Kate Mothes Archives

Bio

Kate Mothes is an independent writer and art curator based in Northeast Wisconsin. She founded Dovetail Magazine and has organized numerous exhibitions with a focus on emerging artists. She regularly presents talks and workshops about online presence for artists and is also a contributing editor with Colossal.

In Rural Eastern Michigan, the Barn Is an Art Form

February 29, 2024

Rustic farm buildings around Port Austin transform into public artworks as part of a collaborative project between the community and Michigan-based artists.

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A room embellished, ceiling to floor, with multicolor rhinestone in varying patterns. A door leads to another room with similar aesthetics and a wooden box television.

In Wisconsin, Glimpse Into Artist-Built Environments From Around the World

January 30, 2024

Sheboygan’s Art Preserve, a one-of-a-kind museum, gives us a privileged insight into the imaginations of artists whose work was often overlooked during their lifetimes.

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A person in an apron directs two people working on a craft with pom poms in a room decorated floor-to-ceiling in colorful art.

Creativity Bubbles Up in Libraries Throughout Wisconsin’s Capital

December 12, 2023

The Bubbler at Madison Public Library brings art and creative experiences to the community, including a local artist residency program and youth media programming.

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A chef hand seasons a collection of expertly prepared dishes.

These Indigenous Chefs Are Turning the Table on Native Foodways in the Midwest

December 5, 2023

Chefs Kimberly Tilsen-Brave Heart, Sean Sherman, and Bryce Stevenson are growing the Indigenous Food Sovereignty movement through their Native food-centered initiatives.

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