* Rise and Repaint Member * Beyond O’Keeffe: Contemporary Artists in Wisconsin, Group Exhibition

Selected Artists: David Baker, Jennifer Bastian, Myriam Baudin, Brigitte Boucher, Shlomit Cohen Kafri, Scott Espeseth [MFA ’00], Doug Fath, Mira Goodman, Rachael Hunter, Kinga Johnson, Amanda Langer, J. Myszka Lewis [MFA ’15], Paola Mayorga, Michelle Meier, Sara Meredith, Deb Mortl, Denise Presnell, Chele Ramos, Fernanda Rico, Meghan Rosing, Emily Marie Schroeder, Katie Schutte, Lael Sheber, Alyssa Smith-Moudy, Sarah Stankey [MFA ’19], Katherine Steichen Rosing, Mallory Stowe [MFA ’25], Mark Weller, and Rita Yanny [BS-Art Ed ’88]

Curated by: Rebecca Kautz [MFA ’18]

Location: Monarch on Main, 110 S Bristol St, Sun Prairie, WI

Artist Reception: Friday, June 20, 5-7pm

Beyond O’Keeffe: Contemporary Artists in Wisconsin is an exhibition of contemporary artists living in Wisconsin and working in a variety of styles and subject matter. This curated exhibition features work by both emerging and established artists and showcases the diverse, vibrant talent of the contemporary art landscape here in the state. Beyond O’Keeffe is curated and organized by Sun Prairie artist Rebecca Kautz. Event sponsors include the Sun Prairie Tourism Commission and Prairie Music & Arts. This programming is in conjunction with the inaugural Sun Prairie Mural Fest to honor the legacy of Georgia O’Keeffe. In late June artists from around the country will be painting large downtown murals with the Streets of Sun Prairie Reveal Party the evening of June 26th.

Curator Talk: Friday, June 27, 7-8pm at The Loop, 202 E Main St, Sun Prairie, WI

Art critic and writer, Lucy Lippard defines place as “the locus of desire”. The influence of place is significant to contemporary Wisconsin artists as well as in the work of late artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. Artist and curator, Rebecca Kautz discusses the significance or place as it relates to artists and artworks selected for the Beyond O’Keeffe exhibition. Please note that the Curators Talk is located at a different location from the exhibition.