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GRAND GALLERY OPENING Saturday May 6th, 2023 Museum of Wisconsin Art| 3:30pm to 6:30pm |
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The Downtown West Bend Association is thrilled to begin our
11th Annual Artwalk Banner Project.
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This spectacular community driven program brings together artists from West Bend, the surrounding communities and schools to create an extraordinary outdoor gallery bringing color, fun and engaging imagery to West Bend.
We will have 30 total banners in 2023 that will need sponsors. They will be hung on the light posts of 6th Avenue from Main St to Walnut. The inspiring images will be displayed from May thru October on the streets and will be hang in the hallways at the West Bend City Hall until the 2024 Grand Gallery Opening for continued view throughout the year. Each banner will be listed in our custom brochures providing the Artist’s name, their description of the artwork and include the Award, Event & artist banner sponsors – Which could be you! |
We are looking forward to growing this event. Providing local artists an opportunity to share their creativity and imagination. Included in the ArtWalk Banner Project is our Grand Gallery Opening, this is an opportunity to get a sneak preview of all the banners as they are showcased at the Museum of Wisconsin Art Saturday, May 6th from 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm. This Grand Gallery Opening allows art lovers, collectors and enthusiasts an opportunity to purchase the 2021 ArtWalk banners. The 2021 ArtWalk banners will begin to be auctioned April 17th on Bidding Owl (auction site). The Grand Gallery Opening includes free admission to the Museum of Wisconsin Art, live music, light appetizers and beverages. This is a fantastic time to meet other sponsors, meet the local artists and show your community spirit. We encourage all our sponsors to come and enjoy the Grand Gallery Opening.
Each artist banner sponsor will have their company name permanently adhered to the banner, viewed by thousands of guests as it is hung prominently on one of 50 light posts throughout Downtown West Bend. Sponsors receive recognition on the Downtown West Bend Association website, they are listed in the custom brochure and mentioned on social media. Sponsors will be recognized and listed on signage at the Grand Gallery Opening.
Each artist banner sponsor will have their company name permanently adhered to the banner, viewed by thousands of guests as it is hung prominently on one of 50 light posts throughout Downtown West Bend. Sponsors receive recognition on the Downtown West Bend Association website, they are listed in the custom brochure and mentioned on social media. Sponsors will be recognized and listed on signage at the Grand Gallery Opening.
Congratulations Winners!
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Congratulations to our Student Winners and Honorable Mentions!
(pictured from left to right) Grace Melstrand (1st place), Mackenzie Endlich (Honorable Mention), Elennor Hunt ( Honorable Mention) and Kayla Singkofer (2nd Place) |
Grace Melstrand - 1st place
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Kayla Singkofer - 2nd Place
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Mackenzie Endlich - Honorable Mention
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Elennor Hunt -
Honorable Mention |
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1st place winner - Miranda Kempf
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Chris Graziano - (not pictured) 2nd Place
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The Downtown West Bend Association is excited to announce the
11th annual Downtown ArtWalk Banner Project. This event provides artist in West Bend & the surrounding areas an opportunity to display their talents and provides our community with a glorious outdoor gallery. The banners are hung on the light poles of 6th Avenue from the end of May through the end of October.
11th annual Downtown ArtWalk Banner Project. This event provides artist in West Bend & the surrounding areas an opportunity to display their talents and provides our community with a glorious outdoor gallery. The banners are hung on the light poles of 6th Avenue from the end of May through the end of October.
The 2021 auction for the Artwalk banners will open April 17th.
We are excited to present the 11th Annual ArtWalk Banner project Auction!
Each year we gather local artists, including students to create hand painted works of art that decorate our downtown from May-October and spend an additional year in viewing at the West Bend City Hall. This year our 2021 banners are ready to be auctioned off, the auction supports future Artwalk Banner Projects & assists the Downtown West Bend Association in continuing our mission "Enhancing and Preserving the Heart of West Bend". Supporting the community by creating unique and engaging events that allow the downtown to be a vibrant center for community gathering and local businesses to thrive.
We cannot thank our local sponsors and artists enough for making this event possible.
