in December at VIVA

The members of VIVA gallery are the featured artists the month of December. Stop by and see beautiful art created by artist members of VIVA. 1st Thursday is December 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Come for holiday treats, mulled wine and cider, enjoy warm holiday spirit this evening and through out the month of December. Check out individual blogs of artist members located on the sidebar. See what's new in their studios and at the gallery. Happy Holidays!

November Guest Artist

John Schneider is our November guest artist. John is a painter from Viroqua, Wisconsin. His most recognizable work is in a 'created color' form. He paints barns, landscapes and forest scenes with an eye for the soft blending of beautiful color. His work begins with studies then progresses to etchings, pastels, watercolors or oils. John has participated in many shows and art festivals through out Wisconsin and Minnesota. Visit his website www.johnschneider.wetpaint.com

Join us at the gallery for an artist reception on 1st Thursday, November 4, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

Appetizers and beverages are served. Please call VIVA Gallery (608-637-6918) for more information.

September Guest Artists at VIVA Gallery

Joe and Christy Cole build beautiful, functional pieces in the studio of Windy Ridge Pottery. Their work is meant to insprie your every day life. They work with a wood-fired climbing kiln, local clay and glaze materials. To learn more about Windy Ridge Pottery check out their blog at colepottery.blogspot.com.

Marlene Meyer-August guest artist

First Thursday

Join us on August 5th to welcome former VIVA member, Marlene Meyer back for a month guest artist spot,
with her landscapes and still lifes.
The public is welcome to sample our food and beverages, meet the guest artist and VIVA Gallery artists as well,

Thursday, Aug 5th , 5-7 pm, right on Main Street in Viroqua.

Artist’s Statement

My main passion is painting from life - either out of doors or from still life, trying to capture all that possible from the original scene,
with all the sights, sounds and atmosphere there at the time.

Painting is exhilarating, fun, daunting, and challenging work and it is always a thrill when my work makes a connection with the viewer.

Much inspiration comes from local artists – friends, instructors and mentors who have added so much to my knowledge of painting.

July Guest Artist - Jerry Quebe

Photography by Jerry Quebe will be showing all month at VIVA Gallery. Photography has been a life time pursuit for Jerry, ever since he won a camera in school at age 8. Come, see this artist's evident keen eye in his work. All of his photos are framed by his own handmade frames.

Larry Gehl is our guest for June. Feast your eyes on his beautiful, high quality wood work at VIVA Gallery. This artist spends much time on these inlayed pieces making his work very fine and prized.

Hans Gill - June Guest Artist

Hans Gill began his art career in the early 1960's. He had his first show while in the U.S. Ar Force. He later received his Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Fine Art from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Ill. with a concentration in sculpture. After graduating he became a teacher in the art department at Eastern Kentucky University. He has also done work as a professional picture framer and potter. Hans retired from the museum field after working for 30 years as an exhibit designer and fabricator. He is the owner of Multi-Media Etc., which sells his art and offers consulting services. He lives in Seneca, Wisconsin.

About his work:

Imagery that reflects philosophy of life, shapes, textures and relationships form a dimensional blueprint reflecting how the universe moves and flows. His work expresses feelings and thoughts, and at times, challenges in which meaning is sought.