ART THAT INSPIRES. PROGRAMS THAT CONNECT.
At the Miller Art Museum, our programming and events bring art to life—creating space for inspiration, connection, and community. Whether you're attending an artist talk, celebrating a new exhibition, joining us for a gallery tour or artist talk, a curatorial lecture, or a special member or volunteer gathering, you’ll find meaningful experiences that invite dialogue, spark inspiration, and celebrates the power of the visual arts to connect.
LATE MUSEUM HOURS
Mondays | 5 - 7 pm
Don't let your busy schedule get in the way of being inspired! We're open late every Monday evening until 7 pm for you to browse our exhibitions. The museum is free and open to the public. Click here to learn more and to plan your visit!
AUGUST 2025
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Opening Reception
Friday, August 1 | 5 - 7 pm
Location: Miller Art Museum, First‑Floor Galleries
Join us on Friday, August 1, 2025, from 5 – 7 pm to celebrate the opening of a new exhibition! Sequestered Shadows is a poignant solo exhibition by Milwaukee-based emerging artist Kimberly Burnett, featuring 35 richly layered oil paintings that explore memory, isolation, and the emotional resonance of domestic space. Burnett’s introspective works—often centered around solitary figures in intimate interiors—portray moments of stillness and subtle motion, exploring the tension between personal identity and domestic expectations. Her works transform everyday spaces into quiet stages of psychological complexity—places to hide, to watch, to endure. Each canvas hums with the weight of the unseen and the unspoken—doorways cracked open, windows offering unreachable light, and figures tethered to their surroundings by duty and longing. A self-taught contemporary artist and illustrator residing in Milwaukee, WI, Kimberly Burnett is known for her style of “fractured realism.” The artist's love of the Old Masters is revealed in her work, as is strong classical influence and the beauty of nature. Light refreshments will be served and live music will be provided by Craig Schultz. The event is free and open to the public.
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Opening Celebration & Meet the Artist
Friday, August 8 | 6 - 8 pm
Location: Dome House
Join us on Friday, August 8 at the Dome House for the Opening Celebration and Meet the Artist event launching the Miller Art Museum’s 2025 Dome House Al & Mickey Quinlan Artist Residency. The evening introduces Douglas Pendleton, a Detroit-based painter whose richly layered work merges classical influences with sharp cultural critique. Visitors will have the opportunity to hear directly from Pendleton about his plans for the residency, including plein air studies inspired by the local landscape and the development of large-scale figurative paintings. This free public event offers an engaging introduction to both the artist and the celebrated residency program, now entering its fifth year of fostering dialogue, experimentation, and creative growth in Door County. Attendees are advised to park on the west side of South Cave Point Drive and avoid blocking driveways. The event is free and open to the public.
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Mastering the Masters: A Hands-On Study with Douglas Pendleton
Friday, August 15 | 4 pm
Location: Dome House
Join 2025 Dome House Artist in Residence Douglas Pendleton in an exploratory workshop on copying historical artworks using oil paint or preferred drawing materials. This session provides a hands-on opportunity to study masterful compositions and techniques while receiving individual guidance from the artist. Attendees are advised to park on the west side of South Cave Point Drive and avoid blocking driveways. The event is free and open to the public.
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Objects in Focus: Still Life Painting from Observation
Wednesday, August 20 | 3 pm
Location: Dome House
Experience the meditative practice of painting from observation. Pendleton will offer a demonstration followed by instruction and one-on-one mentorship as participants explore still life composition and color in the relaxed, unique setting of the Dome House. Attendees are advised to park on the west side of South Cave Point Drive and avoid blocking driveways. The event is free and open to the public.
Art/Speaks
Friday, August 22 | 11 am
Location: Miller Art Museum, First‑Floor Galleries
Write On, Door County, in partnership with the Miller Art Museum, presents Art/Speaks, a free writing lab encouraging people to write in response to exhibited artworks. Led by poets Carrie and Peter Sherrill, the 60-minute writing activity is perfect for both beginning and advanced writers in any genre. Free; advance registration is not required.
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Dialogue with the Director
Monday, August 25 | 5 - 6 pm
Location: Miller Art Museum, First‑Floor Galleries
Join us for Dialogue with the Director, a monthly forum offering updates including facility developments, initiatives, and upcoming programming. As the Miller Art Museum prepares for an exciting transition to a new location by 2029, these sessions will serve as a platform to discuss these developments, address inquiries from the community, and ensure everyone has access to accurate and up-to-date information about plans throughout the transition. We look forward to your participation and keeping you informed! The sessions will take place on the fourth Monday of each month from 5 - 6 pm at the museum unless otherwise noted.
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Building the Scene: Advanced Still Life with the Artist in Residence
Wednesday, August 27 | 3 pm
Location: Dome House
A continuation of the previous program, this open session builds on the fundamentals of still life painting with further instruction and personalized feedback from Pendleton. Beginners and experienced painters alike are welcome. Attendees are advised to park on the west side of South Cave Point Drive and avoid blocking driveways. The event is free and open to the public.
