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GALLERIES

This part of Northeastern Wisconsin offers access to a more versatile, eclectic art community than some might think they’d find “Up North.”

Start off with the Lawton Gallery. This 1,700 square-foot gallery located in the heart of the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay campus serves as an important cultural and educational resource for those in and around Green Bay. Open during the spring and all semesters, the Lawton presents seven exhibitions a year, showcasing the work of students and faculty as well as regional, national and international artists. The Lawton Gallery is also a partner in the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay’s outreach mission and is committed to enhancing and engaging with the cultural resources in the larger community.

St. Norbert College

At De Pere’s St. Norbert College, The Carol and Robert Bush Art Center is the focal point of the school’s artistic efforts. The 30,400 square-foot building is open to the public and consists of three galleries and several art studios. Visitors will view works that represent the graphic, metals, wood, sculpture, drawing, painting, photography and pottery disciplines. The Bush Art Center is proud recognition of the many talented visual and performing arts students who attend the college.

The ARTgarage

Located in Downtown Green Bay’s Olde Main Street historic district, The ARTgarage is a venue for local artists — ranging from sculptures and musicians to painters and craftsmen — to enjoy and rent open plan art space. The public is welcome to watch the artists in action, or hop on the piano themselves and let the creative juices flow.

The Neville Public Museum also houses an impressive gallery, featuring modern and historic works of artists of local, national and international fame, topped by the Art Annual display. In addition, a variety of upscale retail galleries are scattered throughout Greater Green Bay.

Within a two-hour drive of Green Bay will be found the galleries of Door County peninsula. The artists’ colony mixes the seaside charm of Cape Code with dozens of retail galleries that regularly pull in patrons from as far as Chicago to buy fine works for the home.