LGBT Center’s Art Gallery Hosts Two Special Exhibits in June

Racine, WI – “Men for All Seasons” and “The Best of Friends,” two extraordinary exhibits unique to the LGBT Center of SE Wisconsin, will be on display at Center’s Art Gallery in June.

A whimsical and slightly naughty series drawn by Milwaukee artist Joe Simon, “Men for All Seasons” features large, full-color framed art of scantily clad, virile men posing or popping up in the most improbable places.  As one viewer commented: “The art is scrumptious and all the men portrayed look good enough to eat!”  Simon’s exhibit will be on display at the LGBT Center throughout June and July.

“The Best of Friends,” a collection of more than 50 vintage mid-19th century to early 20th century photographs, comprises cabinet cards, cartes de viste, and tintypes collected over the years by Dennis Harde that show loving poses between people of the same gender.  “Not all affection between members of the same sex is sexual,” says LGBT Center Director Bruce Joffe.  “As prurient standards in American society changed over the years, it’s particularly interesting how unabashedly unequivocal people were over 100 years ago about public displays of same-gender relationships and affection.”  This special collection will be displayed for one day only, Saturday, June 20, at Uptown Racine’s Second Annual Festival and Open House Celebration.

The public is invited to visit and view these exhibits during the LGBT Center’s regular hours: Daily (except Tuesdays and Sundays) from 9:00 until 11:00 am and from 2:00 until 4:00 pm.  Saturdays, the LGBT Center and its Art Gallery are open from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm.  In addition, the LGBT Center will be open for visitors during Gallery Night. The Center is located at 1456 Junction Avenue, a half block off of Washington Avenue, in Uptown Racine.  Telephone: 262.664.4100.

For more information, please visit the LGBT Center’s Web site – www.lgbtsewisc.org – and click on the “Calendar” page.

Posted @ 11:00 a.m.