Olio Arts & Music Center

10/02/2026

🎃 HALLOWEEN FUN ALL OCTOBER LONG!

Things are getting a little spooky in the Kids Open Art Studio this October! 👻

Each Saturday will feature Halloween-themed art and craft projects for kids to choose from... with something different to create each visit!

🍬 A Treat for Every Artist!
Every child who participates in a craft project during October will receive a special treat from Olio!

🎃 Halloween Giveaway!
Each time your child visits and participates in Kids Open Art Studio during October, they can add their name to our drawing for a chance to win one of TWO Halloween prize packages!

Each winner will receive:
- A kid-sized Olio T-shirt
- A Halloween treat bag filled with goodies!

Each visit = another chance to win!

The drawing will be held on Halloween... Saturday, October 31 at 1 pm! You do not need to be present to win.

No registration needed... just drop in, create, and have some Halloween fun!

Please note: There will be no Kids Open Art Studio on Saturday, October 17 while we prepare for Art on Tap.

10/01/2026

A little peek at what’s been happening around Olio lately... Our studios have been busy, new projects are being created, classes are filling the calendar, our galleries are full of incredible work, and we’re getting ready for a pretty exciting October around here.

And honestly? We love seeing Olio like this. ❤️

People trying something new. Artists sharing what they know. Friends creating together. Kids making art. Clay-covered hands. Projects spread across tables. New artwork arriving. And lots of conversations that start with, “Okay... I’ve always wanted to try this.”

There’s always something happening behind these doors... and sometimes you just have to come in and see it for yourself.

Here’s a little glimpse of Olio lately. 📸

Stop in, wander around, check out the gallery, peek into the studios, shop local art or see what you might want to try next.

🎨 See what’s happening at Olio: oliocenter.com

09/24/2026

HOLY BUCKETS… do we have classes coming up! 🤩🎨 Seriously, have you looked at our class calendar lately?! We have SO many ways to get creative at Olio over the next few weeks:

🧶 Learn to knit
🎃 Create a stained glass pumpkin
🏺 Try the pottery wheel
🌲 Make a pair of ceramic trees
🖼️ Give thrifted art a spooky makeover
✂️ Play with paper, printmaking, paint & texture
🧵 Create a mixed media landscape with paper, watercolor & stitch
✨ Make one-of-a-kind fabric beads
🔥 Create fused glass jewelry
…and that’s not even counting Creative Clay Studio and Kids Open Art Studio!

Whether you’ve been wanting to learn something completely new, get back into something you love, or just need an excuse to MAKE SOMETHING... come join us!

Some classes have multiple sessions available, but space is limited.

👉 See EVERYTHING coming up and register here:
oliocenter.com/classes

And stay tuned… because we’re not done adding classes yet. 😉

09/15/2026

It’s a BUSY week around here! Classes, clay, live music, a special pop-up sale and plenty of reasons to stop by. 👇

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
🏺 2:30-7:30 PM | Creative Clay Studio | book online!

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
🦇 9 AM-12:30 PM | Beginner Stained Glass Bat with Cindy Orzel - Session 1 (CLASS NOW FULL)
🏺2:30-7:30 PM | Creative Clay Studio | book online!
🦇 5:30-9 PM | Beginner Stained Glass Bat with Cindy Orzel - Session 2 (CLASS FULL)

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
🛍️ 10 AM-5 PM | Casey Martin's Art Supply & Studio Sale - Day 1
🎶 2-4 PM | LIVE MUSIC | Pete Revelle & 4 on the Floor
🏺5:30-7:30 PM | The Great Mug Expedition (CLASS FULL)

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
🛍️ 10 AM-2 PM | Casey Martin's Art Supply & Studio Sale - Day 2
🏺10 AM-2 PM | Creative Clay Studio | book online!
🎨 10 AM-2 PM | Kids Open Art Studio | free!

🖼️ AND WHILE YOU’RE HERE...
Take some time to explore our current exhibit, The Essence of Wood as Material & Muse Exhibit, and browse the Olio Gift Shop!

Whether you’re coming to make something, hear some music, treasure hunt through Casey’s creative stash, see some art or bring the kids in to create... there’s something happening at Olio all week long!

See everything happening at Olio ➡️ oliocenter.com

08/27/2026

👕 New Olio Merch is Here! 🎨

We’re excited to share that we now have adult-size Olio T-shirts in some fun tie-dye colors! We absolutely love seeing you out and about reppin’ Olio! ❤️

We’ve also added Olio canvas bags to the Gift Shop, and of course, we couldn’t forget our littlest artists... we have kids’ T-shirts, too!

🛍️ Stop into the Olio Gift Shop and check them out!

