Miller Art Museum

An artist talk with Chicago-based watercolorist Peggy Macnamara. Free and open to the public.

For the "44th Juried Annual" show, featuring 48 contemporary works by artists from Door, Kewaunee, Brown, Manitowoc, Oconto and Sheboygan counties. Light refreshments will be served. An award ceremony is scheduled for 3:30pm.

For the "Textile Tableau: An Exploration of Painting with Fibers" exhibit.

For "Textile Tableau: An Exploration of Painting with Fibers," an exhibit that features a selection of more than 35 fiber-based works. Open to the public. Light refreshments will be served and music will be provided by Cathy Grier.

An artist talk by Baileys Harbor textile artist Susan Hoffmann. Held in the main gallery. Free and open to the public.

For the "Wade in Water, Into the Field: Paintings by Judi Ekholm" exhibit.

For "Wade in Water, Into the Field: Paintings by Judi Ekholm." Remarks at 3:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.

Ekphrasis connects writing with the visual arts through inviting participants to write about the emotions evoked by a piece of art, resulting in a cross-pollination between artistic mediums. The program is being presented in conjunction with the exhibit, "Wade in Water, Into the Field: Paintings by Judi Ekholm." Following the writing, participants will share their work aloud with other participants, should they choose to do so. Free. No previous writing or art experience necessary.

For the "46th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art."

With artist Leslie Iwai. Social distancing and safety practices in place.

For the "Scandinavian American: Photography by National Geographic Explorer Erika Skogg" show. Presented in partnership with Al Johnson's.

10:30am. Dustin Renwick, story content editor for National Geographic, will discuss his journey into the National Geographic archives to discover a series of never before published 1933 photographs by journalist Maynard Owen Williams, which focuses on the Door County Cherryland agritourism. 6pm. Renwick will give attendees a behind the scenes view of his role as a National Geographic storyteller, exploring how his career has developed, and how visual storytelling has evolved. Accompanied by Erika Skogg, who will share details of her career…

For the 46th Juried Annual. Featuring 71 works from 61 artists. Opening remarks and awards at 6pm.

For the opening of the "Wildlife Biennial XX."

Nancy Aten and Dan Collins will discuss the ecological restoration work at Crossroads at Big Creek and how it has influenced their artwork currently on display in MAM’s 'Wildlife Biennial XX.' Held in-person and live on Facebook. Masks and social distancing recommended.

Join Curator Helen del Guidice in conversation with featured artist, Peggy Macnamara, where they will discuss watercolor painting techniques, perspectives on wildlife painting and Macnamara’s 30-year post as the artist-in-residence at the Chicago Field Museum. A Q&A follows. Held in-person and virtually via Facebook Live.

Meet and talk with "Marine Life from Shore to Floor" artist Peggy Macnamara as well as Sally Duback, Pamela Murphy and Sandra Shackelford whose work is featured on the Ruth Morton Miller Mezzanine. Featuring live music by Cathy Grier. Free, donations welcome.

For the 8th annual Salon of Door County High School Art. This year’s exhibition will include artistic contributions by over 100 students amounting to 197 imaginative works. Light refreshments served.

Celebrate the opening of "For the Love of Chardin," "Until Next Time" and “Still Life: Storytelling and Secret Messages."

Join curator Helen del Guidice at the museum as she takes the audience on an illuminating journey that follows the still life through time. See how the art of visual storytelling through arranged objects has endured and evolved throughout history, how it is utilized in different art movements and remains relevant today. Free and open to the public.

Highlighting works from the Miller’s permanent collection, as they relate to master works, Curator Helen del Guidice takes us on the journey of still life through time. Explore how the art of visual storytelling through arranged objects has endured, been explored and remains relevant today.

Where do you sign your artwork and why? Join Curator Helen del Guidice and artist Craig Blietz as they discuss the complicated history of the artist signature. This is an open forum discussion. Free and open to the public.

Celebrating the new exhibition by St. Norbert College Associate Professor of Art Brandon Bauer. This project examines the ethical issues around the use of ISIS propaganda images in the media. Light refreshments will be served.

