Calendar Archives

Archived Events Calendar -2018 - 2016

January 2018

Dues are DUE at MAC in January 2018. Please send a check or money order made out to Monroe Arts Center for $25.Put "DAA Membership" in memo line.Mail to 1315 11th STt. Monroe, WI 53566.

Saturday 1/13 - Deliver art to MAC for the LSRWA Fifth Annual Juried Art Exhibition and Fundraiser 2018 To be held January 26, 2018 - March 30, 2018 at the Monroe Arts Center

Friday 1/26 - Opening exhibit for the LSRWA Fifth Annual Juried Art Exhibition and Fundraiser 2018 January 26, 2018 tru March 30, 2018 in the Freiner Gallery at the Monrooe Arts Center in Monroe 5-7pm.

This is always one of the most highly attended show at MAC and is organized by DAA member, Jill Lazerchick-Sampson.

Saturday 1/20 -It's time to do art and to enjoy the company of other artists as we begin our DAA Winter Drawing Studios.1 -4pm There is no charge and no registration. Come at 1 pm or any time after.We will work in the second floor MAC classroom. There will also be studios on: February 10, March 17, April 21 & May 19^th.

February 2018

Thursday 2/8 DAA Board Meeting, 6:30pm second floor conference room at the Monroe Arts Center in Monroe,WI.

Saturday 2/10 --DAA Winter Drawing Studios.1 -4pm There is no charge and no registration. Come at 1 pm or any time after.  We will work in the second floor MAC classroom Everyone is encouraged to come.
There will also be studios on, March 17, April 21 & May 19^th.

Wednesday 2/14 --ENRTY DEADLINE for VSA Call for Art submissions see Calls for art page for all the details

Archived Events Calendar - 2017

December 2017 

Monday & Tuesday12/4-5 Silk Scarves Workshop by DAA member Roger Goodspeed at

the Freeport Art Museum 121 N. Harlem Freeport, IL 6:30 – 9:30 PM

Saturday 12/9 - DAA Holiday Party at Terry Tacketts home at 1pm. Terry's address is N 3238 Rufenacht Road.  Monroe. It’s a good one for your GPS.  Her phone is 325-2642. This is a pot luck so please bring an hors'devours or dessert along with a wrapped gift if you wish to get a gift, then you will need to bring a gift. (art always makes a great gift..hint, hint) BYOB. Please RSVP to Terry by Dec.5, 2017 via phone or email.

Tuesday 12/19 - Art After Dark at the Monroe High School Art room .3:30 - 5:30pm

Sorry, NO Monroe Art Center Critique in December - otherwise it is held on the 4th Tuesday of each month.

November 2017

Wednesday 11/1 -Driftless Area Artists Brodhead Library-Case Show  opens on Wednesday, November 1st. run thru Nov 30th. Come see lastest works during regular library hours.

Friday 11/3 Pick up art from Monroe Clinic Show  - DAA members in the Monroe Clinic Show remember your art comes down on November 3rd.  Sign it out with the person at the clinic desk.  Do not just take it off the wall and walk out. It must be accounted for. Thank You all for your beautiful art.

Friday - 11/3  - Opening Reception for BFAI Annual Juried Art Show.  5pm .This years theme is FOOD.  Two DAA member Artists Joan Stackpole & Patrick McGowan will be in this juried show, Best of Luck!  The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Ave. Beloit, WI.The exhibit runs throughtout Nov

Friday, 11/107 - Monday, January 8, 2018 "Reflections of Life" by Rich Hager and Julie Sutter-Blair at the Monroe Arts Center - Wellington & Muranyi Galleries

Saturday, 11/11-  Learn the art of FELTING with DAA Member, Terry Tackett.   Terry will be guiding us in the creation of a holiday ornament.  Bring metallic threads or small items for decorations if you wish.  We will meet at her home from 1:00pm until 3:00pm.  Her address is N 3238 Rufenacht Road.  Monroe. It’s a good one for your GPS.  Her phone is 325-2642

