March 15 - June 29, 2025
"Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry" presents the historically important and visually compelling tradition of Native basketmaking in Wisconsin, featuring more than 100 works by Ho-Chunk makers from the early 1900s to the present.
March 15 - June 29, 2025
On view in the Gothic Gallery, this exhibition features more than four dozen baskets by Native makers from the remarkable collection of Kirsten Buckstaff, a local resident. Her extensive collection primarily includes Black Ash works by Ho-Chunk makers, but it also holds pieces by Menominee, Ojibwe, and other Indigenous people.
July 12, 2025
The Paine's largest fundraiser of the year is a summer party with dinner and dancing inspired by the eclectic New Wave and Pop hits of the 1980’s.
July 13, 2025
The largest art and craft fair of the summer in Oshkosh is the Paine's Faire on the Green! Explore the creations of more than 100 artists and craftspeople, from photography to jewelry, watercolor, textiles, and more.
August 1 - October 26, 2025
See the historic Paine estate transformed into a spectacular showcase of illuminated sculptures and environments with the second incarnation of The Nature of Light.
August 1 - October 26, 2025
View the striking HYBYCOZO sculptures featured in The Nature of Light during the daytime throughout the gardens of the Paine.
November 21, 2025 - January 5, 2026
The beloved Nutcracker fairytale returns to the Paine “castle” with a mesmerizing array of sights, sounds, and surprises!
