Nadiana’s next exhibition, “Wisconsin Inspired,” runs from September 13 to October 21 and will highlight art themed around Wisconsin culture. “There will be lots of representational art for this one, which is kind of the opposite side of what you normally see here,” Alkhun mentions. “I am excited for this show.”
Then the gallery’s final exhibition of the year, “Beyond A Theme,” is open from October 25 to December 9. As the title suggests, the show will feature a mixture of artwork not tied to a specific theme as long as everything is family-friendly. Submissions are due by Monday, September 16.
Alkhun also offers art workshops for both kids and adults at Nadiana. Each is up to three hours long and entails participants finishing a painting with guidance from Alkhun. While registration and pre-payment is required, all art materials as well as refreshments are provided. An introductory class to the world of abstraction had been the first workshop at the new space.
One idea of Alkhun’s is to have a weekly art class for youth where pieces created would be eventually featured for their own show. “It would be an exciting opportunity for kids to experience having their art on display with their name tag up and available for purchase,” she contends.