Saturday & Sunday 11/11 tur 11/12 - Open Studio - Gallery Show. Driftless Area Artists Roger Goodspeed. Roger's artwork will be on exhibit in his home gallery on Nov. 11 & 12, 1-4 pm. Roger's Studio is located at 1727 Church Street; Freeport, IL learn more about our Newest DAA Member by visiting his website  www.rogergoodspeed.com

Monday 11/13 Meet the Driftless Area Artists at the Brodhead Public Library 5-8pm. Shop for art learn more about this fun art organization. Brodhead Public Library - Community Room at 1207 25th Street in Brodhead, WI

Tuesday 11/21 - Art After Dark with Kathy King at the Monroe High School Art room  .3:30 - 5:30pm  $5.00 for cost of clay

Tuesday 11/28 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

October 2017

Friday 10/6 tru 10/26 - A Lifetime Journey Exhibition by Artist Mark Kossiba.  The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is pleased to announce their October show will feature the works of renowned artist Marek Kossiba. The Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue in downtown Beloit.  The gallery is open: Monday from 10 to 2, Tuesday-Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 9 to noon.

Tuesday 10/10 Clay with Kathy King at the Monroe High School Art Lab 6pm-8pm $5 fotr clay cost

10/12 Mono printing Workshop with Artist Patrick McGowan at the at 7pm

Sponsored by the Driftless Area Artists & the New Glarus Public Library. Sign up at the N.G. Library.. The workshop will be held in the Village Hall Community Room located around the back of the New Glarus Public Library. Parking & entrance is available in rear of building

Tuesday 10/17 Clay Glazing with Kathy King  from 6 to 8 pm, we will glaze our clay creations and ready then for the kiln.  The cost again is $5 for materials and kiln time.

Saturday 10/21 -Art Shed Time with the Driftless Area Artists at The mcGowans Art Shed at N6886 County N - Monticello, WI 4pm - 6pm. Bring your art supplies and stop out to work on whatever current art project you have going, or start something new. located about a half mile north of the intersection of County C and County N, I’ll have a sign on the fire number post to make it easy to find all DAA members are welcome to attend.

Tuesday 10/24 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

September 2017

Saturday 9/3 - Wilhelm Tell Festival Art in the Park, art fair, visit the the Wilhelm Tell Festivals Schedual  www.wilhelmtell.org website

Saturday, 9/16 ^_ Driftless Area Artists Annual Membership Meeting and Pot Luck at the New Glarus Community Room in Village Hall in N.G.  6pm. (Everyone is expected to make it to this meeting/party/potluck, get togher. because this is where you get a say in what our group does, meet other DAA members, share your art endevors, have some fun, eat great food and vote on officers and appoint Members of the Board.  Your input is vital to keeping our group fresh and vital.  All members are asked to RSVP either way, coming or not and as to what you are bringing for the potluck. Call or email the Special Events Coordinators; Mary Holcome or Patrick McGowan.

Friday 9/22 - 9/24 - WRAP/WRAA STATE DAY CONFERENCE in Wausau, WI
Friday, September 22, 2017, 6 to 8 pm - EVENING WITH THE ARTS  at the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), 427 N 4th St. Wausau, WI 54403 . 6:45 Introductions - 7pm Tiny Treasures Awards
Saturday, September 23 - STATE DAY CONFERENCE
8:30-9:30am Registration, coffee, and informal viewing of the exhibit at CVA
10-1am  Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI 54403
10:00-11:15 am Introductions Liese Pfeifer; Presentation Margaret LeMay
11:15am Brunch buffet opens
11:30-1am Stamp and State Award Presentation Sally Probasco
1-3pm Return to CVA for viewing – take artwork home by 3:00

for more info check out their website here.

Tuesday 9/26- .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill tClay Workshophe guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

August 2017

Thursday 8/3 - DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio, 6-9pm - DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio at the Monroe Arts Center, in Westly Hall. $15 DAA members/$20 Non DAA members per session. Contact Joan to sign up

Wednesday 8/9 - DAA Board Meeting  August 9th.  Board meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm on the second floor of the Monroe Arts Center. All DAA members are encouraged to attend. Bring your art ideas and workshop desires for 2017 and share them with the group.

