Virtual Exhibits

David Brock: Places
David Brock: Places

David Brock

Places



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SAPIRA CHEUK: MOVEMENT, ACTION, LOCATION
SAPIRA CHEUK: MOVEMENT, ACTION, LOCATION

Sapira Cheuk

Movement, Action, Location



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GO Paint! Chippewa - Adult Quick Paint
GO Paint! Chippewa - Adult Quick Paint

GO Paint! Chippewa Valley! | Spring 2023 Adult Quick Paint

Plein Air Painting Quick Paint Competition



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Afterimage
Afterimage

Afterimage: The Artwork of Allan Servoss & Bruce Warren

Exhibit on display from March 24 - May 21, 2023

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Fabulous Florals & Fine Art 2023
Fabulous Florals & Fine Art 2023

Floral Interpretations of Fantastic Artwork

Exhibit on display from March 16 - 19, 2023

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High School Art Exhibit - 2023
High School Art Exhibit - 2023

Everything You Can Imagine Is Real

Exhibit on display from February 24 - April 23, 2023

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Human
Human

Images by Mark Aumann

Exhibit on display from February 10 - June 25, 2023

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Tiit Raid
Tiit Raid

Tiit Raid: A Retrospective

Exhibit on display from January 27 - March 12, 2023

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The Brady & Jeanne Foust Collection
The Brady & Jeanne Foust Collection

The Brady & Jeanne Foust Collection

Exhibit on display from December 16, 2022 - February 19, 2023

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Axis Mundi
Axis Mundi

Axis Mundi 

Exhibit on display from December 2, 2022 - February 5, 2023

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Potters of the North - 2022
Potters of the North - 2022

A Tradition In Wood Fired Pottery

Featuring the works of David Caradori and Daniel Ingersoll

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Indigenous Liberation Through Art Featuring Caitlin Newago
Indigenous Liberation Through Art Featuring Caitlin Newago

Indigenous Liberation Through Art Ft. Caitlin Newago

Exhibit on display from November 4 - December 11

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Music Moves Me
Music Moves Me

Music Moves Me

Exhibit on display from October 14 - October 30

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The Art of GO Paint!
The Art of GO Paint!

Reflected Light: The Plein Air Art of GO Paint!

Exhibit on display from September 30 - November 27

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A Show Of Hands
A Show Of Hands
Notable Masters and Tools of their Trade, Artwork by Mark Blaskey

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Entertain
Entertain
Give and Take 

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Confluence of Art Annual 2022
Confluence of Art Annual 2022
Juried Art Exhibition Featuring Recent Works by our Region and Nation's Most Talented Artists

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Lois Peterson
Lois Peterson

Searching the Boundaries

Prairie landscapes, Arctic expanses, African savannahs, flowing rivers and night skies all articulate for Lois Peterson spaces of quiet mystery.

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In By 10 Art By 5
In By 10 Art By 5
A Larry Stark Photography Retrospective

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Reflected Light: Art of GO Paint!
Reflected Light: Art of GO Paint!
Explore the celebration of the flora, fauna, and folks of the Chippewa Valley captured by this spring's GO Paint! artists.

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Barbara and Anders Shafer
Barbara and Anders Shafer
Two Artists from Eau Claire

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High School Art Exhibit 2022
High School Art Exhibit 2022
High School Art Exhibit: Everything You Can Imagine Is Real

Emotional, witty, sometimes shocking; this exhibit offers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of some of the region’s most talented teens.



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WE SEE YOU
WE SEE YOU
We See You: We Will Tell your Story

In this exhibit of artwork selected from the Laurie Bieze Art Collection, Pablo Center gives voice to those who have been pushed to the side.

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Mechanical 2022
Mechanical 2022
Rough and angular, rusted and worn, this collection of artwork from the Laurie Bieze Art Collection utilizes discarded objects that have been brought back to life.

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Fabulous Florals & Fine Art, 2022
Fabulous Florals & Fine Art, 2022
It has been a long, cold winter and we deserve flowers-lots of flowers. Luckily for you, we have just what you need to get you through the ice and snow. Fabulous Florals & Fine Arts pairs selected original artwork from area artists with floral designers from our region.

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Lynn Hobart
Lynn Hobart
The Space Surrounding Us

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Everyday Icons
Everyday Icons

A Sideshow of Artworks by Mary Catherine Solberg with accompanying written works by Patti See.



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Janet Carson: Artwork of a Master Teacher
Janet Carson: Artwork of a Master Teacher
Painter, traveler, teacher. Janet Carson left an impression on her community through her artwork, world view, and teaching methods. 

