A weeklong exhibition that featured all artwork submitted for the 47th Annual Juried Exhibition prior to the jury selection. The exhibition was a feast for the eyes! A true salon exhibit, the walls of the gallery were covered from floor to ceiling with artwork of all sizes and kinds created by local, regional and national artists. Visitors were encouraged to cast votes for their favorite pieces with the ever popular "People's Choice Awards."
The 47th Annual Juried Exhibition featured the work of local, regional and national artists representing a wide variety of media: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics and mixed media. This exhibit offered emerging artists the opportunity to gauge their development and established artists the opportunity to explore new ideas and techniques.
The collection exhibit presented works of art by select, established regional artists. The exhibit highlighted two works from each artist, one for display and one a donation in which to support the nonprofit FHCA. The donated works were prominently displayed and featured in a silent auction that ran throughout the duration of the exhibit. This annual exhibit is regarded as one of Door County's premier exhibitions for professional artists. Visitors and collectors alike found this an excellent opportunity to see the vast selection of the areas finest artists' and to add a distinctive piece to a personal collection!
Part community outreach project and part fundraiser, the Community Mosaic Project was developed in 2007 and launched in the summer of 2008 as a means to raise awareness of the arts and make them accessible for every member of our community. The display was hung in tandem with our Collection Invitational Exhibit and consisted of a large-scale mosaic (approx. 12 feet by 6 feet), constructed of 300-plus 6-inch by 6-inch canvases.
Each artwork was crafted by community members, youth, professional, and amateur artists of all skill levels and ages. There were no requirements for subject matter or medium (except that it be appropriate for display) or who may participate, making it an example of how the visual arts can allow the public to share their message(s).
Additionally, throughout the duration of the five-week exhibit, the general public purchased numbers (one for each canvas) through a lottery system for $25 each. At the conclusion of the exhibit, each original artwork with the appropriate corresponding number was packaged and sent off to patrons.
The Hardy has garnered great success with the project's first two years, completely selling out of canvases and bringing in a number record of visitors.
The Hardy Gallery unveiled the newest addition to the Peninsula State Park’s year long centennial celebration with an member exhibition featuring artwork inspired by Wisconsin’s state treasure. Conveniently located across the water’s of Eagle Harbor, the historic Hardy Gallery, housed in the simple wooden warehouse on Anderson dock and recognized by its boat name graffiti, provided the ideal backdrop to take in breathtaking views of the park as seen through the eyes of an artist.
A weeklong exhibition that featured all artwork submitted for the 46th Annual Juried Exhibition prior to the jury selection. The exhibition was a feast for the eyes! A true salon exhibit, the walls of the gallery were covered from floor to ceiling with artwork of all sizes and kinds created by local, regional and national artists. Visitors were encouraged to cast votes for their favorite pieces with the ever popular "People's Choice Awards."
The 46th Annual Juried Exhibition was the premier juried artist exhibition in Door County. It featured the work of local, regional and national artists representing a wide variety of media: painting, drawing, sculpture, photography, ceramics and mixed media. This exhibit offered emerging artists the opportunity to gauge their development and established artists the opportunity to explore new ideas and techniques.
The collection exhibit presented works of art by select, established regional artists. The exhibit highlighted two works from each artist, one for display and one a donation in which to support the nonprofit FHCA. The donated works were prominently displayed and featured in a silent auction that will run throughout the duration of the exhibit. This annual exhibit is regarded as one of Door County's premier exhibitions for professional artists.
Please read the above slate of 2009 Exhibitions for information on the Community Mosaic Project!
Cultural landscapes, such as Door County farms, through their form, features, and the ways they are used, reveal much about our evolving relationships with the natural world. They provide scenic, economic and ecological, opportunities that help persons and communities understand themselves. This exhibition took viewers on an engaging and thought-provoking visual journey to explore Door County's cultural landscapes through the eyes of photographer Paul Lurie. Lurie's stunning large-scale photographs clearly depict aspects of rural Door County often missed by passersby.
A weeklong exhibit that featured all artwork submitted for the annual juried exhibit prior to the jury selection.
This exhibit featured work of local and regional artists in a variety of media.
Local and regional artists displayed a major piece of their work alongside a smaller donated piece to be auctioned to benefit the FHCA.
This exhibit drew special attention to the dynamic, elusive and infectious creative process used in art making. Through collaboration with nine Door County artists, the gallery was transformed into individual studios that illuminate the process and means by which professional artists use to create their livelihood. How do artists find inspiration to create new work? The exhibit visually explained the process and inspired new ways of thinking about painting, fiber, wood, clay, printmaking and even your own creativity!
A one-night exhibit featuring all artwork submitted for the annual juried exhibit prior to the jury selection.
This exhibit featured work of local and regional artists in a variety of media.
Local and regional artists displayed a major piece of their work alongside a smaller donated piece to be auctioned to benefit the FHCA.
Art collectors were invited to exhibit artworks from personal collections that have significant meaning. The collector accompanied each piece of artwork with a statement as to why the artwork(s) were of importance.
A one-night exhibit that featured all artwork submitted for the annual juried exhibit prior to the jury selection.
This exhibit featured work of local and regional artists in a variety of media.
Local and regional artists displayed a major piece of their work alongside a smaller donated piece to be auctioned to benefit the FHCA.
For two years, fine art photographer Dan Anderson explored the graffiti covered walls of the Anderson Warehouse on Ephraim's historic Anderson Dock. Using state of the art equipment, Anderson documented how man, for over a century, has left his unique markings on the exterior walls of the national landmark.
This international, juried fine art photography exhibit highlighted works depicting the visual evidence of mankind's self-expression. From ancient civilizations, humans have found creative ways to visually display their personal interpretation of life around them.
A one-night exhibit that featured all artwork submitted for the annual juried exhibit prior to the jury selection.
This exhibit featured work of local and regional artists in a variety of media.
This traveling exhibit featured the work of over 60 poets and visual artists.
The Common Ground art project was a collaboration of artists, writers, musicians and scientists focusing on the interplay of natural beauty and environmental issues in the Door Peninsula. This innovative exhibit sought "Common Ground" by involving the community and encouraging cooperation among artists, scientists, businesses, and the area’s residents and visitors. The Hardy viewed this exhibit as a ground breaking way to initiate dialogue, encouraging people to draw their own conclusions from the art and scientific information presented.
This third-annual exhibit featured work by established artists alongside the work created by emerging artists. Each artist is a professional Door County artist.
This exhibit was a whimsical display featuring different creatures by artists who bring playful ideas to their subject matter.
This exhibit featured work of local and regional artists in a variety of media.
This exhibit explored issues relevant to the participants, with exhibit programs and events featuring women working in differing art forms.
Jurors selected a wide array of art that is physically submitted by regional artists
This exhibit took a close look at men in the arts, their viewpoints and interests.
This annual exhibit featured work by established artists alongside the work created by emerging artists. Each artist is a professional, Door County artist.
This exhibit explored printmaking in its many aspects, from traditional to experimental.
This exhibit featured a variety of works that utilize the "form follows function" design aesthetic. All works were functional in design and use.
This exhibit was a two-week long display of fun, seasonal decorations and gifts created by local artists.
Shikishi is an ancient Japanese tradition in which in a small format is created to honor a special occasion. Shikishi created for this exhibit expressed in images, words or both, the artists ideas, wishes and hopes - personal, national or global - for the New Year.
