Events & Exhibitions
Michael Schmidt and Nick DeVries, September 4- October 5
Michael Schmidt's paintings and Nick DeVries's pottery will be in the gallery September 4- October 5. There will be an Opening Reception Thursday, September 5th from 5:30-7:30. Lite refreshments will be served.
Mary Jo Van Dell and Steven Rolf August 6th- August 31st
NATURE as MUSE Mary Jo Van Dell, oil Steven Rolf, clay August 6th-31st Opening Reception Thursday, August 8th 5:30-7:30 lite refreshment served Mary Jo Van Dell’s style, unique and independent, defies precise classification. Historical references might include Winslow Homer and Andrew Wyeth. Her miniimalist palette emphasizes the natural [...]
Special Guest Photographer Rebecca Pavlenko
Rebecca Pavlenko’s beautiful photography is in our gallery space July 9th through August 3rd. Her photography grows out of her love of nature, Zen practice and a joy in exploring photographic materials. She is fascinated by the psychology of the human spirit, the interconnection of all things and the [...]
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Our Blog
W2 Blog – Episode 3
In the midst of the chaos of a new business starting during the holiday season, I find myself pausing and reflecting. I think about the satisfaction of a pot thrown straight and true. I think about the color-Lake Vermillion Blue- that gently laps upon a canvas above the [...]
The Art of the Gift
You need a special gift and we would love to curate it. With a few simple details about the occasion and the receiver, we will create a gift suggestion for your consideration, wrap it and have it ready for pick up or mailing. In person, by text photo [...]
Living Our Dream in 2019
At the end of 2018 we launched our dream, W2 The Grand Hand Gallery. Thank you to everyone for the love and support, and cheers to the brand new year! We wish you a grand 2019. ~Mary & Cathy
Meet the Artist
Nick Wroblewski
Nick Wroblewski, a former Twin Cities artist now based in Viroqua, WI, specializes in hand-cut wood block prints. Nick studied art at Bennington College (VT) and later taught himself relief printmaking. Majoring in painting and sculpture, he combined elements of the two and has been busy creating new images with woodblocks since 1996.