Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a shared exhibition of artwork by Bob Witzack and the late Jack Zeller celebrating the human spirit.

An artist reception for Bob Witzack and Jack Zellner’s exhibition, “Art of the Human Spirit” will be held Saturday November 6th from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm . The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition will hang through November 24th.

Creations by both artists, in 3D sculptures and in acrylic painting, convey qualities of numinosity, appealing to the higher emotions or to the aesthetic sense. A life-long search for expression and understanding are keynotes of this combined show.

Witzack’s work began several years ago when he began repurposing interesting old Victorian clocks, including wooden cases, dials, and parts.  Found objects and painted backgrounds adorn several of the “spirit boxes” or mini shrines. Each box has a theme and a connection to spirituality or veneration of the sacred. In the same vein, Zellner’s paintings glow with light, life, and movement. His passion for sharing art, creating beauty on canvas, and his joy of teaching will live on through his artwork.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce an art exhibition by Karen Limke of Janesville. “Celebrating Seasons” is a collection of paintings capturing the color, shape, and movement of the moments of wonder in each season. From the maze of winter branches, the bursting blossoms of spring, summertime flower gardens, and fall’s harvests, each painting reflects the artist’s reverence for nature’s wonders throughout each seasonal transition. Limke states, “I love color and enjoy experimenting with mixed media. These paintings were created mainly throughout this past Pandemic Year in order to stay connected to and enjoy what is important and beautiful.”

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An artist reception for Karen Limke’s exhibition will be held Friday, May 28th from 4 pm to 7 pm at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville, WI. The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition will hang through June 23rd.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a group art exhibition by The Studio Squad. Sharing common areas and adjoining studio space on Milton Avenue, the "Studio Squad" brings a diverse range of artwork to their four-person show in September. Rita Carpenter, Barbara Leonard, Nancy McKinnon, and Chris Stried have been friends for years, and one will find tons of dynamism and vision in their work. Mediums included are watercolor, pastel, acrylic and poured acrylic, as well as collage. A virtual welcome and information about the show may be found at www.facebook.com/ravenswish. 

The exhibition is FREE, open to the public, and will hang through September 25th. Raven’s Wish Gallery is open Wednesday through Friday from 10 am to 4 pm, and from 10 - 3 on Saturday.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a solo art exhibition by Cindy Anderson of Janesville. “A Learning Experience” is a bold, colorful collection of fiber art featuring improvisational piecing, fabric collage, and hand stitchery. Anderson states, “Art is a form of communication. If my expressions of art engage your mind and peak your interest, then my efforts, as a protagonist for joy through art, will be achieved. Over the years I have had the privilege of learning a variety of fiber art techniques by participating in classes taught by well—known artists such as Rayna Gilman, Lisa Binkley, and Sue Benner. Their concepts of improvisational piecing, fabric collage, hand stitchery and use of color have helped to shape my career. This exhibit is a sampling of some of the techniques I have experienced. Included in the exhibit are the following categories : Free-Form Piecing, Eco Dyed Fabrics, Hand Stitchery e Fabric Collage.”

The exhibition is free and open to the public. Anderson’s artist reception will be virtual. The exhibition will debut online (website and social media) at 6 pm on July 31st. Her works are available at the gallery and on our website through August 25th. Raven’s Wish Gallery & Studio is open from 10 am to 4 pm Wednesday through Friday and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Cindy’s artistic perspective.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a solo photography exhibition by Pat Sparling of Orfordville, WI. “Do You See What I See?” is a collection of dynamic photographic images from abandoned spaces in downtown to wide open rural landscapes of Rock County. Each is a thought-provoking, careful study in composition and color theory.

