To Market, 24×36, Oil on Masonite, Sudan, 2011.  Status: For Sale.  Inspiration: Women of rural Sudan are carrying large amounts of sorghum across a river on one of their occasional trips to market.  This is a Gallery-Give-Back work.

Shorecrest Hotel, 48×78, Oil on Masonite, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2006.  Status: Sold

It is an honor that this work will now hang in the lobby of the actual hotel featured in this painting.  Next time you find yourself on Prospect Ave in Milwaukee, stop in and appreciate the architecture of this landmark as I have.

The exhibit at Brooklife Church will run throughout December, so feel to drop in M-Th 8am-4pm and Sunday 8-Noon.

Midnight Magic is the most heavily trafficked event of the year for Mukwonago, Wisconsin.  As an artist’s advocate, I will be facilitating two art shows tied to the event.

It’s also a great time of year for buyers to pick something up for the holidays!

First Site: Open Show at the Open Store Front, 10 Main Street, Mukwonago, Noon-10 pm.  14 artists and will collaborate over this group show in a former jewelry store.  I will be featuring my Gallery-Give-Back collection with a new installment… if it dries in time!  Also, framed prints of my finest works priced to sell as holiday gifts.

Second Site: Midnight Magic Themed Show at Brooklife Church, 857 S. Rochester Street, Mukwonago, Opening Reception 6-9:30 pm.  Roughly 13 artists and I will be exhibiting themes of December and the local appeal of Mukwonago.  If you miss the opening reception, the show will run all of December (hours of operation include M-Th 8-4, Sunday 8-Noon.

5-9 pm

The Cruise Neighborhood Bar & Restaurant

28747 North Lake Drive, Waterford, WI 53185

My wife and I attended an art night at a Waterford (WI) restaurant last year, and were really drawn in by the charm of the concept.  It was a nice way to make a dinner date and an evening of an arts exhibit.  You show up, enjoy the art in their side gathering room, grab a table for dinner in the main room and enjoy the atmosphere, and then finally make one last stop in the art room to make a purchase on your way out.

I was pleased to be invited to participate in this annual art night for 2011.  Hope to see you out this Saturday!

Please bring a canned food item for Love Inc.

Event Date: December 3, 2011

Midnight Magic is the most heavily trafficked event of the year for Mukwonago, Wisconsin.

As an artist’s advocate, I will be facilitating two art shows tied to the event.

This is a call for art to established and emerging artists seeking gain exposure in Milwaukee’s Southwest Suburbs.

Click here for PDF version of this call for art.

Show #1: Open Art Show Sponsored by Hofmeister Gallery

When:  December 3,  Noon-10pm.  This is a one day show. 

Theme: Open.  Exhibit whatever you’d like.

Venue: The former Mukwonago Jewelry & Gallery (10 Main Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149).  This vacant store front is equipped with track lighting and display cases.  It is located in the heart of  Midnight Magic’s foot trafficked area, for excellent exposure.

Display:  Artists will hang or display their own work.  Each 2-D artist will be assigned 10-15 feet for display (less if they need less. Four glass display cases and two book shelves are available to 3-D artists, or they may bring their own tables.  Artist supplies their own title tags and pricing if desired.  Artist statements are encouraged.

Sales: No commissions are taken on artist sales.  If the artist wants Hofmeister Gallery to accept cash or credit sales on their behalf, a 5% handling fee will be assessed.

Fees: $20 reception fee.

Mediums: We are accepting approximately 15 artists: 1-2 jewelers/fabric artists, 2-4 sculptures/potters, 10-12 2-D artists of all mediums.

Delivery: The artist will hang their work on December 2, 4:00-6:30 pm, or by special appointment that day.  The artist if free to take their work home at 10pm on December 3, or Noon-1:00 December 4.  Artwork unclaimed at this time will be considered discarded by the artist.

Show #2: Mukwonago Midnight Magic Show Sponsored by Brooklife Church

When: December 3 -  January 4, Opening Reception December 3 6:00-9:30 pm.

Theme:  Mukwonago Midnight Magic.  Artwork depicting winter, night/evenings, religious themes of Christmas, or of course the local sites of Mukwonago would all be welcomed to fit this theme.

Venue: Brooklife Church ( 857 S. Rochester Street, Mukwonago, WI 53149).  Brooklife averages 900+ weekly attendance, giving the artist cumulative exposure over the month of December. The opening reception will coincide with a concert by the Mukwonago Orchestra.

Display:  Each artist may submit 1-8 works.  Artists must supply their own title tags if so desired.  Artist statements are encouraged.  The Artist submits all artwork framed, mounted, or in otherwise ready to display fashion. Curator will hang the work for the artists.

Sales:  Brooklife will not take a commission on the artwork sold.  Brooklife’s sole responsibility in sales is to supply inquiring buyers with the artist contact information/

Fees: $5 Hanging Fee.  Specials thanks to Brooklife for sponsoring the reception!

Mediums:  All 2-D mediums and sizes are welcomed within a 15 lb weight limit.  Brooklife reserves the right to determine which artists and artwork will be accepted into the gallery.  With many children as viewers, content must be suitable to a “PG” audience—as determined by Brooklife.  Medium must be safe—no works with sharp, jagged, or otherwise dangerous protrusions left uncontained will be accepted.

Delivery: The Artist is responsible for dropping off their artwork on November 28th, 8am-6pm.  Pick-up is January 4, 8am-4pm, or by appointment.

Contact & Apply

Apply by November 18  by emailing: Brian Hofmeister (brian@hofmeistergallery.com, HofmeisterGallery.com, 262-290-7339).   Include: 1) three sample jpeg’s of your work, or web links, 2) which show you are applying for “Brooklife Show” or “Hofmeister Gallery” show, or both, 3) how many works you plan to display, and 4) your contact info (address, phone, email).  You will hear from us on November 21 as to whether your are juried in.  Fees and signature on this agreement are not due until the delivery date.

Fountains of Lower Quebec, 16×20, Oil on Masonite, Quebec City, 2011.  Status: For Sale

LaCrosse Alley, 16×20, Oil on Masonite, LaCrosse, Wisconsin, 2009.

Schenectady’s Historic Stockade: North Church Street, 5×7, Oil on Masonite, Schenectady Stockade, New York, June 2010.  Statement: This plein air work was completed during the Schenectady Stockade Secret Garden Tour.

Bistro Sous le Fort, 30×40, Oil on Canvas, Quebec City, 2011.  Status: For Sale