Galleries and Art
Left: Lonely Lake/Scheckel Right: Gemel Couple on oil/Stoddard
Stoddard-Scheckel
Compassing Nature
March 8 through June 9, 2024 – Forest excursions are reinvented in the prints and paintings of Julia Scheckel and Beth Stoddard. Personal on-site photographs and plein air oil sketches form the basis for many-layered pieces worked out in the print shop and studio. Direct observation, sensory memory, and love for the process of artmaking itself offer the viewer shared experiences of woodland beauty.
Join Beth Stoddard on Saturday, May 4 for a nature walk to explore and gather inspiration from the forest as references for your next art piece. The nature walk is free and begins at 10am. At 12:30pm, join Beth in the art studio to take your nature walk references and create a more-developed artwork. This class is $25.
Both classes can be found and registered for on our visual arts class page - here.
Exhibitions
The Wilson Center has been home to a many art exhibits curated by local, Wisconsin artists, as well home to The Fire Keepers - published by The Wilson Center and based in Brookfield!
Current Exhibitions
Learn more about the Stoddard-Scheckel exhibit.
View Past Exhibitions
Ploch Art Gallery proudly displays the work of Wisconsin artists each season. View our past exhibits.
The Fire Keepers
Strange beasts, troublesome felines, and nocturnal gatherings - learn more about the first book published by The Wilson Center.
Visit Our Spaces
The Wilson Center houses several gallery and art spaces, both inside and out. Explore our spaces below.
Ploch Art Gallery
Ploch Art Gallery displays the work of regional professional artists each season. Exhibitions include free Artist Dialogue and reception.
Lynn Chappy ArtsPark
Uniting nature and art in inspiring ways, Lynn Chappy ArtsPark is a vibrant, outdoor artistic landscape designed to engage and inspire our community.
Lynn Chappy Arts Education Wing
Showcasing the work of students, educators, and education-based organizations to show the process and discovery that is at the core of art-making.
Want to be a Wilson Center Artist?
As one of the finest multi-disciplinary cultural arts centers in the United States, there are many exciting visual art events, exhibitions, and classes happening year-round at the Wilson Center! To learn more about artist opportunities, please see the below list of open calls.
Exhibit at the wilson center
The Wilson Center continues our recognition of exceptional Wisconsin artists with an invitation to submit proposals for solo and collaborative exhibitions.
Become a Teaching Artist
The Wilson Center offers year-round visual art classes for adults, youth, and families. Students of all ages can expand their perspective through our classes.