Little Elk Art Collective

11/17/2024

New projects every week.

11/14/2024

Are you looking for a unique, one of a kind item for that hard to shop for person on your Christmas list? Check out our ever changing inventory of locally made artisan products.

11/12/2024

More unique Christmas gift ideas:

11/11/2024

The holidays are just around the corner, and Little Elk Art Collective has the perfect gift for everyone on your list! Here are just a few ideas:

11/02/2024

Looking for the perfect Thanksgiving table centerpiece?

09/25/2024

Meet our Artists - Eric Kudrna

My story begins in Monona, Wisconsin, the youngest of 10 children in the Kudrna family. Growing up in close quarters tends to build strong family bonds. I enjoyed tinkering in the garage with my dad and brothers slowly developing a creative and technical aptitude. My brothers have been a strong influence in my journey as an artist. In my teens I began working with my brother Mark at Kudrna Construction. Mark is gifted in woodworking and construction. I learned in detail how to build and renovate homes. After taking a few art classes my attention turned to sculpture (my start in stone) and furniture design. Around this time, my brother Peter was accepted as one of the select artists for the Art Fair on the Square in Madison. I utilized my new found knowledge in furniture to assist Peter in building some truly unique pieces. After this experience I went all in on stone and got a job working with my oldest brother Chuck at Quarra Stone where I have been for the last 27 years.

I slowly refined my stone working skills and learned to work with many types of stone. I have worked on some of the most iconic architectural stone structures around the world. These projects include several state capitols; Wisconsin, New York (Albany), Kansas (Topeka) and Iowa (Des Moines). I have also done repairs on new construction on several distinguished institutions of higher learning around the country; UW Madison, Harvard, Yale, Amherst, and Princeton to name a few.

Of all the structures I have worked on I am most proud of the United States Capitol Visitors Center in Washington D.C., the Collier Memorial in Boston, and the Memorial for Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia. These structures are special to me because I enjoy working on projects that have significant meaning to me and the public at large.

I enjoy working stone to a more modern design especially when my design elicits a smile. ‘Stone Cold Humor.’ I enjoy taking a project in a direction where no one has gone before. When inspiration calls, I immerse myself in the quest to bring the piece to life. To paraphrase Michaelangelo Buonarroti, the image is in the stone, I just have to move the rock out of the way.

Collaborating with other artists to help bring their visions to life is another personal joy for me. Collaboration has allowed me to develop finishes and forms that have not been attempted before.

My focus moving forward is modern stone designs that incorporate historical methods by moving them in a new and different direction. I challenge myself every day to bring interesting, creative, and funny things to life with stone. My aim is to make people happy and when people are happy with my designs, I am happy!

09/06/2024

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Mineral Point truly is truly unlike any other place in Wisconsin. It’s a unique mash-up of quirky and quaint, traditional and unconventional, making it the perfect destination for every type of tra…

08/20/2024

Come see us, and all Mineral Point has to offer. It is the perfect day trip destination to get out and explore beautiful southwestern Wisconsin!

These nine towns in Wisconsin boast vibrant downtown areas filled with iconic landmarks, delicious eateries, and fun activities perfect for a vacation.

08/19/2024

07/26/2024

It is the perfect weekend to make the drive to beautiful Mineral Point to check out our unique array artisan merchandise. In addition to our store, their are many other restaurants and galleries along historic High Street to visit. Come say hi and see all we have to offer!

07/21/2024

We are constantly adding new pieces, and restocking popular items. Stop in and see what's new!

07/19/2024

We love our fans!
Check out some of our new inventory! There's always something new coming in.

07/01/2024

GRAND OPENING!!!
Saturday, July 6th
10am - 5pm
231 High St, Mineral Point

Join us this Saturday as we Open our store to the public.
Meet the artists & craftsmen while browsing our wide variety of unique, one of a kind items.

06/12/2024

Each of our artists specialize in their own medium, from stone to wood to yarn and more. Here are a few examples....