Explorer Wednesday
Wednesday, March 6
9:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.
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We are pleased to offer free admission to Brown County residents from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. the first Wednesday of the month!
Not only is admission FREE all day, so is the craft project we will be offering from 10:00 am to noon, then 1:00 on while supplies last.
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Art Against the Odds: Wisconsin
Prison Art
Opens Saturday, March 16
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Art Against The Odds: Wisconsin Prison Art features more than 60 artists who turned to creative production to mitigate the de-humanizing conditions of incarceration. The exhibition is divided into six thematic sections: solitary confinement, landscapes, portraits, letter writing, scarcity of materials, and time/seriality.
Under development for two years by Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art in Milwaukee, WI, the exhibition gives voice and visibility to individuals currently held in the state’s carceral system as well as illustrates the potential healing properties of an art practice. With few instructional art programs offered in the prison system, these individuals teach themselves through various means, often working with limited materials. The exhibition explores how art becomes a vehicle to develop self-esteem, self-awareness, regulate emotions, and explore multi-faceted aspects of identity. The exhibition underscores the humanity of incarcerated individuals and their potential beyond criminal records.
The United States has the highest incarceration rate of any country in the world. Currently, there are 2.3 million individuals in the criminal justice system.
In Wisconsin, there are 24,000 adults in state prisons, 2,200 in federal prisons, 13,000 in local jails, 20,000 on parole, and 44,000 on probation — a total of 103,200 individuals. There are 36 adult correctional facilities in Wisconsin. Wisconsin has the nation’s highest national rate of incarceration among its Black population, more than double the national average.
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Dinner Program: Ireland, Mystical Island
Thursday, March 21
5:00-7:00 p.m.
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Explore the ancient and timeless magic of Ireland's myths, trees that will not be cut down, dolmens, River gods and their legends. Ireland is truly a place where you can feel, and even see fairies, leprechauns, and the Good Folk.
Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m. followed by an interesting and informative program at 6:00 p.m. in our theater. Click here to order tickets directly or call Katy at (920) 448-7874 with questions. We can't wait to gather with you all again!
Neville Members: $27.50 per person Non-Member Rate: $32.50 per person
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Spring Break Bonus Hours
Open Monday, March 25
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You asked, we answered! The Museum will be OPEN on Monday, March 25, since most Brown County schools are on Spring Break that week.
Hours for Spring Break week:
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Sunday, March 24 from noon-5pm
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Monday, March 25 from 9am-5pm
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Tuesday, March 26 from noon-8pm
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Wednesday, March 27 from 9am-5pm
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Thursday, March 28 from 9am-5pm
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Friday, March 29 from 9am-5pm
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Saturday, March 30 from 9am-5pm
- Sunday, March 31 Closed for Easter Sunday
Come explore the Generations Gallery , Telling Our Stories, all FOUR mini exhibits of Spectacular Science, and MORE all while cleverly avoiding cabin fever!
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Telling Our Stories: LGBTQ+ Voices of Northeastern Wisconsin
Now open!
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The Annual Showcase is a juried exhibition featuring the artwork of NWTC Artisan and Business Center (ABC) students, staff, faculty, and residents. Artists who have participated in or been supported by ABC programming are encouraged to apply and participate in the Annual Showcase. This year's jurors are:
Katie Ries - Artist and Associated Professor of Art at St. Norbert College
Jennifer Flatt, PhD - Vice President of Student Services at NWTC
Devyn McIlraith - Exhibitions Manager at the Neville Public Museum
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Telling Our Stories: LGBTQ+ Voices of Northeastern Wisconsin
Now open!
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LGBTQ+ history extends long before the iconic Stonewall Uprising and milestone historical moments continue to be made daily. Explore some of the courageous pioneers, influential moments, and hard-won victories for the LGBTQ+ community at the local, state, and national level.
This exhibit has been made possible thanks to a collaboration with University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Archives and Area Research Center.
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Community Doors
Now open!
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This partnership with local LGBTQ+ youth groups and organizations to celebrate their identities and share their voices, stories, and experiences through art. Many thanks to thanks to Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity ReStore for the doors! | |
Join us for summer camps at the Neville! We are excited to offer Museum Preschool Camp for 4-and-5-year-olds and Museum Explorer Camp for 6-9-year-olds:
Museum Preschool Camp will be held June 17 – 20, 8am - noon, and will include the following themes:
- Nature's Superheroes
- Bones and Stones
- All About Eggs!
- Pioneer Pals
Museum Explorer Camp will be held July 15 – 18, 8am - noon, and will include the following themes:
- Paleontology Pals
- Archaeology Adventures
- Pioneer Kids
- Art Investigators
Registration for Friends of the Neville with active memberships AND the general public are open NOW! Not yet a member? Join today and save!
Thanks to a generous gift to the Neville Public Museum Foundation, we have several financial scholarships available to cover costs for campers. For more information, please contact Education Specialist Ali Smurawa.
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Gift Shop Associate Needed! | |
The Neville Public Museum Gift Shop is looking for a part-time sales associate available to work weekends starting immediately! Applicants must be friendly, dependable, and 18 years of age or older. Hours are Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5:00 p.m. every other weekend.
For more information please contact Katy. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Are you a Thrivent client? Did you know that all Thrivent clients have access to some useful perks that can help local nonprofits like the Neville Public Museum? We'd like to talk to you about Thrivent Action Teams and Choice Dollars.
Thrivent Choice Dollars: Depending on how long and how many services one uses with Thrivent determines the amount they can direct towards a nonprofit. It starts at $25 and goes up to $2,500. Learn more here!
Thrivent action teams: Clients can get $250 gift cards to use to help non-profit organizations. For example, you could buy craft supplies for an Explorer Wednesday activity and volunteer to help our educator Ali during the event. Or you could use the funds to buy paint and supplies and volunteer to help update the Neville meeting rooms. Learn more here!
Both of these funds renew every year beginning on January 1st, and Thrivent clients have an opportunity to direct or request again. If you have questions about Thrivent opportunities and want to learn more, contact Kasha.
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Hidden Disabilities Welcome! | |
The Neville has joined Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network in an effort to create a more inclusive space for all. Globally, 1 in 6 people live with a disability. Of those, 80% are invisible - or 1.3 billion people across the world are living with a non-visible disability.
The global Sunflower network aims to raise awareness of non-visible disabilities. The Hidden Disabilities Sunflower lanyard or badge is a simple and discrete tool that allows someone with an invisible disability to indicate that they may need extra help, understanding, or just more time. We at the Neville are proud to help raise awareness and recognize these challenges, and now have the training to better address and accommodate folks who choose to share.
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Have You Heard? The Herd is the Word! | |
Just as our beloved Stompy and his fellow mastodons braved the Ice Age together, you can join the Neville's powerful pack of sustainable donors to make a major impact! By becoming part of The Herd, you commit to a consistent financial contribution in the amount of your choosing on your schedule. Whether that gift comes to us monthly, quarterly, or annually, it becomes instantly strengthened alongside those of fellow sustaining supporters. Collectively you help reinforce the value you find in the Neville's programs, exhibits, and the ongoing preservation of our community's rich history.
Whatever amount you choose is the right amount, so set up your sustainable gift today by reaching out to Foundation Executive Director, Kasha Huntowski today at 920-448-7850. We look forward to thunderous success with The Herd!
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Stay safe and stay tuned for updates! | |
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