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From a young age, Nancy has always been captivated by art. Even in grade school, her work was regularly displayed at the fair. She loves to experiment with different surfaces. Over the years, she has created glass jewelry, she has painted on rocks, shells, bowling balls, scrimshaw, ostrich eggs, and a variety of other materials.   Nancy says, “Primarily, my focus is on cartoon fantasy painting using acrylics. My main goal is to bring a smile to the faces of…

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Antigo Visual Arts (AVA), a local nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and promoting the arts in Langlade County, is pleased to announce the opening of its annual AVA Christmas Gift Shop, now on display at the AVA Gallery on the 2nd floor of the Langlade County Historical Museum. A warm and festive reception was held on Saturday, November 15 from 5–7 p.m., where community members gathered to meet artists, explore handcrafted holiday art, and celebrate the season together. As part…

The Association of Wisconsin Artists (AWA) hosted its 2025 Wisconsin Regional Art Program State Conference Reception on September 27 at the Center for the Visual Arts. This year’s state exhibit featured 95 works of art, including seven from Antigo Visual Arts artists: “Superior” by Camille Converse-Smith “Chuck” by Vicki Eldridge “A Hard Day’s A-Comin” by Rosemary Bauknecht “Checked Still Life” by Karen Now-Stimac “Welcome” by Jean Adams “1..2..3..4” by Hans Schmitt “Harlequin Macaw” by Nancy Leder   Camille Converse-Smith’s painting,…

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My art comes from a place of solitude and survival — each piece is a reflection of the world as I’ve felt it, not just seen it. I paint with bold color, heavy emotion, and raw energy because that’s how life has always hit me: unfiltered and intense. Whether I’m reimagining sacred moments, layering humor with grit, or stretching figures in motion, there’s always a deeper pulse beneath the surface — a search for connection, truth, and something honest. I…

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Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) welcomed more than 50 guests to the opening reception of its annual “Autumn-Hues In Harmony” 2025 Judged Art Exhibit and Sale, held on Saturday, September 20, at the AVA Gallery located on the second floor of the Langlade County Historical Museum. The evening was a celebration of local creativity and the beauty of the fall season, featuring 55 original pieces by 18 talented regional artists. Visitors enjoyed hors d’oeuvres crafted by the artists themselves, refreshments, door…

Antigo, WI — Antigo Visual Arts (AVA), a local nonprofit arts organization, successfully concluded its first-ever Downtown Art Scavenger Hunt and Silent Auction, a community-wide celebration of local creativity that ran from June 1 through August 14 in partnership with 33 downtown Antigo businesses. The event featured 33 original artworks inspired by Wisconsin’s birds, animals, and native flowers. Each piece was created by a local artist and displayed in or on a participating business, turning downtown Antigo into a vibrant…

Antigo, WI (July 21, 2025) – The Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) community came together on Saturday, July 19, to celebrate local creativity and talent at the opening reception of its newest exhibit, Summer Wonders. Held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Langlade County Historical Museum in Antigo, Wisconsin, the event drew a lively crowd of artists, art lovers, and community members. The reception featured hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and a special guest appearance by Cheryl Erwin Eldridge, author of The…

Antigo, WI — Antigo Visual Arts (AVA) proudly announces the completion and installation of a new public mural that now graces the south side of the Marathon Express Mart in Antigo, thanks to the continued partnership between AVA and the City of Antigo through its public art mural program. This initiative was made possible in part by funds set aside from the City’s facade grant program to support public art that enhances the beauty and character of our local downtown.…