Samantha Belles, Kenosha
Photography: Jessica Zalewski

The Art of AdORNAMENTS, Wrappins, and Creative Conifers 2020

November 20 – December 23, 2020

RAM invited artists of all ages to participate in the museum’s annual competition for handmade holiday ornaments, wrapped boxes, and decorated trees.

Artists in the Exhibition

Austin, TX: Judith Farrington; Caledonia: Karen Borchardt, Lynn Zimmer, Nicole Zimmer; Franksville: Josiah Lamberton, Lilly Lamberton, Sally Lamberton; Kenosha: Samantha Belles, Rachelle Graham, Kurtis Riemer, Sydney Schoone; Menomonee Falls: Thomas Krajna; Milwaukee: Cookie Anderson, Jean Berens, Grace Hopkins, Bridget King, Nick Schroeder, Annetta Siercks, Liz Siercks, Jessica Zalewski; Mount Pleasant: Sue Buhler-Maki, Moon Johnson, Harold Solberg, Cherry Wardrip; Oak Creek: Diane Evans; Port Washington: Joya Locklair, Sam Locklair, Tessa Locklair; Racine: Alex Braun, Sophia D’Amato, Deedee Dumont, Aiden Dunn, Spencer Dunn, Stella Dunn, Tammy Easton, Lisa Englander, Andrea Jacobi, Peggy Juras, Jaye Nelson, Sr., Shelby Nesmith, Holly Ottum, Bruce W. Pepich, Keith Roberson, Patty Roberson, Lisa Roeder, Georgina Vallejos, Kelly Witte; Winthrop Harbor, IL: Elizabeth Spannraft

The Art of AdORNAMENTS, Wrappins, and Creative Conifers 2020

November 20 – December 23, 2020
Samantha Belles
Photography: Jessica Zalewski

RAM invited artists of all ages to participate in the museum’s annual competition for handmade holiday ornaments, wrapped boxes, and decorated trees.

Artists in the Exhibition

Austin, TX: Judith Farrington; Caledonia: Karen Borchardt, Lynn Zimmer, Nicole Zimmer; Franksville: Josiah Lamberton, Lilly Lamberton, Sally Lamberton; Kenosha: Samantha Belles, Rachelle Graham, Kurtis Riemer, Sydney Schoone; Menomonee Falls: Thomas Krajna; Milwaukee: Cookie Anderson, Jean Berens, Grace Hopkins, Bridget King, Nick Schroeder, Annetta Siercks, Liz Siercks, Jessica Zalewski; Mount Pleasant: Sue Buhler-Maki, Moon Johnson, Harold Solberg, Cherry Wardrip; Oak Creek: Diane Evans; Port Washington: Joya Locklair, Sam Locklair, Tessa Locklair; Racine: Alex Braun, Sophia D’Amato, Deedee Dumont, Aiden Dunn, Spencer Dunn, Stella Dunn, Tammy Easton, Lisa Englander, Andrea Jacobi, Peggy Juras, Jaye Nelson, Sr., Shelby Nesmith, Holly Ottum, Bruce W. Pepich, Keith Roberson, Patty Roberson, Lisa Roeder, Georgina Vallejos, Kelly Witte; Winthrop Harbor, IL: Elizabeth Spannraft

AdORNAMENTS 2020 Award Winners

Excellence Awards

Ornament — Stella Dunn, Racine, WI

Wrappin’ — Joya Locklair, Port Washington, WI

Creative Conifer — Tessa Locklair, Port Washington, WI

Awards for Best Use of:

Household Materials — Jean Berens, Milwaukee, WI

Art Materials — Spencer Dunn, Racine, WI

Fiber — Holly Ottum, Racine, WI

Wood — Harold Solberg, Mount Pleasant, WI

Clay — Nick Schroeder, Milwaukee, WI

Glitter and Sequins — Kelly Witte, Racine, WI

Gallery of Work

Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:

Platinum Sponsors

The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Nicholas and Nancy Kurten
Racine Community Foundation logo
Barbara Waldman
Windgate Foundation

Diamond Sponsors

City of Racine’s Grow Racine Grant
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Arts Foundation

Gold Sponsors

Anonymous
Tom and Irene Creecy
Richard and Patricia Ehlert
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls Community Fund
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.

Wisconsin Arts Board 50th Anniversary Logo

Silver Sponsors

Anonymous
Baird
Beta Diagnostic Labs
A.C. Buhler Family
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Jim Harris
Sharon and Tom Harty
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr and John Shannon

Bronze Sponsors

Ellen and Joseph Albrecht
Susan Boland
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Express Employment Professionals
Bill and Debbie Keland
Susan Manalli
Jean and Alex Mandli, Jr.
Norbell Foundation
Cathy Stanghellini
Twin Disc

Media Sponsor

Radio Milwaukee logo

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