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First Nations Contemporary Art: Exploring the Native American Experience
First Nations Contemporary Art: Exploring the Native American Experience
What is the experience of First Nations people? Perceptions, misconceptions, and identity are explored in this third annual exhibition of First Nations artwork.

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Music Moves Me
Music Moves Me
Surprising and charming, this art by area children who have been inspired by the music of the Chippewa Valley Symphony Orchestra will inspire you in return.

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GO Paint, Fall 2021
GO Paint, Fall 2021
Enjoy the artistic rendering of the Chippewa Valleys rolling farmland, dramatic river banks, and charming downtown areas from this year's Fall GO Paint! participants.

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Adult & Youth Quick Paint, Fall 2021
Adult & Youth Quick Paint, Fall 2021

GO Paint! Chippewa Valley artists raced to paint the flora, fauna, and folks of nearby Phoenix Park and the surrounding confluence of the Eau Claire and Chippewa Rivers in only 2 hours.

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Confluence of Art Annual, 2021
Confluence of Art Annual, 2021
Juried Art Exhibition Featuring Recent Works by our Region and Nation's Most Talented Artists

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Wisconsin Fun Next Exit
Wisconsin Fun Next Exit
Explore summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Cool off by the lake, swat the mosquitoes away, and listen to the loons in the distance.  

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Modern Woman
Modern Woman

Present, powerful, engaging. Featuring the artwork of Holli Jacobson, Jenny Lau, and Karen Searle. Let your voice be heard. 



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Recent Acquisitions
Recent Acquisitions

The legacy of an artist is found through the exhibition of their artwork. Families, artists, and businesses gift works to our collections so that future generations will gain an appreciation of art. Join Pablo Center in celebrating the newest contributions to our Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection.



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Eric Lee Ignited Reality
Eric Lee Ignited Reality
Eric Lee’s artwork is physically and conceptually challenging. It is of labor and industry. Details are painted on the canvas with the finest of brushes only to, in some cases, literally be set on fire. Brick by brick, brushstroke by brushstroke, small leaves on the bushes, boards on the boat; this work is intense when viewed up close.

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The Art of GO Paint! May 2021
The Art of GO Paint! May 2021

Enjoy the artistic rendering of the Chippewa Valleys rolling farmland, dramatic river banks, and charming downtown areas from this year's Spring GO Paint! participants.



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Janet Carson : Artwork of a Master Teacher
Janet Carson : Artwork of a Master Teacher
Painter, traveler, teacher. Janet Carson left an impression on her community through her artwork, world view, and teaching methods. Janet Carson will long be remembered through the legacy of her artworks in the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection and on display in this exhibit.

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Fabulous Florals & Fine Art, 2021
Fabulous Florals & Fine Art, 2021
It has been a long, cold winter and we deserve flowers-lots of flowers. Luckily for you, we have just what you need to get you through the ice and snow. Fabulous Florals & Fine Arts pairs selected original artwork from area artists with floral designers from our region.

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Shelter : A Reflection of COVID-19's Impact
Shelter : A Reflection of COVID-19's Impact
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on our society, our homes, ourselves?
Artists spanning the globe explore what led us to where we are, what we have gone through, and ask themselves, “What is the new normal?”

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Everything You Can Imagine Is Real : High School Art Exhibit
Everything You Can Imagine Is Real : High School Art Exhibit
Emotional, witty, sometimes shocking; this annual student exhibit offers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of some of the region’s most talented teens. 

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Of Eau Claire
Of Eau Claire
Discover a surprising point of view as our fair city is explored through works of art selected from Pablo Center’s Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection.

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Black Lives Matter : Silence Equal Violence
Black Lives Matter : Silence Equal Violence
Co-curated with Dr. Selika Ducksworth-Lawton, Pablo Center gives voice and space to artists exploring issues of racism and intolerance with a focus on the black experience in America.

What does Freedom mean? What does equality mean? These pieces all discuss freedom, oppression, and equality in stark terms. They make the invisible visible. Art shows us the localized diversity and multiracial nature of the Black Lives Matter Movement. This show also shows us the strength of democracy, and how much we yearn for it.


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Potters of the North 2020
Potters of the North 2020
Beautiful and earthy, the tradition of wood fired pottery lives on in the Northwoods of the Midwest through the Potters of the North; a group of artists dedicated in the ancient art of Japanese wood firing. Sometimes rough looking, always handcrafted, view artworks with a deep connection to history and terra firma. 

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First Nations Contemporary Art 2020
First Nations Contemporary Art 2020
What is the experience of First Nations people living in the Midwest? Perceptions, misconceptions, and identity are explored in this second annual exhibition of First Nations artwork. Presented in partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire American Indian Planning Committee.

