Creative Playground: Opening Reception

Alverno College|Arts & Culture Gallery|MKE, WI 

Exhibition Dates: Feb. 6, 2026 - Mar 6, 2026

Opening Reception: February 13 from 5:00 - 7:30pm

You're invited to join us for the Creative Playground Opening Reception—an evening of creativity, connection, and community. While the event is free and open to the public, we kindly ask that you register in advance. 

Opening Night Activities

General Exhibition Viewing | 5:00–7:30 PM
Wander the gallery and experience an inspiring range of collaborative artworks that reflect innovation, dialogue, and mutual creativity.

Creative Collage Project | 5:00–7:00 PM
Take part in a hands-on, community collage led by Mosaic Artist and Wisconsin Craft member Amy Weh. Add your own creative touch to a collective piece built in real time during the event. All are welcome—no experience required.

Artist Panel | 5:30–6:00 PM
Hear directly from participating artists as they share insights into their process, what it was like to collaborate across mediums, and what they learned along the way.

Popular Choice Voting | Voting closes at 6:45 PM
Cast your vote for your favorite collaborative piece in the exhibition! Winners of the People’s Choice Awards will be announced during the awards presentation.

Awards Presentation | 7:00 PM
Celebrate the conclusion of the evening as we recognize the top three collaborations as voted by the public.

Congratulations to our Accepted Artists! 

Amanda Jones, Amanda Langer, Amy Weh, Ann Cook, Betsy Davis, Charna Schwartz, Claire Mondloch, Diana Ferguson, Diane Evans, Dorothee Pfundt, Ellen Gvora, Erika Scheer, G G, Jan Jahnke, Jay Arpin, Jean Wells, Jeff Baenen, Jen Arpin, Jennifer Angelo, Jhenai Mootz, Joan Kennedy, John Bower, June Ambro, June Vaughn, Karen Elwing, Kathleen Eggert, Katie Hogan, Kenneth Ferguson, Kippian Inglis, Laj Waghray, Liina Heikkinen, Linda Marcus, Mary Nimi, Mel Kolstad, Mike Mootz, Nan Marshall, Nancy Gibson, Pat Kroth, Prudy Canfield, Roxane Mayeur, Stephanie Bartz, Susan Drewek, Susan Galkowski, Sylviia Mondloch, and Walton Isenberg

We can't wait to welcome you to this vibrant evening of art, connection, and creative celebration.