About the Wisconsin - Saitama Art Exchange 2002

Wisconsin - Saitama Art Exchange 2002

The Wisconsin - Saitama Art Exchange 2002 is being eagerly anticipated on both sides of the Pacific ocean. The three venues for exhibits ( The Saitama Modern Art Museum in Saitama, Japan and The Inoue Gallery located in the Ginza district in Tokyo and the Tomioka Museum in Ohta-ku. ) will ensure that this is a high profile event. Ben Barwick's article in Art in Wisconsin has also created quite a buzz.

 

About the
(Fall 2000)
Wisconsin - Saitama Art Exchange

Thanks to everyone who participated in the artists' exchange. It was a pleasure to work with so many wonderful people and share artwork from Wisconsin and Japan. These events in commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of WP&S were a wonderful success. All the events of the exchange occurred with the help of many people. Thanks to everyone who made this event possible. Special thanks to the Memorial Union, the Elvehjem museum, the River Arts Center, the Crane Foundation the West Bend museum of Art and many others. Thanks also to Tomo Yamada for her tireless efforts to translate.

Why sponsor an international exchange?

Since its inception Wisconsin Painters and Sculptors Inc. has had ties to the wider art community. In 1900 when the group was formed, it was composed of German painters who had made Wisconsin their home. Since then, the history of WP&S has reflected the artistic movements, styles and political battles of the wider art world. The work of artists requires the fertilization of ideas that know no boundaries. It is with that spirit that the artists of WP&S extend an invitation to the artists of Japan in 2000.

Other Events related to the 100th Anniversary

In addition to the Japanese exchange and exhibit, WP&S held an exhibit at the West Bend Art Museum. A catalogue of this exhibit is available. This exhibit ran from October 18th through November 23rd, of 2000.

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