The Art Preserve of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center is the world’s first museum to focus entirely on work from artist-built environments—spaces and places that have been significantly transformed by an artist. With over thirty-five art environments in one space, visitors can immerse themselves in entire worlds constructed by artists and glimpse thousands of pieces of art in visible, curated storage.
The Fred Smith Bar, located in the lobby area, offers cold and hot beverages.
Award-winning, artist designed washrooms enhance the overall experience.
Admission and parking are always free.
Winner of the 2023 Governor’s Tourism Award for Arts, Culture & Heritage.
Image: The Art Preserve of the John Michael Kohler Arts Center, Sheboygan, WI. Photo: Durston Saylor, courtesy of John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
","location":"3636 Lower Falls Rd., Sheboygan, WI 53081\r\n","display_location":"3636 Lower Falls Rd., Sheboygan, WI 53081\r\n","slug":"the-art-preserve-of-the-john-michael-kohler-arts-center","latitude":"43.743223","longitude":"-87.754883","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2023-11-08 20:20:05.896617","updated_at":"2025-07-22 16:05:10.243","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2023-11-08T20:20:05.708Z","optional_sort_name":"Art Preserve","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1721669862/i08x3rlgusuk8tam6x9a.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":null},{"id":"2004","name":"Door County Contemporary","organization_type_id":"4","district_id":"9","telephone":"+1","website":"https://www.doorcountycontemporary.com/","email":"info@doorcountycontemporary.com","hours":"","body":"The Door County Contemporary Art Fair will be held at the Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin from June 4 to June 7, 2026.
For the second year the three-day program will introduce art to art enthusiasts in an event yet unseen in Wisconsin. It was born from the desire to address a lack of contemporary art in an otherwise culturally enriched and dynamic destination. And to do it with an enthusiasm that embraces the energy, vision, and welcoming spirit of the region. DCC will host 14 art galleries from Wisconsin and beyond while welcoming thousands of art lovers from around the United States. It will also feature a wealth of site-specific art works and projects, plenty of Wisconsin-centric food and drink, and curated events and art-related projects.
Door County Contemporary will be more than an art fair, it will be a three-day celebration of art and ideas. All of it set against the backdrop of one of the America’s greatest geographical settings–a brilliant contrast of perspectives that will make it a truly memorable and unique occasion. DCC hopes to leave visitors feeling they’ve married the best of fine art with the idiosyncratic swagger of the region, meant to resonate long after its visitors exit State Highway 42/57. The events, the setting, the tastes and smells, and of course the world class art will create something far greater than the sum of its eclectic parts: woodsy tradition and bleeding-edge cultural objects; Spotted Cows and conceptual art; and all the best things talented humans can deliver to the world to make it worth inhabiting.
Door County Contemporary
info@doorcountycontemporary.com
","location":"3900 County F, Fish Creek, WI 54212","display_location":"Peninsula School of Art in Fish Creek, Wisconsin","slug":"door-county-contemporary","latitude":"0.000000","longitude":"0.000000","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2025-04-04 15:09:54.124","updated_at":"2025-12-08 16:58:15.942","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":null,"optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1761241738/gyfkkp3xzz82tzcbfdkm.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":null},{"id":"160","name":"JK Art House","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"9","telephone":"+14145095756","website":"https://www.jkarthouse.com","email":"info@jkarthouse.com","hours":"11–6 W–Su; M and Tu by appt. ","body":"JK Art House, Milwaukee’s newest contemporary fine art gallery, is pleased to announce its official launch and the acquisition of Lily Pad Gallery West from founder Alan Perlstein. Co-owned by gallery director Julia Taylor and Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group, JK Art House represents 55 artists working across painting, sculpture, and mixed media—carrying forward a strong legacy of arts in the Historic Third Ward while bringing a fresh vision to the gallery’s future.
JK Art House will relocate to an expanded home at 191 N. Broadway—a space nearly double the square footage of its predecessor—featuring expanded exhibition galleries, dedicated artwork storage, and a private client viewing room designed to deepen the collector experience. Please note that the gallery will be closed May 18–26 for the move and will reopen in the new location for regular hours on Wednesday, May 27.
Grand Opening Reception
The community is invited to celebrate the grand opening of JK Art House’s new space at a Grand Opening Reception on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at 191 N. Broadway, Milwaukee. The evening will serve as the opening reception for The Studio: A Family Dialogue in Paint, featuring Dan McCaw, John McCaw, and Danny McCaw. Guests are invited to meet the artists, explore the new space, and experience a first look at what JK Art House has in store.
