Mao Lor: A Journey through Hmoob Paj Ntaub
February 10 - May 26, 2024
Journey through Hmong art, history, and culture with two-dozen intricately hand sewn and embroidered artworks by artist Mao Lor.
Exhibitions and Events
Rodin: Contemplation and Dreams
June 17 - October 8, 2023
Explore sculptures by Auguste Rodin through one of the most extensive exhibitions of the artist’s works ever shown in Wisconsin as well as the largest installation of sculptures presented in the Paine’s history.
Tom Uttech: One With Nature
February 11 - May 21, 2023
Explore more than two dozen photographs and a selection of paintings by renowned Wisconsin artist Tom Uttech, whose work is inspired by his pilgrimages deep into the remote wilderness and has been been described as Magic Realism.
The Nature of Light: An Exploration After Dark
August 8 - October 30, 2022
Wander the Paine estate during this nighttime exhibition of mesmerizing, illuminated sculptures within spectacularly lit indoor and outdoor environments.
Ubuhle Women: Beadwork and the Art of Independence
February 19 - May 22, 2022
This dazzling exhibition at the Paine showcases a new form of bead art, the “ndwango,” developed by a community of women working together in South Africa.
Paperweights in Bloom: Selections from the Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
February 19 - May 22, 2022
"Paperweights in Bloom" highlights more than fifty antique, vintage, and contemporary glass paperweights from the collection of Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah.
Star-Studded Soles: Autographed Shoes Courtesy of Britton’s Walk-Over Footwear
June 26 - October 10, 2021
From rugged athletic shoes signed by Green Bay Packer players to glamorous stilettos designed by Stuart Weitzman and worn by Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez, this fun collection captures our fascination with footwear, fashion, and fame.
Walk This Way: Footwear from the Stuart Weitzman Collection of Historic Shoes
June 26 - October 10, 2021
100 pairs of shoes from Stuart Weitzman's collection show how shoes have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become objects of design, desire, and meaning.
The Other Side: An Installation by Jennifer Angus
February 6 - May 30, 2021
An immersive, awe-inspiring environment by Jennifer Angus features thousands of insects arranged in ornamental patterns and numerous intriguing sculptures.
Wanderings
September 29 - October 25, 2020
Photographer Gretchen Herrmann presents photos taken during evening walks through local landscapes, conveying peace and beauty she wishes to share with others.