Ripple Artspace

Ripple Artspace Rountree Gallery
(1)

Formerly known as Rountree Gallery, Ripple Artspace is dedicated connecting through creativity by actively promoting the creation, appreciation, and education of visual arts in our community and surrounding area.

Don’t you just love the elegant dainty wings of the Karner Blue Butterfly? Or the striking brilliance of the Gold-Winged...
06/19/2026

Don’t you just love the elegant dainty wings of the Karner Blue Butterfly? Or the striking brilliance of the Gold-Winged Warbler?

Wait a moment.

Artist Jaron Childs didn’t actually draw these creatures; he only made the tags. There’s a greater message at play as these hand-drawn tags on display note endangered species in Wisconsin that are on the verge of being extinct.

This powerful message makes viewers stop and think, “Should something be here?” and begs the question if are keeping a watchful eye out for these endangered species so they can be enjoyed for generations to come.

Be sure to stop by The Ruralists exhibit to see this display for yourself before it goes extinct!
---
📸 Pictured: Various pieces by Jaron Childs
🗓 Exhibit Dates: May 14–June 21, 2026
⏰ Hours: Th & Fr 4–7 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main St., Platteville, WI
🖼 Free admission

Great news! Our current exhibits will be up during Make Music Platteville on Sunday, June 21. That means you get a bonus...
06/18/2026

Great news! Our current exhibits will be up during Make Music Platteville on Sunday, June 21. That means you get a bonus day to enjoy live music in the gallery from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. surrounded by the artwork of The Ruralists in the main gallery and Dystopian Landscapes in the upper space gallery.

Be sure to take advantage of this extra time to investigate the interplay between the order and organic irregularity found in the work by American potter Samuel Johnson. He has both charcoal/wax and ceramic pieces on display that you don’t want to miss!
---
📸 Pictured artwork by Samuel Johnson: “Scraped Platter,” wood fired stoneware with scouring rush, $450; “Berlin,” oil on stone (diptych), $1,500; “Not The Bed You Wanted,” charcoal and wax on paper (diptych), $1,000
🗓 Exhibit Dates: May 14–June 21, 2026
⏰ Hours: Th & Fr 4–7 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main St., Platteville, WI
🖼 Free admission

“I see my drawing practice as one of attention, similar to mindfulness meditation. At a time when our attention is being...
06/18/2026

“I see my drawing practice as one of attention, similar to mindfulness meditation. At a time when our attention is being bought and sold, I am making a practice of directing mine back to the living world.”

These wise words are by Jaron Childs, an artist who resides outside of Tomahawk, Wisconsin. His paintings and drawings of the natural world have been shown in both solo and group shows at galleries and museums in the United States and Europe. Be sure to catch Jaron’s work this weekend during your final few chances to see The Ruralists on display now in the main gallery.
---
📸 Pictured: An assortment of graphite drawings by Jaron Childs, $500 each and CEDARS, Graphite on paper, $500
🗓 Exhibit Dates: May 14–June 20, 2026
⏰ Hours: Th & Fr 4–7 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main St., Platteville, WI
🖼 Free admission

Tonight is Maker's Night at Ripple Artspace from 4–7 p.m.!Are you curious about Maker's Night? Join us for an informal c...
06/18/2026

Tonight is Maker's Night at Ripple Artspace from 4–7 p.m.!

Are you curious about Maker's Night? Join us for an informal collage and junk journaling session using a variety of magazines, books, and paper ephemera this evening. Supplies will be provided. Feel free to bring your own materials to make it uniquely yours!

As always, you can certainly bring along a project that you are currently working on to join others in creativity. 🎨

Have you purchased your new Ripple Artspace T-shirts yet? These tee’s feature our chic new logo and come in two colors: ...
06/12/2026

Have you purchased your new Ripple Artspace T-shirts yet? These tee’s feature our chic new logo and come in two colors: grey and ivory. Support the Ripple Artspace and look great doing it by purchasing yours from our gift shop, the Curio Gallery Shop, for $20.
---
⏰ Hours: Th & Fr 4–7 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main St., Platteville, WI

With all the rain and gloomy weather passing through the region these past couple of days, Dodie Logue’s bright oil pain...
06/12/2026

With all the rain and gloomy weather passing through the region these past couple of days, Dodie Logue’s bright oil painting, “Bloom” really hits the spot. Her colorful and captivating paintings have a certain energy that you don’t want to miss! Be sure to get out this afternoon and come enjoy Dodie’s colorful works for yourself in The Ruralists.
---
📸 Pictured: “Bloom” by Dodie Logue oil on canvas, $500
🗓 Exhibit Dates: May 14–June 20, 2026
⏰ Hours: Th & Fr 4–7 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 Ripple Artspace (formerly Rountree Gallery), 120 W. Main St., Platteville, WI
🖼 Free admission

Ripple Artspace is a venue for Make Music Platteville! This decade-long Platteville tradition encourages musicians of al...
06/09/2026

Ripple Artspace is a venue for Make Music Platteville! This decade-long Platteville tradition encourages musicians of all ages and skill levels to join over 1,000 communities around the world in making music on the summer solstice.

If you’re a musician who would like to transform the gallery into a concert hall for the day on June 21, we would love to have you join our line up! Sign up to share your musical art in our space here: https://makemusicday.org/platteville/

📸 Photo of Amanda Zasada at Ripple Artspace during Soothing Sounds at the Gallery.

06/07/2026

PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — A southwest arts organization’s new name reflects how Dave Meinhardt views the power of creativity to connect community.

Address

120 W. Main Street
Platteville, WI
53818

Opening Hours

Thursday 4pm - 7pm
Friday 4pm - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Website

,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Ripple Artspace posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Ripple Artspace:

Shortcuts

Share