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The Milwaukee Art Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of Lisa J. Sutcliffe as the new Curator of Photography. Sutcliffe will join the Museum in January 2013 from the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, where she has served as assistant curator in the Department of Photography since 2007.

William Zuback is now represented by Frank Juarez Gallery in Sheboygan WI. Zuback’s work can be found in private collections through out the country. He has participated in many Juried group exhibitions and solo shows in Southeastern Wisconsin. In October 2013 William Zuback will present a solo exhibition at Frank Juarez Gallery.

CoPA members Perry Heideman, Steven Yeo and Cardi Toellner participating in a mind-bending art exhibit from six local artists and photographers entitled Surrealism and Beyond. The exhibit incorporates surreal, illusory and flow of consciousness imagery that will delight, amuse and engross audiences of all ages.  At Unitarian Universalist Church West, artists' reception Thursday, December 13th, 7:00 – 8:30 pm.

The 1st Annual Harry Kemp Photography Exhibit will be held at the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/Museum, opening on November 30th, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. The Museum is looking for local photographers to exhibit their work, and enjoy an evening of fellowship and networking with other photographers. Harry Kemp’s work will also be on display.

Date: Tue, Nov 6, 2012 at 10:23 AM
Museum of Wisconsin Art Executive Director Announces Retirement.
Tom Lidtke , Museum of Wisconsin Art (MWA) Executive Director, has announced his semi-retirement.  Tom has been with the Museum of Wisconsin Art for 30 years and has been instrumental in the formation of the MWA and what it is today.

"CONTRASTING VIEWS"

Gallery Night October 19, 2012 5-9pm: A world of contrasting Fine Art Photography of Marcia Getto and Michael A. Nowotny.
Gallery Night Opening Reception October 19, 2012 - 5 to 9pm

CoPA is in need of some willing volunteers interested in donating a few hours of their time in return for the satisfaction of knowing their efforts are helping their organization grow stronger and more valuable in the community. Opportunities available in Programming, Communications, Events, Website, and Venue Evaluation, as well as on the Board of Directors.

The Coalition of Photographic Arts presents its 2011-12 Annual Report. It has been one extrodinary year and we are looking forward to the next.

This exhibition features 70 images from The Museum Set, a rare portfolio of photographs hand-printed by the artist and considered by him to be the best of his life's work. On view now through January 8 at the Lake County Discovery Museum. 

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4
VENUE:       600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)
                        Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)
                        Milwaukee, WI 
THEME: Open
ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS
Original photographic (film or digital) works executed  2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work can not have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 
SUBMISSION INFORMATION
All entries are to be submitted to the CoPA website beginning Sunday, March 10,2013. Go to: www.copamilwaukee.com
for details. We will NOT accept any images into the Members Exhibition until we have verification that the artist is an active member of CoPA.

Vicki Reed has signed with Unlimited Grain Gallery in Rotterdam, Netherlands and will be traveling there for the grand opening on Saturday, March 23, 2013. Gallery owners Frans Peter Verheyen and Hilde Bodbigil invited thirty photographers from around the world to be part of the gallery, which features traditional film-based fine art photography. Vicki’s encaustic photographs will be on permanent display.

CoPA’s 8th Annual Members’ Exhibition

April 19 - 20, 2013 Gallery Night 

Exhibition Dates: April 25-27, May 2-4

VENUE:

600 East Mason  (Mason and Jackson)

Second Floor(Stairs and Elevator access)

Milwaukee, WI 

THEME: Open

ELIGIBILITY AND RESTRICTIONS

Original photographic (film or digital) works executed 2007 or later by registered members of the Coalition of Photographic Arts. Work cannot have been displayed in any of the previous CoPA Members’ Exhibitions.   Maximum framed size 40”x 40”. 

SUBMISSION INFORMATION

All entries are to be submitted to the CoPA website beginning Sunday, March 10,2013. Go to  www.copamilwaukee.com  for details. We will NOT accept any images into the Members Exhibition until we have verification that the artist is an active member of CoPA.