Villa Terrace Renaissance GardenVilla Terrace Decorative Arts Museum


This Italian Renaissance-style villa, designed and built by architect David Adler in 1923, was originally the residence of Lloyd Smith of the A.O. Smith Corporation and his family. The Villa Terrace features fine and decorative arts dating from the 15th to the 18th centuries, wrought-iron masterpieces by Cyril Colnik and a formal Garden.

 

Mission Statement

The mission of Charles Allis Art Museum and Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is to fully utilize both historic house Museums, gardens and their art collections for education and community enrichment. As part of the Milwaukee County War Memorial Corporation, the Museums honor the war dead by serving as "living memorials."

A venue where public groups gather for music, lectures or evening events.

 

 

Jon Michael Route :
For the Love of Metal
June 17 - August 23, 2009

Especially known for his exuberant, fanciful take on the common teapot, this exhibition explores several decades of veteran Wisconsin metal artist Jon Michael Route's work.

"This exhibition brings together several different phases of my career along with a new, more colorful direction and format on the wall.  I look forward to this exploration knowing that my work exists within an ever-expanding notion of metalsmithing, craft, and art.  It's a labor of love."
                                                  - Jon Michael Route

Visit the artist's website Click here


        King Box II, 6x3x3, Pewter, copper and brass
        2008

 

Café Sopra Mare

Sponsored by Friends of Villa Terrace

Join us for live music each Sunday beginning June 7 in the Mercury Couryard of the Villa Terrace (outdoors).  Admission to Cafe Sopra Mare is FREE and open to the public.  Specialty coffee, tea and refreshments are available for purchase as well as fresh produce, flowers and plants.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009
6:00 - 11:00 p.m.
$250/person

The Friends of Villa Terrace present Gala in the Garden:  The Swinging Twenties, a twenties-inspired affair to benefit the Renaissance Garden at the Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum.  Guests are invited to step back in time as they take in the dramatic setting of the 1924 Italian Renaissance-style villa and garden, dine under the stars, and tap their toes to popular “Fascinating Rhythms” of the 1920’s played by the Howard Schneider Variety Band.  The evening will also include dance demonstrations by DanceWorks.  The Friends of Villa Terrace and Shully’s Catering have selected food and drink inspired by the times.  Guests are encouraged to dress in twenties-style attire.  Channel your inner flapper!


For gala information or to purchase tickets contact:
Mary and John Emory (414)352-7433
Margarete and David Harvey (414) 352-5005

Enter to win a two-week stay at Arlington House in England's West Country.  Tickets available for $15 each or two for $25.
Call (414) 271-3656 for details.

Yoga on the Terrace

August 4 - September 10, 2009

Session 1:  7:15 - 8:15 a.m.
Session 2: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays and Thursdays

Listen to the voices of nature as you allow the universe to gently release tensions to improve your overall health.
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History of Villa Terrace Book Now Available! Click here

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