Thursday 8/10 4:30-6:30pm Opening Reception for Insperations Unleashed!, at the Monroe Hospital featuring the Driftless Area Artists Artwork. The Insperations Unleashed Exhibit runs thru the first week in October 2017.

Thursday 8/10 - DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio, 6-9pm - DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio at the Monroe Arts Center, in Westly Hall. $15 DAA members/$20 Non DAA members per session. Contact Joan to sign up

Saturday 8/19 - 8am -noon- PLEIN AIR ART at Lynn Paron farm at W6382 Legler Valley Road, New Glarus, 53574  PLEIN AIR ART - Lynn Paron has generously opened her New Glarus area farm up to the Driftless Area Artists for a plein air art sessions  August 19. Bring your brushes, pencils, pastels, cameras and join fellow DAA members and Lynn for a morning of art on the farm. Bring snacks and drinks, bug spray and muck boots too. Come out and enjoy the day! (At Lynn’s request, please make snacks vegetarian friendly – no meat - but cheese, crackers, chips, dips, veggies, fruit, desserts, etc.. are all welcome).

Tuesday 8/22 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

Saturday 8/25 to 9/24 - Statewide WRAP Competition & Exhibit held at the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) located at 427 N. Fourth Street in Wausau, WI

Friday 8/25 Opening Reception by Center for the Visual Arts / WRAP Exhibition Show

5 - 7pm at the  Center for the Visual Arts (CVA), 427 N 4th St. Wausau,WI.  Come Meet the Winning Artists from the various WRAP competitions held throughtout the state of Wisconsin 2016-2017 season For more info check out their website here.

Saturday 8/26 -9/30 WVA SC Chapter Group Show at UW- Hospital , 600Highland Ave.in Madison WI. An exhibit of 2D and 3D work created by current associate and professional members of Wisconsin Visual Artists South Central Chapter.

July 2017

Saturday 7/1 - DAA Members Only If you are involved in the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator show today is the day to deliver your Art to the Blackhawk Tech Parking lot in Monroe at 9am. Kathleen will have the truck ready. Your art must be wrapped for hauling, with your name, tile, medium and price clearly marked on the back of each artwork.

Friday 7/7 tru 8/5 5pm -8pm Exhibit Opening for the  Driftless Area Artists Gallery Show at the (BFAI) Beloit Fine Art Incubator. Come see the fine art works of 20 DAA members at the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator is located at 520 E. Grand Avenue, Beloit.  The Gallery is open Monday from 10 am to 2 pm, Tuesday through Friday from 10 to 5:30 and Saturday from 10am  to 3 pm.  show runs until July 28,2017.

Sunday 7/16 -  Roundtree Gallery's Farewell Reception 1-4 pm at the Roundtree Gallery - 385 East Main Street.in Platville, WI.  They have lost their building so this really will be the final farewell to the Roundtree Gallery as we know it. They will be moving to the Plattville Public Library until they find a permanent gallery building. We will miss them!

Thursday 7/20 - DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio, - 6-9pm DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio at the Monroe Arts Center, in Westly Hall. the first of 4 sessions. Cost:$15 DAA members/$20 Non DAA members per session. Contact Joan to sign up

Tuesday 7/25 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

Thursday 7/27 - DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio,  - 6-9pm DAA Live Model Life Drawing Studio at the Monroe Arts Center, in Westly Hall. $15 DAA members/$20 Non DAA members per session. Contact Joan to sign up

June 2017

Saturday,  6/ 3, 2017 from 9 am to 4pm - LSRWSA's Adult Plein Air Workshop - led by Jan Norsetter and Jonathan Wilde.Seasons of the Sugar River - Nature of Water Workshop at the Belleville Community Park (shelter #3), in Belleville,  WI  Jan & Jonathan will share their expertise as you capture the beauty of the Lower Sugar River Watershed.  All works created as a result of this workshop are automatically juried into The Seasons of the Sugar River - nature of water juried art show at the Monroe Arts Center. Participants will bring their own supplies (see the registration form for a list) and a box lunch. Please register no later than Friday, May 26, 2017.  Cost is $75 for the general public, or $60 for MAC, and LSRWA members. For more info & forms click here or visit the LSRWSA website

Friday 6/9, 5:30 - 8pm Join DAA & Main Street Monroe for the first Concerts on the square in Monroe. Look for the Driftless Area Artists information booth, come say hi, get a treat, and enjoy the first concert on Monroe  with you friendly Driftless Area Artists.