Sparling grew up in Chicago loving street photography and the wonderful cityscape of his youth. Now living on a farm in rural Orfordville, he is inspired by the beautiful rural landscapes that surround him. Sparling states, “I use my love of Chicago street photography and combine it with charming rural surroundings to create my images.” Sparling has been a photographer for more than 40 years, spending 25 years as a studio artist using large format cameras.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a solo art exhibition by Heather Hansen of Janesville. “Inspired by Nature” is a collection of wheel-thrown and hand-built clay works focused on elements from the natural world including leaves, flowers, and animals. Widely known for her intriguing entries for the Art in the Garden Series at Rotary Botanical Gardens, Heather’s artwork evokes a sense of wonder and joy, with some whimsy tossed in for good measure.  She states, “The most challenging piece in the show is the Lotus Flower Frog, with 72 handmade petals each attached individually. Immensely time-consuming, it is probably the most symbolic of my struggles in bringing the exhibition to fruition.” Functional and practical items such as platters, bowls, mugs, and garden art will also be highlighted.

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The exhibition is free and open to the public, and an artist reception will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, November 1st at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville. Hansen’s ceramic works will be on display through November 27th and the gallery is open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday.

Magical, Mystical, and Marvelous is an invitational exhibition featuring 21 artists from Janesville and surrounding communities celebrating enchantment and wonder, themes of magic, mystical and mythical beings, and the charmed life. A variety of mediums will be represented including painting, sculpture, mixed media, photography, collage, and the digital arts.

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Raven’s Wish Gallery is hosting a fun and light-hearted reception on Friday, October 4, from 6 pm to 8 pm. The event is FREE and open to the public at 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville. The exhibition will be on display through October 29th.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Heather’s artistic perspective.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a solo art exhibition by Georgia Mommaerts of Yuba, WI. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” a collection of detailed works in colored pencil, encourages one to invite more wonder and whimsy into life. Mommaerts’ subject matter choices are inspired by challenging occurrences and chronicle a universal journey toward a hopeful, more joyful future.

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An artist reception for Georgia Mommaerts will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm on Saturday, August 31st at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville. During the reception, a lovely backdrop of classical music will be provided by Richland Center musicians Dave Schmitt (hammer dulcimer) and Cliff Smith (guitar). The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition will hang through September 25th.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a photography exhibition by Courtney Perakis of Janesville. “A Camera and a Passport” is a series of travel photographs from five countries. Printed on metal or sandwiched in acrylic, Perakis’s photographic work is both intimate and expansive. She states “art should always be challenging, and that one must always reach for the next level in every piece designed. This is how I approach everything I do and every piece of art I make.”

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An artist reception for Courtney Perakis and her photography exhibition, “A Camera and a Passport will be held Friday, July 26th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville, WI. The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition will hang through August 28th.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Courtney’s artistic perspective.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a solo art exhibition by Sophia Voelker of Madison. “Wild Treasures,” a collection of vibrant acrylic paintings, invites you into the wild world of nature. Voelker’s subject matter choices will take one on a visit to forest, desert, ocean, and jungle environments. Having lived in varied places including California, Oregon, Nevada, St. Croix and St. Thomas, and now Madison, WI, Voelker’s work is greatly influenced by nature. 

Voelker states, “I was inspired to teach myself to paint after I saw my grandmother’s sketches, learned of my Uncle Mark Sabino’s art career, and heard of a family member’s involvement in the design of the St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands flag.”

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Free and open to the public, an artist reception will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, July 12th at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville. The exhibition will hang July 2nd - July 24th and the gallery is open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Sophia Voelker’s artistic perspective.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a shared art exhibition by artists Angela Morgan and Okari Blackpaw, both of Janesville.

“iArt” is a body of prints from digital paintings drawn “freehand” on an iPad or computer. Blackpaw and Morgan each compose the initial idea for a painting in their mind and use tools in computer drawing programs to give form, color, line and depth to the subjects.

Morgan states, “it allows me the freedom to experiment without wasting a lot of materials if something doesn’t work, and it doesn’t leave me with a mess either.”

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An artist reception for the Morgan and Blackpaw exhibition “iArt” will be held Friday, June 7th from 6 pm to 8 pm at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville, WI. The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition hangs June 7th - 26th.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Okari Blackpaw’s artistic perspective.

CLICK HERE to learn more about Angela Morgan’s artistic perspective.

An artist reception for Nancy Raufman’s exhibition “Spring Explosion: Color & Light” will be held Friday, May 3rd from 3 pm to 6 pm at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville, WI.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce an art exhibition by Nancy Raufman of Janesville.

