SET SAIL IN STURGEON BAY: CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PUBLIC ART IN STURGEON BAY
We’re celebrating 25 years of public art in Sturgeon Bay with our Sail project! This unique collaboration of art and community has been created to beautify the streets of Sturgeon Bay all summer long until Harvest Fest.
Download our Street Art Walking Map and Sail Finder HERE.
All 26 projects are on display for thousands of visitors and locals to enjoy all summer long leading up to the 25th Annual Street Art Auction on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Bid On Your Favorite SAIL HERE
Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Nicolet National Bank, for their incredible support of Sturgeon Bay Public Art! We couldn’t do what we do without the support of our community partners and we are beyond grateful.
2025 SET SAIL IN STURGEON BAY
Sturgeon Bay Swimmers
Lauren Pennington
Bay Shore Outfitters
59 N Madison Ave
I received my BFA degree from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in painting and drawing. After exploring different art mediums over the years, I currently use clay, watercolor, gouache and colored pencil art mediums the most often. As an elementary art teacher, I like to share my art projects with my students. My students loved seeing the progression of my sailboat and even gave me advice on my design’s color scheme. I am grateful for the opportunity to work on the Set Sail project and I hope the Sturgeon Bay community and its visitors enjoy viewing my work.
Camping Scenery
Gwen Gregory & Kenny Gregory
Nightingale Supper Club/West Waterfront
120 N Madison Ave
This is a mother and son project that we had been dreaming about doing for quite some time. Kenny came up with the concept of painting a camping scene. We don’t have much experience painting, so we were learning along the way. We not only had to agree on our artist vision, but we also had to technically practice painting as well! It was amazing to paint the beautiful scenes we enjoy when camping together. I hope people who look at our work can feel both the peace of a sunset, as well as the mesmerizing beauty of a night sky. We will always cherish the memory of making this together!
Our Waters
Blaze Woldt, Phil Uttech & Thomas Weyker
The Greystone Castle
8 N Madison Ave
We present to you a vision from within the creative walls of Calibre Boat Repair. Usually we are busy at work, but this project offered us a chance to express some of our other interests. We love where we live and the richness that Sturgeon Bay holds in its history of shipbuilding, sailing, and fishing. Here, we attempted to flow the wonder of our waters onto this canvas.
starry sail into the milk yway
Rebecca Ann Struck
Action Realty
49 W Maple St
“Starry Sail into the Milky Way” is a cosmic dreamscape painted directly onto the sails of a boat, using only spray paint and paper as tools. This piece transforms a functional object into a moving canvas, capturing the mystery and motion of the universe in a swirl of stars and galactic light. My background includes chalk, sand, and nature-inspired art, often created live and in unconventional spaces. I’m drawn to raw, immersive mediums like spray paint that echo the energy of the outdoors and invite viewers to imagine what’s possible when art sails beyond imagination.
Peninsula Pearl
Helen del Guidice
Westwood Shores Resort/T. Simon Jewelers
69 S Madison Ave
The Peninsula Pearl is made with black lace embellished with vintage buttons, pearls and brooches inspired by ultra-femme pirate glam. Search the ship for dolphins, fish, turtles and stunning starfish!
Serenity
Amy Anderson
Articipation
10 E Oak St
I am a self-taught dot mandala artist and have been painting for 3 years. I use small rods to make each dot one by one. I find the process relaxing and I love the resulting patterns and vibrant colors of mandalas.This piece is inspired by the feelings of healing and calm that wash over me when I am near the water. You can find me on Facebook at Mad Dots Art.
Siren & sails
Annie Larsen
Kitty O’Reilly’s Irish Pub
59 E Oak St
Opposite sides of the sails are day and night. On one side is a beautiful day in Door county and on the other is the moonlight of death’s door with it’s Siren. For 25 years I have been an art teacher in Green Bay Public Schools.
Nauti yachti
Bryce Remy
Holiday Music Motel
20 N 1st Ave
Nauti Yachti is a vibrant stained glass mosaic that celebrates the spirit of sailing and the beauty of Sturgeon Bay. This piece features colorful sailboats gliding across shimmering waters and includes a hidden easter egg honoring 25 years of public art in the community. My artistic journey includes participation in public art programs across Oshkosh, Egg Harbor, and Sturgeon Bay—bringing to life giant nutcrackers, cherries, lake flies, and now, a sail—each piece a celebration of local identity and creativity.
