Barbara Vater’s work is frequently on display, whether as a solo artist, or as a member of the Madison Art Guild or Wisconsin Visual Artists. She actively supports and participates in the visual art community of Dane County, Wisconsin, USA. She is past Treasurer and current member of the Exhibition Committee for the Wisconsin Visual Artists South Central chapter. Her greatest satisfaction is producing a memorable painting or photograph that shares the wonder of our world.
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Recent Awards and Recognition
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2023
First Place Oils
Summer Salon
Madison Art Guild
UW Hospital Madison WI
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2022
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Second Place Oils
Summer Salon
Madison Art Guild
UW Hospital Madison WI
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Judges Choice
Peoples' Choice (Round of Applause)
An Artful Affair
Madison Senior Center Madison WI
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2018
Judges Choice
A Photo Affair
Madison Senior Center Madison WI
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Bucky on Parade Commissioned Artist
“Class Act” Bucky for Park Hotel Madison WI
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Schmidt Memorial Gold Award
Summer Salon
Madison Art Guild
UW Hospital Madison WI
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Dane County WI Art Calendar
August Image
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2017
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Best of Show
Artful Affair
Madison Senior Center Madison WI
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Honorable Mention
Our Everyday Life
Cedarburg Art Museum Cedarburg WI
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2016
People's Choice
Edge of the Rock Plein Air
Hendricks Center for the Arts Beloit WI
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