L to R: Douglas Yu, Varla Bishop, Jane Busse , Carol Honorable Mentions: L to R Jan Wood, Joan O'Connor, Judy Ottenstein, Hanna Pinkerton, Lorraine Snyder, Terry Doeler, Dongjiao Patenaude, Eunice Eide, Eunice Reep, Ruth Jones, Alison Meschke, Sun, Patricia Stinger, Pam Veitenheimer, Thomas Wright, Charles Rebecca Brockman-Schneider, Ron Baeseman, Rita Garczynski. Not Stinger. Not present Karen Nell McKean. Present: Anne Urso, Susan Porubcan, Robin Taylor. November 2, 2019 ~ Colonial Club Senior Activity Center, Sun Prairie, WI Sun Prairie Coordinator: Marilyn Knipfer WRAP State Awards Lorraine Snyder, Madison Honorable Mentions Judy Patenaude, Madison Coffee Hour- waiting for friends Dreamscape 1 Varla Bishop, Johnson Creek Ron Baeseman, Madison Sunday Best Charles Stinger, Madison Crumbling Irish cabin Susan Porubcan, Jefferson Amnicon Falls, Upper Falls Monarch Tea Jane Busse, Madison Rebecca Brockman-Schneider, Madison Festive Salad Patricia Stinger, Madison January's Invitation Eunice Reep, Madison Summer's End Golden Medley Terrence Doeler, Monona Eunice Eide, Madison Swamp Eyes Dongjiao Sun, Madison Peninsula Park Bay Robin Taylor, Madison 3D Printing Pen Portrait Marketplace Virginia Bores Rita Garczynski, Madison Walk on Pamela Veitenheimer, Milton Aqueous Aerie Anne Urso, DeForest Metamorphises The Secret Karen Nell McKean, Oregon Ruth Jones, Watertown Grape Harvest Thomas Wright, Nekossa Mary's Sunset Jan Wood, Muskego Sandhill Crane These Eyes (Great Horned Owl) Carol Ottenstein Alison Meschke, Randy the Mountain Maddie in the Morning Douglas Yu, Deerfield Man, Johnson Creek Plasmodium Hannah Pinkerton, Madison Joan O’Connor Lace for Queen Anne Seven Ponds Storm

7 2019 WRAA Annual Report Beverly Larson, WRAA Treasurer As in the past, the WRAA Board of Directors would like to share with you our financial condition and the benefits of membership in WRAA. The Board man- ages an annual budget of over $40,000. The WRAA budget is entirely separate from the budgets for the WRAP regional workshops and the State Day Exhibit luncheon. Those budgets are handled by your local WRAP coordinators and the UW Division of Continuing Studies. WRAA has provided funds to the UW DCS to supplement their budget. In 2019 WRAA again provided many hours of volunteer support for WRAP, including collecting the registration and luncheon fees for the State Day Exhibit. Those monies were set by the UW and forwarded to the UW to pay for State Day expenses.. WRAA is the custodian of nearly $13,000 in endowments. Donated by current and past WRAA members, the endowments are a way to continue to recognize and encourage Wisconsin’s talented artists. These reserves and the interest they generate are used by WRAA to fund specific State Day Awards named for these donors. During 2019, WRAA income exceeded WRAA expenses because of a generous donation from an anonymous donor. It also explains why our cash reserves are up significantly from 2018. The Board continues to review operations to make sure that we make the most appropriate use of the resources we have. In con- junction with Angela Johnson, the Program Director of the Wisconsin Regional Art Program, the Board is continuing its efforts to ensure the sustainability of WRAA and WRAP Income In 2019 WRAA income was over $50,000. WRAA income is derived primarily from membership dues, program entry and registration fees, donations and grants. WRAA has just under 500 members, with most paying annual dues. Most of our donations are targeted for State Day Awards and are collected annually. Our income for 2019 was up substantially due to a generous donation from an anonymous donor. When the Board meets in February, we will decide on the best use of this gift. We also receive grants from both the Wisconsin Arts Board and the Fond du Lac Area Foundation. The annual Fond du Lac Foundation Berkholtz Publication Fund grant is ongoing and targeted to support our publication of Contour Notes. Our grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board is conditional—we must reapply for the grant every two years and report on our use of the grant monies. In 2019 our annual grant was again $2100. Program income is derived from registration fees for many of our special programs such as STAMP and Evening with the Arts. Our State Day Tiny Treasures competition is our major fundraising effort for the year. It provides income from both the entry fee and sales. It provides another opportunity for artists to compete for special awards and recognition. In 2019 there were over 300 entries from 100 artists resulting in net proceeds of just over $4,900. We also generate some income from the sale of our publications. Members have found the Timely Treasures pocket calendar to be a nice Christmas gift. Expenses WRAA publications comprise the majority of our expenses. Included here is the printing, mailing and editing of Contour Notes and the State Exhibit Color Catalog; the cost to maintain the WRAA website; and printing the Timely Treasures pocket calendar. The handy pocket calendar spotlights the wonderful entries in the Tiny Treasures competition and provides useful information on the date of WRAP sessions scheduled in the coming year, including when to drop off art. Another major expense comes from the awards given on State Day. State Day was held in Madison in 2019 and WRAA presented nearly $5,000 to State Day award winners. In 2020, State Day will be held in Wausau, WI at the Center for the Visual Arts. Program expense covers programs such as Tiny Treasures and STAMP. WRAA presented over $800 in awards for these programs in 2019. WRAA promotes our youth programs and Jeanne Ferreira will continue as the STAMP and Bridging Generations coordinator. We also host “Evening with the Arts” each year before the annual State Day Exhibit. “Evening with the Arts” is a great opportunity to meet and mingle with other artists. WRAA also presented the Tiny Treasures and STAMP awards at this event. In 2019 WRAA provided over $1,500 in support to WRAP through donations from our membership.

