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Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival
June 14 – 22, 2024
9 Days of Tradition, Artistry and Global Connections
Explore the exciting schedule of events at the Harry Whitehorse International Wood Sculpture Festival. From captivating artist demonstrations to cultural performances and interactive workshops, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Cultural presenters schedule is subject to change.
Day 1: Opening Ceremony
The festival’s opening ceremony will highlight the event’s cultural significance. A Ho-Chunk Color Guard will honor Harry Whitehorse’s military service, followed by traditional Ho-Chunk singing and dancing, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration of art and heritage.
PARKING: SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM MG21 OR MONONA METHODIST CHURCH
Park at MG21 Charter School or Monona Methodist Church and take the shuttle bus to San Damiano.
MG21: 5301 Monona Drive, Monona WI Map
Monona Methodist Church: : 606 Nichols Road, Monona, WI Map
Note: MG21 & Monona Methodist parking and shuttle available for Friday, June 14 only.
FRIDAY, JUNE 14
5 PM
Day 2
Artist Working Hours
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CONVENIENT PARKING & SHUTTLE AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
SATURDAY, JUNE 15
9 AM – 5 PM
Day 3
Artist Working Hours
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CONVENIENT PARKING & SHUTTLE AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
SUNDAY, JUNE 16
9 AM – 5 PM
Day 4
Artist Working Hours
Cultural Presenters: Artform- Weaving Together our Cultures group: Melanie Tallmadge Sainz (Ho-Chunk), Molli Pauliot (Ho-Chunk), Rita Kingswan (Ho-Chunk), Lightning New Rider (Ho-Chunk), Kendra Greendeer (Ho-Chunk) and Kristin Klingman (LDF Ojibway). Artform(s) demonstrated: cattail, basswood, and bulrush weaving and twining; paxge beading method; porcupine quill art methods
CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
MONDAY, JUNE 17
9 AM – 4:30 PM
Day 5
Artist Working Hours
Cultural Presenters: Artform- Weaving Together our Cultures group: Melanie Tallmadge Sainz (Ho-Chunk), Molli Pauliot (Ho-Chunk), Rita Kingswan (Ho-Chunk), Lightning New Rider (Ho-Chunk), Kendra Greendeer (Ho-Chunk) and Kristin Klingman (LDF Ojibway). Artform(s) demonstrated: cattail, basswood, and bulrush weaving and twining; paxge beading method; porcupine quill art methods
Cash Box Kings Concert
San Damiano Summer Biergarten Concert Information
CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
TUESDAY, JUNE 18
9 AM – 5 PM
6 PM – 8 PM
Day 6
Artist Working Hours
Cultural Presenters: Artform- Fingerweaving, bead art, appliqué – Lillian WhiteEagle (Ho-Chunk)
CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19
9 AM – 5 PM
Day 7
Artist Working Hours
Cultural Presenters: Artform- Fingerweaving, bead art, appliqué – Lillian WhiteEagle (Ho-Chunk)
CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
THURSDAY, JUNE 20
9 AM – 5 PM
Day 8
Artist Working Hours
Cultural Presenters: Artform – Black Ash Basketry – Kim Crowley (Ho-Chunk), Sidney Hall, Jr.(Ho-Chunk), Michael Hall (Ho-Chunk)
Make Music Monona, an area-wide day of music held annually on June 21st, the longest day of the year. More information.
CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
FRIDAY, JUNE 21 2024
5 PM
10 AM – 8 PM
Day 9
Closing Ceremony
CONVENIENT PARKING AT MONONA GROVE HIGH SCHOOL
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
Map
Monona Grove High School is .5 miles from San Damiano.
SATURDAY, JUNE 22, 2024
5 PM
SAN DAMIANO MONONA
Address: 4123 Monona Drive
Monona, Wisconsin 53716
Bike or take the short walk from Monona Grove High School.
PARKING
Convenient parking lot at Monona Grove High School,
4400 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin.
No parking at San Damiano Monona.
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Location
San Damiano Monona
4123 Monona Drive, Monona, Wisconsin
Map
Bike or walk a short distance to San Damiano Monona from Monona Grove High School.