| Green Bay Art Colony |
About Us
About Us:
The Green Bay Art Colony is the oldest art organization in Green Bay.
Correspondence indicates that it was founded in 1915. The nine women
of vision who started the group began as a small art appreciation club in
homes, but they soon realized that they wanted a place to exhibit as well.
The idea of establishing a museum was germinated, and they invited six
men to assist them. Their dream was realized with the opening of the
Neville Museum on July 23, 1927. A bronze plaque hangs at the new
museum in commemoration of this visionary group of women.
The first exhibit of paintings at the Neville Museum was in 1927 and the
Art colony has continued to exhibit there regularly.
The Green Bay Art Colony is known not only for it's numerous exhibits,
but is also recognized for it's community contribution to the arts. The
group has brought many well known artists to the area for lectures and
demonstrations. The museum, library, and local hospitals have been the
benefactors of their gifts of money and artwork. Young artists have been
the recipients of their scholarships, and the whole community is richer for
their long commitment to the visual arts.
The Green Bay Art Colony is the oldest art organization in Green Bay.
Correspondence indicates that it was founded in 1915. The nine women
of vision who started the group began as a small art appreciation club in
homes, but they soon realized that they wanted a place to exhibit as well.
The idea of establishing a museum was germinated, and they invited six
men to assist them. Their dream was realized with the opening of the
Neville Museum on July 23, 1927. A bronze plaque hangs at the new
museum in commemoration of this visionary group of women.
The first exhibit of paintings at the Neville Museum was in 1927 and the
Art colony has continued to exhibit there regularly.
The Green Bay Art Colony is known not only for it's numerous exhibits,
but is also recognized for it's community contribution to the arts. The
group has brought many well known artists to the area for lectures and
demonstrations. The museum, library, and local hospitals have been the
benefactors of their gifts of money and artwork. Young artists have been
the recipients of their scholarships, and the whole community is richer for
their long commitment to the visual arts.
"When you do what you are here to do, you help others do what
they are here to do."
Alan Cohen
they are here to do."
Alan Cohen
