Stephanie Barenz is a painter, printmaker, and architecture lover from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Her work is created with the hope that it would stimulate a conversation about the sanctity of knowing one's neighbor, the importance of locality and the elevation of the commonplace to the remarkable.
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Stephanie Barenz

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NEW EVENTS FOR 2013

 

Gallery Nights and Days:

Stephanie Barenz Gallery at the Pfister Hotel

Come join me for all of the Gallery Nights and Days this year at the Pfister. I will be in my gallery space from 5pm to 9pm and then in the Rouge Ballroom for a reception from 9pm to 11:30pm. 

April 19th and 20th, 2013

July 26th and 27th, 2013

October 18th and 19th, 2013

January 17th and 18th, 2014

Pfister Artist-In Residence Finalist Exhibition at Gallerie M

Friday, January 18, 5pm to 9pm

Come support me and the other finalists at Gallerie M in the Intercontinental Hotel, located at 139 East Kilbourn Ave. The Pfister Artist- In- Residence program is approaching its fifth year and has gained a lot of attention. The chosen finalist will be given a gallery and paid residency for one year in the lobby of the Pfister hotel. The public can vote for thier favorite artist starting on Jan. 18th through Feb. 14th.  Please check back here to find out how you can vote  for me daily via text, twiiter, and facebook. 

Plaid Tuba Opening for Gallery Night and Day!

Friday, January 18, 5pm to 9pm

Saturday, January 19, 10am to 4pm

Please come visit me and the other Plaid Tuba artists at our new location! We are now located on the 6th floor of the Marshall Building, which is located at 207 E. Buffalo Ave. There are a lot of exciting things taking place at this new location- lots of new art, artists, and ventures! (I will not be present on Friday night because I will be at my other opening for the Pfister Finalist Exhibition at Gallerie M, but will be there on Saturday to greet you!) 

"Middle Kingdoms", River Edge Gallery, Mequon, Wisconsin

Friday, Novemeber 30,  5pm to 8pm

This is a new body of work I have been working on about my year abroad in Hangzhou, China. I look forward to showing at River Edge as well, which is a great new gallery in Mequon.

Gallery Nights and Days

Plaid Tuba always has an open studio policy but come join us on all the Gallery Nights and Days this year to meet all of the artists. Check back here as the date approaches to get more information about the times we are open. The dates for the 2012-2013 calendar are as follows:

Oct 19th and 20th, 2012

January 18th and 19th, 2013

April 19th and 20th, 2013

July 26th and 27th, 2013

For more information follow this link: http://www.historicthirdward.org/events/gallerynight.php.

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MAM After Dark, Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Friday, SEPT 21, 5pm to 12am

I will be featuring a small body of work along with several other artists for the MAM After Dark event at the Milwaukee Art Museum. All works will be for purchase and I will be there to greet you and talk about my work. The event runs for one night only! 

 

ARCHIVED EVENTS From 2011-2012: 

Opening at Caggio: Friday, July 8, from 5pm to 10pm

This summer my new body of work will be featured at Caggio in the front gallery. Matthew Robert Eich, a Chicago musician, will be performing and releasing his new album that was inspired by a series of my paintings. Caggio is located at 918 E. Brady St. in Milwaukee, WI. For more information please check out Caggio's website. 

Group Exhibition Aqua Bleu

Reception: Friday, June 3, from 6 to 9 pm

Exhibition runs until June 25, 2011

I was invited by the Racine Art Council to be part of the group exhibition, Aqua Bleu. The premise of the exhibition is the powerful attraction and influence of Lake Michigan on those who live near its waters. It was curated by Jessica Zalewski, who is the marketing specialist at the Racine Art Museum. On June 3 Racine has their  "First Fridays" event and there will be live music by Chris Darby. The show will run from May 6 to June 25 at the Racine Arts Council artspace, 316 Sixth Street, Racine. 

Featured Artist for ArtMail Milwaukee: May 25 to June 1

I was invited by ArtMail Milwaukee to be thier featured artist for the last week of May. ArtMail is a free service that quietly sends you a work of art from a Wisconsin-based artist each week. If you would like to join please see the ArtMail website. 

Grand Re-Opening Reception at Dooryard Gallery: May 14, from 10am to 2pm

Exhibition runs until August 14, 2011

I was invited by Dooryard Gallery in Elm Grove to exhibit in thier new space for three months. Dooryard is located at 890 Village Court off of Elm Grove Rd. in Elm Grove, WI. For more information please see thier website.