2025 Creative Communities
Creative Communities Canvas Project The Creative Communities Canvas Project is a community art project involving 300 artists of all ages and talents. Participants receive a 6-inch-by-6- inch art canvas to artistically interpret the following word as it pertains to nature: RESILIENT Art canvases can be picked up at the KVR Visitor Center starting January 2, 2025. All canvases must be returned to the KVR Visitor Center by February 24, 2025, by 4:30pm. REGISTER YOUR CANVAS HERE 
Creative Communities Canvas Online Auction
March 1, 2025 - March 23, 2025 Canvases will be available through online auction. Auction opens at 5pm CST on March 1, 2025, and closes on March 23, 2025, at 5pm CST. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the KVR with proceeds going to the KVR education & events programs. The canvases will be exhibited at the KVR Visitor Center Saturday, March 1 - Saturday, March 22, 2025.
Online Auction Opens March 1, 2025 Online Art Auction opens March 1 at 5 pm CST and Closes Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5 pm CST Go to: www.biddingowl.com Click on: Featured Auctions Search: Kickapoo Select: View ALL ITEMS 
To bid, you will need to create a user account and log onto Bidding Owl. Be sure to remember/record your username and password. - Online Canvas Auction opens on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5 pm CST
- Online Canvas Auction closes Sunday, March 23, 2025 at 5 pm CST.
Happy Bidding! 
Exhibit Grand Opening & Artist Reception March 1, 2025, 10 am - Noon Make plans to attend the Grand Opening of the Creative Communities Canvas Project. Join us for light refreshments and brunch hors d'oeuvres at the Kickapoo Valley Reserve Visitor Center. We will unveil the 2025 canvas project with all proceeds in support of the KVR Education Programs & Events. Bidding stations will be set up and staffed to assist bidders with account set up. Online bidding opens at 5pm CST on March 1, 2025 Grand opening is free and open to the public. FAQ Where can I get a blank canvas?
Blank canvases are available at the following locations after January 2nd: - KVR Visitor Center
- Lawton Memorial Library - La Farge
- Bekkum Library - Westby
- Coon Valley Library
- McIntosh Library - Viroqua
- Readstown Library
- Soldiers Grove Library
- Cashton Public Library
- Elroy Public Library
- Hillsboro Public Library
- Norwalk Public Library
- Wilton Library
- Ontario Public Library
- Kendall Library
- Viva Gallery - Viroqua
Canvases are due back to the KVR Visitor Center by February 24, 2025 How do I bid on a canvas?
Visit www.biddingowl.com (or click the yellow button to the left) and click on Featured Auctions. Then in the search bar, type in the word Kickapoo, this will take you to the KVR Art Auction page. Click on View All Items in the upper left corner of your screen and you will be able to view and bid on your favorites. Note: You will need to create an account to bid. The site is secure, and you will not be asked for credit card information at the time of bidding. Call the KVR Visitor Center with any questions. 608-625-2960 |
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NEW! Ephemeral Art Series Mondays in March, adults are invited to the KVR Visitor Center and work with professional artists from around the area. A variety of mediums will be offered during the series. We will learn technique, create amazing pieces and enjoy our creative community. Sign up for one or all programs. Light snack and beverages will be provided courtesy of Friends of Kickapoo Valley Reserve. For more information, reach out the Visitor Center. Please note this program is for adults only.
COST:
$35/session/person (includes materials) - each participant should fill out their own registration form OR$150/series/person (includes materials) - each participant should fill out their own registration form. Series includes all 5 sessions!
SCHEDULE: Session 1 Monday, March 3, 2025, 6pm - 8pm Artist & Medium: Printmaking - Zoe Craig Cost: $35 per session, includes materials Class size: Min. 10, Max. 20
Session 2 Monday, March 10, 2025, 6pm-8pm Artist & Medium: Colored Pencil and Pen - Daryl Skrupky Cost: $35 per session, includes materials Class size: Min. 10, Max. 20
Session 3 Monday, March 17, 2025, 6pm-8pm Artist & Medium: Copper Embossing - Martha Buche Cost: $35 per session, includes materials Class size: Min. 10, Max. 20
Session 4 Monday, March 24, 2025, 6pm-8pm Artist & Medium: Mexican Fok Art - Gaby Marvan Cost: $35 per session, includes materials Class size: Min. 10, Max. 20
Session 5 Monday, March 31, 2025, 6pm-8pm Artist & Medium: The Fine Art of Cake Decorating - Cowboy Joe Cost: $35 per session, includes materials Class size: Min. 10, Max. 20
For more information contact the KVR Visitor Center. 608-625-2960
Refunds will only be given if a session is cancelled. Every effort will be made to reschedule sessions that may be impacted by weather. Please be sure to enter your correct contact information as this will be used to communicate program schedule changes with you. We look forward to welcoming you to this exciting art series! REGISTER HERE! |
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