Museum of Wisconsin Art
Encyclopedia
The Museum of Wisconsin Art (formerly known as the West Bend Art Museum) is dedicated to showcasing and collecting contemporary and historical art from the state of Wisconsin. Founded by The Pick family of West Bend, Wisconsin
in 1961, its initial focus was on the work of Carl von Marr
. In 1988, the museum broadened its focus to become a regional museum, in 1998 it rolled out a collection of Wisconsin artists spanning 1820 - 1950, and in January 2007, with the name change, it began including both contemporary Wisconsin art, and work prior to 1820. The building is currently in the process of a major redesign, spearheaded by architecture firm Hammel, Green and Abrahamson
.
According to the Museum's mission statement, it aims to serve "the public good by collecting, preserving, documenting and exhibiting visual art that represents the state’s unique art history throughout the ages." Its two floors include rotating historical and contemporary exhibitions and educational programs in their 'Main,' 'Focus' and 'Archive' galleries, and their 'One from Wisconsin' series has featured solo shows of contemporary Wisconsin artists several times per year since 2004.
West Bend, Wisconsin
West Bend is a city in and the county seat of Washington County, Wisconsin, United States in southeastern Wisconsin. The population was estimated to be 29,894 in 2008...
in 1961, its initial focus was on the work of Carl von Marr
Carl von Marr
Carl von Marr , American painter, was born at Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the son of an engraver, John Marr. He was the stepfather of Willy Messerschmitt....
. In 1988, the museum broadened its focus to become a regional museum, in 1998 it rolled out a collection of Wisconsin artists spanning 1820 - 1950, and in January 2007, with the name change, it began including both contemporary Wisconsin art, and work prior to 1820. The building is currently in the process of a major redesign, spearheaded by architecture firm Hammel, Green and Abrahamson
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson
Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, commonly called HGA, is an architecture firm based in Minnesota. It was founded in 1953 by Minnesotans Dick Hammel and Curt Green ....
.
According to the Museum's mission statement, it aims to serve "the public good by collecting, preserving, documenting and exhibiting visual art that represents the state’s unique art history throughout the ages." Its two floors include rotating historical and contemporary exhibitions and educational programs in their 'Main,' 'Focus' and 'Archive' galleries, and their 'One from Wisconsin' series has featured solo shows of contemporary Wisconsin artists several times per year since 2004.