8 A new expense that began last year is for membership software that WRAA is cur- rently evaluating. More information about the new system can be found on page 19. Administrative expenses include the cost of professional services and other Board expenses. Lindroth Publication Fund As of 11/30/2019, the balance of the Lindroth Publication Fund was over $97,600. A special match event in honor of Mary Lou Lindroth was held at this year’s State Day. Current and past Board members matched donations collected at State Day. A total of $2,072 was added to the Lindroth Fund from the donations, the match and other donations received throughout the year. WRAP Endowment Fund

Managed by the University of Wisconsin Foundation, the WRAP Endowment Fund is slightly over $179,500. The interest from this fund is now used to supplement the UW-Madison Division of Continuing Education budget for WRAP and the State Day Luncheon.

We’re Changing our Name because We’re Changing UW’s WRAP exhibits began in 1940 as a state-supported outreach arts program. We—WRAA (Wisconsin Regional Artists Association)—are a separate, distinct private non-profit group that began in the mid 1950s to support WRAP programs. Since that time we’ve expanded and added other endeavors, such as, awards for WRAP winners, Tiny Treasures, Evening with the Arts, the Timely Treasures Calendar and a broad array of youth programs both for elementary age artists and teen artists—Bridging Generations and STAMP (Statewide Teen Artists Mentor Program). Because of our expansion it’s time to change our name to better reflect our broadening outreach to a wide array of Wisconsin artists. Our mission will always include support of WRAP. But we want to emphasize our distinctiveness and continue to grow and do more. The WRAA Board has come up with over 20 possible names and researched the ones that are not already in use by other groups. The top three choices are: - Wisconsin Statewide Artists - Association of Wisconsin Artists - Wisconsin Association of Artists We need input from all WRAA members. If you haven’t voted online, please fill out the form below and tell us what name best represents our mission of supporting Wisconsin artists and the development of their creativity? Deadline for paper ballot is February 29. We'll report the results of the vote in the Summer issue of Contour Notes that you will receive in May. We'll use the new name going forward and formally confirm it in Wausau at 2020 State Day.

Vote for ONE: ____Wisconsin Statewide Artists ____Association of Wisconsin Artists ____Wisconsin Association of Artists

Name______Email Address______Phone______Signature Date

Mail to: Jeanne Ferreira, WRAA President, 9041 Paddington Way, Verona WI 53593

9 Entry Form for 2020 Tiny Treasures Exhibit, Competition & Fundraiser Enclose an ID label for each TINY TREASURE. Exhibit 1. (but don’t attach) 2. Entered piece must be original in concept and design, appropriate August 14 - September 19, 2020 for all ages and not entered in previous years. No decorated kits are Center for the Visual Arts, acceptable. Size must be exactly 2½” x 3½” (portrait or landscape 427 N. 4th St., Wausau, WI oriented) unmatted, unframed. Depth not to exceed 1”.Decorated kits are not acceptable.WRAA reserves the right to decline entries. Awards 3. Competition is open to adults and teens at least 14 years old Friday, September 18, 2020 at 7:15 pm (calculate age as of July 8, 2020). You do NOT need to be a WRAA member to participate. Center for the Visual Arts 4. Mail your TINY TREASURE(s), 1 registration form, & $10.00 Visit wraawrap.com for complete information entry fee and ID label for each TINY TREASURE. Entries must be RECEIVED by July 8, 2020. Make your check (CHECKS ONLY) ID label for Artwork payable to WRAA. 5. Remember to indicate on the ID label if you are donating your TINY Tiny Treasures ID label TREASURE to WRAA's Buy-it-Now fundraiser. Also indicate if you are Artist’s Name ______donating it to a nonprofit if it doesn't sell. You can pick up your Not- For-Sale, purchased, or unsold-not donated piece(s) on September 19, Title ______from 1 to 3pm at the Center for the Visual Arts. If not picked up, pieces Medium______will be returned by mail. There is a $4.50 charge to mail matted pieces, otherwise they will be returned unmatted. ______Donate to Buy-it-Now fundraiser Cash Awards: ______Donate to nonprofit if not sold 1st Place $150 2nd Place $125 3rd Place $100 Best Title $10 ______Not For Sale $50 to Art Club/Association with the most Tiny Treasures entered. NEW: $25 Awards for the 12 Tiny Treasures featured in WRAA’s ______ORIGINAL composition: this work is not Timely Treasures 2021 pocket calendar. Winners will be notified copied from any work/photo that is not my own, by phone before July 31, 2020. or I have attached written permission for its use. Questions? contact Contact Beverly Larson at (608) 347-2481 or [email protected] Artwork to be received May 1 to July 8, 2020 Complete only 1 Entry Form and mail with check, Tiny Treasure(s) & ID labels to: Sherry Ackerman, 1205 N Parkview St., Cottage Grove, WI 53527

Name ______

Address ______

City/State/Zip ______Phone ______

Email ______

______I give WRAA permission to print my Tiny Treasure in the Timely Treasures pocket calendar and in the Color Catalog.

______I give WRAA permission to post my TINY TREASURE on WRAA's website.

______I understand that neither WRAA nor the Center for the Visual Arts is responsible for damage or theft of artwork. ______Signature Date

Check List (Please check all that apply): ______I have enclosed a $10.00 entry fee for each Tiny Treasure, check made to WRAA. ______Tiny Treasure is EXACTLY 2 ½ x 3 ½”, unmatted & unframed ______I have enclosed (but not attached) an ID label for each Tiny Treasure