From the Owners
“JK Art House is built on the belief that great art should feel welcoming—that a gallery can be both a serious place for collecting and a home where the community can celebrate.
— Julia Taylor, Gallery Director & Co-Owner
“Investing in the arts is investing in the soul of this city. I’m proud to help bring a gallery of this caliber to Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, and to support the extraordinary artists whose work will fill it.”
— Karen Ellenbecker, Co-Owner
About JK Art House
JK Art House is a contemporary fine art gallery located in Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward. JK Art House is committed to making art accessible, building meaningful collector relationships, and contributing to the cultural vitality of the Milwaukee region. The gallery is co-owned by Julia Taylor, former President of the Greater Milwaukee Committee, and Karen Ellenbecker, founder of Ellenbecker Investment Group.
","location":"191 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202","display_location":"191 N. Broadway, Milwaukee, WI 53202","slug":"jk-art-house","latitude":"43.033087","longitude":"-87.907270","contact":"Julia Taylor, Executive Director ","state":"published","created_at":"2019-08-07 19:45:06.548196","updated_at":"2026-06-01 16:20:09.492","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2019-08-07T19:45:06.098Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1779313448/uktjyima522v47m7u3xu.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Impressionism, Modern Contemporary Masters, Modernism, Plein-air, Sculpture, Realism"},{"id":"324","name":"John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC)","organization_type_id":"7","district_id":"9","telephone":"+19204586144","website":"http://www.jmkac.org","email":"generalinfo@jmkac.org","hours":"Tu, W, F 10–5; Th 10–8; Sa / Su 10–4","body":"The John Michael Kohler Arts Center (JMKAC) is a nationally acclaimed visual and performing arts complex located in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It is known worldwide for preserving and exhibiting artist-built environments—where artists transform their surroundings into exceptional, multifaceted works of art, and visitors experience art in a deeply personal way that speaks to them and also reflects our common humanity.
JMKAC’s mission is to generate a creative exchange between artists and the public. The Arts Center features rotating contemporary art exhibitions and hosts multidisciplinary artist residencies throughout the year. Onsite are eight gallery spaces, a performing arts theatre, and a family-friendly café serving fresh, seasonal fare. The museum gift shop features unique gifts and handmade artist creations. Classes and workshops are offered throughout the year for students of all ages. A hands-on art studio and award-winning, artist-designed washrooms round out the experience. During the summer months, JMKAC presents a free outdoor concert series and a popular arts festival. Admission and parking are always free. Winner of the 2023 Governor’s Tourism Award for Arts, Culture & Heritage.
Image: John Michael Kohler Arts Center, 2023. Photo courtesy of John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) is an independent organization that exhibits, collects, and preserves modern and contemporary art to provide transformative experiences that educate, reflect, and inspire us as individuals and a community.
MMoCA fosters the exchange of ideas and creates experiences to inspire a wide audience. It is a nexus for the work of emerging and established regional, national, and international artists, serving as a catalyst for the continued development of a vigorous community of artists and provides a forum encouraging people to be challenged by, reflect on, and make connections between art and the world around them.
Designed by world-renowned architect César Pelli, the Museum offers 51,500 sq. ft. of interior space, as well as the 7,100 sq. ft. Rooftop Sculpture Garden. Public amenities include spacious galleries that host rotating exhibitions, a 230-seat lecture hall, and a study center for drawings, prints, and photographs.
MMoCA presents lectures, discussions, tours, and educational programming free of charge at the Museum. Additionally, MMoCA partners with regional artists for the bi-annual Gallery Night, provides a mobile art classroom to the region, and transforms downtown Madison for the annual Art Fair on the Square.
Always admission-free. Museum exhibitions and most education programs at MMoCA are also free to the public.
Image Courtesy of Sharon Vanorny
","location":"227 State St., Madison, WI 53703","display_location":"227 State St., Madison, WI 53703","slug":"madison-museum-of-contemporary-art-mmoca","latitude":"43.074455","longitude":"-89.389268","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2023-06-06 04:52:27.796438","updated_at":"2025-11-10 03:23:43.78","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2023-06-06T04:52:27.600Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762745019/cvgjhntg4gbbytqj5o8q.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Architecture, Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Modern Contemporary Masters, Modernism, Printmaking"},{"id":"489","name":"Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM)","organization_type_id":"5","district_id":"9","telephone":"+14142243220","website":"https://mam.org/","email":"mam@mam.org","hours":"W 10–5; Th 10–8; F–Su 10–5. M and Tu closed. Special events may affect hours","body":"The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. 30,000 works of art. 400,000+ visitors a year. 125 years of collecting art. From its roots in Milwaukee’s first art gallery in 1888, the Museum has grown today to be an icon for Milwaukee and a resource for the entire state.
