Winter's End River Sunset by Steven Kozar

Get out of the cold and meet the artist Steven Kozar at Robert Rae Gallery, Friday – February 21, 2011, 5-9 pm.

Many Wisconsinites and people from all over the world know the great realist paintings of Steven Kozar.  Now you can see all of his remaining originals,  and meet Steven at Robert Rae Gallery.  All of the paintings are for sale and prints are also available.  This wonderful show and sale runs through February 20th, if you don’t get a chance to get there tonight.

This versitale artist will also be entertaining you with live music, accompanied by his son Andrew Kozar.

Refreshments will be served, so you can snack while you decide on which painting to purchase.

Robert Rae Gallery
184 W. Main Street
Stoughton, WI
608-577-0177
Open 7 days a week for you!

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A few of my favorites will be presented.  Kathryn Vaughn at Main Street Flowers.  You may recognize this name from Madison Radio.  She hosts a wonderful show on Magic 98 every Sunday morning.  Several of her pieces are on display at Naeset Roe Inn.  Greg Rodriguez at Yaraha River Co-Op, is an outstanding painter.  He just finished a painting of Naeset Roe Inn for me that is hanging in the West Parlor.  Mona Semerau is a wonderful silversmith that does such delicate work.  Stop and see her at Vincenzo’s and have a glass of wine while you are there. So stop in and see some new art during the Main Street Stoughton Art Walk Friday, July 23rd  5-9pm.  If you can’t make it, most of these artists are displayed at other times in these shops.  Come and see them during a stay at Naeset Roe Inn.  The inn is one block from Main Street and a great walk any day of the week.

Ann Kleckner, president of 14 South Artists says, “Artists do what they do because they love doing it.  When you buy original art, you participate in the process of promoting the arts, and help to sustain the quality lifestyle of small communities.  You are not just buying a thing.  You are buying an original work, made by an artist out of love.  It’s not just an object…it carries the energy of the artist who created it.”

If you like to view demos or are looking for that perfect painting, pottery piece or jewelry then you should take a tour around southern Wisconsin and visit the studios of artists like Lynn Gifford, jeweler / Becky Guzman, jeweler / Gary Walker, digital painter / Barbara Grant, mixed media / Derek Hambly, painter / Audrey Handler, glass artist / and Paul Morrison, woodworking.  For a complete list of artists and locations click on 14 South Artists.

To add to your tour enjoyment of all this art, why not stay at Naeset Roe Inn in Historic Downtown Stoughton.  Here you’ll enjoy the artistry of hospitality by Carl the innkeeper and Zack his trusty sheltie.  After a night of peaceful slumber, gastronomic treats will greet you in the morning and get you started on your day of touring.  Click here to check availability.  You can walk from the inn to 11 of the artists locals in Stoughton.

Come and support the artists of the 14 South Artists Fall Studio Art Tour.  It’s the perfect place to start your holiday shopping.

Remember also to support all the independently owned businesses in your area.  If you love the community you live in and want to help it thrive, go out and spend some money each month at 3 of your favorite independently owned businesses.  Do you want your community known for all the big box stores or for the great little shop on Main Street?

Look forward to seeing you in the studios on September 26th and 27th.

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I’ve known Kathryn for several years and have some of her art at the Inn.  She does wonders with inks and metalics.  She is also a first rate DJ on Sunday mornings on Magic98 in Madison.

I still have some room available for the weekend if you want to come to the opening and aslo have some fun at Victorian Holiday Weekend, a celebration of our Victorian past and the holiday season.  There is also a wonderful Holiday Art Show put on by the artists of 14 South Artists.This is is their 5th annual and it only gets bigger and better every year.  It’s a Juried Art Show featuring over 30 fine artists from southern Wisconsin.

So don’t sit at home.  Get out and enjoy the fresh snow on the ground.  Maybe take a trolley ride or a wagon ride, do a little Christmas shopping in our unique stores, and see great art in Stoughton Wisconsin.