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Today, Alan Cumming read his book The Adventures of Honey and Leon to students at étude Schools elementary and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center preschool! One of the best parts of the distinguished guest series is seeing our artists connect with the community. ?? Alan Cumming: Uncut is tonight at Kohler Memorial Theater at 7:00 pm and a few tickets remain! https://lnkd.in/gf_A2vPd

Tomorrow at 4pm - Belladonna Film Project at Lakeland University for Connecting Voices!

Opening tomorrow! ?? Step into the world of quilting with Of Salt and Spirit: Black Quilters in the American South, on view November 16, 2024 – April 13, 2025. Over the past twenty years, the Mississippi Museum of Art has amassed one of the largest quilt collections in the American South. This exhibition will feature over 50 handmade and machine-stitched quilts from MMA’s permanent collection, including Crossroads Quilters, Gwendolyn Magee, and several collected by American photographer Roland L. Freeman on his travels, recently acquired by MMA from Kohler Foundation in 2022. https://lnkd.in/gDWug7dt

In Fall of 2024, Kohler Foundation gifted the Estelle Ginsburg Collection to the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. Estelle Ginsburg (1924-2023) created brightly colored and patterned paintings, screenprints, and wooden relief sculptures in her home studio in Woodmere, NY. Kohler Foundation worked closely with the artist’s son, Bob Ginsburg, to acquire the 54 works. Ginsburg, a Jewish artist, worked in an era when women were rarely represented in gallery exhibitions or permanent collections. Laura Bickford, curator at JMKAC explains: "The work of Estelle Ginsburg represents a singular body of work by an under-recognized woman artist, a focus of collecting for the Arts Center. After seeing some initial success, Ginsburg's favor began to wane. Rather than adapt her signature style of brightly colored, repetitive pattern-adorned women and interiors, Ginsburg doubled down." #EstelleGinsburg #KohlerFoundation #JMKAC

The Mavericks: John Colt, Kenn Kwint, and Theodore Czebotar in the Permanent Collection exhibition opens on November 15 at Miller Art Museum in downtown Sturgeon Bay. Each of the 41 pieces invite the viewer to explore the unique techniques that define the artists’ careers. Through Colt’s abstract compositions, Kwint’s bold expressionism, and Czebotar’s evocative landscapes, the exhibit highlights the diverse techniques and artistic depth of these figures, celebrating their contributions to modern American art and the Wisconsin art community. The exhibit will open to the public with a free reception on Friday, Nov 15 from 4 - 6 pm. The exhibit will be on display at the art museum, located in the Door County Library downtown, through Dec 30. https://lnkd.in/gDGZNVK2

If you're looking for places to visit while leaf-peepin' this fall, check out this great article by Hyperallergic that lists some of our favorite places in Wisconsin! (FYI only a couple weekends left this year at Painted Forest!) https://lnkd.in/giggCjSC

It won't be long until sugary creations fill the Waelderhaus for the 28th Annual Gingerbread Festival! Do you know someone that wants to participate? Reach out to Kohler Foundation's program coordinator Jen B. [email protected] to receive information! Check out RCS Empowers, Inc.'s entry from last year, inspired by artist Salvador Dali and titled "Butterfly Dreams." ??

We're #hiring a new Waelderhaus Tour Guide in Kohler, Wisconsin. Learn about history, art, and share it with visitors to our area and locals! Apply today or share this post with your network.

We are excited to welcome the recent Emmy award-winner, Alan Cumming, to Kohler Memorial Theater on November 20! It's our 80th Season of the Distinguished Guest Series and kicking the season off with Cumming's hilarious and authentic cabaret performance feels just right! Tickets are now on sale, so get your seats for what is sure to be a great season — Alan Cumming: UNCUT, the new musical Label?Less, and The Other Mozart. https://lnkd.in/gukGg2hW

The Kohler Foundation grant cycle closes this weekend. ?? Visit https://lnkd.in/gUSJGKkH to learn about our funding priorities and how to apply! One project we supported in 2023 was the Mead Public Library's workshop and concert with Jim Gill. Jim Gill’s distinctive music play captures the spirit of a family room and is an invitation to sing and play together. The professional development workshop focused on how educators can use interactive play in their curriculum and how to use music as a tool to strengthen self-regulation skills. The public concert went beyond a performance, got everyone grooving on Sheboygan's City Green, and provided a fun opportunity for families to sing, dance, and be silly together! Thank you to Mead Public Library for offering engaging programming that supports our community!