The 341,000-square-foot Museum includes the War Memorial Center (1957) designed by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, the Kahler Building (1975) by David Kahler, and the Quadracci Pavilion (2001) created by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava.
Central to the Museum’s mission is its role as a premier educational resource, with educational programs that are among the largest in the nation, involving classes, tours, and a full calendar of events for all ages.
OS Projects is a contemporary art gallery in downtown Racine featuring visual artists in solo and small group exhibits. The gallery’s primary focus is on artists living and working in the Chicago-Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee urban corridor.
While the range of media the gallery presents is broad, the exhibited artists are unified in their engagement with topical issues, experimentation with materials and processes, and adherence to craft.
Artists who will be exhibiting their work at OS Projects in 2026 include Stephen Williams, Colin Matthes, Dan Devening, and Barbara Cooper.
OS Projects has 4 exhibits per year.
Openings take place on the second Saturday of February, May, August and November.
Image: Installation view of Catherine Sollman: Gut Symmetry, 2025. Photo by Robert C Osborne.
","location":"601 6th St., Racine, WI 53403","display_location":"601 6th St., Racine, WI 53403","slug":"os-projects","latitude":"42.726236","longitude":"-87.787293","contact":"Vera Scekic","state":"published","created_at":"2021-11-16 20:30:07.292526","updated_at":"2025-11-15 04:25:29.153","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2021-12-01T19:20:11.606Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763180725/zmxsvgsatgyvriwej51o.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Installations, Photography, Printmaking, Works on Paper, Prints and Drawings"},{"id":"455","name":"Racine Art Museum","organization_type_id":"5","district_id":"9","telephone":"+12626388300","website":"http://www.ramart.org","email":"info@ramart.org","hours":"W–Sa, 10–4. Also open untill 8pm on Th, and 12 – 4 Su","body":"August 2026:
Beginning August 26, with the reopening of RAM Downtown following a new roof installation and other facility upgrades, the museum will offer free general admission for all Racine County residents. The initiative is made possible by the generous support of the Osborne & Scekic Family Foundation and expands on the free admission policy already in place at RAM Wustum.
Free admission applies to regular daily entry and does not include specially ticketed exhibitions or events. Valid proof of Racine County residency is required.
Extended Hours
Also starting with the museum’s reopening next week, RAM Downtown will offer expanded hours to provide greater flexibility and convenience for visitors. The museum will be open Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm, along with new evening and weekend hours. Guests can enjoy the museum until 8pm on Thursdays, and from 12 – 4pm on Sundays. RAM Wustum remains open Wednesday – Saturday, 10am – 4pm.
Racine Art Museum (RAM) is a nationally recognized institution that presents exhibitions and programming curated around contemporary art, craft, and design. Located in Racine, Wisconsin, a historic community on the shores of Lake Michigan, it occupies two facilities—the Racine Art Museum, an expansive modern gallery with award-winning architecture on the downtown waterfront, and the Charles A. Wustum Museum of Fine Arts (Wustum), an exhibition space and studio art center housed in a historic farmhouse surrounded by lawns and gardens.
RAM is known for having the largest contemporary craft collection in North America, with more than 14,000 works by renowned artists in ceramics, fiber, glass, metal, polymer, wood, and more. RAM's thoughtful exhibitions invite visitors to engage with artistic innovation, the physicality of materials, and the intersection of the craft and contemporary art movements.
Wustum—located just two miles away from RAM—offers community outreach programs, studio art classes for students of all ages and abilities, and exhibitions like Watercolor Wisconsin and annual themed Community Art Shows that showcase the vitality of the area's arts scene.
Please visit the website for information about current onsite and virtual programming.
Image: Jarvis Lawson
","location":"441 Main St. Racine, WI 53403","display_location":"441 Main St. Racine, WI 53403","slug":"racine-art-museum","latitude":"42.728278","longitude":"-87.782580","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2013-11-18 20:46:54","updated_at":"2026-08-25 02:39:40.031","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2021-12-06T21:04:41.157Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762978522/peod9psfijjwviuytiof.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Ceramics, Craft, Fiber Arts / Textiles, Glass, Sculpture"},{"id":"1971","name":"Racine Arts Council","organization_type_id":"4","district_id":"9","telephone":"+1","website":"https://www.racineartscouncil.org","email":"","hours":"","body":"Founded in 1967, the Racine Arts Council encourages, supports and advocates on behalf of emerging and established artists, artistic groups in our community, and young people interested in the arts.
