Lynden Sculpture Garden

09/04/2026

Unfortunately, due to some unforeseen storm damage to our trees, we will be closed today, September 4th. Please stay safe! We look forward to seeing you all soon.

08/31/2026

KNIT @ LYNDEN | TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 | 10:30 AM - 12 PM | FREE

Join Annalesa Albright tomorrow for a morning of multigenerational knitting and good company. Bring your latest project or yarn from your stash to cast on something fresh. We can inspire each other and share our stories while we knit in the beautiful gallery at Lynden. This is not an instructional workshop, but all skill levels are welcome, from washcloth-makers to cabled-sweater-proficients. Annalesa will share some of her favorite patterns, and snacks will be served.

More info and registration: https:/lynden.art/calendar/knit-at-lynden

08/26/2026

Art + Nature Lab:

Begins September 10th
(2) 7 week sessions
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm

This dynamic studio experience designed for ages 8-12, gives students the ability to work as artists. With access to a wide range of tools and media, participants are encouraged to take creative risks and make work that reflects their individual ideas.

Link in bio under: “Classes for Young People” to register!

08/24/2026

Fall session: Art Explorers / Exploradores del Arte y la Naturaleza :
Begins September 9.
Wednesdays, 4–5:30pm

This bilingual Spanish/English program invites children ages 6–11 to explore art and nature through outdoor exploration and hands-on studio activities. Through drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and natural materials, children build artistic skills while connecting with the Lynden landscape. Spanish and English vocabulary is woven naturally into each activity, and no prior Spanish experience is required.

En este programa para niños de 6 a 11 años, cada semana será una nueva aventura al aire libre. Exploraremos los jardines, esculturas, bosques y lagunas de Lynden para inspirar nuestras creaciones artísticas. Dibujaremos, pintaremos, haremos grabados, esculturas y experimentaremos con materiales naturales mientras descubrimos la belleza de cada estación.
A través del juego, la exploración y el arte, los niños desarrollarán su creatividad, fortalecerán su conexión con la naturaleza y aprenderán español e ingles de forma espontánea y divertida. No es necesario hablar ingles para participar.

08/21/2026

New 7-week session of Wednesdays in the Garden begins September 9.

Wednesdays, 10-11am 

Designed for our youngest learners (ages 2-4) and their caregivers, this playful program combines sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week introduces a new theme inspired by children’s natural curiosity and the world around them.

If your child is ill and cannot attend, we will issue a prorated refund or offer a credit for the next session. 

Link in bio under: “Classes for Young People” to register!

08/21/2026

“No sooner had Matthew Vivirito re-installed FRAMEWORK, a work he had created in 2024, at Lynden, than choreographer Reggie Wilson arrived for a three-week performance residency. Wilson, attracted by the sculpture’s portal-like properties and its functional platform, chose FRAMEWORK as the physical anchor for his outdoor piece. He placed dancers in and on either side of the sculpture and frequently moved performers (and audience members) through the work. ‘The Reclamation’ was performed by Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group and more than 30 community members on July 11, 2026, at Lynden. FRAMEWORK is part of MATERIALIZE, a new outdoor exhibition series that invites selected artists to install temporary or ephemeral sculptural work on the grounds. “

ISC Community Partner, Lynden Sculpture Garden www.lyndensculpturegarden.org

Image: Artist: Matthew Vivirito Responding dance company: Reggie Wilson/Fist & Heel Performance Group. Photo: Matthew Vivirito

08/20/2026

Our thanks to Eddie Morales of WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPR for his story on Warren King and his exhibition, HOMECOMING:

An art exhibition in the Milwaukee area is displaying cardboard sculptures that highlight Chinese traditions. The showcase also depicts how the artist’s family survived war and emigrated to Wisconsin.

08/20/2026

Reason #1 to attend Lynden’s Annual BBQ: This year’s mystery.

Can you find the latest addition to Lynden’s sculpture collection in its new, temporary location?

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 5–8 pm for an evening of good food, live entertainment, and time spent exploring the sculpture garden in support of Lynden’s education programs.
Register through our link in bio or call at (414) 446-8794

08/18/2026

This fall season, Lynden’s education programs invite young artists to experience art and nature ~ 

Across all three programs, they offer young people opportunities to move at their own pace and develop their own ways of seeing and making.

Fall registration is now open. Link in bio to register. 

Wednesdays in the Garden :

Ages 1–3
Wednesdays, 10-11am 
Begins September 9th 

Designed for our youngest learners and their caregivers, this playful program combines sensory-rich activities, outdoor adventures, and open-ended artmaking. Each week introduces a new theme inspired by children’s natural curiosity and the world around them.

Art and Nature Explorers / Exploradores del Arte y la Naturaleza :

Ages 6–11
Wednesdays, 4-5:30pm
Begins September 9th

This bilingual Spanish/English program begins outdoors, where children observe Lynden’s sculptures, seasonal changes, textures, colors, and living systems before bringing those discoveries into the studio through drawing, sculpture, printmaking, and natural materials. No prior Spanish experience is required.

Art + Nature Lab:

Ages 8–12
Thursdays, 3:30-5:30pm
Begins September 10th

This dynamic studio experience  With access to a wide range of tools and media, participants are encouraged to take creative risks and make work that reflects their individual ideas.

08/17/2026

Reason #2 to attend Lynden’s Annual BBQ: The Nathan Hale High School Orchestra! Under the baton of Maestra Cathy Kolb, current members and alumni come together to perform a mix of classical and pop music. Come and celebrate to support these musicians who add another vibrant element of sound to the day. 

Join us on Thursday, August 27, 5–8 pm for an evening of good food, live entertainment, and time spent exploring the sculpture garden in support of Lynden’s education programs.
Register through our link in bio or call at (414) 446-8794