Saturday, 6/10, 2017 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm - WRAP Artist Workshop Day at MAC -  A demonstration or lecture, judging, and critique by a guest artist Jon Wilde will be the focus of the artist workshop day held on Saturday, June 10 from 9:30 am to 12:00 pm. This event is co-sponsored by the Monroe Arts Center and the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Department of Liberal Studies and the Arts.

Thursday 6/15 Opening Reception - "Faces of Our Gallery Exhibit" at the Roundtree Gallery.  Exhibit runs June 15th through July 16th, 2017. Gallery Hours: Thursdays - Sundays Noon - 4pm at the Rountree Gallery in Plattville, WI Thursday

Friday 6/23 Opening Reception  - "A Life With Paint" by Kay Kittell 5 to 7pm, Gallery Talk: 5:30 pm at MAC Gallery exhibitions and opening receptions are free and open to the public. Exhibit runs  June 23, 2017 - Friday, August 11, 2017 in the Wellington & Muranyi Galleries at the Monroe Arts Center, Monroe 

Saturday, 6/24 from Noon to 3pm. 'Join fellow Driftless Area Artists at the ART SHED at Patrick and Lori McGowan's house. Bring your art supplies and some snacks for a fun filled afternoon of painting, exploring art and more. The McGowans will provide beverages.  The address is N6886 County N. Parking is available in the driveway. Come join us for some fun!

Tuesday 6/27 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

Thursday, 6/ 29 - "3-D Wet Felting Class" at MAC - 1 to 5pm. Instruction by Janis Merkle

Pre-regestration required - Fee.  Sign-up deadline is June 22, 2017. Visit the MAC website for more details.

May 2017

Thursday 5/11 - DAA Board Meeting - Meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm on the second floor of the Monroe Arts Center. All DAA members are encouraged to attend. Bring your ideas, workshop desires, list of workshops you are offering for the year, and share them with the group. Annual meeting date discussion and more will

Saturday 5/20 - DAA  Still-Life Workshop at Monroe Arts Center  Second floor classroom noon to 4pm.  Bring an interesting item to add to our still-life display and let’s draw.  You must provide your own drawing materials, (no oil paints and solvents, please). Everyone is welcome to attend, DAA members are encouraged to bring a friend. No need to RSVP. FREE

Tuesday 5/22 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

April 2017

Friday, 4/7, - Friday, June 9,  5-7pm Opening Reception for the 2017 Wisconsin Regional Arts Program Competition and Exhibit at the Monroe Arts Center.  For the 30th consecutive year, the Monroe Arts Center will host the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP) Competition. All artwork entered in this competition will be on exhibit in Monroe Arts Center's Frehner Gallery from April 7 through June 9, 2017.  

Saturday 4/15  - DAA  Still-Life Workshop at MAC  Second floor classroom noon to 4pm.  Bring an interesting item to add to our still-life display and let’s draw.  You must provide your own drawing materials, (no oil paints and solvents, please). Everyone is welcome to attend, DAA members are encouraged to bring a friend. No need to RSVP.

Tuesday 4/25 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month

March 2017

March 1-28, DAA will fill the display case at the New Glarus Public Library with Driftless Area Artists Artwork. Come see & enjoy the Art Exhibit throughtout the month of March. There will be a Meet & Greet held on Friday, March 24, 4-7pm in the Community Room behind the library. The Driftless Area Artists will be on hand, Art will be offered for sale, refreshments will be served. Hands on art projects for kids of all ages, art will be happening, there will be fun for all. Everyone is invited, young and old alike. Come "Express Yourself" at the New Glarus Public Library   with the Driftless Area Artists.

Monday's March 6 - May 1, 2017 - Afternoon Youth Art Classes at MAC. Limited enrollment.  Phone: 608-325-5700

Thursday 3/9 - DAA Artist's Statement Workshop. Learn how to write an Artist's Statement  6:30 pm  MAC second floor RSVP  608.558.2769.

