Harry & Laura Nohr Gallery at UW-Platteville

08/20/2026

The academic year is inching closer, which means our gallery doors will be open to the public again soon. Join us as we welcome artist and UW-Platteville alumna Donna Van Bogaert to Nohr Gallery for our first exhibit of the 2026-2027 academic year in “The Fiber Art of Donna Van Bogaert: Weaving Together Voice and Process.”

This exhibit includes a collection of braided rugs created through a unique weaving process inspired by knotting, knitting, and basket weaving techniques. Each piece’s reclaimed materials and color pallets tell stories themselves as each are made from reclaimed materials and deconstructed garments married through color pallets taken from the artist’s own works. The complete display will include a variety of woven rugs and their inspirational pieces.

Our gallery doors open again on Tuesday, September 8. Mark your calendars for an artist reception on Thursday, September 17 from 3–4:30 p.m.

📷 Pictured: “Abito Blu di Alicia (Alice Blue Gown)” by Donna Van Bogaert, 2024, Handwoven reclaimed textiles.

08/05/2026

We love to see what our artistic alumni are up to! This is a great local show to stop by and to walk out feeling inspired. Congrats, Mike!

Mike Hadfield has a Bachelor of Science in Art Education from the University of Wisconsin–Platteville and a Master of Science in Education with an emphasis in Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls. For the past 21 years, he has taught art to students in grades K–12 across four school districts in Wisconsin and Iowa and currently teaches middle school and high school art in Mineral Point, Wisconsin.

For Mike, art has been a lifelong passion that continues to evolve with every new idea and challenge. He has explored a wide range of artistic media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, wood burning, and murals. He has recently found new creative inspiration through miniature making and fiber arts, particularly puppet making.

According to Mike, “Creating art is both a personal and professional pursuit. It allows me to refine my skills, communicate ideas, relieve stress, and continually imagine what comes next. There is always another project taking shape in my mind. It is a privilege to share these creations with the public. Each puppet invites viewers to rediscover the joy of imagination—one character at a time. I hope they spark curiosity, laughter, conversation, and a sense of wonder in everyone who encounters them.”

Stop by to ignite your curiosity in the exhibit Puppets of Peculiar Paramount. There are only two weeks left!
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📸 Pictured Artwork: “Hadfield” by Mike Hadfield, NFS
🗓 Exhibit Dates: June 25–August 8, 2026
⏰ Hours: Th & Fr 4–7 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main St., Platteville, WI
🖼 Free Admission

05/29/2026

The Harry and Laura Nohr Gallery at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville is excited to announce its call for entries for the UW-Platteville Alumni Art Exhibition. The exhibition will be on display from October 26–December 11, 2026, and will be juried by the faculty and staff of the UW-Platteville art program and the staff of the Nohr Gallery. Submissions are due by September 20, 2026. For full details and submission guidelines visit go.uwplatt.edu/alumniexhibition2026

05/29/2026

What an exciting year! We shared a whopping eight art events this past academic year, including five art exhibits featuring artworks by teens, students, regional artists, and art faculty. We also hosted a holiday art and craft sale, an artist talk with Bill Mitchell, and our first Slow Art Day event.

It’s time for the gallery to close for the summer but be on the lookout for opportunities to submit your artwork to our shows and events during this next academic year. A call for art for the UW-Platteville Alumni Art Exhibition will be published very soon, and the Small Works Exhibition will return to Nohr Gallery in 2027. We can’t wait to see you back in the gallery this fall!

05/12/2026

Check out these serene watercolor paintings by Chantel Lynch, a Bachelor of Fine Arts student, traditional artist, and art educator based in Wisconsin.

Chantel focuses her creative practice on serving the rural areas she calls home. Chantel’s mission as an educator goes beyond teaching technique. She views art as a tool for reflection, growth, and connection for her students. Whether in the classroom or her studio, her work reflects her commitment to making art a welcoming and transformative experience.

According to Chantel, “Having my work included in this group show at the Nohr Gallery is a rewarding opportunity to share my work with the campus community that has supported my growth. It is an honor to exhibit alongside such talented peers and to mark this milestone in my journey as an artist within the university.”

Be sure to check out Chantel’s work in the BFA Group Exhibition at Nohr Gallery now until Wednesday, March 13.

Pictured:
-“Midwest Roots” by Chantel Lynch, 2026, watercolor on paper-wrapped wood panel
-“Platteville M” by Chantel Lynch, 2026, watercolor on paper-wrapped wood panel
-Student, artist, and educator Chantel Lynch

05/08/2026

We’ve made it to the final week of the 2026 Senior Show and BFA Group Exhibition. As we make our way closer to finals week, be sure to take a quiet moment for yourself and check out the artwork by the graduating Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Fine Arts students from the art program. This exhibit is open to the public on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Wednesday, May 13.

📸 Pictured: “Fish” by Queene’ Massey, 2025, Steel and spray paint

UW-Platteville Performing and Visual Arts

04/30/2026

Are you ready for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Student Exhibitions this Friday? You can make it a full day of art by stopping by Nohr Gallery to see the Senior Show and BFA Group Exhibition from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. before you start your solo show circuit around town. Stop by to get a taste of the BFA students’ skills and to catch the solo show by Bachelor of Fine arts candidate Libby MacLean.

While you’re here you can pick up a postcard with all the dates, times, and locations of the solo exhibits going on from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. throughout the evening.

📸 Pictured: “321 Contact Magazine Remake” by Aza Berthel, 2025, Graphic Design

04/30/2026

The Chancellor’s Suite is home to quite a collection of artwork from both students and the university’s permanent collection. Each year, the Chancellor's Suite rotates their student artworks with new creations selected from the art program’s November Show and exhibits the work throughout their spaces.

This year's exhibiting student artists had the opportunity to share their insights today during a reception where they were also recognized for their excellent work. They did a great job!

UW-Platteville Performing and Visual Arts UW-Platteville College of Liberal Arts and Education University of Wisconsin-Platteville

04/27/2026

The final reception of the 2025-2026 academic year is in the books! Thank you to all those who joined us to celebrate the students in the Senior Show and BFA Group Exhibition this year. It was a great time to see the talents of the graduating students from the art program on display and to enjoy some Pioneer Sweets ice cream and sorbet on a warm spring day.

Extra congratulations goes to Libby MacLean for hosting her Senior Show with us!

If you would like to see more artwork from the BFA students, be sure to check out their solo shows at various locations around town this Friday, May 1.

04/24/2026

We're excited for these students! They've been working hard. We can't wait to see everything all pulled together!