Family Fiesta
John Michael Kohler Arts Center 608 New York Avenue, Sheboygan, WI, United StatesJoin artist Justin Favela and his relatives at Family Fiesta, a free all-ages event with food, games, dancing, music, and piñatas!
Join artist Justin Favela and his relatives at Family Fiesta, a free all-ages event with food, games, dancing, music, and piñatas!
Guests will have a front row seat to the same process Arts/Industry residents use in the Kohler Co. Foundry—employing resin-bonded sand molds and molten metal to create beautiful works of art!
Participate in a hands-on activity inspired by Martha Poggioli’s (Foundry ‘20 & ‘24) creative process.
David Ross Harper (Pottery, ’12 & ’14) will discuss his series of mask-like forms titled A Fear of Unknown Origin.
Hear how Jerry Toerpe developed unique casting equipment and tools that Kohler associates, and artists, use to this day.
Artist Tom Uebelherr (Foundry, 1993) will discuss his work, Pink Barrel Stove, and the story behind each detail.
Join Pottery technician and artist, Nicole Woodard, as she demonstrates the slip casting techniques used by Arts/Industry artists in the Kohler Co. factory.
Lily Cox-Richard will share her process, inspiration, and how the Sandy Sachse Gratitude Fountain was created in the Kohler factory.
BRKFST Dance Company presents two wildly different works: Wisconsin premiere of STORMCLUTTER, with composition by BRKFST member Renée Copeland, and a restaging of Dancers, Dreamers and Presidents by composer Daniel Bernard Roumain.
Join Arts/Industry Program Director Siara Berry for a free informational Zoom session to learn more about how to apply for the 2026 Arts/Industry residency.
Matched with a dancer/technician for an hour-long appointment, this interactive performance envelopes the guest in a highly structured choreographic journey designed to respond to interests and needs that emerge on the day of the visit.
Chicago-based company Khecari will be leading a somatic movement-based Rest Score every Saturday during their residency at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center.
Matched with a dancer/technician for an hour-long appointment, this interactive performance envelopes the guest in a highly structured choreographic journey designed to respond to interests and needs that emerge on the day of the visit.