Peninsula School of Art
A haven for art learners, makers, and appreciators on the Door County peninsula.
A tangible electricity happens in the company of artists and art appreciators.
It doesn’t matter how old you are, your skill level, or what differences you might have outside of the studio or gallery — inside, there’s an energy that vibrates.
Maybe it’s the hum of the pottery wheel. A paintbrush, loaded with vibrant color. The excited chatter of gallery-goers who have just found a new favorite artwork. Whatever the case may be — the energy signals growth, and exploration. A chance to connect with others — and embolden yourself — through hues and texture and shape and light.
It’s an energy that’s alive and well at PenArt — and we invite you to be a part of it.
2024 Summer - Fall
Workshop Registration
IS OPEN!
PenArt has long been a creative refuge for first-time makers, developing students, and established artists to work and learn in community, exercise their creativity, acquire new skills, and explore fresh art forms.
Our visiting faculty consists of artists and educators who are the best in their field, bringing with them incredible expertise and experience, which they’re eager to share. In addition to learning from them, the collaborative nature of our studios ensures you learn from your fellow students, too.
Workshops & Classes
The Guenzel Gallery, our exhibition space, displays a rotating schedule of exhibitions of nationally-recognized artists’ work throughout the year. These exhibitions celebrate both in-process and finished work, with the goal of offering visitors of all ages insight into the artistic process and a fine art experience that feels just at home in the quiet of Door County as it would in a large city.
The gallery and opening receptions are free and open to the public.
Exhibitions & Events
Reflect, create, and experiment in a new-to-you environment.
Our Artist-in-Residence program is designed for visual artists of all career levels, and offers an immersive studio experience where artists can devote time and space to the reflection, research, and experimentation of producing new bodies of work.
The program is open to six individual artists—during their stay with us, these artists receive a semi-private workspace in our new Madeline Tourtelot Studio Building, access to our fully-equipped printmaking, ceramics, metals, and digital studios; housing; and a variety of professional development opportunities.
Artists-in-Residence Program
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Great space to learn new skills and practice art with professionals.
-Vicki
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I love everything about this place. I drive seven hours from Iowa to take a workshop every summer or fall.
-Christine
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A gem. Beautiful grounds, delightful staff, really great classes and youth camps…not to mention a lovely educational gallery.
-Nancy
A regular look into the life of PenArt.
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Join us at the reception for Time and Space: A Survey of Artists-in-Residence. Talk with some of our alumni residents, and step into the studio to see what our current residents are making.