Enclosed is my donation of $______(this is in ADDITION to the Entry Fee)

The Art Club/Association I belong to is:______

10 2019 Wausau WRAP By Patrick Plunkett Coordinator. Photos by Lynn Block Lisa Krueger was the WRAP judge and presenter/demo artist. She lives in Tomahawk and is a member of the Lakeland Art league. Her Oak View Studio is open by appt. and during the Northwoods Art Tour. She works in watercolor, ink, pastel, acrylic, alcohol ink and other mixed media. Lisa Krueger

November 10, 2019 ~ Center for the Visual Arts, Wausau, WI Wausau Coordinator: Patric Plunkett WRAP State Awards Honorable Mentions Patricia Manderfield, Merrill Patrick Plunkett, Wausau Pouneh Asli, Wausau Storm Trooper Sharon Feathers, Ringle Validation Life The Food Chain Cindy Markowski, Wausau Daniel Sivek, Stevens Point Lynn Block, Marathon Friends at the Market Shirley Gajewski, Irma Pixie Fe2O3 Wasp Paper Weaving Bobby Walker, Weston Lois Kuether, Wausau Amen Gail M Jaeger, Marathon "Diesel" My Trucking Pal Bounty of Beautiful Blossoms Audrey Wilde, Wausau Bethany Leao, Medford Moonlite Sonata Jacquelyn Lescher, Kronenwetter Hwy 13, Stetsonville Sunrise in the Garden

2019 Woodruff WRAP By Christine Metropolos-Friedrich Coordinator. Photos by Christine Friedrich This year’s Woodruff WRAP was held at Howard Young Medical Center and included 21 artists and 50 pieces of artwork. An enjoyable day was had by all, as artists and guests were able to get their “art on” by creating unique abstract art under the guidance of artist Bryon Black, judge/presenter. Bryon Black of Woodruff, WI, creates a long-lasting impression through his perspectives of wildlife, landscapes, people, and abstract art. His dream like oil paintings come to life with movement and ab- stract magic. Abstraction is a common theme in Bryon’s work. Bryon provided an in-depth lecture on “Abstractionism – Who, What, When, Where, Why, and How.” Bryon’s enthusiasm for showing subjects in motion, and their symbiotic connec- tivity to their environment was both contagious and captivating. The afternoon critique proved to be very informative and in-depth, creating a buzz of conversation and queries. Thank you, Bryon!

November 2, 2019 ~ Howard Young Medical Center, Woodruff, WI Woodruff Coordinators: Christine Metropulos-Fredrich WRAP State Awards Honorable Mentions Elaine Kamper, Arbor Vitae Deb Lund, Rhinelander Lila Bielefeldt, McNaughton Le Petite Dejeune Jacqueline Alberg, Tomahawk Everything's New at Two Wicker & Seagrass Floor Stand- Self-Portrait Christine Metropulos-Friedrich, Minocqua ing Basket Virginia Neff, Rhinelander Sue's Barred The Caterpillar Karen Dal Santo-Edelbrock, Manitowish Carolyn Andrejat, St. Germain Waters JoAnne Vinci, Arbor Vitae A View from the Boat Nancy Paquet, Rhinelander Birch Eye 1 Golden September African Witch Doctor Abigail Bostwick, Arbor Vitae Lance Johns, Rhinelander Rodney Waara, Phillips Wolf Cries Girl Eileen Young, Arbor Vitae Mellow Yellow Two Horses on a Snowy Day Loon Delight Sandra Cashman, Manitowish Waters The Sky Below Us 11 On the Road Again, Spotlight on Jean Johnson By Teresa Vicars In December, I interviewed Jean Johnson at the Oasis Café in Fitchburg. Jean is an amazing woman, she has led a most interest- ing life. She was born and raised on a farm in Kansas, a humble and poor environment. She is the youngest of 9 kids and the only daughter who went to college where she studied Home Econom- ics and Nursing. Her education didn’t stop there. When in her 40s, she earned a PhD in Social Psychology and became a researcher, administrator and educator. She retired as Professor Emeritus from the University of Rochester in upstate New York when she was 70. She used experimental research design in clinical settings to challenge that status quo. The research demonstrated the type of Long Shadows all done in grays to depict the mood. This information that helped patients cope with health care experiences painting has brought some to tears. and the type which did not help. The influence of her research can be observed in nearly every clinical setting today. At 75 Jean moved to Madison and needed something to do that wasn’t too physical. Finding a book on painting at the library her creativity began, experimenting with painting on junk mail. Then took a beginning watercolor class at the UW extension taught by Mary Ann Inman at the Meriter Retirement Community (now Capital Lakes). Jean continued to take art classes mostly with Mary Ann. She also expresses her creativity with sewing. Jean is not your typical artist. She doesn’t want to paint flowers and claims she can’t paint landscapes. In- stead she creates conceptual art. Coming up with a concept and finding a way to express it thru her painting. Such as her watercolor painting titled Long Shadows. Her concept was getting older, the painting included a walker, a cane, a bingo card, and a shadow of a man (using her boyfriend as a model). Attitude Adjuster is a Tiny Treasure watercolor painting of a glass of Scotch which made the 2020 Timely Treasures Calendar published by WRAA. Jean enjoys a glass of Scotch in the evening before dinner and has a 90 year old boyfriend of 5 years. I so want to be like Jean when I get older. I’ll leave you with a quote from Jean, “The cognitive processes of a painter and a scientist are similar. Both have to find a way to represent the abstract concept concretely. The scientist has to find measurements that represent the concept and the artist uses the tools of paint and brush to make an image that represents the concept.”

