Events at Gallery Q

Art openings

Every other month, the front of Gallery Q transforms into a curated show featuring a body of work created by one of our artists. Artist receptions are open to the public and guests are encouraged to meet our artists, learn about their art, and enjoy food and drinks.

Visitors viewing portraits and artwork at Gallery Q’s “Artists Creating Their Art” exhibition

Upcoming member artist exhibits

White gift box wrapped with a red ribbon and bow, featuring a tag that reads “Give a Gift of Art.”

A Gift of Art

Our annual all-member holiday show and gift gallery.

November 2, 2026 - January 1, 2027

Reception:  Friday, Nov 6, 4:30-7:30 pm

Hand-drawn watercolor and ink sketches of Australian birds, including white ibises, blue-faced boobies, and a pelican, in an open sketchbook and loose card.

Anything That Flies

Member group show featuring art in flight.

January 4, 2027 - February 26, 2027

Reception:  Friday, Jan 8, 4:30-7:30 pm

Gallery storefront window displaying colorful flower art made from hanging metal watering cans, with a rake, broom, seed packet, and sign promoting culture and agriculture in Central Wisconsin.

National juried exhibition

Culture & Agriculture show

Mar 7 - Apr 28, 2026

Our annual juried exhibition returned in March again this year. The exhibit showcases art that celebrates our connection to the land and the art of farming, featuring a diverse collection of works that capture the beauty and rich traditions of agriculture by artists from the Midwest.

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Culture & Agriculture 2026 winners

  • Illustration of two children planting seedlings in rows beneath wind turbines at sunset

    Best in Show

    The Sowers, Roberta Condon, Portage, WI

  • Carved relief portrait of a smiling cowboy wearing a wide-brimmed hat and suspenders, mounted in a rustic red wood frame

    People's Choice

    A Good Day’s Work, Mike Jagielo, Almond, WI

  • Hand-drawn illustration of a long-snouted animal with multiple pink fish-like shapes on its back and four legs.

    First Place

    Carrier, Greg Herbowy, Brooklyn, NY

  • Colorful embroidered textile artwork featuring a seated figure, whimsical typography, food motifs, flowers, and the phrase “Food ’n’ Soul.”

    Second Place

    Mags Hosts St. Ag’s ‘Loaves & Fishes’ Social, Christine B Miller, Whitewater, WI

  • Art quilt depicting a horseback rider traveling through a grape vineyard beneath a swirling blue sky

    Third Place

    Cradle of the Vines, Sheila Messerschmidt, Aloha, OR

  • Black dog wearing a bright yellow coat and harness walking beside a red barn

    Honorable Mention

    Aggie’s New Coat, Valerie Mangion, Muscoda, WI

  • Painting of a head of iceberg lettuce with a seagull above and penguins swimming nearby

    Honorable Mention

    The Last Iceberg, Dan Sivek, Stevens Point, WI

  • Black-and-white illustration of a farm field above ground with buried prehistoric animal skeletons underground.

    Honorable Mention

    Mammoth Fields, Lisa Bigalke, Kenosha, WI

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