Art in the Office
Beginning on the day of her inauguration, Lieutenant Governor Lawton transformed the wall space of the beautifully renovated Office of the Lieutenant Governor into a special gallery exhibition space for Wisconsin artists. She welcomes all capitol visitors to stop by and get a sense of the extraordinary artwork being produced by talented artists in every part of our state.
Lieutenant Governor Lawton opens each new show inviting the public to a reception for the artist(s). Exhibits may showcase the work of an individual artist or gather works from multiple artists, organized around a single theme or idea or particular region of the state.
Lieutenant Governor Lawton’s prominent gallery is emblematic of her work as Chair of the Wisconsin State Arts Board. The Board today provides unique leadership to engage both public and private sectors in a shared agenda to establish Wisconsin’s stronghold in the creative economy, building the arts and culture industry as a powerful sector in itself and as the animating force for growth in communities across the state.
Past Exhibit
Wisconsin Through the Seasons - Ray Zirkle (Racine)
Chicago native Ray Zirkle got his start in photography more than 20 years ago, managing a one-hour photo processing lab. An Ansel Adams photo provided an inspirational spark, and soon his career as an artist was off and running. Ray is a regular on the art fair circuit and is currently represented by one of New York’s more prestigious galleries.
Ray moved to southeast Wisconsin on 1994, and currently lives in Racine. His photos, shot in digital black and white as well as color, capture quiet moments in the outdoor Midwest. “Wisconsin Through the Seasons” showcases the best and most beautiful images of every time of year.
The opening reception is scheduled for September 6, 2007 at 4:30 p.m. “Wisconsin Through the Seasons” will run through early November.
For more information, visit http://www.rayzirklephotography.com.
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