2019 Platteville WRAP By Nancy Collins, Coordinator. Photos by Katie Schutte Rountree Gallery’s annual WRAP show was held October 1 through November 2, 2019 in Platteville, Wisconsin. This was our first WRAP exhibit and workshop in our new location at 120 West Main Street. Fourteen artists from Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin participated in the exhibit. Thirty-six artworks were displayed including watercolor and acrylic paintings, photography, mixed media sculp- ture, ceramic sculpture, needlework and an art installation. The exhibit was judged by Steve Yunck, UW-Platteville professor in the Industri- al Studies Dept who teaches photography. The following six awards were given. Congratulations to our winners and to everyone who participated.

November 9, 2019 ~ 120 West Main St. , Platteville, WI Platteville Coordinator: Nancy Collins WRAP State Awards David Meinhardt, Plattevile Mike Hadfield, Platteville Honorable Mentions Core POOR Ation Corey Jenny, Platteville Lulu Market Street Roger Earth, Apple River, IL Lynne Verger, Platteville Doug Hickok, Potosi Kangaroo Untitled Hospitality

12 2019 Janesville WRAP Arra Lasse, Coordinator. Photo by Deanna Sorenson. On August 2nd and August 3rd, 2019 the Janesville Art League and L'Atelier Studio hosted their 2020 Janesville WRAP event at the Janesville Performing Arts Center, Janesville, WI. This year's theme, "Perception" was inspired by the artwork of Wisconsin native, Georgia O'Keefe. The committee selected several O'Keefe's "perceptive" quotes, which were available for purchase, and hung them among the show's artwork. Mon- ies raised from the quote sale were added to the JAL scholarship fund. On the evening of August 2nd the two organizations hosted an artists' Reception for the community and for the participating artists. During the evening the gallery goers were invited to vote for their favorite artwork. In addition a Treasure Chest of new and gently used art supplies, frames, magazines and books were available for purchase. The funds raised dur- First row, left to right: Arra Lasse, Barb Leonard, Sue ing the treasures' sale were also earmarked for the scholarships that the Cullen, Barb Lansbery and Ann Reilly. Second row, JAL gives each year to students at the two Janesville High Schools. left to right: Deb Hall, Shannon Casey, Janet Miller, On the morning of Saturday, August 3rd, Mr. Thomas Jewell the judge Deanna Sorenson, Julie Dieterle and in the blue top, and presenter for the WRAP Workshop spoke on, "Developing Your Elaine Wood (she’s between rows) Personal Style." During his power point presentation, he shared informa- tion about the tools he uses, books he recommends and he answered a field of questions. In the spirit of the theme, Mr. Jewell graciously brought a blank canvass on which he had outlined an O'Keefe motif. The attending artists were invited by the hosts to paint during the day and complete the composition. After lunch, Mr. Jewell presented and critiqued the artwork which received State and Honorable Mention awards. Voting for the People's Choice awards and the Treasure Chest sale continued during the day. At the end of the event the three winners of the People's Choice awards were announced and an auction was held for the group painting. The Janesville Art League and L'Atelier invite you to consider entering their event next summer and share in the passion of art.

August 3, 2019 ~ Perfomimg Art Center, Janesville, WI Janesville Coordinators: Arra Lasse WRAP State Awards Honorable Mentions Barbara Mathews, Janesville Tom Lieder, Janesville Kathryn Akbik, Madison Harvest Kurt Buggs, Janesville Canadian Walleye Northwoods Nocturne 2 Flying High Karen McKean, Oregon Janet Miller, Janesville Cheryl Baker, Edgerton Spirit Stalking You Lester Crisman, Walworth Sisters Hugo "FAIR TIME": goldfish game Nancy McKinnon, Janesville Kari Moyer, Janesville Donnette Behar, Delavan Creation Vicki Damron, Janesville Freedom Wawes Brewster in the Garden Bill Sahagian, Janesville Hannah Nickolai, Janesville Austin Coulter, Delavan Che Che Linda Davis, Janesville Barn with Green Truck Watching and Waiting - Eagle Heaven is in the Wildflowers Margaret Schumann, North Prairie Deborah Perrino, Janesville Susan Cullen, Janesville Ghosts of Our Past Richard Desens, Edgerton Self Bullseye Barn Find Kathy Scott, Janesville Lynette Redner, Delavan Claudiadair Fitzgerald, Janesville Sun and Flowers Jeanne Hannula, Williams Bay The Great Egret Mystery in Black In the Pumpkins Robin Smith, Twin Lakes Laura Strehlow, Cambridge Grace Carna Grover, Whitewater Kelly Hausknecht, Edgerton Red Wing in the Cattails Textures Peeps Ala Clothesline Feeling Chris Stried, Janesville Fine Edward Stried, Janesville Valentina Brian Hartmann, Beloit Sunset Venice Beach Spare Change Pam Veitenheimer, Milton Sue Herring, Milton Anita Wildermuth, Clinton Easter Evolution of a Bibliophile Candice Haugdahl, Beloit UFFDA Tropical Heat Barbara Hoch, Janesville DeGrazia John Yost, Waukesha Jacqueline Martindale, Sun Prairie White Calla Lily Father's Hand Barbara Leonard, Janesville Birch, Birch, Birch

13 WRAP Initiatives for 2020 As the WRAP program turns 80 years old this year, the WRAP office is looking back to move forward. Below are three initiatives from 2019 and a progress report on what we have accomplished and how we plan to continue to work towards these goals.