Saturday 3/18 - DAA  Still-Life Workshop at Monroe Arts Center  Second floor classroom noon to 4pm.  Bring an interesting item to add to our still-life display and let’s draw.  You must provide your own drawing materials, (no oil paints and solvents, please). Everyone is welcome to attend, DAA members are encouraged to bring a friend. No need to RSVP. FREE

Friday 3/24 - Registration Deadline Friday, March 24, 2017 for the WRAP Competition and Exhibit at the Monroe Arts Center.  visit our Calls for Art page for instructions and forms

Friday 3/24 - Meet & Greet DAA Artists at New Glarus Public Library - Join the Driftless Area Artists 4pm - 7pm in the Community Room behind the library. There will be hands on art projects to explore and take home, come meet our artists and see even more works that could not fit in the display case. Art will be offered for sale and refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited, young and old alike. Come "Express Yourself" at the New Glarus Public Library

Tuesday 3/28 - .Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  Come see what skill the guest artist will be demonstrating!  Bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

Thursday 3/30 - Entries due for the 60th Annual Beloit & Vicinity Exhibition - Wright Museum of Art - Beloit College Show on May 27,2017 visit our Calls for Art page for instructions and forms

Feburary 2017

Friday 2/3 - Opening Reception at the Monroe Arts Center for the Lower Sugar River Watershed Association Show.  5pm - 7pm. Many DAA  members are exhibiting in this show along with other great artists.  Let's support them with your attendance.

Thursday 2/9 - DAA Board Meeting  February 9th.  The meeting begins promptly at 6:30 pm on the second floor of the Monroe Arts Center. All DAA members are encouraged to attend. Bring your art ideas and workshop desires for 2017 and share them with the group.

Saturday 2/18 - DAA  Still-Life Workshop at MAC  Second floor classroom noon to 4pm.  Bring an interesting item to add to our still-life display and let’s draw.  You must provide your own drawing materials, (no oil paints and solvents, please). Everyone is welcome to attend, DAA members are encouraged to bring a friend. No need to RSVP.

Tuesday 2/28 - Clay Workshop with Kathy King at the Monroe High School 6pm. $5 per person. For more information call 608.558.2769. DAA members only!

Tuesday 2/28 - Art Critique at MAC led by Debrorah Meyer  1:00 pm  second floor of MAC.   You are invited to bring any art you have been working on to share with the group.January 2017

1/1 HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE, Let's make this year the best one yet!

(DAA Dues are due & payable to the MAC, membership forms are below, print it, fill it out and send it in with your $25 membership dues.)

1/15 - Deadline for DAA members to commit to the Beloit Fine Arts Incubator Show in Beloit email Kathleen D'Angelo if you want to be included in the Driftless Area Artists Show in July 2017.

1/21 - Still-life Drawing Workshop Saturday, January 21st, DAA has reserved the second floor classroom at MAC for a still-life drawing adventure.  Bring an interesting item to add to our still-life display and let’s draw.  You must provide your own drawing materials, (no oil paints and solvents, please). We have the room from noon until 4:00 pm.  Let’s have some good fun drawing and talking art. No need to RSVP. 

1/24 -  Art Critique at the Monroe Arts Center led by DAA member Debrorah Meyer  1:00 pm  second floor of MAC  Featured artist this month is Tina Duemler.  You are invited to bring any art you have been working on to share with the group.

Archived - 2016 Calendar of DAA Events

December 2016

12/3 - Tied Up In Knotts- Don Knotts Daughter pays tribute to her funny & terrific dad. Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 7:30 pm at the Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall at the Monroe Arts Center.

12/9 - DAA Holiday Party DAA member Terry Tackettwill be hosting the Driftless Area Artists Association's Holiday Party at her home. Party starts at 7pm. Please bring hors'devours or a dessert to share.  If you would like wine, bring it.  We will be holding a gift exchange, details will be emailed to members in November 2016. Questions, call or email Terry Tackett.

