News for Members

James Watrous Gallery

The James Watrous Gallery’s open call for artists and guest curators closed on March 1, and gallery staff are preparing materials for the jurors— Portia Cobb, Anwar Floyd-Pruitt, Yvette Pino, Rae Senarighi, and Leslie Walfish—who will review the applications in three rounds and make final selections by late spring. The Watrous Gallery’s exhibition schedule for the next four years will be focused on artists and curators who are awarded solo shows and curatorial projects. We’re excited to see the results.

CLIMATE & ENERGY INITIATIVE

Our successful Climate Fast Forward conference in 2022 sparked ideas, actions, and next steps towards mitigating climate change. Drawing on the ideas of nearly 400 attendees, the C&E Team has consolidated these actions for a briefing on March 22nd. Register at our website.

Fiction And Poetry Contests

Our annual Fiction and Poetry Contests for Wisconsin writers are now open for submissions, and for the first time accepting online submissions. Final judges for 2023 are Debra Monroe (fiction) and Nikki Wallschlaeger (poetry). Submission guidelines at our website. Deadline March 31.

Join The Full Circle Society

The Full Circle Society helps to create a better world inspired by Wisconsin ideas. Consider joining this group of amazing people in making an important investment for future generations. By adding the Wisconsin Academy to your will or estate plan, or by another type of planned gift, you become a member of the Full Circle Society and may be able to reduce your family’s future tax burdens. Contact Zack Robbins, zrobbins@ wisconsinacademy.org

Letters To The Editor

We truly want to hear from you. Let us know what you think. Send your feedback and comments about Wisconsin People & Ideas and other Academy programs to cchambers@ wisconsinacademy.org.