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Event Series Exhibit: Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Juried Exhibition

Exhibit: Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Juried Exhibition

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

View the 80+ works of watercolor artists using a technique known as "transparent watercolor". According to TWSA this technique is described as: "All watercolor pigments applied in a transparent manner allow light to penetrate the layers of glazes and reflect back through the pigments from the paper below. The whites are brilliant paper left unpainted. […]

Workshop: Spring Watercolor Techniques II

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Mondays, May 6 – June 3 (no class May 27)  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $100 ($125 non-members)  |  Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing a technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing, application and […]

Behind the Scenes Tour of ‘Faith in the Fight’

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Monday, May 6  |  6:30pm – 8:30pm  |  Presenters: Doug Dammann and Robert Miller  |  $16 ($20 non-members)  |  Register Here Join the Civil War Museum for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s Faith in the Fight exhibit with Rev. Robert Miller, author of Both Prayed to the Same God. Rev. Miller worked closely with the staff of the […]

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us.  Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there's ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and adults alike!  

Second Friday Lecture Series: The Soldier Boy from Lena

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Friday, May 10  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: William Grigg The Soldier Boy from Lena is based on the book of the same name featuring original content on the life of Henry Eugene Way.  Way served in the Union Army from 1862-1864 in the 72nd Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, also known as the First Chicago Board […]

Event Series Sensory Friendly Days

Sensory Friendly Day at the Civil War Museum

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Saturday, May 11  |  9:00am - 10:00am  |  Free Sensory Friendly Days are designed to provide visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum with a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special early-morning hours before the museum opens to the general public. Where possible, […]

Event Series Exhibit: Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Juried Exhibition

Exhibit: Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Juried Exhibition

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

View the 80+ works of watercolor artists using a technique known as "transparent watercolor". According to TWSA this technique is described as: "All watercolor pigments applied in a transparent manner allow light to penetrate the layers of glazes and reflect back through the pigments from the paper below. The whites are brilliant paper left unpainted. […]

Event Series Museum Munchkins

Museum Munchkins

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us.  Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there's ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and adults alike!  

SPARK! Exploring Family History

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Friday, May 17  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  The Civil War Museum has many family stories within the gallery. Explore these family histories, then share and create your own family tree. SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. This monthly program engages participants […]

Artsy Afternoon: Painting Flowers

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Friday, May 17  |  2:00pm - 4:00pm  |  Register Here For ages 5-10 and their families. Explore the amazing world of art through the eyes of artists and see how their artwork can inspire your own. Try new techniques and get your creativity flowing. All materials included.   

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TWSA Gallery Talk with Lenox Wallace

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Sunday, May 19  |  1:00pm – 2:00pm  |  Free  Step into the world of watercolor artistry with a guided tour led by Lenox Wallace, an esteemed painter recognized by the Transparent Watercolors Society of America. Delve into the annual exhibition, now celebrating its 48th year, and gain insights into the artist’s perspective. Explore techniques, dissect […]

Event Series Exhibit: Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Juried Exhibition

Exhibit: Transparent Watercolor Society of America’s 48th Annual Juried Exhibition

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

View the 80+ works of watercolor artists using a technique known as "transparent watercolor". According to TWSA this technique is described as: "All watercolor pigments applied in a transparent manner allow light to penetrate the layers of glazes and reflect back through the pigments from the paper below. The whites are brilliant paper left unpainted. […]

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