Inspired by the blue underglaze patterns of traditional Japanese porcelain, Harumi Nakashima puts his own twist on the technique by decorating his biomorphic porcelain sculptures with blue dots in varying sizes. This piece is on display at Racine Art Museum through January 11.

What better way to ring in the new year then with a glass, or two, of champagne? (Although, if you’re one to celebrate with fishes, this museum doesn’t judge.) RAM wants to wish you all a happy and healthy 2025, filled with friends, family, and—of course— art. Cheers to 2025!

Happy New Year from RAM! To celebrate the beginning of 2025, RAM Executive Director and Curator of Collections Bruce W. Pepich has a few words to pass along to the many patrons, donors, art-lovers, and museum visitors that have supported him throughout his 50-year career at RAM.

Been wanting to check out the Racine Art Museum? With free admission from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm today, this is the perfect opportunity! Although there is no Free Family Hands-On Art Activity, there is a ton of art to explore! Learn more: ramart.org/class/first-fr…

No matter what you’re interested in, RAM’s Wustum Museum is sure to have a class you will enjoy. A variety of one-day workshops and weeks-long studio art classes for all ages begin as early as January 11, so sign up now! Discover RAM's art classes: ramart.org/education/art-…

This week is your last chance to see Craft in Color at RAM—the largest exhibition to date that is dedicated to artists of color in RAM’s collection. Craft in Color closes after Saturday, January 11. Learn more: ramart.org/exhibit/craft-…

To start the year with a bit of fun, RAM imagined what it would look like if some pieces from America’s largest collection of contemporary craft got a googly-eyed makeover. (Don’t worry, no artwork was damaged in the making of this post.)

Another award season is here, and you know what that means—more drop-dead gorgeous celebrity looks paired with pieces from the largest collection of contemporary craft in North America! Which #GoldenGlobes pairing is your favorite?

The Racine Art Museum Association, Inc. (RAMA) is pleased to announce that veteran arts leader Robb Woulfe will join the institution as its new Executive Director next week, beginning on Monday, January 13. Read the full media release on RAM’s website: ramart.org/wp-content/upl…

It’s time for RAM Curatorial Assistant Katelyn Mitchell to give you a special look at one of the museum’s current exhibitions, RAM Showcase: Storytellers—Narrative Photography from Artists of Color. This exhibition is on display through February 22. ramart.org/exhibit/showca…

What do you get when you combine art, culture, and Southeastern Wisconsin’s most beloved museums? Welcome to Milwaukee Museum Days! RAM is thrilled to once again participate in this tradition by offering free admission from January 23 – February 2. ramart.org/class/museum-d…

Ready for some free art making opportunities? Kids ages four and up—accompanied by an adult—can drop in for some free art fun at RAM’s Wustum Museum throughout 2025. Stay tuned for more information about these family-friendly art experiences. Learn more: ramart.org/education/free…

In the middle of exhibition changeover, RAM Staff is having fun celebrating National #MuseumSelfieDay! Now it’s your turn to swing by RAM, snap a selfie, and explore the fun of art and contemporary craft. Don’t forget to tag RAM in your selfies!

This beaded beast by Carol Eckert is the perfect piece to share today on National #AppreciateADragonDay! While some might be waiting a few more days until they recognize their favorite dragons, RAM is starting their celebration today with this onyx-colored beauty.

You have just one more week to view a dynamic exhibition at RAM! In Between: Contemporary Artists Working in Two and Three Dimensions showcases artists via multiple works made of different materials that reflect a fluency between two and three dimensions. ramart.org/exhibit/in-bet…

Give new life to found objects by creating a sculptural art piece inspired by the work of Acquaetta Williams—soon on display in On Fire Part II: Surveying Women in Glass in the Late-Twentieth Century. Download the free instructions on RAM's website: ow.ly/XFcX50UHfEQ

Happy #SquirrelAppreciation Day! (There really is a holiday for everything…) Today, RAM is celebrating these cheeky little creatures with a squirrel-inspired piece from its collection.

Drop-in (or fly in) to RAM’s Wustum Museum between 3:30 and 5:00 pm on Thursday, January 23 to make some gorgeous Watercolor Dragonflies and Butterflies, inspired by Laura Haberstroh’s Psychedelic Flyer from Watercolor Wisconsin 2024. Learn more: ramart.org/education/free…

Are you ready for a new exhibition at RAM? Now on display, Fool Me Once: The Trompe L’oeil Sculpture of Karen Dahl and James Doran showcases the work of two Canadian artists who explore the concept of realness through their sculptures. ramart.org/exhibit/fool-m…

Due to the weather, both museum campuses are closed today, Wednesday, February 12. Previously scheduled classes at RAM's Wustum Museum have been canceled or postponed. We hope you stay safe in the snowfall and can visit tomorrow instead, weather permitting!