| Exhibit Opens | Exhibit Ends |
| January 24, 2026 | March 22, 2026 |
In September 1915, the Green Bay Art Club held its first public art exhibit in the children’s room of the Kellogg Public Library (125 S. Jefferson St.). This exhibit laid the foundation for a permanent museum in the library in 1917, which became the Neville Public Museum. Ever since then, Colony artists have held an annual art exhibit at the Neville Public Museum.
The Green Bay Art Colony is a growing and thriving group of female artists. For more than a century, hundreds of women have been part of the Green Bay Art Colony where they continue to inspire each other, educate the public, encourage new artists, and give scholarships to art students. Styles, the name, and club rules may have changed over time, but the dream to keep art and culture part of the community remains the same. Experience the 111th Green Bay Art Colony Juried Exhibition that showcases the talents of this dynamic group of women artist and makers.
2026 Juror
Shan Bryan-Hanson
Shan Bryan-Hanson is an artist, curator, and educator. She received her M.F.A. from the University of Montana and spent nearly two decades in working academia, as a professor and curator. She now divides her time between making art, curatorial projects, and teaching workshops. Shan’s art is made with a unique process, developed by the artist, that combines painting with intricate drawing and embroidery to create works of art layered with imagery, material, and medium. She lives in Sturgeon Bay, WI.
2026 Award winners
1st Place. Danica J. Zawieja, Grounded Warmth
2nd Place, Naomi Moes, Unicorn
3rd Place, Paige Nordstrom, The Pulse of Nature
Honorable Mention, Karen Kjell, Twisted
Honorable Mention, Virginia Jansen, Sweetheart
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2026 Honoree
Sandy Melroy is a textile artist and educator based in De Pere, Wisconsin. A self-described southern girl at heart, she has lived in several regions of the United States as well as the United Kingdom, experiences that continue to shape her appreciation for place, people, and tradition. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Home Economics Education, with a specialization in textiles and fashion merchandising. Her academic background naturally evolved into a career as a textile instructor and artist, where her love of materials, pattern, and process is central to her work. Community and connection are at the core of Sandy’s practice. She is actively involved in volunteer boards and local art initiatives, and she believes deeply in the power of creativity to bring people together. Through teaching and community engagement, she encourages individuals of all ages to explore and embrace the power of creativity in their personal and professional lives.
All exhibit dates subject to change.