New at Abode Gallery... Driftless: An Exhibition





 

Abode Gallery is proud to present our newest group show: "Driftless".

Diftless: An Exhibition
Now thru September 30th
Opening Reception: Aug 23rd., 5- 7pm
Abode Gallery, Stockholm, WI

The Driftless area of the upper Mississippi River Basin is a unique region with a landscape steeped in beauty. The area was bypassed by the last continental glacier, and as a result, natural weathering and erosion created steep, rugged, and breathtakingly beautiful topography.

"Driftless" depicts this distinctive sculpted landscape in paint, ceramic, metal and wood. The show highlights unique bluffs, forested hillsides, farmed countryside and cold-water trout streams.

New works from 7 local and regional artists, whose names you will surely recognize, will be featured:

Margy Jean Balwierz
Maria Dudley Kowalski
Robert Gehrke
Terrill Knaack
Denise Presnell Weidner
Dianna Shandorf
Jeff Stern

YOU'RE INVITED...

Join us for our opening reception on Friday, August 23, 2013, from 5-7pm. View the collection, meet and greet the artists, and enjoy refreshments and live music. The event is free and open to the public. Artists in attendance will include: Maria Dudley Kowalski, Robert Gehrke, Terrill Knaack and Jeff Stern.

Announcements about the exhibition and opening reception will also be announced on our Facebook page.

Abode Gallery Events Coincide with Stockholm Art Fair

Each year thousands flock to our little village on the shores of Lake Pepin for the Stockholm Art Fair. This year's show, taking place this Saturday, July 20, 2013. will mark the event's 40th anniversary, and as usual, we've got some special things planned for the art-lovers visiting Stockholm this weekend. The video above will offer a sneak peek of what's in store.

Stop by Abode Gallery this weekend and you'll notice several new works on display, some by new artists and others from artists our regular visitors will surely recognize.

In addition, some artists will be making personal appearances at Abode Gallery on the day of the Stockholm Art Fair, to greet visitors and discuss their work. One of those artists is Jeff Boutin. Even if you don't recognize Jeff's name, you'll most likely recognize his work; vibrant, colorful and playful paintings, which are among the Gallery's best sellers.

Also, "The Great River Road" exhibition continues, featuring the work of Raelee Edgar. Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the Great River Road, art-lovers, classic car buffs and Great River Road enthusiasts will enjoy her work, which celebrates the travel and nostalgia of the open road! The show only runs through July 31, so this weekend will be one of the last for catching this great exhibition.

Finally, the Home & Lifestyle store is fully stocked with new handcrafted items; unique home accessories of the highest quality are ready to grace and beautify your home.

Keep your eye to our Facebook page (and give us a "like" if you haven't already) for any late-breaking news, announcements, appearances and more! We look forward to seeing you for one of the biggest art events of the year on the west coast of Wisconsin.

Abode Gallery Great River Road Exhibition Featuring Raelee Edgar

Artist Raelee Edgar at work in her studio.

Calling all art-lovers, classic car buffs and Great River Road enthusiasts... Join us as we celebrate travel and nostalgia of the open road!

The Great River Road Exhibition

Featuring the original works of Raelee Edgar

June 13 - July 31, 2013
 

OPENING RECEPTION

Saturday, June 15, 2013

4:30pm - 6:30pm

The State of Wisconsin proclaimed 2013 as the 75th anniversary of the Wisconsin Great River Road. Highway 35, Wisconsin’s Great River Road, runs down Wisconsin's west coast winding through artistic communities and charming historic villages. The journey is one of the greatest undiscovered drives in the Midwest. 

The road with its curves and hills has been preserved to embrace the area’s scenic and historical significance.  Drivers on the Great River Road find a sense of freedom and a unique connection to the wild landscape. Along the road, eagles soar in and out of the trees, and limestone bluffs tower above the road like European castles. The Mighty Mississippi River stretches and winds with you like a friend on your drive, leaving you in awe of its necessity and natural beauty.  New journeyer’s are encouraged and invited to discover the magic.

Abode Gallery will highlight the works of artist Raelee Edgar in an exhibition entitled "The Great River Road".  Raelee is happily painting car memories, in Minnesota where she lives with her husband and two children. In recent years, her work has been exhibited in a number of juried shows and she's completed several commissions. Her artwork is held in both private and corporate collections.  When speaking about her work she states, “Time spent with loved ones and friends can be summoned by a car make or model. I hope my work lets people savor those memories.” 

Ronalee’s work will be on view from June 15th- July 31st.  The opening for the Great River Road Exhibition will be June 15th from 4:30pm- 6:30pm. See you at the Opening! 

Abode Gallery Introduces the Artistry of Howard A. Schroeder

We're pleased to welcome the work of Howard S. Schroeder to our gallery.

The third of six children born to an artistic family, Howard was born and raised in Lewes, DE. His father, Howard S. Schroeder, was a renowned painter in the Middle Atlantic States.

Howard is married, with two children and one grandchild, all residing in MN. Prior to moving to Minnesota, he lived 32 years in Chapel Hill, NC.

Howard started sculpting in 1972 while stationed in Winter Harbor, ME, while serving in the Navy.  Upon discharge from the Navy, Howard settled in North Carolina and spent his wage earning years as a tennis pro and father.

After a two year hiatus of moving and settling in to a home in Northfield, MN, he is excited to be resuming the art he loves and is thrilled to be part of our family of artists.

These pieces are exquisite, and possess a sensual quality. 

The video above showcases more of Howard's work, which is available at Abode Gallery, Stockholm, WI.

New to Abode Gallery: Honeycombed Calcite Wine Racks (and Granite Candles are back)

Look at the honeycombed appearance of this stone. Stone artist, Richard Erickson, just dropped off these amazing new pieces to the Abode Gallery. 

Last year his granite candles were a huge hit.  He just left a couple of candles and several granite wine racks. See more of these gorgeous pieces in the video below.  

These wine racks are made from honeycombed calcite, a rare stone that is only found in Utah.  The stone has a honeycombed appearance and distinctive character.  Richard maintains the natural form and polishes his pieces beautifully. 

The candles that we had in last year were gone quickly.  I encourage you to stop by this weekend and see these wine racks in person. You’ll be glad you did. And please pass the word along to your friends.

See Ron Germanson’s new Moon Over the Creek and Lucy‘s new shrines.

Look at the honeycombed appearance of this stone. Stone artist, Richard Erickson, just dropped off these amazing new pieces to the Abode Gallery. 

Last year his granite candles were a huge hit.  He just left a couple of candles and several granite wine racks. See more of these gorgeous pieces in the video below.  

These wine racks are made from honeycombed calcite, a rare stone that is only found in Utah.  The stone has a honeycombed appearance and distinctive character.  Richard maintains the natural form and polishes his pieces beautifully. 

The candles that we had in last year were gone quickly.  I encourage you to stop by this weekend and see these wine racks in person. You’ll be glad you did. And please pass the word along to your friends.

Celebrate the Poetic Spirit of Light with us…

This week at Abode Gallery we kicked off the first of a series of juried shows called Sunrise, Sunset:  Celebrating the Poetic Spirit of Light.  See a preview of the show here.

Two of the featured pieces in the show are Woodland Road Light by Denise Presnell Wiedner and Cardinal, Female by Eric Cornett.  

Sunrise, Sunset will be in the Gallery from April 15 through May 31.  Our opening reception is Saturday, April 27, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.  Stop by this weekend and see the show in person.  You’ll be glad you did.

Alan
Abode Gallery
Stockholm

PS  Let your friends know, too.