Labor Day Weekend

Busiest dining crowd yet was this past Saturday at Big Easel Gallery, folks enjoying an African cuisine, then pizza nights....and music from John "JJ" Jenkins, and Larry Seiler on Friday and Saturday, then John, Larry and local Pat Lowery, each taking turns with twenty minute sets repeated on Sunday.

and then...to end Saturday night off...Larry finished his set with two delightful young girls (Ava and Emily) giving it a go, Larry sitting on the cajon (percussion acoustic drum)...and was much fun!!!
 

Update...Big Easel's Bistro..Coffee/Wine..Music!!!

Things continue to escalate and take momentum, in without a question one of north woods most intriguing art cultured experiences.  What was a well kept secret...has been getting out, and things have been hoping with patrons and enthusiasm.  On Fridays and Saturdays, Tim and Connie Friesen and staff are found dishing up panini's, special dishes, breads...and various wines.  Time of about 11am to 4:30pm...and quite often patrons are treated to various music performances, who perform for tips.  Some musicians have CD's for sale, or for donation.

 

An addition to the center room is a sample bread tasting table!  Taste...and then buy a loaf to take home!!!

 

 Of course many are already with the main bistro area dining room...filled with arts and wonderful aesthetic senses to enjoy in dining pleasures!

While dining, from the third room you'll enjoy the wafting of good music in the air...but you'll want to then move on over to find seating and relax, enjoy another great cup of espresso or latte, or perhaps unwind and enjoy a glass of your favorite wine while viewing and enjoying the music!!!  And...dining room...bread tasting room, or the 'chill and fill' room all carry many works of area artists for your visual delights.  Perhaps you'll want to purchase, or even rent to buy...or just take in and enjoy.

The third 'chill and take fill' room includes a wonderful cozy bar for ordering coffees and favorite beverages!  Enjoy a rich full aesthetic experience!!!

Colosso Picasso...July 30th...at the Big Easel Gallery

The arts cultural event of the summer in NE Wisconsin...you're not going to want to miss this one.  Put it on your calendar!  July 30th...Saturday from 10am to 4pm....an event celebrating the work of Picasso, and the influence of his work on the art world.  Live music, refreshments, the fine work of consortium artists executing pieces with the influence of Picasso in mind.  Going to be a blast...don't miss out!!!


at the Big Easel Gallery...located right  off hwy 32 passing thru Wabeno, Wi...and you can't miss as there are yes...TWO BIG EASELS facing the road.  The address is 1784 Maple Ave, Wabeno...

Consortium Artist Larry Seiler, wonderful time in Alaska!

 

Larry and his wife, Debbie...returned after twelve days in the Anchorage, Wasilla, Palmer and Willow areas of Alaska...there to teach two plein air painting workshops.  A wonderful time was had by all, and plans are already in the works for two, possibly three workshops in Alaska next year!  Stay tuned for future information!

Richeson Wisconsin Plein Air Exhibition

Consortium artist/member Larry Seiler, is one of 28 Wisconsin artists that has been accepted into the Jack Richeson Wisconsin Plein Air Exhibition...hosted by the Bergstrom-Mahler Art Museum in Neenah, Wisconsin July 9th - September 18th

Plein air, is a French term meaning "in the open air"  or paintings that are executed set up on location outdoors.  In the tradition of the early Impressionists of France...and the long traditions of landscape and figure painters.

These three works were accepted into the exhibition-

Larry, will also be participating in a Richeson sponsored plein air event known as a "paint out" which is a growing and exciting trend throughout the country.  Plein air painters converge on an area of set boundaries, and over several days to a week's time paint scenes and settings.  Panels or canvases are stamped the mornings of each paint day so that no paintings in advance could be part of the shows end.   

Itinerary as follows-
August 4th, painters will converge on Brown County and Outagamie Counties; the 5th in Winnebago and Calumet Counties; the 6th, the cities of Appleton and Neenah/Menasha...


Completed works will be framed by the artists, then set up for display at Begstrom-Mahler between 2-3pm for an end show and sale...4pm-7:30pm

Johanna Axelrod- Featured Consortium Artist

Last night was another fun filled event, the featured artist Johanna Axelrod and her wonderful watercolors took over the gallery floor space at the Big Easel Gallery in Wabeno.  Friends, guests, and art patrons visited throughout the evening...foods, beverages and live music performed made the event a memorable one for everyone involved.  Nice show, and congratulations Johanna...!

Congrads Big Easel Coffee & Gallery!!!

Tripadvisor.com wrote up a wonderful review on their recent Coffee/bread experience at Tim and Connie's Big Easel Coffee & Gallery....
Tripadvisor.com The Art of Coffee- Wabeno!

Be sure to check in on the blog for updates and more information, as more things...are in store for this creative haven in the north woods!!!!