Highlighting the works of Dawn Dark Mountain, an Oneida Indian artist from Wisconsin, Christopher Sweet, Ho-Chunk/Ojibwe from south central Wisconsin and Brittany Tainter, an Eau Claire based artist and a member of the Lac Courte Oreilles Tribe of Ojibwe.

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Patricia Mayhew Hamm : Abstract Extraordinaire
Patricia Mayhew Hamm : Abstract Extraordinaire
Known for her swirling imagery and colorful splashes, Patricia Mayhew-Hamm has mastered the abstract as a form of expression. Through her work, Patricia captures emotion, concept, and self-exploration. Several works of Patricia Mayhew-Hamm have been selected from Pablo Center’s Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection.

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Reflected Light : The Plein Air Art of GO Paint!
Reflected Light : The Plein Air Art of GO Paint!

The artists of GO Paint! Chippewa Valley have painted the rolling farmlands, dramatic river banks, charming downtown areas, prairies and forests of Pepin, Buffalo, Chippewa, Dunn, and Eau Claire Counties. This is a great opportunity for our community to purchase a local landscape for their business or home. 



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Confluence of Art Annual 2020
Confluence of Art Annual 2020
Juried art exhibition featuring recent work by our region and nation's most talented artist. Witness recent and relevant artwork that will enlighten, inform, and entertain. 

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Take Me To The River
Take Me To The River
At the confluence of two rivers, Pablo Center explores the beauty, power, and health of the Midwest’s first highways. What lies beneath the surface of these rippling waters? TAKE ME TO THE RIVER features the work of Susan Phelps Pearson.

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Beneath the Surface
Beneath the Surface

Bold imagery, large swaths of land, and contrasting structures are explored in this exhibit featuring three artists of regional and national renown. BENEATH THE SURFACE virtual exhibition features the artwork of Rebecca Crowell, Allan Servoss, and Bruce Warren.



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Virtual Gallery : A Seat at the Table
Women artists of the Chippewa Valley
Present, powerful, engaging. Works from some of the prominent voices in Chippewa Valley’s arts scene is on display at Pablo Center. Come and be inspired.
 

ABOUT A SEAT AT THE TABLE

Originally on display: November 16, 2019 - January 18, 2019

Deciding to create artwork as an adult is a difficult choice, especially if it is not as a full-time career. Creating is time-consuming, expensive, and the end result may not even be on display. And yet, artists must explore, and relate, and teach, and present. Artists must have their voices heard.

This exhibit features a sampling of the Chippewa Valley’s female creatives. They have not necessarily created artwork that is specifically exploring what it is to be a woman in today’s society, and yet, there it is. They are here for us to relate to, they teach us and, most importantly, they are present with a seat at the table.

Virtual Gallery : Wisconsin Fun Next Exit

Summers in Wisconsin are perfect for camping, hiking and exploring. Take a trip with us through the Northwoods in this exhibition of artwork inspired by our own vacationland with artwork selected from the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection and the home collection of Rose Dolan-Neill, curator.

About Wisconsin Fun Next Exit

In this exhibit we explore summers in the Northwoods of Wisconsin. Those who visit this region are treated to a variety of landscapes and waterways, flora and fauna. Those who live here know we really do live the good life.
Shown here are a variety of mediums depicting long summer days spent fishing, crowds huddled together for Eaux Claires Music Festival, Kubb, and road trips to the shores of Lake Superior.

Cool off by the lake, swat the mosquitoes away, and listen to the loons in the distance.

Virtual Gallery: ON LOVE

ON LOVE: Exploring minds and hearts originally on display January - March 2020

About On Love

What is a body in love? What does our heart tell us? Our head? Love is complicated

and drives many of our thoughts, our expressions, and communicating our needs to each

other can be challenging - whether that is to a partner or a stranger and all of the levels

in-between. How can we reach each other, does it take words, expressions, a hand, the

eyes what movement can one make to bridge the gap between us? Or do we simply

watch and learn.

In love, in life, what is real and what is imagined?

Virtual Gallery: 2019 Confluence of Art Annual: Homecoming

Originally on display: September  - November 2019
Second annual juried art exhibit, Homecoming, the Confluence of Art Annual.  One of the joys of this annual exhibit is the variety of mediums that are on view. Our patrons are treated to many wonderful new works from some of the top artists in our region. Let me boggle your mind with some numbers: 75 artists submitted 203 works of art for review by our juror, Yoonshin Park. Of those works submitted, 53 were selected for exhibition. Ms. Park spent countless hours perusing images and selecting works of highest quality.

Interested in Registering for the 2020 Confluence of Art Annual?