Color my World
Renate Gregory
Steel Bridge Creative Foundation
59 N 2nd Ave
As an artist based in Sturgeon Bay, I am inspired by the stunning landscape of Door County. Attempting to capture the peacefulness of our surroundings. One side was painted with the vibrant hues of lavender fields and the striking contrast of birch trees. The other side focuses more on the birch trees with some wild lavender plants around the trees. This side was made to look like a medal sculpture. I hope you enjoy this peice as much as I enjoyed making it.
This piece was painted using acrylic paints and sealed in several layers of UV protected varnish.
S.S. Keith Haring
Ken Klopack
Dancing Bear
13 N 3rd Ave
This was a lot of fun for me. Keith Haring’s art is iconic and appears in every facet of our society. His work has influenced generations of artists since his arrival in the late 70s..Among all the outdoor displays I have created, this is one of the most exciting and interesting to look at. It allows the viewer to decide what each visual means and gives license to everyone to create their own narrative about what they are viewing. ENJOY !! I am an artist from Chicago and have exhibited in the Midwest for many years. My paintings are twofold. My figurative work in painting and drawing depicts the Midwest. My Jazz Series abstract works represents the music of Jazz Greats. Check out my website at kenklopackart.com.
Door County Doodle
Natalie Townsend
Cornucopia Kitchen Shop
139 N 3rd Ave
What do you think of when you think of Door County? Cherries? Cave Point County Park? Lighthouses? Whatever it is, you’ll likely find it on this sail. Imagine it as an “I Spy” adventure through Door County. Hidden among the 200+ doodles are 30 iconic Door County features subtly woven into the sail. Can you spot them all? Click here for the list.
Sailors Delight
Jeffery Olson
Door County Eye Associates
165 N 3rd Ave
The sail was painted in acrylic paint and sealed with clear coating of enamel. The sail depicts sailboats sailing the waters around Door County at twilight. The name for the sail comes from the statement “red sky at night sailors delight.” I have a masters in painting and sculpture, but am probably better known for my limestone sculptures which you can see around Door County. I taught art for 35 years at all levels up to a graduate course in air brush painting. I also am a champion snow and ice carving artist competing in National and International competitions.
Peril at sea
Jen Polster
On Deck Clothing Co.
265 N 3rd Ave
Influenced by surrealism, the exterior of the sail depicts the calm waters and a tranquil sunset with a curious creature below. Both sides describe peace and peril. The interior of the sail depicts the cabin at an angle that suggests the ship is peacefully underway.The tentacles seen through the porthole suggests otherwise. The creature I painted is the peril disturbing what would be peaceful scenes.
Smooth Sailing
Brian Pier
Nicolet National Bank – East Side
236 N 3rd Ave
This sailboat reflects many of the rich treasures of Door County.
Di Vine Breeze
Kim Becker
Dromhus
611 Jefferson St
Door County is considered one of the newest wine regions of the world! I created a whimsical design including a part of the Niagara Escarpment, the Bay, and the beauty of the nature in this unique county. I have a BFA in Drawing/Painting and a MS in Education from UW Oshkosh. Graphic Designer and Illustrator for Wisconsin Tissue Mills for 10 years. Curator of Education at The Paine Art Center and Gardens Art Educator for Valders Area School District 23 years.
Underwater wonders
Paula Hare
Monticello
715 Jefferson St
As a sailboat glides across the crystal blue waters, beneath it lies a hidden paradise of flowers and blooming plants teeming with life.The sunlight filters through, casting a shimmering glow on underwater meadows of soft, swaying sea grasses and flowers. Paula Hare is a life-long artist and has been awarded public art projects ranging from Milwaukee’s “Beastie Beat” to Madison’s well-received “Bucky on Parade” public art project. In 2024 Paula was selected to restore downtown Milwaukee’s iconic lady bugs from the ”Lady Bug building” on Water Street.
