Past Exhibits

Introducing the first in a series of exhibitions highlighting the intersection of Nicolet’s occupational programs and the creative arts, The Art of Automotive will bring together an eclectic group of artists’ creations on the subject of vehicles, as a nod to the Automotive Technician programs at Nicolet College. See this show to be riveted by expressions of automobile romance and aesthetics of the past, present, and future. You’ll find inspiration in the beauty inherent in the mechanical and technical aspects of the automotive industry.

Opening Reception: Thursday, October 13
5 - 7 pm
Nicolet Art Gallery
Free Admission – No advanced registration required

Artist Ken Juon uses words as the primary medium on his painted wooden panels. He uses them in the way other artists use paint, pencil, plaster, or stone as a medium. Individual words, as well as simple, declarative phrases or sentences, are used to introduce his topics. He employs humorous, curious, sometimes ambiguous, and even mysterious statements to invite the viewer to engage with the ideas. Factual statements, clich s, commercial jargon, and visual imagery are all tools used to layer the ideas and add depth and to tap into the viewer’s personal experience and memory. At its core, each work presents an attitude. Each piece is informed by the belief that attitude shapes behavior, which in turn influences action. Juon’s work will be on view in the Nicolet Art Gallery and at several installation sites throughout the campus.

Opening Reception: Thursday, August 18
5 - 7 pm
Free Admission – No advanced registration required

After 10 years of creativity and friendship, Fiber F(r)iends welcomes the opportunity to present new work for public viewing in the Nicolet Art Gallery. This innovative exhibition will include fiber pieces from member artists Colleen Ansbaugh, Jan Dietrich, Pat Gaska, Lynn Gilles, Arlene Lueck, Emmy Nitzel, Helen Tumas, and Gale Willcox, as they responded to a number of artistic challenges inspired by art and poetry, various materials, and working in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright. Fiber F(r)iends is a gathering of artists who meet monthly to share work, discuss new techniques and books related to fiber arts, plan exhibitions, and learn from others in the fiber arts community.

Please join us to celebrate the art and artists at the 35th Northern National Art Competition (NNAC) Opening Reception on June 16. It's going to be an incredible reception, with many of the artists in attendance. We're excited to welcome many artists new to NNAC this year, as well as those familiar faces who have shown with us before.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the artists and appreciate the beauty of this incredibly diverse show. Tickets are $20 and include heavy appetizers, wine, entry to the opening exhibition reception and thoughtful commentary by our juror/judge, Robert Kanyusik.

Tickets are available at Childs Frame Co or Trigs in Rhinelander, as well as through members of the Northern Arts Council. You may also arrange to purchase tickets from Lisa Sage at the Nicolet Art Gallery at lsage@nicoletcollege.edu.

Checks should be made out to Northern Arts Council (NAC).

We hope to see you there!

No one knows how our juror/judge Robert Kanyusik managed to choose 101 pieces of art out of the 646 submitted for review, because they were all amazing. Hours were spent looking through the entries, and yet there was always something new to appreciate each time through.

Please join us to celebrate the art and artists at the 35th Northern National Art Competition (NNAC) Opening Reception on June 16. It's going to be an incredible reception, with many of the artists in attendance. We're excited to welcome many artists new to NNAC this year, as well as those familiar faces who have shown with us before.

Don't miss this opportunity to meet the artists and appreciate the beauty of this incredibly diverse show. Tickets are $20 and include heavy appetizers, wine, entry to the opening exhibition reception and thoughtful commentary by our juror/judge, Robert Kanyusik.

Tickets are available at Childs Frame Co or Trigs in Rhinelander, as well as through members of the Northern Arts Council. You may also arrange to purchase tickets from Lisa Sage at the Nicolet Art Gallery at lsage@nicoletcollege.edu.

Checks should be made out to Northern Arts Council (NAC).

We hope to see you there!

2022 Northern National Art Competition

The Northern National Art Competition (NNAC) is a juried art exhibition co-sponsored by the Northern Arts Council and Nicolet College. Each year, hundreds of artists nationwide submit work to be considered for inclusion. The competition strives to showcase a cross section of contemporary art in a variety of two-dimensional mediums. The art is always both intellectually stimulating and visually exciting. Submissions are accepted during the late winter, with the exhibit and judging held in late July. Watch for more information about the 2022 NNAC.

Attend the opening reception as Nicolet Students exhibit their drawings, paintings, ceramics, and photography. The work is the result of a variety of exercises assigned by their instructors. The students are working with foundational principals of art such as composition, contract, design, color, line, shape, and value. In life-drawings classes, students gain a better understanding of anatomy in order to draw paint and paint portrait and figures.

Nicolet Students exhibit their drawings, paintings, ceramics, and photography. The work is the result of a variety of exercises assigned by their instructors. The students are working with foundational principals of art such as composition, contract, design, color, line, shape, and value. In life-drawings classes, students gain a better understanding of anatomy in order to draw paint and paint portrait and figures.

The exhibit culminates in a workshop on Saturday, April 2 from 10 am - 2 pm, which includes a lecture or demonstration and educational critique. Meritorious work selected from the numerous WRAP exhibits around the state will be displayed at the annual state WRAP exhibit.

Thursday, March 3 - Saturday, March 5
11 am - 5 pm (last appointment at 4 pm)
Limited to 18 performances – register early at nicoletce.tix.com
$25 per person

A silent call and response conversation between you and an unseen co-creator. Using objects, shapes, and images, you will co-create a story over the course of 45 minutes. Designed for one person at a time. Art by Appointment encourages people to make an appointment for art the same way they would for other self-care.

A Gift was created with the support of the National Fund for Arts and Culture of Mexico (FONCA) 2012-2014, Czech producer Jedefrau.org, within the residency program of Atelier Real and AND_LAB, Portugal.

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