Confluence of Art Annual is a juried art exhibit that seeks recent, original works by artists of all visual mediums. Selected work will be placed on display in the James W Hansen Gallery at Pablo Center from September 18 to November 15, 2020. 
Apply by June 22 at 10 a.m. 

Virtual Gallery: Feast & Famine
How do we participate in the feast and how do we impact the famine?
 

ABOUT Feast & Famine

Originally on display: October 2019 - January 2020
 
Tis’ the season for feasting. The harvest has been reaped and the nights are getting long. Time to give thanks and be grateful for our plenty. Some of us, though, may not be as fortunate as to have a comfortable nest, or know what it is to enjoy the pleasure of good company and warm tables. This exhibit explores what it means to live in a time of plenty, knowing that there are those out there that need our assistance.
 
This exhibit features the works of Mark Aumann, Christina Dickman-Loew, Ian Haneworth, Richard Wunsch, and works from the Laurie Bieze permanent collection by Kay Dawson, and Mel Sundby.
Virtual Gallery: NOW: Emerging Artist of the Chippewa Valley

Our founding artists of the Chippewa Valley helped to lay the foundation of the vibrant arts community we have here. However, today we revisit the 2019 exhibit, NOW: Emerging Artists of the Chippewa Valley to see our newest creatives and what the future holds for our arts community.

About NOW

Originally on exhibited May 24 - July 12, 2019 - Curator Kelsey M Wenberg
When planning our inaugural season at Pablo Center, 
we were very careful to give credit where it was due. Our previous exhibit, THEN: Founding Artists of the Chippewa Valley presented new and old works from the creators of our arts scene. These were the artists that helped to lay the foundation that Pablo Center is built on.  

NOW is what is happening in the Chippewa Valley at this very moment with our newest creatives; the next step in our arts scene. It is exciting in here! You are inundated with color and sound. Contrast abounds; darkest rooms, and softest floating objects. There are a lot of questions in here; how can I alter this more, how can I take what was given and make it my own, what does it mean to be an emerging artist? I hope you are able to take your time and fully experience NOW: The emerging artists of the Chippewa Valley. 

Virtual Gallery: Counted in the Stars
Laurie Bieze inspired a generation of regional creatives to be bold and daring. To explore what makes you happy, and "To thine own self be true". This exhibit explores the themes and fundamentals of Laurie Bieze's work, giving insight into the creative process of this region's iconic artist. Featuring new acquisitions to the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection, works that are Pablo Center patron favorites, and multi-media works of Laurie Bieze that have previously not been on display to the general public.
Virtual Gallery: Seasons of the Chippewa Valley

Explore all the seasons of Chippewa Valley in an afternoon with our virtual Laurie Bieze Gallery exhibit, Seasons of the Chippewa Valley. 

ABOUT SEASONS OF THE CHIPPEWA VALLEY

Representations of all of the seasons selected from the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection.

Virtual Gallery : Everything You Can Imagine Is Real

We may not be able to gather in the same room to enjoy art, but we sure can virtually! Please enjoy this selection of artwork created by the talented young artists of Western Wisconsin. 

About EVERYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE IS REAL

Emotional, witty, sometimes shocking; this exhibit offers a glimpse into the hearts and minds of some of the region’s most talented teen artists.
EVERYTHING YOU CAN IMAGINE IS REAL: An exhibit of high school student art is a great opportunity to showcase area students work in a professional gallery setting. We seek to highlight our region’s high school art programming to local art enthusiasts and gallery visitors. This is also an opportunity to demonstrate the results of our region’s art teachers: their passion, planning, and teaching throughout the school year.

Participating school include: Altoona High School, Eau Claire Memorial High School, Eau Claire North High School, Mondovi School District, Immanuel Lutheran High School, and Chetek-Weyerhaeuser Area School District.

Virtual Gallery: Human

What does it mean to be Human? Is it our form that makes us unique? Our functionality? Humanity has the ability to feel and inflict infinite pain, but we also are capable of growth, of innovation, of discovery. In this exhibit drawn from works in the Laurie Bieze Permanent Art Collection, we explore what it is to be Human.

Featured Artists

George Hagale
John Lawler
Joseph Velasquez
Mark Aumann
Mel Sundby
Patricia Mayhew Hamm
Interested in purchasing a work of art?
Interested in a work of art exhibited in one of our virtual galleries or exhibits? It may be available for purchase. To purchase a work of art, contact Rose, our Visual and Literary Arts Manager.

All artwork pricing is set by the artists and is non-negotiable and non-refundable. All artwork sales are by commission with Pablo Center at the Confluence. Your purchase supports our endeavors to present quality visual art programming that is free and open to the public.

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