1. Build capacity for more participants to attend WRAP workshops and State Day, spread awareness of this rich and historic program and work to diversify participants. Here are some of the ways we are doing this: • Grow new WRAP programs (Waunakee is a new location in 2020 and Lac du Flambeau was a new site in 2019). More possi- bilities in the works! • Foster relationships in areas of the state that do not currently have WRAP’s and continue to make connections with local art clubs and organizations. • Ongoing outreach to UW system schools and regional branch libraries to learn about WRAP. Continue with WRAP newslet- ter, Facebook page and blog. • Continue our partnership with the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences Arts and Letters who put out the quarterly magazine, Wisconsin People and Ideas – a box of complimentary magazines will be sent to each regional site before each workshop to be shared with participants. The magazine contains articles and personal stories that embody the Wisconsin Idea around our state including articles on mid-career artists and photo journal essays. • We received a complimentary full page ad for State Day in the WPI magazine. • Midwest regionalism tours were offered by docents, both Friday and Saturday during the State Day conference at the Chazen Museum of Art. • New partnership with the Writers Institute Annual Conference. Five paintings from WRAP’s permanent collection were cho- sen as prompts for creative writing short stories. Judges will choose the most creative descriptions hand out awards during the conference. https://uwwritersinstitute.wisc.edu/contests/ 2. Support regional coordinators with changes to the WRAP website to navigate how the toolkit can be best utilized. • Coordinators had good and constructive conversations at the annual gathering before the State Day conference began, chatting about what is going well and what can be improved. • Small changes are being integrated into the coordinator toolkit - to make it more intuitive and user friendly. Short videos and condensing information are coming.

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3. Create avenues to make the WRAP permanent collection more visible. Many of the artworks are currently on view in the Continuing Studies building on campus at UW-Madison. •Funds were written into the Anonymous Grant to build a shelving unit on casters to better and more securely store larger pieces of the permanent collection when not on view. This will be built later in the spring. •“WRAP Turns 80” exhibition of works from the permanent collection (as well as an overview of WRAP history) will be on view for 6 weeks at the Kohler Art Library (located below Chazen Museum of Art). An opening reception with birthday cake will held on Friday April 24th from 5:30-7:30pm in Paige Court at the Chazen Museum of Art. Exhibition will open April 14th and be on view through the end of June. The Chazen Museum of Art is located at 800 University Avenue, Madison, WI 53706. •Since last January, we have had three Service learning in Art students and 2 WRAP interns work with the WRAP permanent collection, creating a PDF book and helping to curate the exhibition that will be at the Kohler Art Library. Fundraising for the Future The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP) has been a tradition of artistry, community and personal growth for 80 years, touching the lives of thousands of Wisconsin artists over the years. This was apparent when the WRAP and Wisconsin Regional Artist Association (WRAA) community celebrated the 2019 Art Exhibition and State Day Conference at the Pyle Center in Madi- son in September. We hope this annual event reminds you that it is the generosity, volunteerism and loyalty of Wisconsin artists who create “art for the sake of art” that have kept this program going for 80 years strong. The WRAP office sent out a digital year-end ask for donations. I kindly ask you to consider both WRAP and WRAA in your giving plans to ensure the future of this important pro- gram and help us to move forward into the next 80 years.

Angela Johnson, Wisconsin Regional Art Program, Director, 608-262-4911

How to Enter a WRAP: Apply online at go.wisc.edu/WRAP, then click on Exhibitions & Workshops. Don't have a computer? Contact us and we will help you enter! We are happy to assist you.

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WRAP ENTRYentry form FORM Send to Coordinator~Please use online form if possible! Name ______Phone (______) ______Email ______

Address ______City ______State ______Zip ______

Regional WRAP you are entering: ______First time attending a WRAP? ___Yes ___No

Age (Optional-there is an award available for artists under 25 years old) ______

ENTRIES: Artwork 1 Artwork 2 Artwork 3 Title Please make sure exhibit will accept 3 entries

Media

Dimensions (height x width x depth) Price (or not for sale)

$30.00 fee enclosed (Check payable to the SPONSOR of the workshop). Rules of Entry: I have read the rules and certify that all my submitted work is ORIGINAL AND COMPLETED WITHIN THE PAST TWO YEARS. I am a NON-PROFESSIONAL ARTIST. I agree to provide the work(s) of art or other material identified above for display in the WRAP Exhibition. I release the University of Wisconsin Board of Regents (on behalf of the University of Wisconsin-Madison), the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association, workshop sponsor(s) and coordinator(s) and the exhibit venue from responsibility for loss, damage, destruction or theft of work(s) while on display and/or while being shipped to or from the exhibition. The displayed works are not and will not be covered under any insurance or liability coverage applicable to the University of Wisconsin. I understand that if I want insurance coverage, I am responsible for obtaining such coverage at my own cost for the work(s) being displayed.

Signature ______Date ______

YES--I would like to help the coordinator of this workshop! I am able to help with (check all that apply): ___checking in pieces on art drop-off day ___refreshments for workshop day ___taking photos on workshop day ___checking in participants on workshop day ___exhibition lighting ___hanging art ___making labels for artwork ___computer skills ___other: ______

*Did you know you’re only eligible for cash awards at the Annual Art Exhibition, “State Day,” if you are a WRAA member? Join now! WRAA membership applications are available at
the workshop, or printable from www.wraawrap.com ------Identification Labels (below): Cut out and attach securely to the back of your work. Limit 3 entries per person (depending on the exhibit you are entering). Make facsimile of entry tags if needed.