Upcoming Hours:
Saturday: 10 am-2 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday: 10 am-7:30 pm
Thursday: 10 am-5 pm

🏺 Swinging by this Saturday?
Make an afternoon of it and book some time in our Ceramics Studio! Whether you want to work at a table or spend some time at the wheel, you can learn more and reserve your space here:
www.oliocenter.com/pottery-studio

And a HUGE thank you to Upscale Printing & Design for printing our Olio apparel and canvas bags for the Gift Shop! We love being able to work with another local business to bring these to you. ❤️

Come create, shop, and rep Olio!

08/21/2026

What a great night! ❤️🎨

Last night we celebrated the opening of our newest exhibit with 23 artists and more than 75 works of art filling the gallery!

Thank you to Cool Current for the wonderful jazz on the patio... it was the perfect addition to the evening.

And a huge thank you to our volunteer Installation Committee for putting together another beautiful exhibit. We appreciate all the time and work you put into making each show come together!

It was a wonderful night filled with art, laughter, conversation and so many familiar faces. Thank you to everyone who came out and spent the evening with us. We loved seeing you! ❤️

Didn't make it to Opening Night? You have plenty of time to stop in! The exhibit will be on display through October 17 during our regular hours:

Tuesday & Wednesday: 10:00 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come see it in person! 🎨

08/08/2026

We're fusing glass at Olio!!! Have you signed up yet??

08/05/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Wisconsin Rapids Noon Rotary Club Foundation for supporting our Kids Open Art Studio through this year's Special Projects Grant! 💙🎨

This generous funding will help us continue offering hands-on art experiences for local children year-round while making creativity more accessible for families in our community.

Thank you to the Wisconsin Rapids Noon Rotary Club for believing in the power of the arts and investing in the next generation of artists. We're excited to see where this opportunity takes us!
We also want to thank everyone who supports Olio Arts & Music Center. Together, we're creating a place where creativity, learning, and community thrive. ❤️

The Wisconsin Rapids Noon Rotary Foundation is excited to continue distributing this year’s Special Projects Grants!

One of this year’s grants was awarded to Olio Arts & Music Center to support its Kids Open Art Studio program. Thanks to Rotary’s support, this creative opportunity will now be available year-round, expanding beyond its summer schedule and providing even more opportunities for local youth to explore their creativity.

The grant will also help offset the cost of art supplies and program materials, making hands-on artistic experiences more accessible to children throughout our community.

We’re proud to support organizations like Olio Arts & Music Center that inspire creativity, encourage learning, and make a lasting impact on the lives of local youth.

Congratulations to Olio Arts & Music Center! We look forward to seeing the positive difference this program will continue to make.

🎨💙 Olio Arts & Music Center

08/04/2026

🎶 Special Guests This Thursday at 4 on the Floor! 🎶

Join us Thursday, August 6 from 2:00-4:00 pm for a special afternoon of live music featuring Pete Revelle & 4 on the Floor... with two very special guest performers!

🎤 Karen Owens, a talented song stylist from Oklahoma, has performed with the Vern Castle Big Band, jazz guitarist George Prechertt, Mike Barnett at the Lake Geneva Pl***oy Club, and, of course, with her father... our own Pete Revelle!

🎸 Also joining the group is Peter Kwiek, Pete's son, who now resides in California. Peter is a guitarist, songwriter, producer, and recording studio owner whose original music explores personal reflections and current topics. His work can be found on streaming platforms.

It's been many years since Pete has performed alongside his children, making this a truly special reunion. Together with 4 on the Floor, they're sure to create a memorable afternoon of music at Olio.

We hope you'll join us for this unique family performance!

07/30/2026

✨ Exciting Changes Are Coming to Our Clay Program! ✨

We're excited to share several updates that will make creating at Olio even more flexible and convenient!

🎨 Starting today, you'll begin seeing some new names around the Center and online:
• Open Pottery is now Creative Clay Studio
• Pottery Studio is now Ceramics Studio

Don't worry—you may see both the old and new names for a little while as we update our website, signage, and printed materials.

🗓 Beginning Tuesday, August 18, we're also expanding our Tuesday & Wednesday Creative Clay Studio hours to 2:30–7:30 PM! Even better, you'll be able to reserve one hour or multiple consecutive hours, giving you the flexibility to create at your own pace.

Our Saturday Creative Clay Studio hours will remain the same.

💻 We're also introducing a new online booking system! Until August 18, you'll continue reserving your studio time by calling or stopping by Olio. We'll share everything you need to know before online booking goes live.

These changes are all part of our commitment to creating the best possible experience for our clay community.

We can't wait to welcome you to Creative Clay Studio! 🩵