Artist receptions on Friday, August 14:

• Roberta’s Art Gallery, 3pm-4:30pm,

• Cultural Arts Center, 5pm to 7pm,

• Live Auction begins at 6:10pm. Learn more…

The exhibitions are free and open to the public. Free parking will also be available in Lot 12 at the University for guests attending the Roberta’s Gallery reception, where visitors will also enjoy Wisconsin‑themed food and refreshments. Refreshments will likewise be served at the Cultural Arts Center, and overflow parking will be available at First English Lutheran Church.

Caryl Yasko and Marilyn Fuerstenberg

Community Builders Through Art

The 2nd Annual Paint Wisconsin exhibition links its first two honorees--Marilyn Fuerstenberg and Caryl Yasko--not because they worked together, but because they shared a commitment to extraordinary artistic work and to making art a collaborative, inclusive experience. Though their approaches differed, both sought to create community through shared art experiences, expanding how people encounter and participate in the arts.

Marilyn Fuerstenberg, an extraordinary self-taught watercolorist and the first artist honored by Paint Wisconsin, shaped generations of artists through her teaching, mentorship, and advocacy. Her legacy endures in the creative opportunities she opened for others and in the beautiful work she leaves behind.

Caryl Yasko, this year's honoree, continues that spirit through public art. As a pioneering female muralist and leader in community-mural practice, she built collaboration into her methods-creating murals with and for the people who live alongside them.

Together, Marilyn and Caryl embody Paint Wisconsin's purpose: artists who made creativity a shared experience. Their approaches differ, but their influence aligns-each broadened how Wisconsin residents encounter and participate in the arts, forming a continuum of leadership rooted in generosity and public connection.

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