Downtown Appleton’s latest crop of public art by artist Irineo Medina emphasizes diversity and inclusion. Medina says he wants to use his heart for racial advocacy to uplift marginalized groups. In June, Medina completed a new mural on South Appleton Street that depicts two outstretched hands reaching toward a glowing sun. The hands are filled READ MORE
Museums in the Fox Cities are working together to develop their phased reopening strategies in line with guidance from state and local health officials. This multi-disciplinary group of museums includes the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass, the Building for Kids Children’s Museum, the History Museum at the Castle, Hearthstone Historic House Museum, the Paper Discovery Center READ MORE
Every year, we receive questions regarding our annual People, Places & Things Photo Contest. We put together this FAQ to help answer these questions. Check out the official rules here! Q. Contest rules state that photos must be taken within Northeast Wisconsin. What constitutes “Northeast Wisconsin?” A. For purposes of this contest, we define Northeast READ MORE
Milwaukee-based nonprofit Future Urban Leaders (FUL) is engaging their own community while tapping into Northeast Wisconsin connections with the debut of FUL Fest, a virtual fundraiser on Thursday, May 21 from 5 to 10 p.m. Presented by The Boldt Company, ‘FUL Fest’ is a free, benefit concert and dinner event created to support underserved Milwaukee READ MORE
The practices of local artists have been undoubtedly impacted by COVID-19. In this video, Appleton visual artist Cristian Andersson discusses his most recent series that he has been working on the past month while social distancing. Andersson, who was one of FCM’s 2019 Artists to Watch, also gives some insight on how the public health READ MORE
Libraries throughout the Fox Cities are temporarily closing their doors to patrons in an attempt to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus. Many offer ebook and audiobook rentals digitally, but for those who desire the feel of a tangible book in their hands, this is a problematic situation. More readers are turning to Little READ MORE
Museums, galleries and venues may be closed, but you can still get your daily dose of art through virtual museum tours, live stream events and art tutorials. Many establishments want to bring their exhibits or art to you right at home! Commission an art piece, virtually travel through exhibits and engage in many programs offered READ MORE
Lawrence University Assistant Professor of Music Andrew Crooks has helped launch an online fund-raising campaign that has already brought in more than $237,000 to assist musicians and other artists across the United States who are struggling because of the COVID-19 crisis. Artist Relief Tree (ART) was started as music venues began to close and performances READ MORE
Turns out humans aren’t the only ones social distancing in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. Books, DVDs, CDs and magazines are being isolated too. When materials are returned to the Kaukauna Public Library (KPL) through its outside book drop, they now land on a sheet marked with the day’s date. Library staff carefully drag the READ MORE
Self-quarantining and social distancing with little ones at home is no joke. Here are some fun activities to keep them occupied and you sane, all while supporting local businesses. – Unleash their creativity with a take-home kit from The Fire – Pottery, Mosaic & Glass Fusing Studio. – Learn some moves with The Academy‘s free virtual karate READ MORE
