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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: Acrylic International Biennial Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:August 15\, 2026 – November 8\, 2026 \nTouhey Gallery \nHeld every two years\, the Acrylic International features 45 outstanding paintings that showcase the breadth of subjects\, styles\, and techniques achievable in the acrylic medium\, reflecting the diversity and skill of contemporary artists working in acrylic today. \nThis juried exhibition recognizes artistic excellence through a series of awards\, including cash prizes and material awards\, celebrating innovation\, craftsmanship\, and creative expression within the medium.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/exhibition-opening-acrylic-international-biennial-juried-exhibition
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Around the World in 90 Years: Kenosha Public Museum 90th Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:August 15\, 2026 – February 28\, 2027 \nRuble Gallery \nSince 1936\, the Kenosha Public Museum has served as a beloved community institution\, enriching the lives of Kenoshans and beyond. To celebrate our 90th Anniversary\, this special exhibition will journey through nine decades of museum history – from its establishment in the old post office building to the opening of three new museums. Featuring early photographs\, architectural plans\, memorabilia\, and significant items from the museum collection\, this exhibition will offer visitors a glimpse into the museum’s nearly century long legacy.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/exhibition-around-the-world-in-90-years-kenosha-public-museum-90th-anniversary-exhibition
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Encaustic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15 (Rain Date: August 22)  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $56 ($70 for non-members)  |  Register for Encaustic Painting \nHave you ever made art by experimenting with melting crayons when you were a kid? This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to be introduced to the “cold wax” encaustic method.  Students will learn to add a soft\, beeswax mix into oil paint which is applied to an encaustic board and melted with a heat gun.  Successive layers of paint can be built up and mixed media elements can also be added to the layers to create both representational and abstract pieces of art.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-encaustic-painting-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Kintsugi: Japanese Broken Pottery
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15  |  11am – 2pm  |  Instructor: Mami Takahashi  |  $88 ($110 for non-members)  |  Register for Kintsugi \nLearn the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. In this meditative workshop\, start by gluing the pieces back together\, curing the vessel\, and then highlighting the broken seams with powdered 14k gold or silver. Kintsugi is life’s way of saying\, “nobody’s perfect.” The path is not straight. In fact\, your hardest challenges\, deepest wounds\, and greatest fears are actually among the most beautiful\, precious\, and admirable parts of you.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-kintsugi-japanese-broken-pottery-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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