The Arts in Evansville
Renowned American impressionist painter Theodore Robinson
(1852-1896) spent his youth in Evansville and is buried in
Maple Hill Cemetery. Robinson spent six years in Giverny, France, working with Claude Monet.
Well-known contemporary artist John
Wilde (1919-2006), surrealist painter and University of
Wisconsin-Madison professor, resided in Evansville.
Art continues to be a vital part of
Evansville’s fabric, as home to award winning artists,
unique galleries and studios, and spring and fall art
crawls. Enjoy browsing a unique
selection of quality pottery, sculpture, fiber arts,
painting, jewelry, glass, and wood creations.
The annual Fall Studio Tour by the
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South Artists includes Evansville, with several local
artists exhibiting.
The Eager Free Public Library hosts an
annual show of the works of local artists; Windmills on
Parade brings public art displays to Main Street during
the summer months; and murals in the schools and Grange
Store recognize the importance of art in our lives.
Enjoy live performances by the
Evansville Community Theatre, summertime Concerts at the
Lake, bands during the Fourth of July Celebration, and
live music at local taverns and other events.
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