Roberta's Art Gallery
Welcome to Roberta's Art Gallery! The gallery is currently open to the public Monday-Friday.
- All exhibits and receptions are FREE and open to the public.
- Attending certain events can earn students class credit.
- If you would like to exhibit in Roberta’s Art Gallery, please contact us for a proposal request.
- If you need event accommodations, please reach out to Roberta's Art Gallery.
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- Reception: Tuesday, July 15, Noon-2:00 p.m.
- Artist talk at 12:30 pm
- Light refreshments provided
- Artist: Fred Noer
- Artist Statement
- "One of the best and most unique features of Geneva Lake is the 20-mile shore path to which everyone has free and full access anytime, every day. The path is a photographic paradise, affording me an infinite number of fascinating perspectives that vary by the time of day and the season of the year, as well as the ways in which people interact with the water and land.
- Like the lake that moves constantly, the path affords views that keep changing. One day I can stand on one shore and imagine what is on the opposite shore. If I go there the next day, my imagination is triggered in the same way. Also, similar to the lake, my curiosity, imagination, and creativity mean a steady flow of exploration that leads to greater depths of reflection and perception about nature, life, and change. Having observed the lake area for 68 years, inevitably, I have seenhow its environment has undergone changes due to the effects of increased population, development, leisure, recreation, and wealth. They mean more attraction and engagement for many people but have resulted in diminished appeal for others, relegating them to a distant shore. If I seek to have my photos convey a message, it is to urge all of us to stop and look more keenly at what is closest to us, especially in our communities. We may be amazed at the world of endless wonder we may see."
- Reception: Tuesday, July 15, Noon-2:00 p.m.
- Reception and Awards: Friday, August 8
- 3 - 4:30 p.m. at Roberta’s Art Gallery
- 5 - 8 p.m. at Whitewater Arts Alliance
- Award announcements and light refreshments will be provided at both events
- In collaboration with Roberta’s Art Gallery and Whitewater Arts Alliance. This juried exhibition invites artists working in 2D mediums—including watercolor, acrylic, oil, colored pencil, pencil, pastel, charcoal, graphite, mixed media, and collage—to create works that capture the essence and aesthetics of life in Wisconsin. In collaboration, artwork will be displayed in Roberta’s Art Gallery and at the Whitewater Arts Alliance.
- This inaugural event honors Marilyn Fuerstenberg, a founding member and dedicated supporter of the Whitewater Arts Alliance, passed away on June 27, 2024. With a watercolor art career spanning over 35 years, her work was exhibited locally and internationally. This exhibit, organized with the support of her Whitewater High School “Class of” colleagues, honors her legacy by launching the first annual event in her memory.
- Learn more:
- To see the full list of exhibiting artists, visit Whitewater Arts Alliance - Paint Wisconsin 2025
- Online Gallery - Coming August 7
- Roberta’s Art Gallery Parking Information & Artist Guidelines
- For a complimentary guest parking pass, please email UCArt@uww.edu at least 48 hours in advance with your full name and email address.
May 7-June 18, 2025: Almost Home
April 7-12, 2025: Art in Motion: A Collaborative Process of Discovery
March 10-April 29, 2025: One More Time: Upcycled Art by 3 Artists
January 27-March 3, 2025: Neighbors: Near & Far
November 11-December 11, 2024: Pushing Paint
November 4-8, 2024: First-Gen College CELEBRATION
October 28-November 2, 2024: Ofrenda de Día de Muertos
September 25-October 22, 2024: Resonate: An Audiovisual Interactive Experience
August 19-September 18, 2024: Unbreakable Strength: Exploring Indigenous Resistance and Healing Through Textiles
May 28-June 26, 2024: The World of AAC
April 3-May 7, 2024: Garden of 1000 Faces
February 15, 2024-March 20, 2024: Embodiment of Ebony: A Fusion of Art & Expression
January 10, 2023-February 9, 2024: Memoria
November 8-December 11, 2023: The Aesthetic Shape of History
September 25-October 20, 2023: The Wall: Witness to the War in Ukraine
August 17-September 15, 2023: Re/connections
July 5-28, 2023: Shades of Crimson
May 31-June 27, 2023: World of Warhol
May 3-12, 2023: TBD: Software Art
March 23-April 25, 2023: Walled Gardens
February 23-March 15, 2023: Adventures Abroad
January 18-February 16, 2023: Life in Light and Shadow
November 30, 2022-January 11, 2023: The Art of Becoming
November 1-22, 2022: UWW Veteran Services Tattoos: Stories of Service
October 4-27, 2022: We Keep Us Safe
Gallery Purpose
To collaborate with campus departments, student organizations and community groups in coordinating and sponsoring exhibits.
Inspire individuals to explore their creativity and share their stories.
The Story of Roberta Avonn Fiskum
Donors: Robert and Yvonne Fiskum
Whether it was pottery, handwork, or graphic design, art played a large part in Roberta’s life, finally culminating with a graphic arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. At the time of her death, Roberta was an organist at Fontana Church, playing her last concert on July 4, 1993. A scholarship in the field of art and design has been established in her memory. Her mentor, UW-Whitewater art professor Amy Arntson, described Roberta as “an extremely creative, talented individual whose work showed a special sensitivity and intelligence.” It was the lifetime goal of Roberta to own an art gallery; therefore, her parents Robert and Yvonne Fiskum have funded this student art gallery in her memory.
Contact and Hours
Summer 2025 Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: Closed
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(262) 472-3193
ucart@uww.edu
University Center Rm. 158
190 Hamilton Green Way
Whitewater, WI 53190
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