“Spring Explosion: Color & Light” is a series of acrylic paintings meant to embody the emergence, hopefulness, and joy of the spring season.

Raufman’s bold style, employing large blocks of color, is particularly appropriate for depicting landscapes. As an artist, Raufman began in midlife devoting time each day and dedicated space in her home in which to concentrate, study, and learn her craft.

Raufman states, “Almost any subject can work for a painting. The kitchen sink is as important as a bouquet of flowers.”

The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition will hang through May 29th.

To learn more about Nancy’s artistic perspective, CLICK HERE.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is located at 101 W. Milwaukee in historic downtown Janesville, Wisconsin. We represent more than 80 local and national painters, jewelers, photographers, and wood, glass, textile, and mixed media artists. The gallery hosts artist exhibitions and unique events year-round.

 Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce an art exhibition by local photographer Den Adler of Janesville.

“A Matter of Seeing” is a large body of images from Adler’s extensive portfolio. Known generally for his transportation shots, especially trains, Adler’s current show is wide-ranging including iconic Wisconsin images, gardens, architectural abstracts, travel, and yes, a couple of trains.

Adler states “I seek interesting shapes with attractive colors, great composition, and a nice balance in the details. If I have a dominant theme: it’s people and things standing alone in some way.”

An artist reception for Den Adler’s exhibition “A Matter of Seeing” will be held Saturday, March 30th from 2 pm to 4 pm at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville, WI. The show and reception are FREE and open to the public, and the exhibition will hang through April 24th.

To learn more about Den’s artistic perspective, CLICK HERE

Raven’s Wish Gallery is located at 101 W. Milwaukee in historic downtown Janesville, Wisconsin. We represent more than 80 local and national painters, jewelers, photographers, and wood, glass, textile, and mixed media artists. The gallery hosts artist exhibitions and unique events year-round.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to announce a solo art exhibition by Lynette Redner of Delavan, Wisconsin. “Life Scape,” is a collection of artwork (watercolor, oil, and acrylic) inspired by nature, and includes both landscapes and animals. Her most recent paintings have been described as “fresh, colorful, joyful, and humorous.”

Born and raised in Wisconsin, Redner actively exhibits in various shows in the area, as well as juried exhibitions in Florida and Arizona. Redner is a member of the Janesville Art League, Whitewater Art Alliance, the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators, and the Beloit Plein Air Painters.

An artist reception will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday, September 28th at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 W. Milwaukee Street in Janesville. The exhibition, free and open to the public, will hang through October 24th and the gallery is open from 10 am to 6 pm Monday through Friday and 10 am to 3 pm on Saturday.

To learn more about Lynnette’s artistic perspective, CLICK HERE.

Raven's Wish is pleased to announce  the featured artist for September is Alicia Reid.

Alicia's current work is an exploration of the meaning of place, exploring our connections to points on the earth including swamps, deserts, mountains, and coasts. Reid currently works in acrylic and mixed media collage using maps, music, text, and samples of handwriting to interpret her landscapes. Grounded: An Exploration of Place will hang at Raven’s Wish Gallery, 101 West Milwaukee Street in Janesville, through September 29th.

Read our latest Be Inspired Blog featuring Alicia Reid.

Raven’s Wish Gallery is pleased to host an art exhibition featuring the artwork of artist Linda Davis. “Absolutely Abstract” is a celebration of the freedom, creativity, and energy Davis experiences when she paints.

Davis starts most works without a preconceived plan and lets the paint lead the process. She employs bold colors, texture, and layers allowing these to provide the underpainting and then embellishes these established forms. Her work is continually evolving as she experiments with new techniques and strives to be more original and spontaneous. A long-standing member of the Janesville Art League, Linda has won numerous awards in the Wisconsin Regional Arts Program (WRAP). She earned a Bachelor of Arts at Dominican University and studied botanical illustration at the Morton Arboretum. She once thought she had to “paint within the lines,” but once she discovered acrylic and abstraction there were no lines and no rules.