WCBVI Gallery Night

media release: On Friday, November 7, the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired will host 2025 Gallery Night. This annual event celebrates the work of Wisconsin artists who are blind or low vision. This year, the Council is featuring pieces by 11 artists

from across the state working in a range of media, including paint, ceramics, photography, fiber arts and chainmail.

This year’s featured artists are:

Amy Allan, Madison

Richard Berkholtz, Madison

June Brooks, Madison

Illana Dehoyos, Madison

Elizabeth Fryseth, La Crosse

Chamomile Harrison, Edgerton

Linda Higdon, Madison

Janae Nell, Waterloo

Nancy Preuss, Appleton

Mark Weber, Medford

Mia Zutter, Sun Prairie

Many of the pieces on display will be available for purchase both at the event and through our online virtual gallery, which will remain live on the Council’s website at wcblind.org/events/gallery-night/ long after the event.

“We view Gallery Night as an important part of our mission to educate the public about the contributions people who are blind or low vision make to society every day,” said Denise Jess, executive director of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired. “We bring immense skills and talents to the arts, just as we do in so many other fields. Our aim is to help community members gain a better understanding of what we’re capable of.”

Light snacks and refreshments will be available.

The Council is grateful to SVA, Marquette Neighborhood Association, Lake Effect HR & Law, Thrivent, Moses Altsech Consulting, and Community Shares of Wisconsin for sponsoring this year’s Gallery Night.