There are only a handful of museums in the United States with big, beautiful, permanent jewelry collections, and one of them is located in the Midwest, not too far from Milwaukee. The Racine Art Museum, located in Racine, Wis., has a metals collection that focuses on American studio jewelry, rather than sculptures and holloware. Special exhibitions frequently feature traveling exhibits by well-known artists, and the current jewelry exhibition is on the work of Arline Fisch.

Arline Fisch is known for creating jewelry by using fiber techniques in metal. Ornament as Expression: The Jewelry of Arline Fisch features approximately 40 pieces from the artist's collections, as well as works from RAM's collection. The exhibit runs now through December 7, 2008.

On Saturday, October 2, at 2:30, stop by RAM to meet Arline Fisch. There will also be a behind-the-scenes tour and book signing.

And mark your calendars for Arline's workshop at RAM, which will take place March 27–29, 2009.

 —Katie

Zigzag with Gold Center Collar by Arline Fisch.
Photo by William Gullette.