We Believe Curating is an Act of Love.
At Artesã Gallery, exhibitions celebrate creativity, connection, and community. Each show brings together emerging and established artists, creating space for learning, collaboration, and meaningful artistic exchange.
Our goal is to build opportunities for artists and offer La Crosse an intimate space where art can be experienced in a personal and authentic way.
Current Exhibitions
FORM & MOVEMENT | May 1 – June 30, 2026
A Collaborative Study of Light, Body & Form
A collaborative exhibition exploring form, movement, and the human body through photography, sculpture, and ceramic. The works examine gesture, shape, and light through shared inspiration across disciplines.
May 1 – June 30
Openings / First Fridays
May 1 | 5–7 PM
June 5 | 5–7 PM
Artists/Collaboration
Featuring work by Dave Bass, Dylan Bonner (Fokus Photo), Sandra Albers, Lauren Nahas, and Mya Baumer.
QUICK PORTRAITS | May 1 – June 30, 2026
Painting from Life & Drawing Exhibition
This exhibition features works from live painting sessions, capturing the energy of painting from life. Featuring artists of different backgrounds and levels, it celebrates observation, interpretation, community, and creating together.
May 1 – June 30
Openings / First Fridays
May 1 | 5–7 PM
June 5 | 5–7 PM
Artists
Antelma Nicolai, Colleen Shore, Julie Johnston, Kathy Van Kirk, Marianne Rice, Philip Virk, Sal D’Agostino, Sandra Albers, and Sarah Gillert.
Past Exhibitions
WOMEN IN ARTS & SPORTS | September - October 2025
Women in Arts and Sports Exhibition
This exhibition brought together artists whose work explored strength, movement, resilience, and the female experience through art and athletics. Created through friendship, shared practice, and mutual support, the exhibition celebrated women who create, compete, and inspire through their distinct voices.
Rivoli Arts Building Opening/Inauguration
September – October 2025
Artists
Marianne Rice, Sarah Gillert, and Sandra Albers.