Name Name Name

Address Address Address

City, State, Zip City, State, Zip City, State, Zip

Title Title Title

15 UPCOMING WRAP WORKSHOPS

State Award Recipients in WRAPs with workshop dates before July 1, 2020, will exhibit in Wausau in August-September, 2020. State Award Recipients in WRAPs with workshop dates after July 1, 2020 will exhibit in Madison in August-September, 2021. Online or Paper Entry and Payment Due: Friday, January 31, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, Feb 29, 2020, 8:30 - 11:30 am, Room 112, Pyle Center (2 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, April 4, 2020, 9 am - 3 pm Location: Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706 Make check payable to: Rebecca Herb Coordinators: Rebecca Herb C.K. Chang Wendy Crone [email protected]

MADISON 5806 Anchorage Ave (608) 833-1485 Charles Stinger [email protected] Madison, WI 53705 [email protected] Patricia Stinger [email protected] (608) 467-8594 or [email protected] Online Entry and Payment Due: Friday, March 13, 2020 Artwork Due: Friday or Saturday, March 20, 21, 2020, 10 am-5 pm (2 piece limit) Public Reception: Friday, March 27, 5 - 7 pm Workshop: Saturday, April 18, 2020, 9:30 am-Noon Location: Monroe Arts Center, 1315 11th Street, Monroe, WI 53566 Make check payable to: Monroe Arts Center (Mail to Monroe Arts Center, PO Box 472, Monroe, WI 53566) MONROE Coordinator: Ben Riley, PO Box 472, Monroe, WI 53566 (608) 325-5700, [email protected] or [email protected] Online Entry and Payment Due: Friday March 17, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday April 4, 2020, 9 -10:30 am (2 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday April 25, 2020, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Location: Norway Municipal Building, 6419 Heg Park Road, Wind Lake, WI 53185 Make check payable to: Mark Yanny

NORWAY Coordinator: Mark Yanny, W203N16395 White Oak Circle, Jackson Wisconsin 53037, (414) 399-3009, [email protected] Online or Paper Entry and Payment Due: Monday, April 13, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, May 2, 2020, 9:00 - 9:30 am (bring your own easels, 2 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, May 2, 2020, 9 am - 3 pm Location: Lake Ripley Country Club, W9575 US 12, Cambridge, WI 53523 Make check payable to: Jill Jensen Coordinator: Jill Jensen, W8849 Deer Run Trail, Cambridge, WI 53523, [email protected], (847) 275-6540 CAMBRIDGE Online Entry and Payment Due: April 22, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, April 25, 2020, 10am – 12pm (2 piece limit, bring your own easels) Reception: Friday, May 1, 2020, 4pm – 7pm Workshop: Saturday, May 16, 2020, 10:00am – 3:00pm Location: Waunakee Public Library 201 N. Madison Street Waunakee, WI 53597 Make check payable to: Village of Waunakee Coordinators: Todd Schmidt, Village Administrator – [email protected] WAUNAKEE Kylie West, Executive Assistant – [email protected] (608) 850-2182 500 W. Main Street Waunakee, WI 53597 Online Entry Due: Saturday, March 28, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, April 11, 2020, 10-11 am (3 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, May 23, 2020 – 9am-3pm Location: Oconomowoc Art Center, 641 E. Forest St., Oconomowoc, WI 53066 Make check payable to: Waukesha Creative Arts League (WCAL), mail check or bring to art drop off Coordinator: Jan Wood, S63 W14860 Garden Terrace, Muskego, WI 53150, (414) 315-1190, [email protected] WAUKESHA / WAUKESHA OCONOMOWOC Online Entry and Payment Due: Wednesday, April 1, 2020 (2 piece limit). (Framed artwork must not exceed 150 perimeter inches, PCA retains 30% commission on sales) Artwork Due: Wed, April 29, 2020, 12-3pm Public Reception: Friday, May 1, 2020, 4-6pm Workshop: Saturday, May 30, 2020, 10am-12 noon, awards at 1 pm Location: The Drury Gallery at Portage Center for the Arts, 301 East Cook Street, Portage WI 53901 Make check payable to: Portage Center for the Arts (PCA) PORTAGE Coordinator: Heidi Royal, Portage Center for the Arts, PO Box 866, Portage WI 53901 (608) 742-5655 or [email protected], www.portagecenterforthearts.com 16 photographer ororiginalartist.Please include acopyofthatpermission withyourartwork. (such asfrom amagazinephotoor illustration,postcard, calendarorseedcatalog) youmusthavepermission from the 2) Pleasesiteyoursource. Ifyourartworkisacopyofcommercial photographorofaworkthat isnotyourown 1) Oneentryperpersonwill beaccepted. original artwork(orhighquality photo-copy)electronically. Emailsubmissionsmust beajpegimagesavedat300dpi. Please useblackmediaon whitesurface.Colorartworkconvertedtoblack& white willnotbeaccepted.Submityour The It’s timetocreateyourentryforthe2021ContourNotesCover Contest! ThewinnersarechosenbytheWRAABoardofDirectors RHINELANDER WHITEWATER PRAIRIE DU SAC WAUTOMA EAGLE RIVER deadline and willbefeaturedonthecovers ofthethreeregularissues2021 ContourNotes.Interpretthethemeanyway youlike! [email protected] POBox518,Rhinelander, WI54501,(715)365-4556, Coordinator Make checkpayableto (this iswaypastthegallery–watchforsigns),Rhinelander, WI54501 Location Workshop Opening Reception: Artwork Due Online EntryandPaymentDue Coordinator Make checkpayableto Location Workshop Artwork Due Online EntryandPaymentDue Make checkpayableto Location Workshop Artwork Due Online EntryandPaymentDue (773)633-9759,[email protected] Coordinator GinnyJungwirth,2904OakwoodLane,Oshkosh,WI54904 Coordinator Make checkpayableto Location Workshop Opening Reception:Sunday, June7,2020,1-4PM Artwork Due Online EntryandPaymentDue Coordinator Make checkspayableto Location Workshop Artwork Due Online EntryandPaymentDue forsubmissionsis Email yoursubmissiontoTamara Tsurkan [email protected] : NicoletCollege Art GalleryintheNorthwoodsCenter, NicoletCollegeviaHighwayG,5364Dr : River Arts Center, St.,Prairie duSac,WI53578 SaukPrairieHighSchool,1059th : Cultural Arts Center–402EMainSt,Whitewater, WI : Waushara/Wautoma SeniorCitizensBuildingW8220Cottonville Ave, Wautoma, WI,54982 : OlsonMemorialLibrary, 203N.MainSt.,EagleRiver, WI54521 : Saturday, June27,2020,10am-3pm : : : LisaSage,Community&CulturalEngagementCoordinator : Saturday, June6,2020,10am-3pm : : : Terrence Doeler, 4919 Tonyawatha Trail, Monona,WI53716,(608)221-9849,[email protected] Saturday, June 27,2020,9amto3pm : Saturday, June 27,2020,9:30am–2:30pm : PatSpearP.O. Box263WildRose,WI54984 Saturday, June 6,2020,10am-2pm : : SandiePauly, P.O. Box238,LandO’Lakes,WI54540(715)547-3135,[email protected] : : Saturday, June6,2020,8:30-9:30am(Bringyourowneasels) : Monday, May18,2020,12noon-4pm : Saturday, May2,2020,10am Sunday, May31,2020,10am-12noon(2 piece limit) Thursday, June4,2020,5-6pm,orFriday, June5,2020,9-10am. Joyce Follis,252S. Ardmor Dr., Whitewater, WI53190 (262)[email protected] 2021 themewillbe: Thursday June4th,5pm-7 2021 ContourNotesCoverContest : : : : WAA ( WAA : Nicolet College UPCOMING WRAPWORKSHOPS July 31,2020 : Terrence Doeler The RuralRembrandt Art Clubandmail to Headwaters Art League Headwaters Art : Friday, May15,2020 : : Friday, May29,2020 : Wednesday, April 15,2020 Entries areduebyFriday,July31,2020! Saturday, May16,2020 : Friday, May22,2020 Whitewater ArtsAlliance)

