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 Southcentral chapter. Her greatest satisfaction is producing a memorable painting or photograph that shares the wonder of our world.
Recent Awards and Recognition
Judges Choice
Peoples' Choice (Round of Applause)
An Artful Affair
Madison Senior Center Madison, WI
May-June 2022
Judges Choice
A Photo Affair
Madison Senior Center Madison, WI
October 2018
Bucky on Parade Commissioned Artist
“Class Act” Bucky for Park Hotel Madison, WI
May-September 2018
Schmidt Memorial Gold Award
Summer Salon
UW Hospital Madison, WI
June 2018
Dane County Art Calendar
August Image
January-December 2018
Best of Show
Artful Affair
Madison Senior Center Madison, WI
May 2017
Honorable Mention
Our Everyday Life
Cedarburg Art Museum Cedarburg, WI
December 2017
People's Choice
Edge of the Rock Plein Air
Hendricks Center for the Arts Beloit, WI
June 2016
Recent Solo Exhibits
Middleton Public Library
Middleton, WI
August-October 2018
Pinney Public Library
Monona, WI
May-June 2018
Madison Senior Center
Madison, WI
March-April 2018
UW-Continuing Studies
Madison, WI
February-March 2017
Recent Group Shows
A Photo Affair, Juried Exhibition
Madison Senior Center
Madison, WI
October 2018
Summer Salon, Madison Art Guild Juried Exhibition
UW Hospital Skylight Lounge
Madison, WI
May-June 2018
An Artful Affair, Juried Exhibition
Madison Senior Center
Madison, WI
May 2018
Cedarburg Art Museum, Juried Exhibition
Cedarburg, WI
December 2017-January 2018