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As a community-oriented cooperative gallery that believes in the importance of the arts for all we:
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. |
Board Members
Dale Mellor President |
Rex Davenport Vice President |
Karen Snyder treasurer |
Karen King Secretary |
Kristie Matteau Director |
Jake Hoey Director |
Donny Stancato Director |
Jill Zgrozelski Director |
staff
Beth Dary Executive Director |
Shelby Nesmith Development coordinator |
Lynn A. Johnston Gallery Associate |
VOLUNTEERS
Eileen Mazurek Gallery Associate/Artistree Coordinator |
Jude Linden Volunteer |
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
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 an average of 80 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 three paid staff member keep things humming Hovey, Business Manager John Mazurek, and Gallery Associate Beth Dary manage partnerships with community groups like Urban Outreach and the Spanish Center.
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 an average of 80 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 three paid staff member keep things humming Hovey, Business Manager John Mazurek, and Gallery Associate Beth Dary manage partnerships with community groups like Urban Outreach and the Spanish Center.
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