Green Gallery (Milwaukee) facts for kids
The Green Gallery is a cool art gallery located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It's a place where you can see amazing modern art! It was started by John Riepenhoff in 2003.
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The Green Gallery: A Place for Art
The Green Gallery began in 2003. Its founder, John Riepenhoff, started it in the attic of his apartment in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood. He named it "Green Gallery" as a nod to another famous gallery from the 1960s. It was also a bit of a joke because the attic was actually sky blue! This name made people think and ask questions, which John liked. He wanted to show art from new and exciting artists. After two years, the gallery moved to a bigger space in Riverwest.
Two Gallery Locations
Over time, The Green Gallery grew and even had two locations.
The Green Gallery West
The first main gallery was known as The Green Gallery West. Sadly, in July 2012, this location had to close because of a big fire in the building. Some of the artwork stored there was damaged.
The Green Gallery East
In January 2009, John Riepenhoff opened a second gallery with his business partner, Jake Palmert. This new spot was on Milwaukee's East Side and was called The Green Gallery East. The original gallery then became known as The Green Gallery West. The main goal of The Green Gallery East was to create an easy-to-reach place. It aimed to show art from talented artists from the Midwest and also bring famous artists from around the world to Milwaukee.
Artists Who Have Shown Their Work
Many talented artists have shown their amazing work at The Green Gallery. Some of these artists include:
- David Robbins
- Michelle Grabner
- Chris Smith
- Scott Reeder
- Mark Borchardt
- Paul Druecke
- Andrew Swant
- Bobby Ciraldo
- Gavin Brown
- Ray Johnson
- Matthew Higgs
- Forrest Myers
- Evan Gruzis
- Jennifer Bolande
- Emily Sundblad
- Gaylen Gerber
- Margaret Lee
- Paul Cowan
- American Fantasy Classics with Bjorn Copeland
- Charles Andresen
- Kristin Calabrese
- Tobias Madison
- Antonio Da Veiga Rocha
- Tony Matelli
- Santiago Cucullu
- Nicholas Frank
- Tyson Reeder
- Peter Barrickman
- Dan Ollman
- Xavier Leplae
- Spencer Sweeney
- Kaspar Müller
- Amy Granat
- Amy Yao
- Anicka Yi
- Richard Galling
- Michael Williams
- Sara Clendening
- Nick Lowe
- José Lerma
- Drew Heitzler
- United Brothers
- Paul Slocum
- Eric Wesley
- Marco Kane Braunschweiler
- Martine Syms
- Lisa Jo
- Mae Fatto
- Aaron Garber-Maikovska
- Ian Hokin
- inmates from the Cook County Jail
- Anne Eastman
- Steven Pippin
- Tom Bamberger
- Nolan Simon
- Dan Torop
- Kim Miller
- Whitney Claflin
- Dave Miko
- Kerstin Brätsch
- Debo Eilers
- Jessica Jackson Hutchins
- Wayne Ngan
Art Fairs and Exhibitions
The Green Gallery has taken part in many art fairs. These are big events where galleries show and sell art. They have been at the Milwaukee International Art Fairs and Dark Fairs. These fairs took place in places like the Swiss Institute in New York and in Cologne, Germany. The gallery has also been part of the New Art Dealers Alliance Art Fair in Miami Beach. You might also find them at the Sunday Art Fair in London, Material in Mexico City, and Paramount Ranch in Los Angeles.
Special Projects and Collaborations
The Green Gallery also works on special projects outside of its main spaces.
Collaborations with Other Galleries
John Riepenhoff, the founder, helped start the Milwaukee International and Dark Fairs. The Green Gallery has also worked with other galleries. They have done projects with Angstrom Gallery in Los Angeles and 47 Canal Street Gallery in New York City.
Events and Performances
The gallery often hosts fun events. These include showing films and videos. They also feature bands, readings by authors, and performance art. Club Nutz, which was known as the "World's Smallest Comedy Club," actually started inside The Green Gallery West!
The Green Gallery Press
The gallery also has its own publishing company called The Green Gallery Press. This company publishes books and pamphlets. These books are often about the artists who show their work at the gallery or are related to the art shows themselves. Joe Riepenhoff runs the Press as its editor. They have published books by artists like Michelle Grabner, Nicholas Frank, Paul Druecke, and Scott Reeder. The Green Gallery Press creates all sorts of materials, including stories, essays, drawings, and other interesting works. You can buy these materials at the gallery.
