Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery

Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery Operating similar to a Little Free Library, but featuring art instead of books, patrons of the Miner
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We are up to a $100 donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation!  Great job!  When you place your original, Breast...
10/17/2021

We are up to a $100 donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation! Great job! When you place your original, Breast Cancer Awareness themed art in the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery, remember to take a picture and email it to [email protected]. For every picture of art we receive during the month of October, we will increase the FLAG's donation by $10 (up to $500). It's also great to see that some of the Breast Cancer Awareness themed art has already found a new home. Thanks again to Ben The Mineral Point Gallery and Keith Huie Art for getting us started with two fantastic original works of art. I think they were both gone within a couple days! Maybe the patrons who adopted them will comment and share what moved them to adopt the art you created?

The Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery has re-opened for our Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraising theme!  Place ...
10/13/2021

The Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery has re-opened for our Breast Cancer Awareness Month fundraising theme! Place your Breast Cancer Awareness Month themed original art in the gallery, take a picture of it, and email it to us at [email protected]. For every picture we receive, we will add $10 to our donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, up to $500!

I hope you have started working on your Breast Cancer Awareness themed art for the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery...
10/09/2021

I hope you have started working on your Breast Cancer Awareness themed art for the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery! Special THANKS to Keith Huie of Keith Huie Art for dropping off a fantastic illustration. Remember, the FLAG will re-open on the 13th for you to add your own Breast Cancer Awareness themed art. If you email a picture of your art in the FLAG to [email protected], $10 will be added to the FLAG's contribution to the National Breast Cancer Foundation If you need a large or small wood slice for your art contribution, they are in my mailbox. After the 13th, you can find them in the FLAG.

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CHALLENGE !!!October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about t...
10/06/2021

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS CHALLENGE !!!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the impact of breast cancer, and raise funds to support women with their breast cancer journey.

Inspired by an original painting donated and painted by Ben Brummerhop Art from The Mineral Point Gallery, and in support of efforts to increase awareness, the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery is dedicating its' gallery space to Breast Cancer Awareness during the month of October.

Starting the afternoon of October 13th, for every MP FLAG patron who makes a pink and/or Breast Cancer Awareness themed piece of original art and places it in the gallery, the FLAG will donate $10 to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (up to $500). All you need to do is email a picture of your art on display in the gallery to [email protected] and $10 will be added to the FLAG’s contribution!

As the FLAG begins to fill up (hopefully quickly!), feel free to take a piece of art for yourself, or someone you know who may be inspired by its’ beauty and meaning.

There are some great new original pieces of art in the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery!!!   Stop by and take a loo...
08/31/2021

There are some great new original pieces of art in the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery!!! Stop by and take a look!

Over the coming weeks, keep an eye out for new art in the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery from the beautiful and t...
08/06/2021

Over the coming weeks, keep an eye out for new art in the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery from the beautiful and talented Beth McWilliams !!!

THANK YOU Magic Light Photography for donating these beautiful greeting cards to the Mineral Point Free Little Art Galle...
08/05/2021

THANK YOU Magic Light Photography for donating these beautiful greeting cards to the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery. Look for them to be added to the MP FLAG (one or two at a time) over the coming weeks!

Have you picked up your copy of the Voice of the River Valley yet?  You can read the story behind the creation of the Mi...
08/03/2021

Have you picked up your copy of the Voice of the River Valley yet? You can read the story behind the creation of the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery. You can also read it online at voiceoftherivervalley.com.

Welcome Home Mr. Firefighter!!!All the MP FLAG "patrons" gathered today to welcome Mr. Firefighter home and hear all abo...
08/03/2021

Welcome Home Mr. Firefighter!!!
All the MP FLAG "patrons" gathered today to welcome Mr. Firefighter home and hear all about his adventure. Apparently, a young child saw something in his home that he thought was a fire hazard, so he smartly ran to the FLAG and asked Mr. Firefighter to come home and check it out. Fortunately, everything was safe. After the emergency was over, Mr. Firefighter decided to take a quick trip to a wild and untamed land know as Dane County. After a very short visit, he quickly made his way home to Mineral Point.

