Editor’s note: The following press release was provided by the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
The Whitewater Arts Alliance (WAA) is having a shorter monthly exhibit entitled Hallow’s Gala at the Cultural Arts Center, 402 West Main Street. This exhibit is running from October 13 to October 29, Thursdays through Sundays, 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The following dates have differing times to be in tandem with other local Whitewater events:
- Thursday, October 26 – 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Hallow’s Gala is participating in the Whitewater Chamber of Commerce’s Ghouls Night Out which runs from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- WAA is a part of the Scavenger Hunt during this event where “ghouls” can look for a special symbol within the gallery. The symbol will be hidden within the exhibit, and the WAA encourages both parents and children to not only look for it but also look at the spooky artwork presented by our artists.
- During the gallery open hours, WAA volunteers will give out candy as a trick-or-treating location among the lineup.
- WAA will also host a “Creepy Sounds Corner” where kids can use musical instruments provided by co-chair Christine Hayes to get into the Halloween spirit.
- WAA will also provide coloring pages with spooky themes for kids to color and take home.
On Sunday, October 29 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Hallow’s Gala will have its closing reception which will feature musical entertainment by Los Bromanceros. Los Bromanceros is the duo players Brian “Looper” Lucas and Kenny Jones who are also a part of the recently heard Brothers Quinn during the Savory Sounds event. Entry to the reception is $5 at the door, kids 8 years or younger get in free. There will be a costume contest with a small prize included, as well as candy and treats for attendees to enjoy. Awards for Best of Show and Viewer’s Choice will be announced during this reception.
Artists within this exhibit are…
- Bridget Coulter, mixed media artist (Whitewater, WI)
- Anna Curtis, mixed media artist (Menomonee Falls, WI)
- Michael Joers, painter (Janesville, WI)
- Ashley McDarison, digital artist (Delavan, WI)
- Kim McDarison, painter (Delavan, WI)
- Taylor McDarison, ceramicist (Waukesha, WI)
- Woody Olsen, mixed media artist (Janesville, WI)
- Roy Schmidt, photographer (Watertown, WI)
The information about this exhibit can be found on the Whitewater Arts Alliance’s website https://www.whitewaterarts.org/hallows-gala-2023.
If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach out to co-chairperson Ashley McDarison, mcdarisonproductions@gmail.com.