05/21/2026
Handstitched Art Quilt, detail, by Rosalyn Schuettpelz
ROOTS & RENEWAL
at River City Gallery
June 2026
A River City Gallery exhibition marking a new chapter in gallery ownership while honoring the vision established by founders Robin Moses and Tarl Kaio.
From its beginnings, River City Gallery has been grounded in a deep commitment to local artists, handcrafted work, and the creative energy of the Driftless region. Roots & Renewal will reflect on that foundation—celebrating the relationships, artistry, and intention that shaped the gallery—while embracing a fresh perspective for its future.
OPENING RECEPTION
Presenting an art quilt collection
by Rosalyn Schuettpelz
and River City Gallery members show
"Roots and Renewal"
With a special music performance by
members of the La Crosse Symphony
First Friday Art Walk, June 5, 2026
5pm until 7pm
River City Gallery
downtown La Crosse
The gallery will be sponsoring a $250 cash prize from a PEOPLE'S CHOICE award. The deadline to drop off art is June 3. There is no cost to enter your work and the winner will be announced July 3, 2026 during July's First Friday.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Join River City Gallery, along with our 8 other partner venues, for La Crosse's year around Art Walk, on the First Friday of each month.
Accepting Applications
now for Second Saturday
Art Markets 2026
Spaces are filling up fast. The Second Saturday Downtown Art Market is an opportunity for our La Crosse area local artists to sell their art and demonstrate to the general public on the Second Saturday of July, August, and September 2026. Join us for a day of art, music, food, and community in the heart of La Crosse, right along the banks of the Mississippi River.
The Friends of the Trempealeau Wildlife Refuge along with Elmaro Winery are sponsoring the following events in 2026.
Artists Along the Trail Plein Air event on Saturday, June 6.
Elmaro Market Sundays, invitation to paint on grounds on June 7, 14, 21, 28.
Elmaro's Crush Pad Gallery has space for 12 artists for the month of June.
For further information, contact Dave Carlson [email protected]
MEMBER NEWS
BENEATH OUR FIELDS
Drawings by Lois Peterson
Winona County History Center
May 16 - July 5, 2026
A special program will be presented on June 30, 1:30pm, "Incorporating Native Plants into Home Gardens"
lois-peterson.com (https://www.lois-peterson.com/)
Even during the most difficult social and economic times, art continues to be a unifying force that brings people together. Local artists add more than just pretty pictures to your community, so it’s important to continue supporting them. Here are six ways we all can benefit by supporting local artists and contribute to a healthy cultural and artistic community.
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