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UPCOMING WRAP WORKSHOPS Online Entry and Payment Due: Thursday, July 23, 2020 Artwork Due: Monday, July 13 - Thursday July 23, 2020, 8 am - 5:30 pm. No later than 5pm on Thursday, 7/23. Limit 3 pieces. (Artwork must be picked up by July 27, 2020) Exhibit dates: Friday, July 24, Noon - Sunday, July 26, 2020, 5pm. Workshop: Friday, July 24, 2020, 1pm - 2 pm Location: Dillman’s Bay Resort 13277 Dillman’s Way Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 (Art Studio #2) Make check payable to: Dillman’s Creative Arts Foundation

LAC DU LAC Coordinators: Sue & Denny Robertson 113277, Dillman’s Way Lac du Flambeau, WI 54538 FLAMBEAU (715) 588-3143, [email protected] OR Sarah Thompson 8780 Brunswick Rd Minocqua, WI, 54548 (715) 614-0686 [email protected]

Online or Paper Entry and Payment Due: Saturday, June 20, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, June 27, 2020, 10 am - 12 noon (2 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, July 25, 2020, 10 am - 3 pm Location: Schmitt Woodland Hills Retirement Center, 1400 W Seminary St., Richland Center, WI 53581 Make check payable to: RAAC (Richland Area Arts Council)

CENTER Coordinator: Nanci Buchanan, E4914 Timberline Rd, Spring Green, WI 53588, RICHLAND (608) 588-2780, [email protected] Online Entry and Payment Due: Monday, June 22, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, July 18, 2020, 10:30am - 1:30 pm at Raven’s Wish, 101 W Milwaukee St, Janesville or Monday, July 20, 2020, 10:30 am - 2 pm at Janesville Performing Arts Center (2 piece limit) Reception: Friday August 21, 2020, 4:30-7:30pm Workshop: Saturday, August 22, 2020, 9:30am-3pm Location: Janesville Performing Arts Center, 408 S Main St, Janesville, WI 53545 Make check payable to: Janesville Art League, and mail along with any paper entries to Barbara Leonard at

JANESVILLE 6000 W. Valley Springs Rd, Janesville, WI 53548, (608) 752-0679, [email protected] Coordinator: Arra Lasse, 8714 N Trescher Rd., Milton, WI 53563 (608) 751-8308 or [email protected]

Online Entry and Payment Due: Saturday, July 25, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, August 1, 2020, 9 - 11 am (3 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, August 15, 2020, 9 am - 3 pm Location: Howard Young Medical Center, 240 Maple Street, Woodruff WI 54568 Make check payable to: Lakeland Art League Coordinator: Christine Metropulos Friedrich, 1376 McKinney Lane, Minocqua, WI 54548 WOODRUFF (715) 356-7850, [email protected] Online Entry and Payment Due: Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Artwork Due: August 26-28, 2020, Trista Holz Studios, during store hours (2 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, September 26, 2020; 9 am - 12 noon at Trista Holz Studios, critique 1:30-3 pm at Gallery and Frame Shop Location: Trista Holz Studios, 13 E 1st St, Fond du Lac, WI 54935, and Gallery and Frame Shop, 94 S Main St, Fond du Lac, WI 549350 Make check payable to: Fond du Lac Artists Association

FOND DU LAC Coordinator: Robert C. Gustafson, 517 Russell Street, Fond du Lac, Wi. 54935 (920) 376-4366, [email protected]

Online Entry and Payment Due: Saturday, October 24, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9-9:30 am (artists bring their easels, 2 piece limit) Workshop: Saturday, November 7, 2020, 10 am - 3 pm Location: Front Lounge/Dining Room, Colonial Club Senior Activity Center, 301 Blankenheim Lane, Sun Prairie, WI 53590 Make check payable to: Rebecca Herb Coordinators: Rebecca Herb, 5806 Anchorage Ave., Madison, WI 53705, (608) 467-8594, beckyherb1324@gmail. SUN PRAIRIE com, Joan O'Connor, (608) 354-3866, [email protected]

For the most up-to-date information on any WRAP, visit go.wisc.edu/WRAP or WRAP's Facebook page to confirm WRAP details. Sometimes changes need to happen, and we wouldn't want you to miss anything!

