Knock First
The world-famous washrooms at the John Michael Kohler Arts Center and Art Preserve were born of the belief that art can enliven, enrich, and inform every facet of life. They were created under the auspices of the Arts/Industry residency and now serve as the inspiration for Knock First. A community-sourced exhibition, Knock First reveals how the washrooms have stirred the imaginations of people from Wisconsin and beyond.
Among the works on view are poetry, music, photography, sculpture, and paintings by professionals and hobbyists alike.
Knock First is supported by the Kohler Trust for Arts and Education, Ruth Foundation for the Arts, the Mellon Foundation, the Frederic Cornell Kohler Charitable Trust, Kohler Foundation, Inc., and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.
