Lemon Street Gallery is located on the corner of Sheridan Road and 46th Street…just a little bit north of downtown Kenosha.  Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Inc. (LSG) is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. Kenosha is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the southeastern most corner of Wisconsin, between Milwaukee and Chicago, IL. Though our population is about 90,000, we have a friendly, small town atmosphere. With fine museums, miles of public shoreline and plenty of shopping opportunities, Kenosha is a perfect business and vacation getaway. A growing art community has become the new industry of Kenosha. It is also a great place to live.
FAQ - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
In the Spring of 1998, five artists, longing to unite the visual arts community, shared with others the idea of forming a co-op gallery. Because owning exhibit space is more secure than renting, two of the artists bought a handsome brick storefront that had apartments on the second floor to help pay the mortgage. LSG opened with 13 artists on November 5, 1999...and we've been growing ever since.

Today, LSG is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt visual arts center averaging 50 exhibiting members, with our sights set on twice that number by our 10th anniversary in 2009. Two paid staff, artist-members, interns and volunteers learn about and assist in the various tasks associated with running our organization: like planning exhibitions, teaching classes and administering arts-focused partnerships within the community.
1. Where is Lemon Street Gallery located?
2. What hours is Lemon Street open?
Lemon Street Gallery
Wednesday thru Sunday, 11am - 6pm CST
Closed Monday & Tuesday.
3. How did Lemon Street Gallery start?
4. Why is it called Lemon Street?

Our 6000 sq. ft. building was built in 1919 on the corner of Lemon Street and Sheridan Road. In 1926, Kenosha streets were changed to a number system, and Lemon Street became 46th Street. To honor the history, we took the name. The two 4' x 13' tile and glass mosaics pictured here are titled, "Art is Life." They were created in 2002, funded by a Wisconsin Arts Board - Artist & Community Collaboration Grant. In 2003, the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce recognized these works with a Business Beautification Award.
5.  What is the mission of Lemon Street Gallery?

Lemon Street Gallery & Artspace, Inc. is a creatively driven non-profit organization whose mission is to provide the Greater Kenosha community with quality visual arts education, support cultural events and offer a juried forum for regional artists to exhibit and sell their work. We celebrate diversity!  You are welcome no matter who you are, where you or your ancestors were born, what you believe in, or who you love.
6.  What services does LSG offer its members?

Being an exhibiting member of LSG can be a valuable experience in a number of ways. We are an artists' collective. Members vote on organizational decisions, and retain control of their work. Some of the obvious benefits include: A formal gallery to present your work that is open every week of the year. Sales are more frequent because we have professional sales staff and provide Visa/MC/Discover service. We also provide members teaching and learning opportunities in our classrooms.

Less obvious, and more important, are the intangible benefits. Throughout the year, gifted artists and their great work surround us. As a team, we are so much more effective in marketing and promotion. Because the gallery rotates exhibits every 3 months and we exhibit in a number of other venues, artists are coaxed to remain productive, and seem to be focused on creating the best they have in them.

7.  What are Friends of Lemon?

Friends of Lemon Street Gallery share our desire to nurture an appreciation for the arts, develop opportunities for visual artists, and often volunteer for many of our exhibits and events. The Friends of Lemon memberships financially contribute and subsidize directly to the many exhibits, classes, and community programs, offered by the gallery. As a Friend of Lemon you will receive a discount on classes, advance notice of events and classes along with our bi-monthly online newsletter “Slice of Lemon,” and a recognition listings as a Friend of Lemon. Lemon Street Gallery is a 501c3 non-profit organization. A tax receipt for your monetary gift is available upon request. To make your tax deductible contribution click here:

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  WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE DO...
Lemon Street Gallery & Artspace, Inc., is a non-profit visual arts organization that provides a professional venue for artists to exhibit and sell their work,  support and development to artists  working in all visual media such as mentoring, networking and collaboration opportunities.  We include web exposure and exhibits in outside venues working as part of our service to our artists.

