We stopped by Peninsula School of Art for the first time while visiting Door County over the summer. There was a beautiful exhibition installed that featured artwork exclusively made from paper - animations, sculpture, and flat pieces - really impressive! The staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. We are now members and look forward to participating in more programming and events on future visits!
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- EIN 39-1730561
- info@PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org
- (920) 868-3455
- PO Box 304 3900 County F Fish Creek WI 54212 USA
- www.PeninsulaSchoolofArt.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Arts & Culture, Arts Education, Arts Services, Visual Arts
Mission: Peninsula School of Art provides enriching, educational experiences to participants of all ages and abilities that broaden individual perspectives, and fosters a community dedicated to the transformative power of the visual arts.
Results: In 2015, we served 3,000 children, families and adults through free community outreach programs; 3,000 visitors through one of our free Guenzel Gallery exhibitions; and 1,500 students. We offered 150 visual arts workshops for children and adults taught by over 120 faculty; five gallery exhibitions featuring the work of local and national artists, artist talks where faculty and visiting artists educate participants about their work and process; monthly Family Art Days and the Door County Plein Air Festival, featuring 40 nationally-recognized plein air painters.
Target demographics: PenArt believes in the unique, creative spirit of the individual and the power of the visual arts to connect a community. We bring innovative, educational art experiences to students and art appreciators of all ages, skill levels, and income, that encourage new thinking and creative growth.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 8000
Geographic areas served: Fish Creek, WI United States
Programs: Our programming is divided into three distinct but integrated program areas – workshops, exhibitions and community outreach. Workshop programs are offered for novice to advanced artists in three departments – 3-Dimensional Studio Arts, 2-Dimensional Studio Arts, and Photography & Digital Arts. In addition, each summer, we offer over 40 workshops for children ages 3.5 to 17. Our Guenzel Gallery hosts educationally-themed exhibitions throughout the year to inspire and promote an appreciation for all art media - both traditional and cutting edge. Exhibitions are developed holistically and integrated with workshop and community outreach programs. Exhibiting arts are locally, regionally and nationally recognized. Community Outreach Programs provide accessible art education experiences to school age children, families and other under-served populations. In many cases the Guenzel Gallery and exhibitions are used as a basis for developing thematic, high caliber, hands-on educational programs. Community outreach programs also help to develop participation and interaction with local artists, ensuring the continuation of Door County’s deep artistic heritage.