1+ day, 17+ hour ago   (150+ words) Patricia Hawkenson | September 7, 2026 The slower pace and tactile hands-on process of loading film, advancing frames, the click of the shutter, and the anticipation of development provides a sense of authenticity in an increasingly digital world. One featured camera, the Holga,…...

5+ day, 17+ hour ago   (276+ words) Volume One More from Volume One On the Cover | Sept. 3, 2026 learn more about this issue's cover c̶r̶e̶a̶t̶u̶r̶e̶ art “Untitled“ by Gabs Conway Gabs Conway is a sculptural ceramic artist based in Eau Claire,…...

2+ week, 17+ hour ago   (545+ words) Visual Art Events Local Culture Many Wisconsinites grew up with deer antlers or fish mounts displayed on the walls of their wood-paneled living rooms. Now we can also see those displays and more on the walls of museums. From now…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (407+ words) John H. Howe, the original architect of the Menomonie Public Library, said, “A library should not be a warehouse for books but a place for people.” All kinds of people – bibliophiles, library lovers, Frank Lloyd Wright fans, history buffs, children and…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (470+ words) Hattie Goethals | August 21, 2026 This year, The Paint Shack (2524 Golf Rd., #2c, Eau Claire) celebrates 10 years of business in subtle, but vibrant ways. Owner Cyndi Kortbein has created a space for locals of all ages to put on an apron and discover…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (204+ words) Volume One More from Volume One On the Cover | Aug. 20, 2026 learn more about this issue's cover art “Lucy in the Sky“ by Don Olson Don Olson is an artist from Chetek. He has had a interest in art since he…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago   (410+ words) I had the honor of creating the poster artwork for the upcoming Clearwater Jazz and Art Festival scheduled for Aug. 28-29 at The Brewing Projekt (1807 N. Oxford Ave., Eau Claire). The image depicts a colorful interpretation of a musician ‘drenched’ in stage…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (254+ words) Volume One More from Volume One On the Cover | Aug. 6, 2026 learn more about this issue's cover art “#204“ by Jesse Blake Hay Jesse Blake Hay has had a full circle odyssey. After growing up in Eau Claire (NHS '01), he left in…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (638+ words) Visual Art Community Orgs Outdoors In the fleeting warm months when Midwesterners soak up the sunshine, area artists have taken their creative practices to the great outdoors. Plein air art – painting outside as an environment naturally shifts – is just one…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (566+ words) Stage Visual Art Opening Up Evelyn Nelson | August 5, 2026 In case you missed it, a pair of white “dome”structures have popped up along Clairemont Avenue in Eau Claire. While these structures may seem unassuming from the exterior, they house a…...