Showcase Runs March 7 – April 25 at Plymouth Arts Center 

Milwaukee (January 29, 2025) – Every other year, Wisconsin Craft, a nonprofit organization  dedicated to supporting Wisconsin artists by celebrating and promoting their craft, stages a  large-scale exhibit of work created by the state’s talented artists. In 2025, the organization’s  biennial exhibition will feature more than 70 pieces by 66 Wisconsin-based artists. 

The 2025 Wisconsin Craft Biennial Members’ Exhibition will be on display at the Plymouth Arts  Center, 520 E. Mill St., Plymouth, March 7 – April 25. Located in historic downtown Plymouth,  the arts center is the leading arts destination in western Sheboygan County. Admission to the  Plymouth Arts Center and Wisconsin Craft exhibit is free but donations are gladly accepted. 

A wide range of media will be featured in the exhibition, including sculpture, ceramics, fiber,  jewelry, wood, metal, glass, mixed media, photography, printmaking and painting. To support  Wisconsin artists and their craft, most items are available for purchase through the Plymouth  Arts Center. 

“For more than a century, our organization has worked to promote crafts persons as artisans who  design and produce work of their own hands. Partnering with the Plymouth Arts Center gives us  the opportunity to expand our reach throughout the state and share our members’ work more  broadly in the east central region of Wisconsin,” says Kate Marotz, president of Wisconsin Craft.  “The biennial is a fantastic an opportunity for our members to showcase their most innovative  work in a juried gallery setting.” 

From Small Towns to Big Cities 

Artists often say art and artmaking can happen all sorts of ways and in all sorts of places.  

Case in point, artists juried into the 2025 biennial exhibition come from small communities like Adell (population 517) and Baileys Harbor (population 1,035) to larger areas like Madison, Oshkosh and Milwaukee. 

Many artists also have an interesting path to finding their career, having pursued other livelihoods before realizing art is their true calling and passion.  

As part of its focus on supporting artists, each year Wisconsin Craft presents two signature events  – Morning Glory Art Fair and MKE Studio Tour. The next biennial exhibition will be held in 2027.  

For more information, visit Wisconsincraft.org.  

About Wisconsin Craft

Wisconsin Craft’s rich history dates back to 1916 with the founding of the Wisconsin Society of  Applied Arts. Over the decades, the organization evolved, eventually adopting the name  Wisconsin Craft in 2021 after nearly 40 years as the Wisconsin Designer Crafts Council. Its diverse membership spans generations, with artists ranging from their early 20s to over 90  years old, working in a variety of media, including ceramics, fiber, enamel, glass, jewelry,  leather, metal, photography, wood, sculpture, handmade paper, painting and mixed media.  Dedicated to fostering creativity and craftsmanship, Wisconsin Craft's mission is to develop and  promote the art of craft and its makers, enriching the cultural fabric of Wisconsin communities  and beyond.

Written By: Monica Baer from Baer Carlson Communications