Lucky us!!!  Check out what Karen Tennessen graciously left in our mailbox....5 cards featuring beautiful pictures of th...
07/24/2021

Lucky us!!! Check out what Karen Tennessen graciously left in our mailbox....5 cards featuring beautiful pictures of the flowers in our garden! Thank you sooo much, Karen! They will make wonderful additions to the MP FLAG. (I might have to keep a couple for myself!)

One of my favorite, regular contributors to the MP FLAG dropped off this cute puppy today, along with his blanket!  Than...
07/24/2021

One of my favorite, regular contributors to the MP FLAG dropped off this cute puppy today, along with his blanket! Thank you!

There are some great pieces in the Mineral Point FLAG today!  We have also added more wood slices, including a new, larg...
07/19/2021

There are some great pieces in the Mineral Point FLAG today! We have also added more wood slices, including a new, larger size, for you to take home, turn into art, and bring back to share!

The MP FLAG is closed for entry today to honor, and in celebration of the life of Tom Kelly.  Tom was a wonderful friend...
07/11/2021

The MP FLAG is closed for entry today to honor, and in celebration of the life of Tom Kelly. Tom was a wonderful friend and supporter of the MP FLAG. We miss you, Tom!

Sooo fun to see what people create with the slices of wood that they take home, make into art, and bring back to share!
07/11/2021

Sooo fun to see what people create with the slices of wood that they take home, make into art, and bring back to share!

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!
07/01/2021

Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day weekend!

For a Tuesday, a rainy Tuesday at that, I was thrilled to see how many people visited the Mineral Point Free Little Art ...
06/30/2021

For a Tuesday, a rainy Tuesday at that, I was thrilled to see how many people visited the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery today! Starting with a young fox at about 2 in the morning... 20 adults, 2 children, and 3 dogs visited the MP FLAG. Unfortunately, the fox didn't leave any art, he just sniffed around a bit and continued on his walk. Of the 20 adults who visited, it appeared that 2 left art in the gallery, and 5 found something they loved to take home.

How cool is that?!? We are so grateful for how popular the MP FLAG has become in the community....and so thankful for everyone who has participated by making and leaving so many beautiful pieces of little art. Without you and your support, the gallery would be a boring, empty box! Please keep the art coming! I have restocked my supply of blank wood slices that can be taken home, made into art, and brought back to share in the gallery. You'll see more of them in the gallery tomorrow. They have been very popular....and it is so satisfying to see them return to the gallery as beautiful works of art.

Thank you for supporting the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery!

Loving the variety of art currently on display in the MP FLAG!
06/11/2021

Loving the variety of art currently on display in the MP FLAG!

New art has arrived at the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery for the holiday weekend, but there's plenty of room for...
05/29/2021

New art has arrived at the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery for the holiday weekend, but there's plenty of room for more! Stop by for a visit!

05/17/2021

Our first succulent in a beautiful pot was added to the MP FLAG this weekend! We will also be regularly adding sweet little 4”x4” slices of wood for you to take home, turn into art, and return to share! They could be painted, collaged, carved….whatever you like! Enjoy!!!

Another beautiful and generous contribution to the MP FLAG!  Thank you, “MEUnderwood”!
05/11/2021

Another beautiful and generous contribution to the MP FLAG! Thank you, “MEUnderwood”!

Bring Mom by the MP FLAG this weekend so she can take something she loves or leave something she’s made!
05/06/2021

Bring Mom by the MP FLAG this weekend so she can take something she loves or leave something she’s made!

Very happy to have a valued member of the Mineral Point Police Department visiting the MP FLAG this week!  Thank you for...
04/27/2021

Very happy to have a valued member of the Mineral Point Police Department visiting the MP FLAG this week! Thank you for your service to the community!

