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Established in 2001, Barnsite Gallery, under the direction of Norma and Dick Bell
has earned a reputation for excellence, exhibiting some of the finestrepresentational oil painters in the United States and Asia.Technically well-skilled, the painters, all of whom are masterdraftsmen, demonstrate the finest caliber of artistic merit in theirwork.
Figurative, portraiture, and landscape paintings are on exhibit in abeautifully refurbished 100-year-old barn whose architectural elementscompliment the beauty and sweeping scope of the works.
A Wealth of Rare Art Books
Throughout the world, the painters of the period 1860 – 1920 werere-establishing the tradition of realism. Over the years, many of themajor contributors to the movement have disappeared from the artisticlandscape. In an effort to recognize the contributions of thesepainters, recognized as well as forgotten, Dick Bell seeks out andsecures related hard-tofind books.
Included in the Barnsite Gallery library are editions and textsfeaturing Spanish painter Joaquin Sorolla, Swedish realist Anders Zorn,and figurative German painter Adolph Menzel. Also of special note areworks exploring the history and contributions of the Russian ItinerantMovement and Glasgow Boys.
The Kewaunee Academy of Fine Art Fosters High Standards
Under the direction of renowned artist Craig Blietz, Barnsite’sKewaunee Academy features an intensive curriculum devoted to drawingand painting. In preparation for careers as practicing professionalartists, the students are taught the classical techniques and methodsintroduced before the Renaissance and perfected by the Masters.
Recognized for its dedication to the highest standards and techniques,the Academy’s curriculum fosters a spirit of creativity grounded indiscipline. Throughout their course of study, students are assessed ontheir individual progress, and advance based on the recommendation ofthe Artistic Director. Year round programs include an academicyear-based academy, as well as summer intensives and workshops.
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