WANCHUAN KESLER
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​oil on linen       

​artist - oil paintings
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2024 exhibit schedule
Picture"October sun" oil on canvas 16" x 20"
 Garrett Museum of Art 
 "WOMEN TAKE THE WALLS" group exhibit


  Opening reception on Friday, October 4 from 5 – 8 PM
  Admission is FREE, open to the public, and all ages are welcome.
  The show will run from October 4 through December 22, 2024.
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  Garrett Museum of Art
  100 S. Randolph Street in Garrett, IN
  Hours:
   
  Friday 5 – 8 PM     |    Saturday 4 – 7 PM     |    Sunday 1 – 4 PM
  *Other hours available by appointment.
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"OUR PLACES: PLEIN AIR EXHIBITION" 
August 2 – 23, 2024 at Northville Art House
Gallery Viewing Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3:30 pm and during special events
***  It was great to be invited to paint my favorite outdoor places at a location of my choice between May 21 – July 21. 
​     The resulting paintings are included in this exhibition and on display till August 23.
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"Afternoon Glow" Oil 16"x16"
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Painting "Afternoon Glow" - Detroit's Reid Building
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"Wild Flower Meadow" oil 8"x8" from Salem Nature Corner
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"Frog Pond Afternoon" Oil 18"x14"
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Painting "Frog Pond Afternoon" at the South Lyon City Trail
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"Guitarist" oil 22" by 28"

 Franklin Art in the Village
  Franklin Village, Michigan
  Labor Day Monday September 2,  10 AM - 5 PM
  At the park between 13 Mile, 14 Mile, and Franklin Road

​Boston Mills Artfest
Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio

July 5, preview party 6-9 PM
July 6, 10 AM - 6 PM
July 7, 10 AM - 5 PM
​"Poetry Art Night" at SHAC, Milford, MI
I am honored to announce that my painting "Detroit Dawn" won the 2nd Place Award in the Poetry Art Night exhibit at Suzanne Haskew Arts Center -- Art Judge: Jen Fitzpatrick, Assistant Professor at College for Creative Studies, Detroit !  My poem won a poetry award too -- Poem Judge: Dawn McDuffie.
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"Detroit Dawn" oil on linen 24" x 36"
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"A MOMENT IN TIME"
   Solo exhibit
​     at Union League Club Chicago

   
     March 1 to May20, 2024


2023 exhibit schedule
Northville Art House Small Works Juried All Media Show
  • November 10 -- December 16
  • Free public reception on Friday, November 10, 5 - 8 pm 
  • The exhibition is a great opportunity for visitors to find original art and gifts to love for the holidays!  This year’s exhibition will feature over 130 works by 71 artists from Michigan and 10 states across the country.
Address:  Northville Art House, 215 W. Cady Street, Northville, Mi 48167
Hours:  Tues through Thur 10AM to 5PM   |  Fri & Sat 11AM to 3PM
Boston Mills Artfest - Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Ohio
June 30th, preview party 6-9 PM
July 1st, 10 AM - 6 PM
July 2nd, 10 AM - 5 PM

* Preview Party Tickets: $89 each pre-sale online until June 9.  $99 thereafter through the Preview Party Night 
* General Show Tickets: $10 pre-sale online. $12 at the door.

 
https://www.bmbw.com/explore-the-resort/activities-and-events/artfest.aspx

​​Franklin Art in the Village
Labor Day Monday 10 AM - 5 PM
At the park between 13 Mile, 14 Mile, and Franklin Road  
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"October Path" oil 11" by 11"
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​"Poetry Art Night" at SHAC, Milford, MI

I am honored and humbled that my painting "Laila" won the Award Of Excellence in the Poetry Art Night exhibit at Suzanne Haskew Arts Center -- Art Judge: Treena Flannery Ericson, who has been the gallery director of the Scarab Club (Detroit) since 2003. and is a frequent speaker and juror, and has served on advisory committees in the Detroit arts community.   
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"Laila" oil 24" by 36"
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"Carousel Angle" oil 36" by 48"
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“Dong Feng" oil 48" by 36"
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“Detroit Dawn” oil 24" by 36" -- was awarded Honorable Mention in the OUR TOWN fine art exhibit
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"6 AM" oil on linen 34 x 48 -- was awarded the Fourth Place Award by juror Sergio de Giusti at Northville Art House West of Center exhibit!

2022 Exhibit schedule
Northville Art House Small Works Juried All Media Show

Very happy "Through the Winding Path" was awarded the Third Place  

Canton Fine Arts Exhibition
Juror: Todd Burroughs
Reception: Thursday, October 13th from 6:30 - 9:00 PM

~ On Display October 4 - 30 
~ The reception night includes free wine, snacks, live music and the awards announcement! Join us for the celebration!

~ Cherry Hills Village Theatre, 50400 Cherry Hill Road, Canton, MI 48187


24th Annual Exhibition of Fine Arts 
Juror: Robert Maniscalco
Reception:  Friday, Oct. 14, 2022  6:45-9 p.m.  (ticket $20 each)

~ On Display October 1 - 22

~ Civic Center Library Atrium, 32777 Five Mile Road, Livonia, MI 48154
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Paint Dexter plein air
https://paintdexter.com/paint-dexter-online-store/​
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Northville Art House 
WEST OF CENTER: ART THAT PUSHES BOUNDARIES
I am honored that "6AM" was awarded the Fourth Place by the juror -- renowned sculptor, exhibiting artist, and art history and studio instructor Sergio de Giusti !
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OUR TOWN Art Show & Sale
Very happy that I am one of the Honorable Mention Winners!

Franklin Art in the Village
Labor Day Monday 10 AM - 5 PM
At the park between 13 Mile, 14 Mile, and Franklin Road  
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