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Green Bay Art Colony

Founded in 1915, the Green Bay Art Colony is the oldest active art organization in Green Bay.

06/04/2026

In 1915, nine women created an art appreciation club, but members soon realized that they also wanted a place to exhibit art. The idea of establishing a museum was germinated. They invited several men to assist them, and their dream was realized with the opening of the Neville Museum in 1927.

Today, a bronze plaque hangs at the Neville Public Museum commemorating those visionary women, and that nine-member Green Bay Art Club has grown into the Green Bay Art Colony.

05/28/2026

You never know where you'll find artwork by Green Bay Art Colony members! Linda Glass is a featured artist at NEW Beads & Jewelry, and these are just a few of the pieces we spotted there recently.

05/24/2026

We're proud to say that Green Bay Art Colony member Virginia Janssen is one of the artists featured in the Hardy Gallery's Annual Wall-To-Wall Juried Exhibit. Virginia's work was selected from a record-breaking 464 submissions! The show can be seen until July 5th.

05/21/2026

Congratulations to Green Bay Art Colony member Karen Kjell! Her piece, "Pitcher Perfect" is featured in a newly opened show called Conflict of Interest at the Shadow Boxx Gallery in Waukegan, Illinois

Karen Kjell Studio .kjell.studio

05/14/2026

Congratulations to Green Bay Art Colony member Maureen Blaney Flietner. Maureen’s painting “Sandhill Stroll” was chosen for the 2026 National Watercolor Society’s Member Exhibition, which is widely recognized for presenting the most innovative and accomplished work in contemporary watermedia. Her piece was selected from a highly competitive pool of artists from around the world. The exhibition is being presented online until June 30th.

05/07/2026

Among the artists showcased at the Wisconsin Visual Artists North Chapter Member Show is GBAC member Jane Hostetler. Take a little road trip to see the show! It's at the Center for Visual Arts in Wausau until May 23rd. Admission is free.
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04/30/2026

Recognize this wonderful mural? Located at 201 S. Broadway, it was created by Green Bay Art Colony member, Heather Peterman. She says it "was painted with the simple intention to make one's soul smile as they pass by."

Good Energy Art by Heather Peterman

04/23/2026

Congratulations to Art Colony member Naomi Moes Jenkins and collaborators Ellen Rosewall and Karen Eckberg. Together, they created a sculpture called "Medusa," which will appear in a worldwide art competition called ArtPrize 2026. The annual event, held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, welcomes 800,000 guests each year.

04/17/2026

Bet you didn't know that the Green Bay Art Colony was founded in 1915. At 111 years of age, it's the oldest arts organization in Green Bay. Only one arts organization in the entire state of Wisconsin is older!

04/10/2026

Did you know that some Green Bay Art Colony members teach their craft? Several opportunities are fast approaching!

Paige Nordstrom: Acrylic Paint Night, April 17, Art Garage

Lynn Peters: Watercolor Greetings, April 25 or 28, Art Garage

Jennifer Frisch: Pyrography (Woodburning) Fundamentals, June - July, NWTC Artisan Center

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