12/9 - Beth Kille and Erik Kjelland - a collection of original and traditional winter, Christmas-themed, and clever spins on holiday classic songs. Friday, December 9, 2016 7:30 pm. at the Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall- 1315 11th Street, Monroe

12/10 - "Old Befana" Ken Lonnquist & Friends MAC - Family & Kds Series Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 11:00am at the Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall- 1315 11th Street, Monroe.

November 2016

11/5 - Bill Haley Jr. and The Comets - 7:30 PM at the Monroe High School Performing Arts Center 1600 26th Street, Monroe. Tickets available at the Monre Arts Center or online.

11/6 - MAC -SUNDAY CONCERT SERIES Jess Salek is an accomplished solo piano performer. Concert at 7:30 pm at the Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall-1315 11th Street, Monroe. Tickets available at the Monre Arts Center or online.

11/10 - DAA Handmade Greeting Cards Event -The Driftless Area Artists are hosting an art activity at the Monroe Art Center at 6:00pm,Thursday evening, November 10th.  Participants are asked to bring any tools and materials they may have or would like to use, to make original greeting cards. (we should have many supplies for everyone if you can't bring any not to worry.) Meet in the second floor classroom of MAC for this activity.  All members and friends of the arts are invited.  There is no fee, just fun.  Come Join Us!

11/10 - DAA Board Meeting -November 10th at 6:30 pm, The Driftless Area Artists Association Board of Directors will meet at the Monroe Art Center.  On the agenda will be finalizing a monthly activity for our 2017 Calendar. Also information on our shows at the Beloit Art Incubator and the New Glarus Library will be discussed.
All DAA  members are invited to attend and will be encouraged to add their ideas.  Bring a friend or fellow artist to learn more about the DAA.  Everyone who loves art is welcome to join our Artists Association. Click here to download your DAA membership application today.

11/11 thru 1/13/2016 - MAC Gallery Exhibition - "Cranial Cognitions in Clay" is a collection of work that comes from the hearts and heads of Monroe artist Kathy King, and Madison artist, Phil Lyons. Opening Reception: at the Monroe Art Centeris Friday, November 11, 2016. 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm , Gallery Talk: 5:30 pm.  Gallery exhibitions and opening receptions are free and open to the public.

11/11 -  13th Annual Regional Juried Exhibition Opening Reception at Freeport Art Museum located at 121 North Harlem Freeport, IL 61032  Exhibition dates are November 11, 2016 - February 18, 2017. The Regional Juried Exhibition displays a wide range of contemporary art and offers artists from Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin the opportunity to debut their latest work.  FAM welcomes renowned Chicago based artist Sergio Gomez, as this year’s juror.

11/12 - WRAP Workshop Saturday, November 12, 2016, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Rountree Gallery 385 E. Main St. Platteville, WI 

11/15 - Art submission DEADLINE is November 15, 2016 for the LSRWA's 4th Annual juried art exhibition: Seasons of the Sugar River—catching the light: cultural edges and transitional  Showing January 27 to March 24, 2017 in the  Frehner Gallery at The Monroe Arts Center. click here to get your application and submission information.

11/19-20 - Madison's 27th annual Art Fair Off the Square 11/19-20, 2016

11/19 - Ken Lonnquist with Dave Adler - Grand Opening of the Monroe Arts Centers'  Family and Kids Series. This is a one-hour FREE concert recommended for children pre-school through 5th grade.  This concert is FREE and open to the public. The show starts at 11am  at the Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall-1315 11th Street, Monroe. 

11/19 - The Monroe Arts Center presents the April Verch Band who blends the traditions of North American roots music and exuberant step-dancing with her own artistic voice and vision in a feisty high-energy show that puts her award-winning fiddling and songwriting talents out front.  7:30 PM at the Gunderson Stiles Concert Hall-1315 11th Street, Monroe. Tickets available at the Monre Arts Center or online

11/29 -  Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  See what skill the guest artist is demonstrating!  AND bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

October 2016

10/14 - 16 Fall Art Tour - Baraboo, Spring Green, Dodgeville, Mineral Point Areas. Open Studios of WI Artists.  Visit www.fallarttour.com  for all the details and Artists participating.  If interested in attending the Fall Art Tour call or text Joan at 608 588-2769.  We will try to pair folks up with like interests

