May 26 – May 30
La Pointe Elementary School Kids Art Show
Reception May 26, 3:30

May 26 – May 30
La Pointe Elementary School Kids Art Show
Reception May 26, 3:30
The first ever Art Escape is a nine day celebration of all things art across Bayfield County and Madeline Island. Sponsored by the Bayfield Chamber of Commerce.
Area artists will be able to feature their art at a time date and location chosen by the artists between September 10-18. This is a prime opportunity to showcase your art via live demos, art classes, open houses and be included in the Bayfield Chamber and Visitor Bureau Art Escape directory.
We are looking for painters, jewelers, potters, sculptors, woodworkers, and performers to commit to a date, time and offering within the event timeline.
Click this link to learn more and download the application.
Drawing Water: Art and Science Intern
Employer: Center for Limnology – UW Madison (questions can be directed to Amber Mrnak at amrnak@wisc.edu and Gretchen Gerrish at ggerrish@wisc.edu)
Description:
The University of Wisconsin, Madison at Trout Lake Station (TLS) in Boulder Junction, Wisconsin, along with partners at the Lac du Flambeau Tribal Natural Resources Department (LDFTNR) and the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Northern Highland Fishery Research Area (WDNR) seek three interns to participate in a full-time, summer long, art and science collaboration focused on the multiple ways that art can be used to interpret local science focused on our waterways. Interns will work within a community of interacting artists and scientists but their direct work will take place within one of three partnerships:
Lac du Flambeau Tribal Natural Resources Department & Artist Adam Swanson
LDFTNR scientist Celeste Hockings and artist Adam Swanson are seeking an intern who is invested in understanding how science is conducted with the goal of protecting important tribal resources. This position will offer opportunities for wetland delineation, aquatic plant identification, and mapping. Adam is a painter and muralist who paints about the complex ecological challenges we face in our relationships to the land, water, and animals that make our area so precious. Adam is ready to mentor an intern who is enthusiastic about using environmental research to make informed and engaging artworks.
https://ldftribe.com/departments/55/Natural_Resources.html
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Northern Highland Fisheries Research Area & Artist Mindy Schnell
WDNR scientists Greg Sass and Steph Shaw and artist Mindy Schnell are seeking an intern that is excited to engage in activities related to fisheries research. This position will offer a chance for hands-on experience on the water where the intern will learn scientific processes in the field and work to translate their new knowledge to art. Research themes may include, aquatic habitat, interactions between fishes and anglers, climate change adaptation, and the long history of whole lake studies and how that plays into the science we do. Mindy’s art interest is in painting, drawing, and mixed media art. Mindy is comfortable in mentoring an intern in any two-dimensional art.
https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/45076
University of Wisconsin, Madison’s Trout Lake Station and Artist Terrill Knaack
TLS scientist Susan Knight and artist Terrill Knaack are seeking an intern who is ready to jump in and gain new experiences. Susan’s current research focuses on understanding the decline of wild rice in local waterways and the intern will have an opportunity to participate in this research and enjoy the striking transformation of a wild rice population through the season. The intern will also have a chance to explore and be inspired by the function and beauty of aquatic plants in our local lakes and wetlands. There will also be many opportunities to interact with other researchers on station through the summer. Terrill’s art interests are varied and comprise many different media types, including painting, printing, and furniture. Terrill is ready to mentor any artist who is enthusiastic to engage at the art and science boundary.
The goal of the art and science collaboration is to demonstrate the beauty of the natural world and the scientific process; bridge communication and interest for varied groups of people; and encourage the next generation to link art and science to generate a richer and wider value system. We welcome applications from students coming from artistic and/or scientific backgrounds that are excited to work at this interface.
Responsibilities:
Required
Key Contributions
Details:
Location and Housing:
This position is located at the Center for Limnology’s Trout Lake Station in Boulder Junction, WI in northern Wisconsin. Dormitory style housing (not food) is provided free of charge. Enjoy swimming, hiking, fishing, biking and shoreline campfires while gaining valuable experience!
How to apply:
Student artists age 18 or older working in 2 and 3 dimensional media, musicians, performance artists and creative writers are encouraged to apply. All work must be original, no commercial molds, patterns, kits or laser prints will be accepted.
Submissions should include:
The CFL is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to an inclusive and positive working environment for all.
La Pointe Center for the Arts has received a generous grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board!
The Wisconsin Arts Board (WAB), with support from the National Endowment for the Arts through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), has distributed $778,200 through its Wisconsin Arts Rescue Program grant (WARP) in order to help secure jobs and keep the doors open to the hundreds of arts organizations in Wisconsin that add value to the state’s economy and bolster the creative life of our communities.
Created in response to the continuing pandemic, these grants provide funding to arts organizations for pandemic-related losses sustained due to the cancellation of programming, operations, and events.
LPC award the grant to Positivity Children’s Theater, for the loss of cancelling the summer program for two years in a row.
Congratulations to Julie Stryker, PCT program director.
CBAC Arts Initiative Grants fund project based activities such as public exhibitions, performances, publications, touring productions, commissioned art and educational activities. Artistic disciplines include dance, theater, music, folk arts, literary arts, video, film and visual arts.
Arts Initiative grants include a new category – the Jim Ramsdell Soaring Spirit Fund. These funds are intended for Arts Initiative grant applications that are… “dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of the natural world around us and fostering a reverence for all its creatures.” (Jim Ramsdell). These funds were made available as a memorial for Jim to further his work.
For more information and to download an application, visit the CBAC website here.
October 8, 2021
September 7, 2021
The La Pointe Center held the drawing for our big raffle fundraiser on September 5th at the Beach Club. So many thanks to all who participated for your ongoing support of arts on Madeline Island.
And the winners are …
FIRST PRIZE
Beth Meyers
SECOND PRIZE
Lisa Conroy
THIRD PRIZE
Erick Brunsvold
August 30, 2021
This Saturday, September 4th is the last day to buy tickets for the La Pointe Center for the Arts fundraising raffle drawing. Grand prize includes a three-night stay in a gorgeous home on the shores of Lake Superior on Madeline Island. Included in the package is a boat trip out to Devil’s Island caves, mopeds to explore the Island, and restaurant vouchers to enjoy some of our great food.
Drawing takes place Sunday, September 5
3 PM in front of the Beach Club
Tickets are $20 each or 6 for $100 and can be purchased at the LPC Art Gallery, the Madeline Island Golf Course, and LPC Board members will be stationed around town on Saturday September 4th. For more information call Peg at 218.391.8352