Eleanor H. Moty
Opal Brooch II, 2005
22k-gold, sterling silver, opal, pearl stem, and labradorite
1 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, the Karen Henrietta “Henni” Keland Collection
Photography: Courtesy of the Artist
Reflecting: Wisconsin’s Women Metalsmiths at RAM
May 13 – August 29, 2026
at Racine Art Museum
Drawn from RAM’s collection, this exhibition features work created by metalsmiths who have lived and/or taught in Wisconsin. It plays to historical strengths of women in both craft education and innovation in the State and RAM’s collection. The artists included push material and conceptual boundaries as they explore a wide range of processes and themes, including nature, place, value, and femininity.
Supporting the nationwide celebration of handwork in 2026, Reflecting is likewise mindful of the past as it echoes and expands upon the significant Wisconsin-minded 2008 exhibition, publication, and symposium, Women of Metal.
Artists in the Exhibition
Jessica Calderwood, Kim Cridler, Teresa Faris, Terri Gelenian-Wood, Martha Glowacki, Lisa Gralnick, Laura Marth, Eleanor Moty, Masako Onodera, Mary Tingley, and Linda Threadgill.
Reflecting: Wisconsin’s Women Metalsmiths at RAM
May 13 – August 29, 2026
at Racine Art Museum
Eleanor H. Moty
Opal Brooch II, 2005
22k-gold, sterling silver, opal, pearl stem, and labradorite
1 x 3 1/8 x 1/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, the Karen Henrietta “Henni” Keland Collection
Photography: Courtesy of the Artist
Drawn from RAM’s collection, this exhibition features work created by metalsmiths who have lived and/or taught in Wisconsin. It plays to historical strengths of women in both craft education and innovation in the State and RAM’s collection. The artists included push material and conceptual boundaries as they explore a wide range of processes and themes, including nature, place, value, and femininity.
Supporting the nationwide celebration of handwork in 2026, Reflecting is likewise mindful of the past as it echoes and expands upon the significant Wisconsin-minded 2008 exhibition, publication, and symposium, Women of Metal.
Artists in the Exhibition
Jessica Calderwood, Kim Cridler, Teresa Faris, Terri Gelenian-Wood, Martha Glowacki, Lisa Gralnick, Laura Marth, Eleanor Moty, Masako Onodera, Mary Tingley, and Linda Threadgill.
Sample of Work in the Exhibition
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Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:
Platinum Partners
Anonymous
The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
Ron and Judith Isaacs
The Estate of Marilyn Rothschild
Windgate Foundation
Diamond Partners
David Charak
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Arts Foundation
Diane Zebell
Gold Partners
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls Community Fund
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver Partners
Anonymous
Anonymous
Bader Philanthropies
Baird
A.C. Buhler Family
Dave’s Wine Garage
Paula and E.L. Donovitz Memorial Endowment Fund
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Tom Harty
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Robert E. Kohler Jr. Fund
Luanne Frey and Mark Lukow
Sheri and Frank Sullivan
Bronze Partners
Sandy and Gus Antonneau
Carol Baylon
Susan Boland
Rose and Peter Christensen
Educators Credit Union
Carol Griseto
Julia Ann Oas and Don Gloo
Hitters Baseball
Debbie and Chuck Hoffman
Susan and Dan Horton
Gary Van Wert and Ronald Jacquart
Paula Kalke
Bill and Debbie Keland
Nancy Kurten
Susan Manalli
Norbell Foundation
O&H Danish Bakery
Rita Petretti
Rasmussen Diamonds
SC Johnson
Harold and Lois Solberg
Twin Disc
Marc J. Wollman
Amy and Robb Woulfe
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