Pink skies & after storm
Deb Stroh-Larson
Quantum Technologies
619 N 8th Ave
My two sided sails are inspired by the water and sunsets, sunrises and amazing skies created by the clouds and light. Each one is so unique, there were so many to choose from in my photos! Sailors must marvel at being out on the water and the feeling of the lighting created by incoming and parting storms with amazing light bursting throught the clouds.I discovered painting in high school and college. I’ve learned a lot through wonderful Door County Artists workshops over the years and self discovery through practice. https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/deb-stroh-larson.
In Bloom
Cambree Ney
Cherry Lanes Arcade Bar
127 N 4th Ave
I’m very grateful for the opportunity to participate in Sturgeon Bay’s street art project for a second year! Art has always been a passion of mine, and I have found this to be a rewarding way to get back into painting. My sails celebrate the beauty of Door County’s cherry trees as they change through the seasons.
Stitching together memories
Misty Witt
Barn Door Quilts
160 N 3rd Ave
Quilts have evolved over the years from a purely utilitarian use to now include a persons artistic expression. And many quilts are used to remind us of special times. This painted quilt is a reminder of a families special trip to Sturgeon Bay . Each time they see it they will smile reflecting back on warm and cherished memories.
odesa
Dave Lamela
Cedar Crossing
112 N 3rd Ave
I have enjoyed participating in the Sturgeon Bay Street Art events asa means for giving back to the community. I was really happy when I heard it was returning to a nautical theme as it is such a big part of Sturgeon Bay life. I’m sorry to say this will me my last contribution to street art as I am returning soon.
Ride the wave
Shari Brzinski
Bliss
58 N 3rd Ave
As an artist and art therapist, my work explores the movement, emotion, and healing power of nature—especially the water that continually moves and changes. I worked with acrylic and texture paste to build depth that echos the rhythm of waves and the golden hues of sunset sails. This piece is a reminder to “ride the waves”—to embrace life’s shifts with resilience and grace. Since 2018, I’ve been honored to contribute annually to the Sturgeon Bay Street Art Auction, where public art brings community and creativity together. My practice blends therapeutic insight with artistic expression, inviting viewers to pause, reflect, and reconnect—with the world, and with themselves.
The Great Five
Alexis Arnold
Novel Bay Booksellers
44 N 3rd Ave
Alexis Arnold was born in Milwaukee, WI, and grew up in Sturgeon Bay, WI. She graduated from UW Stout in Menonomie, WI, with a Fine Arts Degree in 1999. Alexis is a professional photographer and mixed-media artist. Her sail celebrates the Great Lakes, which make our area so wonderful. She used vintage maps & papers to create a mixed-media collage. Alexis drew inspiration from Robert Rauschenberg, embracing found objects and images from everyday culture to develop a sense of randomness and juxtaposition in the work.
Just a boy
Jessica Bowne
Door County Candy
12 N 3rd Ave
This piece was inspired by my love of sailboats. I instantly knew when the opportunity was presented to paint these beautiful sailboat pieces, I was going to paint something featuring a sailboat. I then knew I wanted to feature a landmark of Door County, so became the Canal Station Light Tower that stands at the opening of the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. Hopefully this piece allows you to reflect on your own childhood and remember the hopes and aspirations you had. The boy playing with his sailboat inspires us all to follow our dreams.
Cherry on top
Paul Haan
ERA Starr Realty
14 S 3rd Ave
This piece imagines a sailboat not on water, but rising from the land. Each sail features a different view of cherry blossoms in bloom, photographed just north of Sturgeon Bay—two quiet scenes from Door County’s fleeting spring. The hull, wrapped in grass, roots the vessel as if it’s growing instead of drifting. Known for its orchards and shorelines, Door County becomes both backdrop and subject. It’s a meditation on movement without leaving, and the blossoms? They’re the cherry on top—ephemeral, familiar, and unmistakably part of this place’s rhythm and charm.
waterlilies
Nicole Herbst
Door County Fire Company
38 S 3rd Ave
Impressionistic waterlilies have always been a big inspiration in my art. The play of light and color offers a sense of calm for me. As an art teacher and artist for over 30 in Sturgeon Bay, I love sharing my love for art and helping cultivate creativity for others in our area.
Perpetual Explorer
Trenton Yadro
Open Door Pride – Martin Park
207 S 3rd Ave
This is my second major art piece that I have completed. This piece really embodies that need for exploration that is inside all of us.