GLAF BLOG

Show Dates April 16 - 19, 2026 Awards were presented at a reception on April 16 at Geneva Lakes Art Foundation’s (GLAF) Gallery 223 in downtown Lake Geneva. The Annual Student Art Show, held April 16–19, features talented local high school students showcasing their work in a professional gallery setting. It’s a wonderful opportunity to support and celebrate the next generation of artists as they share their unique voices—helping to inspire the future of our arts community. Lo

November 22, 2025 - January 3, 2026 Open during Museum Hours: 11 AM - 3 PM Friday - Monday The Lake Geneva Museum (255 Mill Street) is hosting its 7th Annual Parade of Trees. GLAF's display this year is one trimmed with creative paintbrushes, made by members Caroll Pearson, Shelly Heiss, Sarah McConnell and Kelley Happ. This seasonal display of over 20 trees created by local businesses and charities opens November 22. VISIT FOR THE TREES - STAY FOR THE HISTORY!

Gallery 223 visitors were given ballots to vote for the People's Choice Award Winner for the Fall 2025 Show. Congratulations to GLAF...

The GLAF Art Access program conducts specially designed art classes, programs, and activities in area communities with youth and adults....

• 2026: JUNE 17 • Wednesday 10 AM - 2:30 PM • Space is limited to 6, Registration Required • All supplies included • $75 GLAF Members • $100 Non Members Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Paint A Country Garden in a Day Ready to elevate your painting skills? This one-day workshop is designed for intermediate acrylic and oil painters who want to create a vibrant country garden landscape - all in a single sitting. A reference photo will b

2026: July 8 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 8 attendees, registration required • Experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet. The

• 2026: JULY 8 • Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Ages 16+ • Space is limited to 8, registration required • $145.00 Non-GLAF Member • $135.00 GLAF Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTRATION: Class Description: Create your own charming bumblebee in fused glass bumblebee to brighten your garden or potted plants! In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll design and assemble a vibrant bumblebee using colorful glass frit, and simple decorative techniques. All

• 2026: July 14 • Tuesday 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM • Space is limited to 8, Registration Required • Ages 14+ • All supplies included • $60 Non-GLAF Member • $50 GLAF Members Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: No experience necessary for this introduction to Mixed Media class. Students will work with liquid polymer (base primer) learning decoupage techniques, working with texture paste and stains; dry brushing techniques usin

• 2026: July 15 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI. Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper. The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness. In this class

• 2026: JUL 15 • Wed. 1:00 - 3:00 PM • Space is limited to 8, Registration required • Adults 18+ • All supplies included Cost: $50 per student Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: Discover the creative possibilities of Gelli Plate Printing in this fun, hands-on workshop! Through a variety of layered printing techniques, you’ll create three unique 5” x 7” artistic greeting cards that reflect your personal artistic styl

• 2026: JUL 15 • Wed. 10:00 AM - 12:00 Noon • Space is limited to 8, Registration required • Ages 12 - 17 • All supplies included Cost: $50 per student Registration: Select REGISTER button to connect to registration & payment. Class Description: Dive into the colorful world of Gelli Plate Printing! In this fun and engaging 2-hour workshop, you’ll learn the basics of the gelli printing process while exploring color patterns, stamping and embellishments. Using acrylic paints

• 2026: JUL 22 • Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • $65.00 • Some supplies included • Space limited to 6 students, registration required Registration: Class Description: This class will capture the Great Blue Heron in all its serene beauty. Focus techniques will include the loose but deliberate background and using a pallet knife to ‘pull’ feathers. Keeping the spotlight on our subject will mean we have to maintain crisp white edges and highlights to illuminate the bird. Meet The

• 2026: JULY 29 • Wednesday, 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Space is limited to 8, registration required • $160.00 Non-GLAF Member • $150.00 GLAF Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTRATION: Class Description: Create a soft and dreamy wildflower landscape in fused glass inspired by windswept Queen Anne’s Lace and peaceful lakeside meadows. No experience necessary. Beginners welcome! In this class, students will work on an 8”x12” pre-fired glass landscape bac

2026: August 12 • Wednesday, 6 - 9:00 PM • $15 • Space is limited to 8 attendees, registration required • Experience necessary LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTER: CLASS DESCRIPTION: These Open Studio Nights are a perfect blend of creativity and camaraderie where artists of all levels and mediums gather in a lively supportive environment. So join us as we explore how to set up a still life with a different themed focus in each of the months we meet.

• 2026: AUG19 • Wed. 1:00 - 4:00 PM • Space is limited to 8, registration required COST: $165 per student LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI REGISTRATION: Class Description: Create a luminous fused-glass birch filled forest with soft light, layered atmosphere, and dimensional texture. Students will design their own peaceful woodland scene using pre-cut birch trees, hand painted details, delicate branches and richly layered foliage. To allow more time for cr

• 2026: October 21 • WED 5:30 - 8:30 PM • Ages 18+ • Space is limited to 7, registration required $85 GLAF Members $95 Non Members LOCATION: Gallery 223 223 Broad St. Lake Geneva, WI Class Description: Learn and experience KINTSUGI. Kintsugi is a 400 year old Japanese craft in the mending of ceramics using precious metals, such as gold, silver and copper. The purpose behind Kintsugi (translated as gold mending in Japanese) is to create beauty from brokenness. In this cla

Walworth County high school students were honored for their outstanding works of art during an awards program Thursday, April 10 as part...

March, 2025 A new feature of the current Spring Show at Gallery 223 was balloting by gallery visitors for a People’s Choice Award. ...

It is with gratitude that the members of Geneva Lake Arts Foundation celebrate the ten years of service given by Nicholette Marsicano. ...

We enjoyed a beautiful day on the shores of Geneva Lake for our Annual Meeting & Luncheon. Social hour began at noon at Abbey Springs in...