Call for Photos: Shelby Keefe’s 30 paintings in 30 Days
With any form of artistic expression, the importance of daily practice promotes the mastering of techniques. The practice of creating a Painting a Day, which was introduced by artist Duane Keiser in 2004, for the purpose of selling his work through an Internet blog, has led to a movement of…
Summer Gallery Night with Shelby Keefe
Shelby Keefe put on quite the show on Gallery Night on Friday, July 29 at the Pfister Hotel.
With a great display of a few of her current pieces and a live performance of a completed piece in 20 minutes to the tunes of a local jam band, Shelby put…
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Recently, I got to sit down and have a thoroughly engaging conversation with several people about the nature of art and creative economy, of how to meld creative non-profit ventures with for-profit results – as it pertains to the artist (and now writer) residencies that the Pfister hosts.
One…
Coming Together
Floating around the room, dressed in white linen, her red curls a striking contrast to the layers of turquoise, jade and green crystal beads that encircle her neck and dangle from her ears. She slices pieces from two birthday cakes, after being serenaded by a gallery full of friends, new…
Shelby’s First Painting as Artist in Residence
We’re honored to have such talent within our midst. Shelby is not only a very talented painter but she’s also pretty quick at it, too.
So we asked Shelby if we could set up a camera in her studio to capture one of her pieces from start to…
Little Things
From the brass knocker that indicates a guest’s room number to the matching brass plate on the electronics charging box inside; from the intricate patterns of the stair railings to the wallpaper stripes; from the ever-changing flowers in the front hall to the roses on the carpet – the…
All the Colors of the Rainbow
The weather in Milwaukee was (briefly) exquisite this week. Temperatures soared into the low 60′s, the breezes indicated Spring was finally here with their combination of warmth and lakeside coolness, and the sun was brightly shining. Perfection. The daffodils and tulips are in full bloom on, what feels like…
Gallery Night with Shelby Keefe [VIDEO]
Shelby Keefe put on quite the show on Gallery Night on Friday, April 15 at the Pfister Hotel.
With a great display of a few of her current pieces and a live performance of a completed piece in 20 minutes on her first Gallery Night, we are in for a…
Scaling Forward
I’m a Libra. Some of you may have already guessed as much. One of our best qualities is indecision. Our symbol is the scales because we try to be fair and just.
I was happy to share indecision Thursday with my colleagues at the Pfister as we looked at…
Pfister Artist-in-Residence: Dr. Jeffrey Hollander [VIDEO]
As a legacy within the Pfister Hotel, Katie Musolff, the current Artist-in-Residence, prepares her commissioned work; a portrait of Dr. Jeffrey Hollander, the Pfister’s renowned concert pianist.
Stop by Katie’s gallery inside the Pfister to check on her progress with this work of art…
The Pfister Hotel Names Next Artist in Residence
Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee for the past two years has hosted a popular artist-in-residence program. The hotel and its selection committee has now chosen its third artist in residence, Shelby Keefe. She will…
Vote for your favorite: The Pfister Hotel Names Finalists for Artist-In-Residence Program
Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, the historic Pfister Hotel in downtown Milwaukee for the past two years has hosted an artist-in-residence program. A selection committee, consisting of members of the local art community, has announced the six finalists for the 2010…
Pfister Artist-in-Residence: The Commissioned Work of Art [VIDEO]
As a legacy within the Pfister Hotel, Katie Musolff, the current Artist-in-Residence, prepares her commissioned work; a portrait of Dr. Jeffrey Hollander, the Pfister’s renowned concert pianist.
Stop by Katie’s gallery inside the Pfister to check on her progress with this work of art…
2011 Artist In Residence Finalist [VIDEO]
The Pfister Hotel is known for its wonderful collection of Victorian art and its commitment to the Artist In Residence program.
Now going on its third year, the committee reviewed 21 excelllent submissions and have choosen the six finalist. One of them will be chosen to be the next Pfister…
Everyday Celebrations
One of my favorite things to do is toast and clink glasses. A simple “cheers” makes every gathering with friends feel like a celebration.
During a time when finances are tight and jobs may be scarce, celebrating seems harder to come by, which is why I get excited when I…
Search for Next Artist-In-Residence
Tradition inspires tradition at Milwaukee’s Pfister Hotel. Home to more Victorian Art than any other hotel in the world, The Pfister is currently seeking its next Artist-in-Residence.
Entering its third year, The Pfister’s Artist-in-Residence program features a working art studio and gallery that is…
Pfister Narrator: The entries are in!
Wow.
We are speechless. Just…Wow!
Thank you everyone for the overwhelming response to the Pfister Narrator program. We have a binder bursting full of entries.
Seriously, we do!
Furthermore, thank you to The Writer magazine, Poets & Writers magazine and ThirdCoast Digest for spreading the word about the program…
