WATERTOWN: History Takes Flight
WATERTOWN ART WALK 2025
May 28th 4-6pm
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Paint The Fence
Circulating Art Collection
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Over the years the council has acquired over 300 works of art. The art is displayed in area businesses and public buildings.
To be considered as a site to display a piece of art in the circulating art collection please use our contact us page. or send us a note at Watertown Art Council, P.O. Box 545, Watertown, WI 53094 |
LOCATIONS THAT DISPLAY WAC ART
Animal Health Center Anna Nitschman Apartments Associated Bank Bethesda Lutheran Communities Dodge County Justice Facility Domani Spa Eyewear Unlimited Heritage Homes Jefferson County Court House Johnson Arms Landmark Building / Senior Housing Lyon's Irish Pub |
M&I Bank
Main Street Program Marquardt Manor MATC Neuberger, Griggs, Sweet & Smith Riverside Middle School Riverwood U.W. Extension Jefferson Watertown Care's Clinic Watertown City Hall Watertown Elk's Lodge #666 Watertown Health Watertown High School Watertown Public Library Watertown Regional Medical Center Women's Health Center |
Fannie P. Lewis Park Bobby Maas Memorial Fountain
Fannie P. Lewis Park Bobby Maas Memorial Fountain
Photo by John Hart of The Watertown Daily Times |
The Bobby Maas Memorial Fountain in Fanny Lewis Park was dedicated Sunday, August 8, 2004 at a 12 noon ceremony. Dedication speakers were Joe Darcey, Frank Van Der Hoogt, Lee Block, Sherrie Avery-King, Mayor John David, and Deb Maas Brix. Ramona Hackbarth, fountain chairperson, was the mistress of ceremonies.
A Pre Musical was provided by a flute quartet: Vicki Larsen, Andrea & Kendra Gurne, & Chelsea Ulm. Those involved in the completion of the fountain project were Maas Bros. Construction (Collin Maas), Archie Monuments, Wilke Electric, Sunrise Pool & Spa (Scott Grunewald,) Marty's Bobcats, and Ed Breunig (rocks). Landscaping was done by Chuck Andersen, Ramona Hackbarth, and Julie Kulke with materials purchased at Ebert's Greenhouse Village. Bobby Maas (8/13/1922 - 8/22/2000) was a patron of the arts in Watertown and one of the founders of the Watertown Arts Council. She was president of the council for over 25 years and spent many hours on the council’s outdoor art festival. She also fostered the beautification of the city of Watertown through the installation of three river fountains, the hanging planters on Main Street, Christmas lights, and the council’s circulating art collection. |
Rock River Fountains
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At one time three River Fountains were installed during the summer between the Main Street and Milwaukee Street bridges. The cost of the first fountain was shared with the city in 1989. In 1991 the council expended $17,000 of its funds to purchase two additional fountains.
As of the spring of 2004 only one of the three original River Fountains is in operating condition. The Art Council is seeking funds to replace the other fountains. |
Murals in downtown Watertown
Artist Vance Hull. Located on the west side of the Curves building at Water and Main St.
Artist Sherry Ertl. Located on the east side of the building on Main St. between Water and First.
Artist Gail Mac Askill. Work in progress at 4th and Main St.
Youth Art Scholarship
Three scholarships to summer art camps are awarded to high school students each year.
2020 SCHOLARSHIP WINNER
KAYLEIGH KOHL
KAYLEIGH KOHL
Flowers in the City
The council has been actively involved in the selection and placement of flowers in the city, particularly the Main Street flower pots and beds on Western Avenue and Fanny Lewis Park where weeping willow trees were also planted. The council also purchased a bench for the Watertown HIgh School Peace Garden
The Watertown Arts Council and composer Dan Senn
The Watertown Arts Council co-sponsored a music and art performance workshop with international artist and composer Dan Senn. The workshop was organized by Studio 84, hosted by Bethesda, and co-sponsored by the WHS Parent Music Club and WHS Art Club. The performance was held Sunday May 31st and will be aired on the Watertown TV.
