Art Gallery at the Heider Center
The Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts in West Salem, Wisconsin includes a large gallery space which is the focal point and entrance area of the theatre. The gallery features local and regional artists from September through May. A large area of wall space for hanging framed art and three large glass display cases for sculpture and 3 dimensional art are enhanced by movable, dimmable track lighting. Many area and local artists have shown their work in the gallery.
Shows are featured for one and a half months. The Gallery Committee is available to assist with hang/take down and help with a reception if necessary.
Art Gallery Spaces
Our Art Gallery offers both glass showcases and wall space for artists to use. The three lockable glass showcases have adjustable glass shelving. Each glass showcase case measures: 5 feet 7 inches in length, 3 feet 8 inches high, and 1 feet 3 inches deep. In addition to the showcases, our two large wall spaces give artists plenty of room to display their art. Wall 1 is 17 feet long and 4 feet high, and Wall 2 is 39 feet long and 4 feet high.
Interested artists may call (608) 786-2550 for more information or download and fill out our Artist Application & Information Packet. This application can either be dropped off or mailed to the Heider Center. The deadline for applications is December 15.
Art Gallery Hours
The Art Gallery is open Monday and Thursday from 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm, everyday 1:30 – 4:00 pm the WEEK before a show, and during Heider Center performances. You can enter the gallery through the District Office.
Fantastic venue. Excellent acoustics, not a bad seat in the house. I love that my kids and my community have such an amazing and important place to express / witness creativity. – Scott U.
Art Gallery 2023-2024 Visual Arts Series
The Art of the Needle
Artists: Coulee Country Chapter of Embroiderers Guild of America
Reception: Thursday, January 23rd, 6:00-7:30 PM
Backpack Full of Sunshine
Original Oil Paintings by Sue McLaughlin
Cases: Woven Works – Phyllis Shoen
Reception: Thursday, September 12, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
The Art of the Needle
Artists: Coulee Country Chapter of the Embroiderers’ Guild of America
Reception: Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Pink, Purple, and Periwinkle: A Love Affair
Artist: Ashton Hall
Cases: Rosemaling – Steven and Donna Leis
Reception: Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
K-12 West Salem District Honors Show – CANCELLED
SHOW & RECEPTION CANCELLED
The wellbeing of our patrons is of the utmost importance. We understand that the situation with Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to evolve. Our organization has been monitoring the situation as presented by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Please continue to watch our Facebook page or our Website for further updates.
Thanks for your patience, support and understanding as we work to ensure good health for everyone involved in our programs and performances.
Reception: Thursday, March 19, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
West Salem High School Senior Art Show – CANCELLED
SHOW & RECEPTION CANCELLED
The wellbeing of our patrons is of the utmost importance. We understand that the situation with Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to evolve. Our organization has been monitoring the situation as presented by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Please continue to watch our Facebook page or our Website for further updates.
Thanks for your patience, support and understanding as we work to ensure good health for everyone involved in our programs and performances.
Reception: Thursday, April 23, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Spring in Japan – CANCELLED
SHOW & RECEPTION CANCELLED
The wellbeing of our patrons is of the utmost importance. We understand that the situation with Coronavirus, or COVID-19, continues to evolve. Our organization has been monitoring the situation as presented by the Wisconsin Department of Health Services.
Please continue to watch our Facebook page or our Website for further updates.
Thanks for your patience, support and understanding as we work to ensure good health for everyone involved in our programs and performances.
Artist: Andrea Glick
Cases: Things to Pass the Time – Mark Johnson
Receptions: Thursday, May 21, 2020 from 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Twisted Minds: Math, Metal, & Wood
Walls: Walter Humbel
Cases: Ann Karen Gronbeck-PetersonReception – Thursday, November 19 , 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Someplace Good and Deep: Art – Poems by Daniel McConnell
Cases: PLAYFUL FUNCTION
Jess HetchlerReception – Thursday, December 10 , 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Moments in Time
Doyle and Shirley Gates
Brandon Wanke
Paul and Debbie AbrahamCases: West Salem High School Senior
Reception – Thursday, February 4 , 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Nature, Landscapes, and Cityscapes
Paula Havisto
Cases: FIN N FEATHERS
Daryl SkrupkyReception: Thursday, June 3 , 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Spring In Japan
Walls: Andrea Garvens
Cases: Things To Pass The Time
Mark JohnsonReception: Saturday, September 25th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Digital Artistry Expressed
Walls and Cases: Mary Ann Roesler
Reception: Thursday, October 28th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Moments In Time
Walls and Cases: Doyle and Shirley Gates, Brandon Wanke, Paul and Debbie Abraham, Robert Taunt
Reception: Thursday, December 9th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Seeing and Being: Art and Poetry
Daniel McConnell
Cases: Playful Function – Jess Hetchler
Reception: with Jess Hetchler – Thursday, September 15th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Twisted Minds: Math, Metal & Wood
Walls and Cases: Walter Humbel and Ann Karen Gronbeck-Peterson
Reception: Thursday, November 10th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Nature, Landscapes and Cityscapes
Paula Havisto
Cases: Fin, Feathers and Scales – Daryl Skrupky
Reception: Thursday, December 8th, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Community Art Show
Walls and Cases: Various Community Artists
Reception: Thursday, June 1st, 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Does The Center Hold? — A Collection Of Abstract Works By Quenten Brown
Walls: Quenten Brown
Cases: Glass Etchings And More By Mac – Tim McAllister
Reception: Thursday, September 21, 6:00-7:30 PM
Nine Again
Walls & Cases: J. Arenz, L. Burgess, J. Chamberlain, P. Gund, L. Hobart, C. Johnson, P. Knudtson, M. Stanke, M. Thompson
Reception: Saturday, November 4, 1:00-4:00 PM
La Crosse Area Camera Club Photography Show
Walls & Cases: La Crosse Area Camera Club
Reception: Thursday, December 7, 6:00-7:30 PM
Printmaking – “you’ll find me here”
Artist: Reghan Sage
Reception: Thursday, September 19th, 6:00-7:30 PM
Drawings and Paintings – “Bound to Fly”
Artist: Hailey Puent
Reception: Thursday, December 12th, 6:00-7:30 PM