Weaving Community: Amanda Browder
Amanda Browder transforms donated textiles into vibrant, collaborative installations that connect contemporary craft, community, place, and shared creativity.
Craft & Draft: A Night of Makers
RAM Wustum
2519 Northwestern Avenue
Racine, WI, 53404
Racine, WI, 53404
Sat Sep 26, 2026
6pm – 10pm
Overview
Celebrate the closing weekend of the In/Between festival with an evening of creativity, live music, and hands-on experiences. Craft & Draft brings artists, performers, friends, and neighbors together for a lively night of discovery and connection across RAM Wustum’s historic grounds and gardens.
Explore demonstrations, participatory activities, pop-up performances, and live painting with Dee Hutch from 6–8pm. Wander the galleries and outdoor spaces, try a new skill, and connect with local artists throughout the night.
Performance Lineup
6pm — Malik Johnson, cello
7pm — Look-Up Aerial Arts, sway pole
7:30pm — DJ Julian, turntables
8:30pm — Look-Up Aerial Arts, sway pole
9pm — Waiting for Eddie, band
Admission, activities, and performances are free to enjoy. Food, beverages, artwork, raffle tickets, and other festival offerings will be available for purchase.
Proceeds benefit the museum’s education and community programs.
Parking
Please use the RUSD Community Pathways parking lot at 2333 Northwestern Avenue and walk the garden pathway to the garden entrance.
Featured Makers
Raku Demonstrations
Xanthi Merlot
Mini Fall Florals
Laura Gillespie
Fall Felting
Erin Krembs
Screen Printing
Leif Hanson
Mini Letterpress Printing
Lisa Bigalke & Amy M. Sorenson
Mini Bookbinding
Becky Bigalke
Mini Food Art
RAM Education Staff
Enamel Magnets
Leslie Perrino
Wearable Art
Kelly Witte
Woodturning
Stephen Smiley
Glass Demonstrations
Hot Shop Glass
Featured Musicians
6pm — Malik Johnson, cello
Malik Johnson aka 99TheProducer is a classically-trained cellist, composer, and music producer based in Chicago. Malik has worked with the Matt Jones Orchestra, which has opened doors for him to appear on National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk series in 2017, record on John Legend’s Christmas album released in 2018, and be featured on Kirk Franklin’s Grammy award-winning album, Long Live Love, and work with countless other professional recording artists.
7:30pm — DJ Juian Gross, turntables
DJ Julian Gross is a Milwaukee-based open-format DJ, recording artist, and music producer. Known for his versatile sound and ability to read the room, Julian blends hip-hop, R&B, soul, and contemporary favorites into energetic, feel-good sets. He has performed at venues including Saint Kate Arts Hotel and Il Cervo Rooftop, as well as events across the country. He is also a skilled producer, recording artist, and mixing and mastering engineer who has worked with artists including Kirko Bangz, Dizzy Wright, and JAY IDK.
9pm — Waiting for Eddie, band
Waiting for Eddie is a five-piece folk-rock band featuring local musicians Mark Paffrath on guitar and vocals, Eddie Muniz on keyboard and vocals, Noel Crowder on guitar and vocals, Gordy Smith on bass and Steve Comeau on the drums.
Food & Beverage
Food Trucks
Big City BBQ
Don Arepas Cafe
Ovena Vegan Baked Goods
Craft Beverages
To be announced
In/Between: Where Intimacy Meets Spectacle
RAM’s new multi-arts festival expands the museum’s reach across Racine County, presenting contemporary craft through visual arts, performing arts, and participatory experiences.
Through Fiber and Form: HOTTEA
Eric Rieger (aka HOTTEA) uses yarn to create large-scale installations that explore color, texture, scale, and perception, inviting viewers to experience familiar spaces in new ways.
Sponsors
The 2026 In/Between festival is made possible by our generous sponsors. Thank you!