18 UPCOMING WRAP WORKSHOPS Online Entry and Payment Due: Saturday, September 26, 2020 Artwork Due: Saturday, September 26, 2020, 10 am - 4 pm or Sunday, September 27, 2020, 1-4 pm Workshop: Saturday, November 7, 2020, 9:30 am - 3 pm Location: 120 West Main St. Platteville, WI 53818 Make check payable to: Rountree Gallery and mail to Nancy at address below Coordinator: Nancy Collins, Director, Rountree Gallery, 120 West Main St, Platteville, WI 53818

PLATTEVILLE (608) 331-0070 or [email protected] Online Entry and Payment Due: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020 Artwork Due: Sunday, Sept. 20 or Monday, Sept. 21, 2020 12 noon - 3 pm Workshop: Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, 11 am - 2:30 pm Location: Center for the Visual Arts, 427 N. 4th St., Wausau, WI 54403 Make check payable to: WI Valley Art Association WAUSAU Coordinator: Patrick Plunkett, 4200 N. 60th Ave, Wausau, WI 54401, (715) 571-4378, [email protected] Online Entry and Payment Due: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 Artwork Due: Friday, October 30, 2020, 10 am - 5 pm (2 piece limit) Artist Reception: Friday, November 6, 2020, 5 - 8 pm (Beloit Art Center is not handicap accessible) Workshop: Saturday November 28, 2020, 9 am - 1 pm Location: Beloit Art Center, 520 E. Grand Ave, Beloit, WI 53511 BELOIT Make check payable to: Beloit Art Center Coordinator: Jerry Sveum, 2234 Pow Wow Trail, Beloit, WI 53511 (608) 362-5906 or (608) 751-5458 or [email protected]

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STEPPING FURTHER INTO THE DIGITAL AGE For the past few years, the Board members of WRAA have been discussing ways to improve the GET OUTSIDE AND way members can interface with WRAA. We’ve had a web page for a number of years and this past year, for the first time, we were able to accept credit PAINT SUMMER! cards at State Day for registration and the purchase PORTABLE EASELS, CARRYING of Tiny Treasures. The WRAA Board is excited about a software CASES FOR PAINTS, CANVASSES, package called Wild Apricot. Wild Apricot is mem- PADS, BRUSHES, PASTELS, PENS, bership software specially designed for non-profit organizations. Several Board members are currently PENCILS, PALETTES AND MORE testing the features of Wild Apricot and we expect to launch the new system in late spring. Wild Apri- cot will bring online capabilities to our membership. Members will be able to change their address and renew online, and new members will be able to reg- ister online. We’ll be able to send e-mail reminders when renewals are due. For the first time, WRAA will be able to offer online payments with this new system including re- newals, registration for the annual State Day week- QUALITY ART SUPPLIES & FRAMING end, the purchase of Tiny Treasures and donations. AT COMPETITIVE PRICES But, if you’re allergic to computers, don’t fret. We’ll m-r 10-7, f 10-6, sat 10-5 5928 odana road, madison 608-274-1442 still handle all of our business through the mail if At least 10% off supplies & framing that’s what you prefer. for WRAA members As we get closer to implementation, we’ll keep *** CLOSE OUT ITEMS 50% OFF*** you informed about the new system and its fea- tures. 19 ished abl 19 st 54 WISCONSIN REGIONAL ARTISTS ASSOCIATION Non-profit E Organization Karen Cahill, WRAA Membership Chair

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2019 Wausau Area STAMP exhibit The 2019 Wausau Area STAMP exhibit, sponsored by the Wisconsin Valley Art Association, was held in the Skylight Gallery of the Center for Visual Arts. The exhibit ran from July 12 through July 27. Fourteen artists from five schools participated this year. The schools were: Wausau East HS, Wausau West HS, Mosinee HS, Marathon HS and "Tomahawk HS. Our juror was Mara Mullen-Reinhardt, the current Education/Volunteer coordinator for the CVA. The reception was held on July 27, with 55 artists and their families in attendance. We were very pleased that our new WRAA president, Jeanne Ferreira was able to attend. Artists and families were able to talk with the juror and tour the galleries of the CVA. Six State Awards were given out this year. Recipients were: Austin Mohr: Wausau West "Scales" Tessa Olson: Wausau :East "Double D Swing" Morgan Forbes: Wausau East "Surprise" Emily Napiwocki: Mosinee "Self Portrait" Savannah Carroll: Wausau East "Ipseity" Ally Carstensen: Tomahawk: "Spring Fawn"

Did you know WRAA has nearly 500 members?

WRAA (a non profit) provides news, many volunteers, and supports UW Madison's Department of Continuing Studies WRAP Exhibits, Workshops, and the Annual State Conference. WRAP DOES NOT have members.

Membership questions? Contact: Karen Cahill [email protected]. SPRING 2020 - Contour Notes is a quarterly newsletter published by the Wisconsin Regional Artists Association, and is mailed to all members. The editor reserves the right to select the articles and advertisements for publication.