Samantha Belles, Kenosha
Photography: Jessica Zalewski

The Art of AdORNAMENTS, Wrappins, and Creative Conifers 2020

November 20 – December 23, 2020

RAM invited artists of all ages to participate in the museum’s annual competition for handmade holiday ornaments, wrapped boxes, and decorated trees.

Artists in the Exhibition

Austin, TX: Judith Farrington; Caledonia: Karen Borchardt, Lynn Zimmer, Nicole Zimmer; Franksville: Josiah Lamberton, Lilly Lamberton, Sally Lamberton; Kenosha: Samantha Belles, Rachelle Graham, Kurtis Riemer, Sydney Schoone; Menomonee Falls: Thomas Krajna; Milwaukee: Cookie Anderson, Jean Berens, Grace Hopkins, Bridget King, Nick Schroeder, Annetta Siercks, Liz Siercks, Jessica Zalewski; Mount Pleasant: Sue Buhler-Maki, Moon Johnson, Harold Solberg, Cherry Wardrip; Oak Creek: Diane Evans; Port Washington: Joya Locklair, Sam Locklair, Tessa Locklair; Racine: Alex Braun, Sophia D’Amato, Deedee Dumont, Aiden Dunn, Spencer Dunn, Stella Dunn, Tammy Easton, Lisa Englander, Andrea Jacobi, Peggy Juras, Jaye Nelson, Sr., Shelby Nesmith, Holly Ottum, Bruce W. Pepich, Keith Roberson, Patty Roberson, Lisa Roeder, Georgina Vallejos, Kelly Witte; Winthrop Harbor, IL: Elizabeth Spannraft

The Art of AdORNAMENTS, Wrappins, and Creative Conifers 2020

November 20 – December 23, 2020
Samantha Belles
Photography: Jessica Zalewski

RAM invited artists of all ages to participate in the museum’s annual competition for handmade holiday ornaments, wrapped boxes, and decorated trees.

Artists in the Exhibition

Austin, TX: Judith Farrington; Caledonia: Karen Borchardt, Lynn Zimmer, Nicole Zimmer; Franksville: Josiah Lamberton, Lilly Lamberton, Sally Lamberton; Kenosha: Samantha Belles, Rachelle Graham, Kurtis Riemer, Sydney Schoone; Menomonee Falls: Thomas Krajna; Milwaukee: Cookie Anderson, Jean Berens, Grace Hopkins, Bridget King, Nick Schroeder, Annetta Siercks, Liz Siercks, Jessica Zalewski; Mount Pleasant: Sue Buhler-Maki, Moon Johnson, Harold Solberg, Cherry Wardrip; Oak Creek: Diane Evans; Port Washington: Joya Locklair, Sam Locklair, Tessa Locklair; Racine: Alex Braun, Sophia D’Amato, Deedee Dumont, Aiden Dunn, Spencer Dunn, Stella Dunn, Tammy Easton, Lisa Englander, Andrea Jacobi, Peggy Juras, Jaye Nelson, Sr., Shelby Nesmith, Holly Ottum, Bruce W. Pepich, Keith Roberson, Patty Roberson, Lisa Roeder, Georgina Vallejos, Kelly Witte; Winthrop Harbor, IL: Elizabeth Spannraft

AdORNAMENTS 2020 Award Winners

Excellence Awards

Ornament — Stella Dunn, Racine, WI

Wrappin’ — Joya Locklair, Port Washington, WI

Creative Conifer — Tessa Locklair, Port Washington, WI

Awards for Best Use of:

Household Materials — Jean Berens, Milwaukee, WI

Art Materials — Spencer Dunn, Racine, WI

Fiber — Holly Ottum, Racine, WI

Wood — Harold Solberg, Mount Pleasant, WI

Clay — Nick Schroeder, Milwaukee, WI

Glitter and Sequins — Kelly Witte, Racine, WI

Gallery of Work

Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:

Platinum Partners

The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Racine Community Foundation logo
United Way Of Racine County logo
Windgate Foundation

Diamond Partners

Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Foundation for the Arts
Diane Zebell

Gold Partners

Anonymous
A.C. Buhler Family
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Wisconsin Arts Board 50th Anniversary Logo

Silver Partners

Anonymous
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Baird
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Sharon and Tom Harty
Dave and Judy Hecker
Paula Kalke
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Lang Family Foundation
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr & John Shannon
Sandra Shove
Willard and Mary Walker

Bronze Partners

Carol Baylon
Rose and Peter Christensen
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Patricia and Richard Ehlert
Express Employment Professionals
Deborah Ganaway
Carol Griseto
Hitter’s Baseball
SC Johnson
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy and Nick Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
JoAnna Poehlmann
Rasmussen Diamonds
Harold and Lois Solberg
Kathy Stranghellini
Tito’s
Twin Disc
Janna Waldeck
Barbara Waldman

Media Sponsor

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