Art on the Town in the Media
From community awards to regional features, discover how Art on the Town Wisconsin is helping make downtown Beaver Dam's Fine Arts District a creative destination for all ages and abilities.
Featured Media Highlights
Beaver Dam Chalk Art Competition
The Beaver Dam Chalk Art Competition, organized by Trinity Church - United Methodist, as part of the Wisconsin Arts & Peony Festival, transforms the Rotary Riverwalk into a vibrant outdoor art gallery celebrating creativity, community and artistic expression. This colorful event highlights Beaver Dam's growing arts scene while bring families together for one of Dodge County's most unique community art experiences. Art on the Town proudly supports local creativity through prize sponsorship and continued investment in accessible arts programming across Southeastern Wisconsin.
Hometown Today 3.3.26 Feature
Art on the Town Wisconsin was featured on WBEV's Hometown Today, highlighting the studio's partnership with the Dodge County Center for the Art. Their shared goal is to bring accessible art, creative experiences, and community connection to downtown Beaver Dam. The feature showcases the First Annual Dam Pottery Throwdown.
Celebrating Accessible Art and Community Creativity
Featured on TMJ4's What's Brewing Wisconsin, created by the team behind The Morning Blend, Art on the Town Wisconsin and the First Annual Dam Pottery Throwdown were recognized for creating an inclusive, community-centered ceramics event focused on creativity, collaboration and accessible art experiences.
Travel Wisconsin: Hands-On Art
Featured by WTMJ and Travel Wisconsin, Art on the Town Wisconsin was highlighted as a top hands-on art destination in Wisconsin, offering pottery, art classes, creative workshops and immersive artistic experiences in downtown Beaver Dam.
America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops® 2025 - Entrepreneur
Featured by Entrepreneur Magazine as one of "America's Favorite Mom & Pop Shops 2025," Art on the Town Wisconsin was recognized for its pottery classes, hands-on art experiences, and role in building a vibrant creative community in Downtown Beaver Dam, Wisconsin.
Downtown Beaver DamEarth Day Celebration
Art on the Town Wisconsin participated in Downtown Beaver Dam's annual Earth Day celebration, offering nature-inspired art projects that encouraged creativity, environmental appreciation, and community connection. In partnership with local businesses and Volunteer Dodge, visitors explored hands-on art experiences while enjoying Beaver Dam's growing arts scene, local shopping, and community activities celebrating sustainability and creativity in Southeastern Wisconsin.
LaToya Bates' 12 Days ofSmall Business Feature
Art on the Town Wisconsin's owner, Kris Schumacher, was featured in LaToya Bates' 12 Days of Small Businesses, highlighting The Studio's mission to bring accessiblt art, pottery, workshops and creative experiences to Beaver Dam and the greater Dodge County area.
Beaver Dam's Art on the Town Hosting First Kids Art Gallery Night
Daily Dodge spotlighted Art on the Town Wisconsin's Kids Art Gallery Night showcasing the Beaver Dam art studio's dedication to youth art education, family-friendly creative experiences, and community-centered arts programming.
Beaver Dam Store AwardedState-Funded Makeover
WMTV 15 News spotlighted Art on the Town Wisconsin's state-funded Main Street Makeover, highlighting the Beaver Dam art studio's expansion, updated creative spaces, and the role in strengthening downtown arts and community engagement.
Six Businesses NamedFinalists in Wisconsin'sMain Street Makeover Contest
The Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation selected Art on the Town Wisconsin as a finalist in Wisconsin's Main Street Makeover Contest, recognizing The Studio's creativity, community impact, and growing role in revitalizing downtown Beaver Dam through accessible art experiences and innovative programming.
Awards & Recognition