Thank you, Downtown West Bend Association, Artists and Community
Each year we gather local artists, including students to create hand painted works of art that decorate our downtown from May-October and spend an additional year in viewing at the West Bend City Hall. This year our 2021 banners are ready to be auctioned off, the auction supports future Artwalk Banner Projects & assists the Downtown West Bend Association in continuing our mission "Enhancing and Preserving the Heart of West Bend". Supporting the community by creating unique and engaging events that allow the downtown to be a vibrant center for community gathering and local businesses to thrive.
- Bidding will open on Monday, April 17th 2023 at 8am and run until May 4th at Midnight and continue in person at the Grand Gallery Open.
- Online Bidding will start at $60, and you may purchase any item out right for $150.
- In person auction will continue on May 6th at the Grand Gallery Open, where bidding will end at 6:00pm.
We cannot thank our local sponsors and artists enough for making this event possible.
Thank you, Downtown West Bend Association, Artists and Community
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Looking for Artists - Be apart of the gallery
Share your Talents The Downtown West Bend Association is excited to announce our 11th annual Downtown Artwalk. West Bend & surrounding area artists are given an opportunity to display their talents while creating an outdoor gallery on the streets of Downtown West Bend. Due to construction and new light poles this year the banners will be hung Surrounding the Downtown along 6th Ave display from the end of May through the end of October. They are then moved to the West Bend City hall and displayed for 1 year.
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30 banners available - they will be assigned on a first come first serve basis.
Banners must be completed and turned in by April 4th 2023.
Banners can be picked up now at 120 N. Main Street Suite 170 West Bend WI 53095 (pick up by appointment)
call 262-338-3909 or email gena@downtownwestbend.com
Banners must be completed and turned in by April 4th 2023.
Banners can be picked up now at 120 N. Main Street Suite 170 West Bend WI 53095 (pick up by appointment)
call 262-338-3909 or email gena@downtownwestbend.com
- Banner provided by DWBA
- Banner pick-up starts Febuary 13th
- Banners must be turned in April 4th 2023
- Sneak peek ~ banner gallery appearance May 6th 2023 at Museum of Wisconsin Art 3:30pm - 6:30pm.
- Banners displayed throughout Downtown West Bend from May ~ Oct.
- Banners displayed at West Bend City hall October 2023 to Feb 2024
- A brochure detailing each artists’ work and information will be available at local businesses, the DWBA website, social media, email blasts and newsletters.
- Prize money awarded to 1st & 2nd place & 1 ~ 1st place student banner
We thank all the talented artists who have shared their time and energies to make the ArtWalk a successful event.
We also would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors that make the ArtWalk possible.
Thank you. ~ The Downtown West Bend Association
We also would like to thank all of our wonderful sponsors that make the ArtWalk possible.
Thank you. ~ The Downtown West Bend Association
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Congratulations to 2022 Banner Artist Winners
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2022 Best Student Banner - Grace Melstrand “Walk in the Woods" Sponsored by Delta Defense 2022 Second Place Banner Winner - Miranda Kempf “The Show Must Go On" Sponsored by Museum of Wisconsin Art 2022 First Place Banner Winner - Deborah Prahl "Good Morning ” Sponsored By Mark Allen District 2 Alderman |
How can I support the 2023 Artwalk Banner Project?
10 ways to support the 2023 Artwalk Banner Project!
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#1 Come to Grand Gallery Open & support the artists.
#2 Paint a banner, share your talent #3 Sponsor the event, Major Sponsor #4 Sponsor an artist's banner #5 Be an Artwalk judge, help select the award winners. #6 Bring or sponsor an appetizer #7 Help with event day setup/teardown #8 Help put banners on light poles - End of May #9 Help take banners down - end of October #10 Join the committee to enhance the event. |
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Thank you! Event Sponsors:
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Thank you to our 2023 Artwalk Banner Project Sponsors
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West Bend Area Chamber of Commerce
Authentic Wellness Savoring Thyme Daily News Bank Five Nine Kettle Moraine Counseling Mark Allen ~ District 2 Horicon Bank Urban Farm Girl Kerry Leigh Studios Shooting Star Travels Epic Creative Washington County Fair |
Washington County Fair Park & Conference Center
Delta Defense, LLC Grandcare Systems Augustine Financial, Matt Zuleger, CFP Healing Elements Day Spa Garden Lounge The Boardroom Roots and Branches TDS Fiber Schreiber Foods Inc Ice Age Trail Alliance ~ Wash/Oz County Chapter Moraine Park Technical College Innovative Retirement Associates |