2024 Burnett County Guide

BurnettCountyFun.com ARTS 22 ARTS the creative T he arts, in all forms and mediums, are alive and well in Burnett County. While many activities such as arts and crafts shows, classes and theater productions were cur- tailed in the last few years, a revival and renewal of the cre- ative community is upon us. Be inspired at the newly expanded Northwest Passage Gal- lery just south of Webster. This innovative, multi-use commu- nity center and gallery, developed in partnership with Burnett Area Arts (BAA), showcases local artists’ work in several dif- ferent mediums in their new permanent home. The building also features the nature photography of the youth of North- west Passage, a residential mental health treatment center for children, in the In a New Light Gallery. BAA is an active component of the Burnett County arts scene and is celebrating 20 years in 2024. In addition to sea- sonal outdoor shows, a BAA premier event is the Student Art Show scheduled for March. Five area high schools art programs participate, submitting student work for an exhibit open to the public, a source of pride for students, teachers and families. Around the county there are retail outlets as well as adult/ children/community education offerings and opportunities for creative self-expression. Many artists generate revenue for themselves as well as sponsoring organizations with two major arts and crafts shows on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, plus other craft fairs during village festivals. Be sure to check out Music in the Park, both in Siren and Grantsburg. Enjoy live music overlooking the lake on warm summer evenings. The Village Players Community Theatre performs in late July/early August to sold out audiences. b u r n e t t a r e a a r t s g r o u p . o r g Celebrating 20 years Meetings monthly 1st Mondays April-Oct. at 5 p.m. Nov-Mar at 1:30 p.m. burnettareaartsgroup.org • burnettareaarts@gmail.com Original work by local artists at One mile South of Webster off State Rd. 35 • Classes • Student Art Show (March) • Burnett Arts Festival (June) • Arts Alive on 35 (August) • Kids Summer Art Camp (July) • Northwoods Holiday Event (Nov.) a 501(c)3 non-profit arts group serving NW Wisconsin 7711 Park St W Siren Wi 54872 715-645-0378 todd@toddcutler.com