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Var Gallery
Var Gallery: where drawing, wine, and conversation illuminate diverse art.
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Art Gallery
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Var Gallery: where drawing, wine, and conversation illuminate diverse art.
Var Gallery is a Milwaukee art gallery located at 643 S 2nd St, Milwaukee, WI 53204. It features a vibrant mix of exhibitions and media, including Deep Lake Future and the bite-sized Small Works show. Visitors can enjoy a glass of wine while drawing or painting and chatting with others, creating a relaxed, social art experience. Reviewers highlight friendly staff and a welcoming vibe, praising multiple gallery locations.
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Rotating displays of diverse artworks, including 'Small Works' and themed shows, featuring various mediums and styles from emerging and established artists.
Regular live model drawing events where attendees can sketch, paint, and socialize, often accompanied by beverages like wine for a relaxed atmosphere.
Opportunities to buy original paintings, felted landscapes, and other unique pieces, with works sometimes acquired for permanent collections by museums.
Hosting packed gallery openings such as '30x30x30' and collaborations like 'Deep Lake Future,' providing vibrant social and artistic experiences.
Curating and promoting artists' works, helping them gain exposure and sales, with friendly staff available to assist visitors and artists alike.
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Overall rating
Abigail Engstrand
The 30x30x30 opening was packed tighter than a can of sardines! It was really difficult to view the art! I went specifically to see Allison's felted landscapes(I'm a fiber artist too ) and I heard her mention at the Drawing Room that she needle felted too and was accepted in the show. I ended up purchasing a painting by Brian Holoubek. Allison's were already all sold! Congratulations! The Quilt Museum of Fiber Arts in Cedarburg, Wisconsin bought them all for their permanent collection. Go see them!
Hayley K
Figure drawing is great! I love that I can enjoy a glass of wine, draw and paint, and chat with those around me after.
Spoopty
A group of friends and I stopped by the gallery to experience Deep Lake Future but afterwards we really enjoyed taking some time to browse the Var Gallery's "Small Works" exhibition. It was a cool way to see pieces from all different artists in bite-sized form. We liked the various mediums and styles and we made a game of going around and trying to determine which pieces must have gone in a series together by the same artist.
Rachael
Awesome gallery!! ❤️ Perfect vibe! I loved both art gallery locations!
Nicole Esche
Seriously great piece of art here, really helpful and friendly staff. I'd definitely love to see other artists they get in there.
