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22 3565 N. Morris Blvd. • Shorewood 414.332.4207 • hubbardlodge.com Tell 'em Lumberjack Bob sent you! LUMBERJACK BRUNCH EVERY SUNDAY 9 A.M.-2 P.M. POLKA FISH FRY EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT 5-9 P.M. Enjoy our historic landmark log cabin nestled in the woods along the Milwaukee River NEARLY SIX HUNDRED objects of folk and self- taught art, from duck decoys and quilts to the work of Grandma Moses, are on view through May 4 at the Milwaukee Art Museum in Uncommon Folk: Traditions in American Art. This whimsical installation of American paintings, drawings, sculpture, photography, textiles, furni- ture, and decorative arts draws from the museum's celebrated collection. "The exhibition highlights the breadth and depth of the Milwaukee Art Museum's world-class collection of American folk and self-taught art, from paintings and photographs to walking sticks and quilts," said Director Daniel Keegan. "This eclectic grouping of American folk and self-taught art is a demonstration of the museum's long his- tory of collecting works by untrained cre- ators." Margaret Andera, exhibition curator, said, "Some of the works included were created within the cultural traditions of a particular geographic area in the United States. Other tradi- tions are rooted in the function of an object, such as duck decoys and walking sticks, and are represent- ed by both historical and contemporary examples." Keegan noted, "Thanks to the museum's rich hold- ings, Uncommon Folk: Traditions in American Art is able to overview the far-reaching variety in folk and self-taught art through a lively and visually com- pelling installation that has something for all ages," said Keegan. Uncommon Folk: Traditions in American Art is present- ed by the Caxambas Foundation and International Autos Group. The museum, located at 700 N. Art Museum Dr., is open Tuesday–Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Thursdays until 8 p.m. Admission is $17/adults; $14/students, seniors, and active military; and free for members and for children age 12 and under. The first Thursday of each month is Target Free First Thursday and admission is free for individuals (does not apply to groups). Folk art is focus of exhibition Ted Gordon, Demonic Visage, ca. 1980 Drossos P. Skyllas, Young Girl With A Cat, ca. 1955