The Black Hawk Artists kicked off their 48th annual show with a reception Sunday, Nov. 7, at the Hoard Historical Museum in Fort Atkinson.
The 13 artists are exhibiting works in media, ranging from alcohol ink, Ebru marbling and felting to collage, jewelry making, sculpture and more.
The show continues through Thursday, Nov. 18. Hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Featured artists include Angie Szabo, Sally Koehler, Mary Pratt, Karen Gomez, Karen Crosby, Judith Henning, Priscilla Heussner, Jan Holewinski, Linda Tump, Janet Nelson, Julia Ince, Mary Wallace and Jan Gilkey.
In addition, the artists are remembering longtime member Kim Karow, who passed away Aug. 8, 2020, at the age of 56.
The Black Hawk Artists meet monthly to critique each other’s work and plan their annual show. Each year, they challenge each other to illustrate a particular theme for their show, as well as produce at least three new works for exhibit. This year’s theme is “Full Circle.”
The Hoard Historical Museum is located at 401 Whitewater Avenue in Fort Atkinson. There is no admission charge; however, donations are appreciated. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, facemasks are required when visiting the museum. Disposable masks are available if needed.
Some exhibited work also is for sale.
Following are photos from the reception.
Photos by Chris Spangler unless otherwise indicated.
Kirk Anderson of Fort Atkinson poses with a cement-and-tile squirrel sculpture created by Sally Koehler. Kirk was attending the Black Hawk Artists’ show Sunday with his grandmother, Marsha Anderson, also of Fort Atkinson.
An attendee from Ixonia views artwork by Black Hawk Artist Mary Pratt.
Attendees of the 48th Annual Black Hawk Artists’ show move through the gallery. More than 250 people attended Sunday’s reception.
Siblings Sandra and Donald Willard of Delavan view works on display at the Black Hawk Artists’ 48th annual show.
Sharon Schweitzer of Jefferson, at left, and Betty Haag of Milton view a painting at the Black Hawk Artists’ show.
A variety of artwork is on display at the 48th Annual Black Hawk Artists’ show at the Hoard Historical Museum.
Black Hawk Artist Julia Ince, at right, chats with Benjamin and Karen Gomez of Fort Atkinson during the art show reception held Sunday.
Artwork completed by the late Kim Karow is among works on display at the museum. Before she passed away in August of 2020, Karow completed her artwork for the Black Hawk Artists’ theme wall. The in-person show was canceled last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Her works are displayed on a memorial wall at this year’s show.
Jim Maroukis chats with other attendees at the Black Hawk Artists’ show Sunday at the Hoard Historical Museum.
The Black Hawk Artists gather for a photo in advance of the opening reception of the 48th annual show and sale. They are: Linda Tump, front row, from left, Karen Gomez, Judy Henning, Jan Holewinski and Julia Ince; Jan Gilkey, back row, from left, Mary Pratt, Sally Koehler, Angie Szabo, Karen Crosby, Janet Nelson and Mary Wallace. Contributed photo.
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