Local Art Seen: Opening Reception for Art On The Plaza Generates Buzz

Last Friday the opening reception for Art On The Plaza attracted two television news teams and Wisconsin State Senator Janet Bewley. Pretty big little party. All the usual suspects were there, people central to the local Wisconsin art scene like Patricia Lenz, Laurie Kempton and Kat Senn, among others. The acoustic duo Similar Dogs performed a variety of covers and original compositions, creating a generous welcoming background vibe. The space itself was packed, front to back and side to side with art, guests and friends of the young gallery.

According to Kempton, the only thing that could have made this a better space would be to have also had a stage, a natural response coming from a playwright and member of Twin Ports Stage.

For more details about Art On The Plaza you can visit and "Like" their Facebook page.

Meantime, art goes on all around you. Check it out.

Looking For Christmas Ideas? Try Art On The Plaza

Pottery by Joan Hendershot

Looking for Christmas gift ideas? Want to buy local but don't know where to begin? Start with art. In Duluth there's Siilvii's, Lizzard's and Art in the Alley among other places. Cross the bridge (get over it) you can find things to buy at The Red Mug and Goin' Postal. And now open this fall, a new spot to check out -- Art On The Plaza.

This past week I popped in and found that more than 30 artists are now represented here. Wall art, shelf art and functional art -- pottery by Joan Hendershot, for example -- are all on display here and available for your enjoyment or as a treasure for someone you love.

The Plaza being referenced in the store's name is Belknap Plaza, over near UWS. Looking for something different, original and new? There's plenty out there worth checking out. "Tis the season.

Meantime, art goes on all around you. Engage it.