Mestiere Biennale 2023
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April 06, 2023 – August 13, 2023
mestiere [mesˈtjɛre] SM (: artigianale) craft
The Villa Terrace Art Museum invites you to experience the inaugural “Mestiere Biennale,” a juried craft and decorative arts exhibition highlighting five Greater Milwaukee artists who exhibit mastery in their discipline. The exhibition builds upon the legacy of craft and decorative arts in Wisconsin. Presenting contemporary takes on historic craft and celebrating craft as artmaking, “Mestiere” highlights the continued relevance of craft to our lives and to art.
Free Opening Reception Thursday, April 6, 2023 from 6 — 8 p.m.
Member Preview from 5 — 6 p.m.
Opening Remarks at 6:30 p.m
More details coming soon.
Exhibition Events
Mestiere Biennale Member Preview
April 06, 2023 | 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Members get an exclusive hour to preview our inaugural "Mestiere Biennale" ahead of the public reception. Beat the crowd. Become a member.
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April 06, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for opening reception of our inaugural "Mestiere Biennale," highlighting contemporary craft in Greater Milwaukee. It's free.
View MoreMestiere Biennale Artist Panel
July 13, 2023 | 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Join us for a discussion of the state of craft in Greater Milwaukee and Wisconsin with the artists of "Mestiere" July 13.
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