Museum of Wisconsin Art
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Museum of Wisconsin Art-
August Peter Fine Arts Professional
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West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
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Lizzie Roehrs I'm a photographer, graphic artist, and general creative-type with an enthusiasm for travel and trying new things!-
Springfield, Illinois, United States
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Brianna C. Illustrator | Designer-
Greater Milwaukee
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Gabrielle Klinter Small Business Management & Marketing-
Germantown, Wisconsin, United States
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Debby Schumacher Director of Special Events at Museum of Wisconsin Art-
West Bend, Wisconsin, United States
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Overview
The Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA) explores the art and culture of Wisconsin. Founded in 1961, MOWA is one of the top museums of regional art in the United States, with almost 5,000 works of contemporary and historic art by more than 350 artists. Through rotating exhibitions and educational programs, MOWA provides an innovative forum for the culturally engaged. In 2013, MOWA opened its new 32,000-square-foot facility in downtown West Bend. The building, the first museum commission by acclaimed architect Jim Shields of HGA Architects, is situated along the west bend of the Milwaukee River on a triangular plot of land that inspired the facility’s modern wedge shape. An expansive wall of windows follows the curve of the river bank and minimizes the boundaries between interior and exterior. The museum houses five permanent collection galleries, three temporary exhibition spaces, and two classrooms as well as visible art storage, a shop, and a large atrium for public events.
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