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Where is Lemon Street Gallery located?
Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Inc. is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. Kenosha is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the southeastern most corner of Wisconsin, between Milwaukee and Chicago, IL. Though our population is about 90,000, we have a friendly, small town atmosphere. With fine museums, miles of public shoreline and plenty of shopping opportunities, Kenosha is a perfect business and vacation getaway. A growing art community has become the new industry of Kenosha. It’s also a great place to live.
Lemon Street is located on the corner of Sheridan Road and 46th Street…just a little bit north of downtown Kenosha.
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What hours is Lemon Street open?
Lemon Street Gallery is open Wednesday thru Sunday, 11am - 6pm. We are closed Monday and Tuesday.
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How did Lemon Street Gallery & Artspace, Inc start?
In the Spring of 1998, five artists, longing to unite the visual arts community, shared with others the idea of forming a co-op gallery. Because owning exhibit space is more secure than renting, two of the artists bought a handsome brick storefront that had apartments on the second floor to help pay the mortgage. Lemon Street Gallery opened with 13 artists on November 5, 1999...and we've been growing ever since.
Today, Lemon Street Gallery & ArtSpace, Inc. is a 501(c)3, tax-exempt visual arts center averaging 35 to 45 exhibiting members, with our sights set on twice that number by our 10th anniversary in 2009. Two paid staff, artist-members, interns and volunteers learn about and assist in the various tasks associated with running our organization: like planning exhibitions, teaching classes and administering arts-focused partnerships within the community.
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Why is it called Lemon Street?
Our 6000 squ. ft. building was built in 1919 on the corner of Lemon Street and Sheridan Road. In 1926, Kenosha streets were changed to a number system, and Lemon Street became 46th Street. To honor the history, we took the name. The two 4' x 13' tile and glass mosaics pictured here are titled, "Art is Life." They were created in 2002, funded by a Wisconsin Arts Board - Artist & Community Collaboration Grant. In 2003, the Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce recognized these works with a Business Beautification Award. -
What is the mission of Lemon Street Gallery?
Lemon Street Gallery & Artspace, Inc. is a creatively driven non-profit organization whose mission is to provide the Greater Kenosha community with quality visual arts education, support cultural events and offer a juried forum for regional artists to exhibit and sell their work. We celebrate diversity!
You are welcome no matter who you are, where you or your ancestors were born, what you believe in, or who you love. -
What services does Lemon Street Gallery offer its members?
Being an exhibiting member of Lemon Street Gallery can be a valuable experience in a number of ways. We are an artist’s collective. Members vote on organizational decisions, and retain control of their work. Some of the obvious benefits include: A formal gallery to present your work that is open every week of the year. Sales are more frequent because we have professional sales staff and provide Visa/MC/Discover service. We also provide members teaching and learning opportunities in our classrooms.
Less obvious, and more important, are the intangible benefits. Throughout the year, gifted artists and their great work surround us. As a team, we are so much more effective in marketing and promotion. Because the gallery rotates exhibits every 3 months and we exhibit in a number of other venues, artists are coaxed to remain productive, and seem to be focused on creating the best they have in them.
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How do I become an artist member, and what are the requirements for membership?
If you are an artist interested in membership, stop by the gallery to see the entire facility. If it is what you’ve been looking for you will receive a member application, also available here on line. For jury you will leave 3 to 5 pieces of your current achievements. There is no fee to jury. The commitment you make if accepted in dues of $250 annually or $75 quarterly, and 20% of sales commission to the gallery.
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What is the jury process?
Deliver to the gallery a completed membership application, an artist's statement (talk about your artwork,) a letter of intent (why you want to be a gallery member,) and 3 - 5 pieces of the sort of artwork you intend on exhibiting with us. At least two pieces of the submitted artwork should be "gallery ready," and all must be tagged with your full name, title, medium and price. Your work will be reviewed by the Director and the General Manager, along with a team of current gallery members. Please pick up your artwork one week later, and a decision letter will then be sent to your home.
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Does Lemon Street Gallery accept artwork for consignments?
Because Lemon Street Gallery is a membership collective of artists, we do not accept non-member consignments.
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What are Friends of Lemon?
Friends of Lemon Street Gallery share our desire to nurture an appreciation for the arts, develop opportunities for visual artists, and often volunteer for many of our exhibits and events. The Friends of Lemon memberships financially contribute and subsidize directly to the many exhibits, classes, and community programs, offered by the gallery. As a Friend of Lemon you will receive a discount on classes, advance notice of events and classes along with our bi-monthly online newsletter “Slice of Lemon,” and a recognition listings as a Friend of Lemon. Lemon Street Gallery is a 501c3 non-profit organization. A tax receipt for your monetary gift is available upon request. To make your tax deductible contribution click here.
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