Join Curator Helen del Guidice as she sits down in conversation with Associate Professor of Art at St. Norbert College, Brandon Bauer MFA to discuss his career, artistic practice, and areas of exploration that lead to his solo exhibition Landscapes of Absence.

Learn about negative space and create a paper craft exploring the difference between negative and positive space. All ages.

Explore the works of Carl Mengert with the museum curator.

Create origami crowns. All ages.

Make a necklace out paper beads of your own creation. All ages.

Join exhibiting artist Brandon Bauer in the main gallery for a personal screening of his film, "A Day Under the City." Doors open at 5pm. Artist Q&A to follow the film.

Take a creative drawing and turn it into a Cubist masterpiece. All ages.

See what contemporary artists are creating this year. Refreshments served.

Write On, Door County’s Carrie Sherrill leads a workshop for writers of all levels. Write in response to the art on display 47th Juried Annual Exhibition.

See and discuss works from the 47th Juried Annual.

Museum curator discusses Karsten Topelmann and Ellen Sprogø-Topelmann's art and stories with their children. Q&A to follow.

Featuring "Hanseatic: The Life and Work of Karsten and Ellen Topelmann."

Learn about late Door County artists Karsten Topelmann and Ellen Sprogø-Topelmann.

Write in response to art on display.

Discover new art during this curator-led discussion.

Discover new art during this curator-led discussion.

Write in response to art on display.

Write in response to art on display.

4pm-5pm. A conversation with painter Robert David Jinkins. 5:30pm-7pm. Artist reception for Jinkins & Lee Mothes. Live music & refreshments.

Conversation with artist Lee Mothes.

View art by over 100 students from 5 local schools. Awards at 7:30pm.

Write in response to art on display.

For teens looking to pursue art after high school.

Two new exhibits, "Expanding Perspectives by Mauree Childress" & "Door County Through the Eyes of Joseph & Betsy Ritz Friebert." Live music & refreshments.

The artists' daughters share stories about the new "Door County Through the Eyes of Joseph & Betsy Ritz Friebert" exhibit.

Panel by art experts with Q&A to follow.

Museum curator Helen del Guidice talks with artist Mauree Childress about her new exhibit "Expanding Perspectives." Audience Q&A to follow.

11am-12pm. Learn the stories behind the new "Door County Through the Eyes of Joseph & Betsy Ritz Friebert" exhibit during a guided tour. 1-2pm. "Expanding Perspectives: The Fight for Gender Equality." Exhibiting artist Mauree Childress discusses her art & the progression of women's rights in America.

Explore the "Door County Through the Eyes of Joseph & Betsy Ritz Friebert" exhibit with the artists' daughter.

Two new exhibits, "Blind Spot" by Suzanne Rose and "Séjour - Impressions of Giverny" by Brigitte Kozma are unveiled. Live music & refreshments.  

Artist Suzanne Rose discusses her career & her current exhibit, "Blind Spot." Audience Q&A to follow.

Discuss the women artists of the permanent collection with artist Rebecca Carlton of Juddville Clay Studio Gallery.

Join Suzanne Rose and learn how to make the perfect capture, discover the art and craft of post-processing and print photographs. Open to high schoolers. Register at bit.ly/3ObrTVn. Free.

Join Suzanne Rose for this photography workshop for the whole family. One ticket covers materials for two adults and children over 5. Register at bit.ly/447ei6O.

Studio session for artists to reference the human form for their work. Bring your own materials, doors lock at 6:30pm. For ages 18+. $15/MAM members. $20/drop-in.

Unveiling of the artists and award winners of the "48th Juried Annual."  Live music and refreshments. Free.

Discover new artists and connect with fellow art enthusiasts at this group discussion led by the Miller curator. Free.

"Newfangled:Modernism in the Permanent Collection". Free. Light refreshments.

Curator-led walkthrough of Newfangled where highlighted works will be used to articulate movements and philosophies of modernism.

Hour-long guided tour of "Newfangled: Modernism in the Permanent Collection" as we explore and discuss the philosophies of modernism.

New Installment of The Studio Door with featured artists with a reception following the conversation in celebration of the new exhibit.

"50th Annual Salon of Door County High School Art" opening reception. Awards at 7:30pm.