Event Calendar

Adopted at a young age, Kimberly Nysse’s search for self has been more intense than it is for most of us. Her self-portraits are a direct extension of that continuous search. “I acquire the deepest knowledge of myself by exploring the most intimate truths, and then abstracting from that perception of reality.” Kimberly’s background and education are in costume design for the theatre. The connection from stage to canvas is apparent throughout her bold, saturated colors that are larger than…

The antique forms of tintype, ambrotype, and prints from glass-plate negatives allow for a heightened awareness of the intense beauty and mystery of the mundane. These plant parts are photographed in extreme macro–with an eight-foot long camera and a scavenged military aerial survey lens–in a way that intentionally confuses perception. The resulting ambiguous scale, in conjunction with a composition reminiscent of portraiture, lends a corporeality to these plant specimens. Lines between plant and human are blurred as these organic forms…

JMKAC presents a series of exhibitions titled On Being Here (and There). These exhibitions highlight the ways artists, cultural organizations, and communities initiate connections, encourage belonging, and provide social sustenance. The works presented reveal how artistic practices can enhance and activate our communities. Tokens of Appreciation, through November 29, 2020: A collection of objects made by Arts/Industry residents and given to retired Kohler Co. employee “Brass” Bob Halfmann in appreciation for his help during their residencies. Image: Works from “Brass”…

JMKAC presents a series of exhibitions titled On Being Here (and There). These exhibitions highlight the ways artists, cultural organizations, and communities initiate connections, encourage belonging, and provide social sustenance. The works presented reveal how artistic practices can enhance and activate our communities. Good Road to Follow, through January 17, 2021: The work of Green Bay whittler Adolph Vandertie and photographer David Eberhardt, both of whom followed and chronicled the lives of American hoboes. Image: David Eberhardt, Dogman Tony, Truck,…

JMKAC presents a series of exhibitions titled On Being Here (and There). These exhibitions highlight the ways artists, cultural organizations, and communities initiate connections, encourage belonging, and provide social sustenance. The works presented reveal how artistic practices can enhance and activate our communities. Between You and Me, through January 24, 2021: Nine contemporary artists explore the idea of care and connection to communities through radical dinner parties, community sculpture projects, and more. Image: John Preus, Stoop 5, 2019; found fabric…