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Abel Contemporary Gallery

Established in 1987 the Abel Contemporary Gallery has one of the most impressive collections of fine

05/30/2026

Abel Contemporary is happy to be exhibiting for the first time at Door County Contemporary from June 4-7.

Guests are invited to experience the opportunity to access international galleries and artists known worldwide in an event that highlights the area as a vibrant nexus of creativity, connection, and commerce. VIP passes provide event-goers early entry with premier access to exclusive works and noteworthy gastronomic festivities.
Indulge in unforgettable local food, fare, and charm amidst the idyllic Door County atmosphere. Whether you’re looking to enhance your collection or purchase your first piece, this is Wisconsin’s must-see summertime art event.

FAIR HOURS:
Thursday VIP 4 PM - 7 PM (tickets available online)
Friday 11 AM - 6 PM
Saturday 11 AM - 6 PM
Sunday 11 AM - 5 PM

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PenArt
3900 County Road F
Fish Creek, WI 54212

We are pleased to be featuring work from
Rick Hintze
Kelli Hoppmann
Charles Munch
Ryan Myers
Pranav Sood
Charlie Olson
Tim O'Neill

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05/27/2026

Now Open - Ernest Miller - New Work
Online Exclusive
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"When crafting objects meant for everyday use, especially in a kitchen or handheld context, I prioritize functionality with balanced design. For objects that primarily remain stationary, I feel more liberated to explore the realm of artistic expression, letting aesthetics take precedence over function. The partnership I demonstrate in my work goes beyond surface textures, shapes, and their roles within the pieces. When people interact with my pottery, they engage in a unique experience that connects the user and the maker. In many ways, I consider each piece unfinished until it is enjoyed in someone’s home." - Miller

05/26/2026

Ernest Miller - New Work
Online Exclusive opening - tomorrow - Wednesday, May 27, 10 AM
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Based in Minneapolis, MN, Ernest Miller draws an aesthetic connection between the rural landscapes and the agricultural architecture of the Midwest. His structural ceramics reference weathered barns, rusty silos, and aging farm equipment. Using a variety of techniques to shape each piece, including wheel throwing, paddling, carving, coil building, and slab building, Miller pays particular attention to how light moves across the surface of each vessel. He often creates sharp transitions at the foot of each piece to heighten the sense of depth and weight. The rich surfaces are created by layering slips, glazes, and subtle, repetitive patterns. Firing techniques include both soda and electric kilns to achieve the desired finish.

05/22/2026

Coming Soon...
New Online Feature - Ernest Miller
Opening Online - Wednesday, May 27, 10 AM
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Based in Minneapolis, MN, Ernest Miller draws an aesthetic connection between the rural landscapes and the agricultural architecture of the Midwest. His structural ceramics reference weathered barns, rusty silos, and aging farm equipment. Using a variety of techniques to shape each piece, including wheel throwing, paddling, carving, coil building, and slab building, Miller pays particular attention to how light moves across the surface of each vessel. He often creates sharp transitions at the foot of each piece to heighten the sense of depth and weight. The rich surfaces are created by layering slips, glazes, and subtle, repetitive patterns. Firing techniques include both soda and electric kilns to achieve the desired finish.

05/19/2026

Leslie Iwai's prints for exhibit, Feel Quill, are now available in the gallery and online
https://www.abelcontemporary.com/show/abel-contemporary-gallery-no-5-feel-quill-by-leslie-iwai

- Feel (Noun)
- Quill Pierce
- Sweetest in the Gale

eash 30" x 22"
Soy-based ink on Stonehenge, printed using artist made gel plate

05/15/2026

Join Us This Saturday
A Reading in Braille + Artist Talk
with Leslie Iwai

Saturday, May 16, 2026 : 1 - 3 PM

Feel Quill is an interactive art installation in which feather quills punctuate cast concrete forming Braille text. During this event Dave Ballmann, a Braille reader, will touch and read texts including Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Hope” is the thing with feathers,” giving others a unique opportunity to see how words are felt.

Free and open to the public.

Following the reading, artist Leslie Iwai .iwai will be in conversation with Dave Ballmann and gallerist Theresa Abel discussing the installation Feel Quill followed by Q&A with the audience. This event will be held on the second floor of the gallery and recorded for later viewing on our website abelcontemporary.com

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05/12/2026

In addition to work in our current feature shows, new work arrives in the gallery from other artists throughout the season. Recently we recieved work from Ted Neal and Ann Orlowski. This work is available in the gallery and online.

Born and raised in rural upstate New York, Ted Neal has received degrees from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University Idaho. After graduate school Ted taught as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He moved back to Logan Utah in 2001 to take the position of technology instructor and studio coordinator for the ceramics area at Utah State University. His work has been featured in numerous exhibitions across the Unitd States. Ted is currently a studio artist, kiln builder, and has been a Professor of Ceramics in the School of Art at Ball State University in Muncie Indiana since 2006.

Ann Orlowski’s paintings skillfully employ line and color to engage our vision, manipulating our perspective and spatial awareness. Each piece deconstructs the visual world, breaking elements into simplified forms and reconstructing them in new and innovative ways. Her compositions are deliberate, concise, and organized. This methodical approach arises from an interest in problem-solving, as she often works through concepts multiple times to arrive at subtly diverse compositional conclusions. The multiplicity of her work is rooted in her training as a printmaker, where repetition, layering, and a disciplined process served as foundational elements. Throughout her practice, Orlowski translates the three-dimensional world into a two-dimensional plane by incorporating geometric forms that create a sense of volume while using lines to flatten the visual space.

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05/09/2026

Please join us Saturday, May 16, 1-3pm for A Reading in Braille + Artist Talk with Leslie Iwai

Feel Quill is an interactive art installation in which feather quills punctuate cast concrete forming Braille text. During this event Dave Ballmann, a Braille reader, will touch and read texts including Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Hope” is the thing with feathers,” giving others a unique opportunity to see how words are felt.

Free and open to the public, this event will be held on the second floor of the gallery and will be recorded for later viewing.
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04/29/2026

Dialogue - April 24 - June 14, 2026

Candace Compton Pappas and Maggie Jaszczak
Pranav Sood and Chris Alveshere
Craig Clifford and Andy Rubin
Sandra Peterson and Stacey Hardy
Ellen Kleckner and George Shipperley
Kay Brathol-Hostvet and Matt Repsher,
Jordan Acker Anderson and Rachelle Miller
Alex Mandli and Diane Washa

Dialogue pairs painters and ceramic artists who share an affinity in the artwork they create. When the gallery staff is curating exhibitions, we are often aware of the wonderful discourse pieces have with one another. For this exhibition, we have highlighted these pairings with great intention.

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Address

524 East Main Street
Stoughton, WI
53589

Opening Hours

Tuesday	10am - 5pm
Wednesday	10am - 5pm
Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm
Sunday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+16088456600

Website

https://www.abelcontemporary.com/

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