LSG is a COMMUNITY ARTIST RESOURCE representing a team of professional artists, and we can recommend artists whose work meets the needs of individual and corporate clients.  LSG receives the first call from those who are looking for the artwork or skills of visual artists.
LSG is located on the corner of Sheridan Road and 46th Street…just a little bit north of downtown Kenosha, Wisconsin and on the shores of Lake Michigan in the southeastern most corner of Wisconsin, between Milwaukee and Chicago, IL.With fine museums, miles of public shoreline and plenty of shopping opportunities, Kenosha is a perfect business and vacation getaway. A growing art community has become the new industry of Kenosha. It is also a great place to live.In the Spring of 1998, five artists, longing to unite the visual arts community, shared with others the idea of forming a co-op gallery. The handsome brick storefront building was purchased by two of the founders; LSG opened with 13 artists on November 5, 1999...and we've been growing ever since.Lemon Street represents a team of professional artists, and we can recommend artists whose work meets the needs of individual and corporate clients. LSG receives the first call from those who are looking for the artwork or skills of visual artists.UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-PARKSIDE and LSG partner to offer LSG art classes through the Parkside catalog and website. Classes are held on campus or the gallery ArtSpace. SECOND SATURDAYS regularly scheduled (second saturday of every month) features the works of LSG artist-members and giving all artists and galleries in the community to organize their own art walks and featured artists on the same night.Lemon Street Gallery participates in many community awareness programs, such as, International Beach Clean Up Day through the Keep Kenosha Beautiful program. Lead artists Jesse Clark, Monne Haug, and Tom Clark were asked to create recycled art at Simmons Beach.CAREER INDUSTRIES - Physically and developmentally and challenged adults who are served by Career Industries, Racine and Bulrington, meet at LSG each week to experience a creative place and make artwork that enriches their life. PIADEIA ACADEMY - Since 2005, LSG has administered the entire visual arts program at Piadeia Academy, providing artist-in-residence experiences to Middle school Students, and paid positions to artist- instructors.StudiO-K 2008 - The 6th Annual summer art program partnering LSG with area non-profits, bringiing arts-focused activities to compliment their vital work with children, youth and women, and providing paid positions to artist-instructors.Lemon Street's Family of artists often colaborate with other non-profit organizations, libraries, museums, and schools in SE Wisconsin to bring arts-focused solutions to compliment these organizations' vital work with children, youth and adults such as Kenosha's Northside Library's "Chalk-It-Up". LSG provides INTERNSHIP opportunities for area high school and college students. Lemon Street Gallery artist member Christina Bodi, and our 2008 college intern gets ready for her close-up for a public service announcment. The PSA is being produced by Kenosha film-maker, Jeff Baas.AHA! Kenosha - As members of AHA! LSG and its artists support the Art and Humanities Alliance and participate through AHA! for artist opportunities such as the current Capitol Art Program.LSG initiated KUPP (Kenosha Union Park Project) a revitalization project focused on creating an inclusive haven celebrating the diversity among artists and other creative people. KUPP will foster relocation opportunities to artists and their families, and sought-after destination neighborhood.Lemon Street Gallery has "adopted" Union Park through the KEEP KENOSHA BEAUTIFUL program. Our park is located one block East of the gallery, between 7th and 8th Avenues, and 45th and 46th Streets, and is one of the oldest parks in Kenosha, which was once known as the City of parks.Kenosha HarborMarket - utililizing an affordable, upscale, high visibility local outlet to gring exposure to the works of local artists and LSG.Power of the Purse Thanks to the generosity of our artists and donors, last year the purse fundraiser and auction raised $25,000. Net proceeds go directly to the Women's Fund.LSG is invited bi-annually to exhibit at the nationally renown KENOSHA PUBLIC MUSEUM.
Hidden Gems
Many cultural venues that are well
worth visiting lie off the beaten path.
by Jennifer A. Smith
Wisconsin People & Ideas / Summer Issue 2008

The relaxed attitude of Lemon Street Gallery and ArtSpace, Inc., is in keeping with the red brick building's former identity.  The artists' cooperative was once the Beer Depot, a liquor store that had been in business since the of World War II.  As Lemon Street's founders were looking for space in 1999, the family that had long owned the Beer Depot was putting the structure up for sale, and the rest is history.

When asked what defines Lemon Street Gallery, executive director Melanie Hovey doesn't need to think long.  "No pretensions," says Hovey, a stained-glass artist who also paints.  "Anybody can come in here and feel comfortable and ask questions.  People can make artwork at any time.  We are focused on diversity so that every person who walks in the door feels welcome.

While Lemon Street established itself as a growing cooperative gallery that now boasts 54 artist-members who are admitted through a jury process, the non-profit is also known as a busy center for community classes, focused mainly the needs of adult learners and teens.  Just two paid staff member keep things humming-Hovey and general manager Franco Tarsitano manage partnerships with community groups like Urban Outreach and the Spanish Center.
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