The Roberta A. Fiskum Art Gallery

The Roberta A. Fiskum Art Gallery features student and faculty artwork, collections and materials.

The Fiskum Art Gallery collaborates with the UW-Whitewater Art Department and Crossman Gallery in developing exhibit ideas, co-sponsoring exhibits, sharing resources, and offering hands-on experience to student interns.

The Gallery also collaborates with campus departments, student organizations and community groups in coordinating and sponsoring exhibits.

In addition, the Gallery provides experiential art related programs to students and the campus community.

 Fall 2009 announcements, exhibits and workshops

Announcements:

The Fiskum Gallery will be sponsoring Music in the Concourse, a set of 4 string ensemble performances throughout the fall semester performed by our own UW-Whitewater String Ensemble students. The Music in the Concourse series will take place in front of the Fiskum Gallery around the lunch hour. See below or the poster for dates and times. (9.29.09)

A beautiful stained glass piece will be installed on the first floor of the University Center, near the ramp leading to Career & Leadership Development. Join us for the reception on October 23, 2009 from 4-4:30pm in front of the Fiskum Art Gallery. (10.12.09)

The University Center will be hosting a dedication for the carillon art piece that was installed this past September. Please join us on the second floor of the University Center, near room 262 for the dedication of this piece of history on November 2, 2009 at 11am.

Exhibits - Fall 2009:

30 Years of Film Photography

• Presented by William F. Lemke
• Exhibit Dates: Sept. 3 - Oct. 7, 2009
• Reception: Monday, Sept. 14, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Same, Same but Different

1. Presented by Venetia Dale
2. Exhibit Dates: Oct. 9 - Oct. 30, 2009
3. Opening Reception: Wednesday, Oct. 14, 4:30pm-6:00pm

"Fallen Soldiers' Project" - Veterans Exhibit

• Presented by Tim Mayer
• Exhibit Dates: Nov. 2 - Nov. 11, 2009
• Closing Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 11, 12:30pm-1:30pm

ACUI Graphics Competition

• Exhibit Dates: Nov. 13 - Nov. 15, 2009

Eclectic Work

• Presented by Dawn Hunter
• Exhibit Dates: Nov. 18 - Dec. 11, 2009
• Reception Monday, November 23, 4:30pm-6:00pm

Workshops - Fall 2009:

All supplies are provided unless otherwise specified.

 Tie Dye Shirts

• Sept. 16, 10am-2pm
• Rain Date: Sept. 17, 10am-2pm
• Location: UC North Mall
• Facilitated by Gallery Staff
• Limit: 20 people per hour

Soapstone Carving

• Oct. 13, 5pm-7pm
• Location: UC 261
• Facilitated by Dick Winz
• Limit: 12 people

Memory Wire Bracelets

• Nov. 17, 6pm-8pm
• Location: Fiskum Gallery
• Facilitated by Monica Alesci Swinson
• Limit: 15 people 

Scrapbooking - 6x6 Accordian Scrapbook

• Dec. 8, 5pm-8pm
• Location: UC 259A
• Facilitated by Kathy Floyd
• Limit: 15 people
• *You do not need to bring in photos (as you can place them later) but it is recommended.

The above information was updated on 11/17/2009.

To reserve your spot at any of these workshops, contact the gallery staff at 262-472-3193, email at UCart@uww.edu, stop in the Fiskum Gallery or contact Kim Adams at adamsk@uww.edu or at 262-472-1477.

Music in the Concourse

October 21

• Fall Into Autumn
• 11:30am-12:30pm

November 18

• Music from Around the World
• 11:30am-12:30pm

November 11

• Patriotic Favorites
• 12:15pm-12:45pm
• These selections will be in conjunction with the closing reception for the "Fallen Soldiers' Project" Veterans Exhibit in the Fiskum Art Gallery

December 9

• Holiday Selections
• 11:30am-12:30pm

About the Gallery

• The gallery is free and open to all students and the public.
• The gallery features 4-6 exhibits and 4-6 experiential art activities per semester.
• Gallery Hours (Fall 2009):
  • M - Th, 10 AM - 6 PM 
  • Fri., 10 AM - 3 PM 
  • Weekends: as needed for special events
• Gallery Phone: 262-472-3193

Roberta Avonn Fiskum

At the age of 3 years, Roberta was enrolled in the Michigan Yamaha School of Music and continued to study the organ until the age of 15 when she became an organist at UCC Church in Elkhorn. At the time of her death, she was an organist at Fontana Church, playing her last concert on July 4, 1993. Roberta was homecoming queen in high school, participated in track and tennis, and traveled throughout Central America, Mexico, and Peru. The art of those countries would inspire her creative nature.

Whether it was pottery or handwork or graphic design, art played a big roll in all of Roberta's life, finally culminating with a Graphic Arts degree from Whitewater. A scholarship in that field has been established in her memory. Her mentor at UW-W art professor, Amy Arntson, described Roberta as "an extremely creative, talented individual whose work showed a special sensitivity and intelligence."

It was the lifetime goal of Roberta to own an art gallery; therefore, her parents, Robert and Yvonne Fiskum have funded this Student Art Gallery in her memory. Robert W. Fiskum, a UW-Whitewater Foundation Board member, was a coach and assistant professor in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Coaching department from 1965-1996. Yvonne E. Siats-Fiskum retired from Gateway Technical College in 2001 after teaching there for 32 years.