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First Citizens State Bank is a community bank with its roots dating back over 140 years. We believe our bank can serve as a hub to bring our community together. In the spring of 2005 we created the First Citizens Gallery and Coffee Nook in the hallway joining the original building with the new addition. This space is dedicated to showcasing the artwork of area artists.

We would be delighted to have you stop by to view the artwork and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea.

Current Exhibit
The current exhibit at First Citizens Gallery is twofold. Artists Karen B. Gilbank and Sara Paige Hoag are both students at UW-Whitewater and were awarded this opportunity by Suzanne Popke of the Deeper Insights Gallery art contest for area college students in May 2011.

Karen is studying printmaking, and is especially drawn to monotypes that allow more manipulation and fluidity of the print medium. Her subject matter expresses her interest in the environment. "I prefer to reflect the peaceful, harmonius aspect of nature as a counterpoint to modern life and the stressful, fast paced world we live in." A good example of this is a series of cow prints she created including her most recent work, entitled Cow Lilies.

Sara is studying to earn her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with minors in Psychology and Biology. Her passion in life is to combine these two areas of interest with a career in medical illustration. Her collection of oil paintings on display is called, An Observation of Relatedness: Light, Energy and Matter. "We often tend to create illusions of separation wherein none exist. Yet thanks to our species' advanced intelligence, we have discovered aspects of reality which helps reveal truths that connect all forms of life to universe."

This remarkable exhibit will be on display until the end of February. The gallery is located at First Citizens State Bank, 207 W. Main Street, Whitewater, Wisconsin, 262-473-2112. Hours are Monday-Thursday 8:30-5:00, Friday 8:30-6:00, Saturday 8:30 to noon.

For more information on the Deeper Insights Gallery art contest for area college students, contact Suzanne Popke at intsim@idcnet.com, 262-490-6067, or www.dpopketherapy.com.

If you or somebody you know would be interested in displaying artwork in the First Citizens Gallery, please contact Barbara Grant: 262-473-8760 or barbara@grantviewstudio.com.

Upcoming Exhibits

John Mayer, Paintings, March & April 2012

Phil Lloyd, Photography, May & June 2012

Gail Alvera, Sketchbook prints, July & August 2012

Molly Beitz, Paintings, September & October 2012

Studio 84, To be announced, November & December 2012

Sandra Walling, Mixed Media, January & February 2013

Students of Vince Lia, Group Exhibit, March & April 2013

Mark Lawrence McPhail, "Waterworks" Photography, May & June 2013

Contact Information
Barbara Grant
barbara@grantviewstudio.com
262-473-8760

Past Exhibits

Steven Durschlag, November & December 2011	The Students of Vince Lia, September & October 2011
William Paul Thomas, July & August 2011	Gareth Paul Betts, May & June 2011
Brant Miles, March & April 2011	Shirley Scharine, January & February 2011
Deb Weiss, November & December 2010	Cindy Bodnar, September & October 2010
The Students of Vince Lia, July & August 2010	Amy Kaul, Varied Media, May & June 2010
Sally McCready, A Tribute - Selected Artwork, March & April 2010	Bob Grant, Candid Photography, January & February 2010
Anastasia Wilson (Studio 84), Mixed Media, November & December 2009	Teri Holford-Talpe, Photography, September & October 2009
Donna Tronca, Fiber Artist, July & August 2009	Colonel K.K. Singh, Paintings from India, May & June 2009
Gretchen Aila Bettinger, Mixed Media, March & April 2009	Rhonda Kolander & Enrique Esquipula, Paintings, January & February 2009
M. Virginia Epps, Paper Collage, November & December 2008	Karolyn Alexander, Watercolor Paintings, September & October 2008
Peggy Ann Taggart, Art Quilts, July & August 2008	Paul Joseph & Jana Waller, Acrylic Paintings, May & June 2008
Brian Kevin Beck, varied Visual Artist, March & April 2008	Aero-Fotografik/Chris Wawro, Aerial & Fine Art Photography, Jan & Feb 2008
Senior Center Painters (Marilyn Fuerstenberg's class), Nov & Dec 2007	Mary Anne Gerlach, paintings, September & October 2007
Ben McCready, Portraits, July & August 2007	Bruce Birling, Hand Crafted Guitars, May & June 2007
Terrie Parenteau, Fabric Sculptures, March & April 2007	Barbara Grant, "Money Bags", January & February 2007
Everett Long, Photography, November & December 2006	Labelle Studio, Photography, September & October 2006
Pat Hack, Quilt Collection, August 2006	Dawn Hunter, Multimedia, June & July 2006
Marge Staebler, April & May 2006	Dolores Engel, Photography, February & March 2006
Robert Wright, Watercolor Paintings, December 2005 & January 2006	Veronica Davis, Watercolor Pen & Ink Paintings, October & November 2005
Whitewater Arts Alliance - Postal Art, August & September 2005	Margaret Stork, Acrylic Paintings, August & September 2005
Grace Saalsaa, Pastel/Charcoal Drawings, July & August 2005	Tom Jewell, Watercolor Paintings, May & June 2005