{"id":249344,"date":"2026-01-24T09:40:16","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/249344\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T09:40:16","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T09:40:16","slug":"new-era-for-penart-comes-with-new-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/249344\/","title":{"rendered":"New Era for PenArt Comes with New Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t<img width=\"660\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pen-Art-Residents-Winter-2022-xoMe-25-660x440.jpg\" class=\"attachment-dcp-featured size-dcp-featured wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\"  \/>\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>PenArt offers classes for young and old. The new name and brand \u201creflects the energy and spirit of our organization,\u201d said Executive Director Adam Erickson. Photo by xoMe Studio.<\/p>\n<p>Peninsula School of Art is entering its next chapter with the launch of a new brand identity and name: PenArt. Rooted in more than 60 years of creative exploration, the refreshed name reflects the organization\u2019s growth while staying true to its belief that creativity is for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Founded in 1965 by Chicago filmmaker and artist Madeline Tripp Tourtelot, Peninsula School of Art began as a welcoming place for creative exploration on the Door County peninsula. That original spirit, rooted in curiosity, experimentation, and community, remains at the heart of PenArt today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe transition to PenArt better reflects the energy and spirit of our organization,\u201d said Adam Erickson, Executive Director of PenArt. \u201cWe\u2019re more than a school. This is a place where people come to explore, grow, and connect through creativity.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"417\" height=\"158\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/PenArt_PrimaryLogo_RGB.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-543535\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>While the name has changed, the mission remains the same. PenArt continues to offer a wide range of art classes and workshops for all ages and experience levels, from first-time artists to experienced practitioners looking to refine their craft or explore new directions. Programs are led by practicing artists and emphasize experimentation, skill-building, and personal creative growth in a supportive environment.<\/p>\n<p>The new name reflects the art center\u2019s open and inviting spaces that are filled with all types of creative energy every day.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Pen-Art-Fall-xoMe-Studio-56-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-543534\"  \/>Photo by xoMe Studio.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou don\u2019t need credentials to be creative,\u201d said\u00a0Erickson. \u201cYou only need curiosity and the desire to explore \u2013 and PenArt is here to support that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Registration for winter and spring workshops is now open. Summer and fall registration will open for all non-members on January 29th. Learn more and register at <a href=\"http:\/\/penart.org\/workshops\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">penart.org\/workshops<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"PenArt offers classes for young and old. 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