The RAC differentiates itself from other arts organizations in the community in that it does not produce art, but rather facilitates art experiences and collaboration among artists and community entities.
","location":"","display_location":"","slug":"racine-arts-council","latitude":"0.000000","longitude":"0.000000","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2025-03-12 20:24:58.767","updated_at":"2025-03-14 15:55:05.697","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":null,"optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto/v1741967695/coxlrhcstzsnscaincdm.png","paid":false,"specialties":null},{"id":"1243","name":"Kim Storage Gallery","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"9","telephone":"+14142319304","website":"https://kimstoragegallery.com","email":"kim@kimstoragegallery.com","hours":"Tu–F 11–5; Sa 11–4; Su/M by appt.","body":"Located in the heart of Milwaukee, the Kim Storage Gallery is a vibrant space celebrating the creativity of Wisconsin and beyond. This gallery features a diverse mix of museum-quality artwork, ranging from innovative pieces by emerging local talents to esteemed works by established artists. It’s a dynamic hub where art enthusiasts can explore the evolving landscape of contemporary art in an inviting and accessible environment.
Jan 2–Feb 14: Susan Hall. Opening Jan 16, 5–8pm
Feb 27–Apr 10: Gabrielle Marie Stone. Opening Feb 27, 5-8pm
Apr 17–May 30: Katherine Steichen Rosing. Opening: Apr 17, 5-8pm
Jul 10–Aug 15: Color Play. Opening: July 17, 5-8pm
Aug 21–Sept 26: Tim Anderson. Opening: Aug 21, 5-8pm
Oct 2–Nov 7: Hector Acuna & Andy Paczos. Opening: Oct 16, 5-8pm
Nov 13–Dec 19: Doug Fath. Opening: Nov 13, 5-8pm
Image: Art by Paul Krainak
","location":"207 E Buffalo St., Ste 404, Milwaukee, WI 53202","display_location":"207 E Buffalo St., Ste 404, Milwaukee, WI 53202","slug":"kim-storage-gallery","latitude":"43.033482","longitude":"-87.908583","contact":"","state":"published","created_at":"2024-05-28 19:51:55.216688","updated_at":"2025-11-14 20:36:07.882","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2024-05-28T19:51:55.025Z","optional_sort_name":"Storage","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1763152543/dlxzogb7hu5xll2hvnij.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Abstraction, Ceramics, Fiber Arts / Textiles, Figurative, Impressionism, Minimalism, Plein-air, Portraits / Portraiture, Surrealism, Works on Paper, Sculpture, Realism, Printmaking, 3-Dimensonal, Prints and Drawings"},{"id":"274","name":"Tandem Press","organization_type_id":"1","district_id":"9","telephone":"+16082633437","website":"http://tandempress.wisc.edu","email":"info@tandempress.wisc.edu","hours":"Tu–F 10–4 and by appt.","body":"Tandem Press is a professional print publisher and gallery affiliated with the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Tandem invites internationally renowned artists to create original fine art prints in its printmaking studio. Using an array of traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques, Tandem has established itself as a leader among international fine art print publishers. Visitors may tour the printmaking studio, view the current exhibition in the gallery, and browse prints in the print study center.
Tandem Press has produced original fine art editions with over 100 artists spanning many artistic styles and subject matter. Current inventory includes work by Derrick Adams, Richard Bosman, Suzanne Caporael, Robert Cottingham, Lesley Dill, Jim Dine, Jeffrey Gibson, Michelle Grabner, José Lerma, Marie Lorenz, Ikeda Manabu, Robert Kelly, David Lynch, Judy Pfaff, Alison Saar, Swoon, Mickalene Thomas, Marie Watt, Dyani White Hawk, and others.
Gallery exhibitions feature curated selections from the Tandem Press inventory and affiliated artists.
Image: Tandem Press’s booth at The Armory Show 2025
","location":"1743 Commercial Ave. Madison, WI 53704","display_location":"1743 Commercial Avenue, Madison, WI 53704","slug":"tandem-press","latitude":"43.105643","longitude":"-89.361665","contact":"Katie Geha, Director","state":"published","created_at":"2020-05-14 20:50:08.871311","updated_at":"2025-11-07 17:23:40.015","sub_district_id":"34","promoted_at":"2021-12-01T16:39:36.867Z","optional_sort_name":"","thumbnail":"https://res.cloudinary.com/dfafo598z/image/upload/v1762536149/dyib8grrifwxo5emf0p5.jpg","paid":true,"specialties":"Fine Prints & Painting – Contemporary, Works on Paper, Printmaking, Prints and Drawings"}],"subDistricts":[{"id":"34","name":"Wisconsin"}]}