It’s been fun to see little art come and go over the past week!
04/25/2021

It’s been fun to see little art come and go over the past week!

We have a winner of the original Tom Kelly painted pin from 2009!!!  Congratulations, Katie White!
04/19/2021

We have a winner of the original Tom Kelly painted pin from 2009!!! Congratulations, Katie White!

04/18/2021

The gallery is loaded and ready for the 1PM opening today! You can enter the raffle for Tom Kelly’s painted pin between 1PM and 4PM. Remember to bring your little art to add to the gallery! We are so thankful for all the wonderful and talented friends who donated art for our opening.

HUGE NEWS!!!  Tom Kelly, Mineral Point’s very own and beloved, has generously donated a pin, painted by Tom in 2009, for...
04/17/2021

HUGE NEWS!!! Tom Kelly, Mineral Point’s very own and beloved, has generously donated a pin, painted by Tom in 2009, for the opening of the MP Free Little Art Gallery!!! We understand that Tom would often paint pins like this as gifts for friends and dinner guests. We feel beyond blessed and excited to be entrusted with a “little” original Tom Kelly painting!

Knowing the level of interest this beautiful work of art will generate, and not wanting to create a rush on the gallery with people wanting to be first in line for the opening, we have decided to conduct a raffle! Everyone who visits the MP Free Little Art Gallery between 1PM and 4PM, on Sunday, the 18th, can enter a raffle (free of charge) for a chance to win the pin! We will draw the name of the extremely lucky winner shortly after 4PM. Participants do not have to be present to win. If you would like to learn more about Tom’s artwork, you can visit www.tomkellyartwork.com.

Tom, thank you so very much for your incredible kindness, generosity, and talent! Your donation is the cherry on top of our little gallery project. We couldn’t possibly be more grateful for your gift, or your friendship.

THANK YOU, Ben Brummerhop, for contributing this beautiful little painting to the opening of the MP Free Little Art Gall...
04/15/2021

THANK YOU, Ben Brummerhop, for contributing this beautiful little painting to the opening of the MP Free Little Art Gallery! It's wonderful!!! We are very grateful for your generous support. Be sure to check out Ben's (much) larger scale work at www.benbrummerhopart.com.

HOW THE MP FREE LITTLE ART GALLERY WORKS...With the opening of the MP Free Little Art Gallery coming up on April 18th at...
04/15/2021

HOW THE MP FREE LITTLE ART GALLERY WORKS...

With the opening of the MP Free Little Art Gallery coming up on April 18th at 1PM, we wanted to reiterate some detail on how the gallery will operate in response to questions we recently received.

Here goes:
> Located at the corner of Fountain and Chestnut streets, the gallery will be unlocked and open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week after it opens on April 18th, at 1PM.
> You can visit the gallery as often as you like!
> On some visits, you might just want to look around and enjoy the little art on display.
> On some visits, you might see a piece of little art that you love and choose to take home.
> On some visits, you might want to leave a piece of little art that you created.
> And on some visits, you might want to take a piece of little art you love, AND leave a piece of little art you have made!
> Also, please take lots of photos of you leaving art, taking art, or just visiting, and tag us here, or use on FB and IG.

Our hope and goal for the gallery is that it is self-sustaining. To be self-sustaining, the number of pieces of little art that are taken home will roughly equal the number of pieces of little art that people place in the gallery for others to take home. We hope you are working on your own little art to leave in the gallery when you visit during the opening on the 18th!

We have stocked the Free Little Art Gallery with easels and pedestals that you can use to display little art you have created. If you have something that you need help displaying, like a hanging mobile, for example, we ask that you let us know and we will install a hook or whatever is needed to properly display your art. IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT remove the pedestals, easels, gallery bench, or "little patrons" (doll figures) from the gallery.

