Members' Show 2026
Sep
12
to Oct 31
Art

Members' Show 2026

  • Google Calendar ICS

Opening Reception — Saturday, September 13th, 2026 from 4 – 6 PM

Each September Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts hosts the annual Members' Exhibition. Join 40 plus artists in a fun, diverse exhibition that also builds creative community and celebrates the many voices and talents in our midst. Exhibition related events and gallery talks offer relationship building opportunities. Five exhibiting artists will be selected for artist feature Small Wall Exhibition Awards from the Members' Exhibition.

View Event →
Leah Cashaw: Creative Reimagining
Sep
12
to Oct 31
Art

Leah Cashaw: Creative Reimagining

Opening Reception — Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 4 – 6 PM

Leah Cashaw is a Milwaukee artist, art teacher and entrepreneur. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Mount Mary University. She majored in Art Therapy and minored in business. She is the creator of Vadose Orchid, an upcycled jewelry & art business and has participated in several craft shows such as Mount Mary Starving Artist show, Milwaukee Makers Market, The Wisconsin State Fair, Tosa Farmers market and more! She is also a Project Pitch It Season 10 (2026) Finalist and Awardee. Her ultimate goals is to have creative reuse centers in Milwaukee and reimagining waste in the art making process-making art both sustainable and affordable for all. 

View Event →
Image Transfer Collage Techniques
Oct
17
1:00 PM13:00
Community, Art

Image Transfer Collage Techniques

Image Transfer Collage Techniques

Saturday, October 17th @ 1:00pm

At the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - 926 East Center Street

Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts is offering an Image Transfer Techniques Workshop that will take place in Jazz Gallery’s exhibition space on Saturday, October 17th, 1-3:30pm. This will be a 2 hour hands-on-session. It will cost $5 for JGCA current members or $25 fee for non-members. Learn multiple image transfer methods; inkjet print paper removal, laser print and solvent transfer, paper tape transfer, inkjet print on freezer paper. Bring your own fresh printed inkjet or laser jet image, or use one of ours. We will provide medium, gesso, and limited supplies for hands-on learning.

If you have any questions, please contact us: toman.aaron@gmail.com

Sign up here.

Date: October 17
Time: 1:00pm
Cover: $25 ($5 Member’s Price)

View Event →
Solo Exhibition Opportunity
Sep
15
5:15 PM17:15
Art

Solo Exhibition Opportunity

Solo Exhibition Opportunity

Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts invites mid-career and established visual artists living in the City of Milwaukee and working primarily in 2D or low relief media to apply for the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts annual solo exhibition opportunity.

Please note:

  • Solo Exhibition Applicants must NOT be emerging artists or recent graduates of an undergraduate program.

  • Eligible applicants should have an established track record of creating and exhibiting their work, beyond any student-oriented exhibitions.

  • Art work can be for sale (we encourage that) and Jazz Gallery handles all sales and payment to the artist. JGCA retains 25% commission on any sales.

  • Installation of the exhibition will be completed by JGCA Gallery Committee representatives in the week prior to the exhibition opening.

  • JGCA Gallery committee members will work with the selected artist to develop materials, press release and promotion of the exhibition through social media, website, email and printed posters.

  • JGCA Gallery committee members will work with the selected artist to plan and promote the opening reception date, time and set-up.

  • Because the Jazz Gallery is a multi-use visual and performance space,  the space does not lend itself well to displaying 3D/Sculptural works. Keep that in mind when applying.

Deadline for submission is September 15th, 2026 at midnight. The selected artist's exhibition will take place at Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts' main gallery from April 24 - May 29,  2027.

This year's solo exhibition recipient will be selected by Frank Juarez, publisher of Artdose Magazine, gallerist/curator, artist and award winning art educator.

Please apply here.

View Event →
The Long and Winding Road, Works by Steven Madison
Jul
25
to Sep 5
Art

The Long and Winding Road, Works by Steven Madison

Opening Reception — Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 4 – 6 PM

Steven Madison is a Milwaukee-based artist and has been a longtime member of the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts (previously Riverwest Artist Association). In the 1970's Steve studied art at UW-Milwaukee where he majored in ceramics with a secondary focus in metals. Since then he has continued to practice his art in many different ways including large scale paintings on canvas. His primary focus in recent years has been paintings, large and small, of many different subjects from nature to his imaginings. Steve was chosen for a Solo Feature Wall exhibition in the 2025 JGCA Membership Exhibition. 

View Event →
Jokes and Jazz
Jun
19
8:00 PM20:00
Community

Jokes and Jazz

Jokes and Jazz

Friday, June 19th @ 8:00pm

At the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts - 926 East Center Street

Jokes and Jazz is a comedy show with jazz accompaniment. This month will feature headliner Justin Leon, as well as Ethan Schenzel, Adyn Hamann, and Henry Blaney

Date: June 19
Time: 8:00
Cover: $10 ($5 Students)

View Event →