10/15  - DAA Oct Art Event- Photos & Sketching in Belleville, WI. meet at 3:30 at Community Park in Belleville, WI, (on River St, or Hwy 69) at the boat landing by the ball fields.  Bring your cameras, sketching material etc. Bring your watercrafts if you wish to shoot or paint or draw from the water.  This area is part of the Lower Sugar River Watershed Area  for those artists who need a little insperation for the LSRWA show(details below calendar). For carpooling meet at Shopko Parking Lot, nearest 8th St.  by 3pm. We will pickup riders at the Tall Monticello Sign on Hwy 69 at Lake Montesian.  or Meet us in Belleville if you wish.   Return when all riders decide. Call Polly for more info. 608-938-4800

10-25  Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second floor at MAC.  See what skill the guest artist is demonstrating! Bring your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

September  2016

9/10 - FIRST ANNUAL ALL MEMBERSHIP POTLUCK AND MEETING.   Montroe Methodist Church, 22nd Avnue Monroe.  Gather berginning at 5:00 pm.  Pot Luck meal begins at 5:30 pm.  

9/22  -  Art Opening at the Monroe Clinic/Hospital Complex. 5:00pm Artist Talk  Group Exhibit of art on four floor of the clinic.  Audrey Hein and Deb Meyer of the DAA  are in this show.

9/27 - Monroe Art Center Critique - 1:00 pm on the second Floor.  See what skill the guest artist is demonstrating!  AND bring any of your own artwork that you would like to show the group.  Sessions are hosted by Deborah Meyer and held the 4th Tuesday of each month.

9/16 - 9/18  - Green County Cheese Days  Arts and Crafts Show to be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016. The show is located on the grounds adjacent to the Monroe Middle School.  Several DAA Artists will have booths ot this show.

August 2016

8/1 - 8/28  Driftless Area Artists will display their artwork at the Monticello Public Library. in Monticello, WI. be sure to stop in to see all the beautiful art produced by our members.  Opening Reception is Friday July 29, at  630 pm. Come meet the artist and everyone is invited to attend!

8/8 -  Epic Campus Art Visit   Second Chance   Tour the fine art collection at the Verona WI Epic Center Campus.  Meet at 12:45 pm in the west end of the ShopKo parking lot in Monroe.  We will car pool to Verona. We need 8 people to get a guided tour.  Call Helen Stauffer with your interest.  (608 325-1903)  Bring friends.  We will perhaps have a dinner outside the campus as their cafeterias are for employees only. 

8/9 - DAA Board Meeting.  Monroe Library first floor meeting room.  6:30 pm

8/15  Registration Deadline Art Journal Class

8/17  Art Journal Class taught by Deborah Meyer at MAC.  9:oo am 'til Noon. $40 fee. 

July 2016

7/9 & 10 - Art Fair on the Square in downtown Madison WI Hours are: Saturday, July 9 (9 am–6 pm) & Sunday, July 10 (10 am–5 pm)

7/12- 6 pm  Summer Fun Party at Terry Tackett's - N3238 Rufenacht Road, Monroe, WI. Group Art Project BYOB, come ready to do some art! More details to come. All DAA Members are invited, bring you better half, fun for everyone.

7/20- Splash Watercolor Workshop with Deb

Meyer at the Monroe Arts Center.   Wednesday, July 20 / Time: 9:00 am-Noon / Fee: $40 per person (due upon registration) / All artist levels (age 18 and over) / CLASS SIZE LIMITED All supplies included / Where: Monroe Arts Center Upper Level Classroom. Sign up at online at the monroe arts center website or by phone 325-5700.
Registration Deadline: Monday, July 18

7/23  - Epic Campus Art Visit    Tour the fine art collection at the Verona WI Epic Center Campus.  Meet at 9:15 am in the west end of the ShopKo parking lot in Monroe.  We will car pool to Verona. We need 8 people to get a guided tour.  Call Helen Stauffer with your interest.  (608 325-1903)  Bring friends.  We will lunch outside the campus as their cafeterias are for employees only.  A second trip is planned for Monday afternoon,  August 8th.    Meet at 12:45 pm to car pool.  Call Helen with your interest.

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