Rock and Roll to Realism by Kathy Kovala at WCHC

April 29 through June 12
Opening Reception | Friday | April 29 | 4-6 pm
Winona County History Center | 160 Johnson St.
www.winonahistory.org

 

New Art Show Opens April 29 at the Winona County History Center

Rock and Roll to Realism by Kathy Kovala is opening with a reception on Friday, April 29, 4 – 6 pm and will be showing through June 12 at the Winona County History Center.

A passionate, nurturing artist with innovative techniques, Kathy Kovala is noted for her ability to “throw paint” and the use of her “rock and roll” techniques to paint watercolor.

Her experience as a watercolor artist began in 1990 by taking classes with instructors Nita Engle and Frank Webb. After taking classes with the top instructors in the United States, Kathy learned many teaching methods and added to her knowledge of the artform. She started teaching watercolor in her studio in Rhinelander, Wisconsin and ran her gallery, Finishing Touches, for fourteen years. She recently moved to Winona to be closer to her family and continued her art and classes. She will be leading a watercolor painter’s tour of Croatia for Silkamilna Painting Tours in June. Kathy also has connections to Kauai and Big Sky, Montana where she has spent 28 years of wintering and summering.

Art Gallery shows are free to view at the History Center and much of the art is for sale. The History Center is open daily 10 am – 4 pm. Find the Winona County Historical Society online at www.winonahistory.org or call 507-454-2723 for more information.

 

Call for Art! Shakespeare Inspired Group Show – Application Due May 1.

WCHS and RAA are seeking artists to apply to exhibit artwork inspired by William Shakespeare! The show is open for professional, emerging, and hobbyist artists of all ages. Submit up to 2 Shakespeare-inspired works for consideration by May 1. Visit winonahistory.org/artists to learn more and apply. WCHS and RAA will also be scheduling 2023 shows. Artists who are interested should also apply by May 1.

 

Image: Evening Settles by Kathy Kovala.

Kathy Kovala is a member of the River Arts Alliance. The Winona County Historical Society is a member and partner of the River Arts Alliance. To learn more about the benefits of membership, please visit: riverartsalliance.org/membership/.