*past press releases*
Press Release
Waukesha Unveils Latest Mural!
As part of the yearlong celebration commemorating 20 years of Waukesha Art Crawl, the Waukesha West End Arts have teamed up with Brushfire Signs of Elkhorn, Wisconsin, to create a mural featuring Waukesha Art Crawl, the Waukesha Farmers Market and Waukesha Friday Night Live.
The mural will be unveiled in a special ceremony starting at 3pm on Saturday, October 6th, 2018. The mural will be located on the side of the building at 916 Clinton Street in Waukesha, next to the current Carroll University mural that was also painted by Brushfire Signs.
Funding for the mural was made possible by a grant from the Waukesha County Community Foundation / Donald J and Betty Lou Tikalsky Community Fund.
Saturday, October 6th is also the 103rd “Mural, Mural on the Wall” Art Crawl for downtown Waukesha and the Waukesha West End Artists. From its humble beginnings 20 years ago, Waukesha Art Crawl now includes over 20 studios and galleries and the work of some 175 artists. Art Crawl 103 begins at 4pm on October 6th, 2018.
The Waukesha West End Artists will also be presenting a check for $1,000 to ACAP/Art Links 333. This donation was made possible from sales of the Waukesha West End Artists 2018 Coloring Book featuring artwork from various West End Artists.
Additional details will be posted on our website www.waukeshaart.com, and our facebook page (Waukesha Art Crawl), or contact our Director of Marketing, Bob Fesser, at fesserbob@hotmail.com or via mobile at (262) 720-8181.
Press Release
Waukesha Celebrates 100th Art Crawl!
Waukesha Mayor Reilly to proclaim March 3, 2018 as Waukesha Art Crawl Day!
20 years ago, Jeff Seymour had a vision to help revive downtown Waukesha by creating a community of artists, studios and galleries. The Waukesha West End Artists was formed and the idea to hold Art Crawls five times per year was used as a way to get word out about the arts community. Early on, Lynn Gaffey, artist and owner of Almont Gallery, joined Jeff and worked with him to help see this vision become a reality.
Saturday, March 3rd will mark the 100th Art Crawl for downtown Waukesha and the West End Artists. From its humble beginnings 20 years ago, Waukesha Art Crawl now includes over 20 studios and galleries and the work of some 175 artists.
There will be a special presentation by Waukesha Mayor Shawn Reilly on March 3rd at 3pm commemorating the 100th Art Crawl and the impact the arts community has had on revitalizing downtown Waukesha. Bernie’s Taproom, 351 W. Main St, Waukesha, has agreed to host the presentation.
In addition to Mayor Reilly, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow and Representative Scott Allen will also be in attendance. “The Arts Page”, on Milwaukee PBS, will also be filming the presentation for use in an upcoming show about Waukesha Art Crawl and the West End Artists.
Art Crawl 100 then begins at 4pm on March 3rd.
Additional details will be posted on our website, www.waukeshaart.com, and our facebook page, Waukesha Art Crawl, or contact our Director of Marketing, Bob Fesser, at fesserbob@hotmail.com or via mobile at (262)720-8181.