THE LEAGUE OF MILWAUKEE ARTISTS with the WISCONSIN VISUAL ARTISTS

2009 Plein Air Collaboration between LMA and WVA

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MILWAUKEE PLEIN AIR - THE DOWNTOWN EXPERIENCE

The 2009 Milwaukee Plein Air - the Downtown Experience was a great success! Alisyn Kay, 2009 Plein Air Coordinator, gave a report on the event at the September 12th meeting. The event was sponsored by the League of Milwaukee Artists and Wisconsin Visual Artists.

Ten days of ideal weather encouraged artists to get out there and create an outstanding body of work. Eighty- three artists registered to paint in the event. Artists painted within boundaries bordered by Juneau Avenue on the North, Erie Street on the South, Old World 3rd Street on the West, and Lake Michigan on the East. Entertainment was provided by alternative rock artist, Annie B.

The exhibition and silent auction took place on Friday, September 18. Sales for the exhibition totaled $14,425.00. 30% of sales were donated to Artists Working in Education, a not-for- profit organization committed to the art education of children through involvement with active artists. Over $5,000 in awards were given to artists due to fundraising efforts by the Milwaukee Riverwalk District. Additional photos of the event will be available on the WVA website.

Work on tallying expenses for the event continues and that report will be given at the November 14th meeting. A listing of Plein Air art purchasers will be provided by the coordinators. Joan Schneider’s letter of thanks to the faithful volunteers who made the Plein Air a supreme success was read at the September LMA meeting.

Alisyn and Joan were applauded for their dedication to LMA and hard work in putting together this event. ß