One request....we take a lot of pride in the property we have restored on Fountain St. During your visits, we respectfully ask that you treat the gallery and our property/landscaping as your own. Like my grandfather told me long ago, "leave things as good or better than you found them!"

We sincerely hope that the community adopts the Free Little Art Gallery as its own and enjoys it as a celebration of the arts and all that makes Mineral Point unique and wonderful.

Watch for an exciting announcement on Friday about a little art donation from a famous artist that will be raffled off to one very, very lucky visitor to the gallery on opening day, April 18th!!!

Wow!!!  More beautiful art for the MP Free Little Art Gallery received today from two beautiful friends, Deb and Matt.  ...
04/10/2021

Wow!!! More beautiful art for the MP Free Little Art Gallery received today from two beautiful friends, Deb and Matt. Thank you!!

Another great addition to the MP Free Little Art Gallery from Dee Hooks of Deeconstruct, Recycled Fun !  Thanks so much!...
04/09/2021

Another great addition to the MP Free Little Art Gallery from Dee Hooks of Deeconstruct, Recycled Fun ! Thanks so much!

Good news, bad news.  The good news is that we are getting badly needed rain this weekend.  The bad news is rain won’t m...
04/09/2021

Good news, bad news. The good news is that we are getting badly needed rain this weekend. The bad news is rain won’t make for a very fun opening of the MP Free Little Art Gallery. As a result, we are postponing opening until next weekend - Sunday, April 18, at 1PM.

In the meantime, if you have a piece of little art that you want to contribute for the gallery opening, message me!

Another wonderful contribution to the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery (MP FLAG) from the incredibly talented Lesli...
04/07/2021

Another wonderful contribution to the Mineral Point Free Little Art Gallery (MP FLAG) from the incredibly talented Leslie Damaso ! Our local law enforcement officer patron seems to approve!

Experimenting today with different pieces of art and setups for the opening on April 10th.  Stop by and take a look!
04/02/2021

Experimenting today with different pieces of art and setups for the opening on April 10th. Stop by and take a look!

Feeling super grateful for Katie White's "little" art contribution for our opening on April 10th.  Be sure to visit Kati...
04/02/2021

Feeling super grateful for Katie White's "little" art contribution for our opening on April 10th. Be sure to visit Katie and her sister, Joelle, at The Globe Clay Center in Mineral Point and check out their ceramic pottery, sculpture, and jewelry!
www.theglobeclaycenter.com

THANKS to our builder, Bruce Geissbuhler, for helping us install the MP Free Little Art Gallery!  Check him out at homed...
03/26/2021

THANKS to our builder, Bruce Geissbuhler, for helping us install the MP Free Little Art Gallery! Check him out at homedesignbybruce.com. We couldn't be happier with all the work he did on our home's renovation. We'll announce a day and time for opening sometime in the next couple weeks...hoping for a nice, sunny weekend day! In the meantime, check out the gallery and keep working on your little art!

Curating for the opening (date TBD, but soon) and super happy to include a Keith Huie original!  Check him out at Keith ...
03/20/2021

Curating for the opening (date TBD, but soon) and super happy to include a Keith Huie original! Check him out at Keith Huie Art .

The gallery post is painted and the sign is almost done!  We are looking at opening later this month or early April.  A ...
03/14/2021

The gallery post is painted and the sign is almost done! We are looking at opening later this month or early April. A firm date will be announced soon!

We hope you are as excited about this little community project as we are! We also hope you use the time between now and the gallery opening to make little art! PLEASE message us if you have any questions or special needs for exhibiting your little art.

See you soon!

Big Thank You to Jeff Baker and his team at Baker Iron Works in Platteville for building this column for our Free Little...
03/08/2021

Big Thank You to Jeff Baker and his team at Baker Iron Works in Platteville for building this column for our Free Little Art Gallery! A couple coats of black paint and we'll be ready to anchor the post. Just a few more weeks and we'll be ready for a grand opening event!

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