Phantom Gallery to host exhibit of local artist’s work
The Phantom Art Gallery will feature the Doris Weed Retrospective this month.
The gallery is located at 215 N. Main St., in Waupaca.
It promotes the art of regional artists and brings attention to empty retail spaces, encouraging new retail development.
The Phantom Art Gallery has existed in Waupaca the past 10 years.
Its location changes as the gallery relies on vacant storefronts to use for exhibit space.
An opening reception with Weed is taking place from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13, at the gallery.
Weed is a local painter known for her paintings of “Women with Attitude.”
The women depicted are coupled with a unique, often humorous and sometimes sassy title she adds after completing the work.
Her use of color with bold contrasts and skill at capturing specific moods has made her work distinctive and collectible locally and throughout the country.
In 2018, Weed was the recipient of the first Artist Achievement Award from the Waupaca Fine Art Festival’s Art Show Committee.
The award was for her involvement in every aspect of the show over the course of its 55-year history.
The Waupaca Community Arts Board sponsors the Phantom Art Gallery.
Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 14; Saturday, June 15; Friday, June 21; and Saturday, June 22.
A question and answer time with Weed is planned for 5-7 p.m. Saturday, June 15, at the gallery.
In addition, Del Weed and the Sweet Rollers are providing music there from 5-7 p.m. Friday, June 21.