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Artists' Reception: Tom Antell & Romano Johnson

May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

James Watrous Gallery • • Madison

Sunday, May 17, 2026 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Location

James Watrous Gallery Madison

Join Tom Antell, Romano Johnson, and Wisconsin Academy staff to celebrate the opening of the exhibitions Democratic Vistas and Gospel Love Heart at the James Watrous Gallery. These exhibitions will be on view from May 1 through July 12, 2026.

Remarks begin at 3:30 pm. Free and open to the public. Light refreshments served.

These exhibitions are supported by Dane Arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation.

Image: "Indoor Indian," by Tom Antell

Contributors

Tom Antell

Tom Antell was born in 1954 in Minnesota. He is an enrolled member of the White Earth Minnesota Chippewa (Ojibwe) Tribe. He graduated from Cal Arts with a B.F.A in 1976, and in 2005 in received an M.A. in Studio Arts from the University of Wisconsin – Superior.

Romano Johnson

Self-taught artist Romano Johnson was born and raised on the north side of Chicago, and now lives and works in Madison. He started a small business centered on his original paintings and products in 2011. Johnson always arrives at exhibitions and receptions in brightly painted clothing and loves to hold court with his fans and collectors.