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2026 Art Poster

Each year for over four decades, the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission's annual art poster has showcased a different, talented local artist. This tradition lives on in 2026. Poster donations help support the Commission's mission and programs: fostering public participation, increasing access, and forging alliances in support of local arts, culture, and history.

Pastel painting of a sunlit meadow with tall green grass and clusters of white and blue wildflowers in the foreground, backed by soft trees and a pale blue sky.

Wendy Crone, Around the Corner, 2025, Pastel, 7.5” x 9.5”

Poster Size: 18” x 24”

 

Professional headshot of a person with long brown hair, glasses, and a navy-blue top, posed against a green background of natural lighting.

About the Artwork:

Wendy Crone - Artist Statement 

Wendy Crone is an engineer and artist who has lived in Dane County for over twenty-five years. She draws inspiration for her artwork from everyday encounters. A walk in the woods, a weekend drive to the apple orchard, or an outing on the lake allows us to stumble upon beautiful scenes. A spot you pass by every day can also surprise you with a glimpse of wonder. Wendy hopes that even the smallest wild place will make you look around the corner to see what beauty can be found.

Learn More: wccrone.com

 

Where can I pick up a poster?

The 2026 art poster is available to the public by voluntary donation at locations throughout Dane County as follows:

  • The following Dane County city/town/village halls: City of Middleton, City of Monona, Town of Dunn
  • The following Dane County framing shops are serving as poster distribution sites and in partnership with the Commission offering custom framing discounts for this year’s art poster:
    • Douglas Art & Frame, 3238 University Avenue, Madison (608-441-9948)
    • Meuer Art & Picture Frame Co, 8448 Old Sauk Road, Middleton (608-833-3337)
    • Monroe Street Framing, 1901 Monroe St, Madison, (608-255-7330)

Dane Arts would like to thank Douglas Art & Frame for their generous support in annually framing the Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs Commission poster! 

While you're here, don't miss our 2026 Art Calendar, featuring Dane County Artists!

 

Past Art Posters

A watercolor painting of a close-up prairie scene featuring grasses, native Wisconsin flowers, and various insects such as bees and butterflies against a blue-sky background.

Helen Klebesadel, High Summer Prairie I, 2025 Art Poster

Vertical poster of a woodblock print. The image features a black background with flowers and foliage. Yellow rabbits appear on the left and right sides of the image while hands reach out from the bottom and top of the composition. The bottom hand holds a strawberry and the top two hands hold three grubs.

Lesley Anne Numbers, Give and Receive, 2024 Art Poster

Colorful painting with a dominant red color. Blue flowers extend from an anatomically correct heart surrounded by several birds. The heart rests on top of a turtle in the bottom of the composition.

Richie Morales, Pangea, from The Effects of Time on Memory Series, “Human Animals,” 2023 Art Poster

Painting of a green landscape with a wide path in the foreground extending into the distance. Above the horizon line is a blue sky. The landscape is dotted with pink flowers.

Molly Krolczyk, Summer Night, Indian Lake, 2022 Art Poster

A watercolor painting of six pink flamingos in a row reflected below them in the bottom half of the composition.

Steve Wagner, Strolling, 2020 Art Poster

Karen Watson-Newlin, Pleasant Valley Conservatory, 2019 Art Poster

Reed Jones, Sunflower on Ely Place, 2018 Art Poster

John Ribble, Solitude, 2017 Art Poster

Judy Patenaude, Hide N' Seek, 2016 Art Poster

Brian McCormick, Lagoon, 2015 Art Poster

Kay Brothol-Hostvet, Steadfast, 2014 Art Poster

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