Welcome
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Rountree Gallery is dedicated to actively promoting the creation, appreciation, and education of visual arts in our community
and surrounding area. We strive to make art accessible to the public by hosting quality exhibits, by acquiring and preserving
our permanent collection and arts resource library, and by offering educational opportunities to all ages.
and surrounding area. We strive to make art accessible to the public by hosting quality exhibits, by acquiring and preserving
our permanent collection and arts resource library, and by offering educational opportunities to all ages.
Current Exhibition
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Upcoming Events
Creative Community “America Connects” Mural Project
WHAT IS AMERICA CONNECTS? It is an opportunity to participate in a creative community project called “Paint a Tile -America Connects” sponsored by Mural Mosaics Global Roots - America Connects Project. America Connects is (Re)-Connecting the World through the joy of Art. A National Art Experience with painted tiles from participants across America.
WHO: You have an opportunity to join others in the community who wanted to participate in this project and will be creating together as a group at the Rountree Gallery. Visit the Facebook event here.
WHEN: Wednesday evening June 29th, from 5:00-8:00 (could wrap up earlier, but allowing enough time to watch a tutorial, paint the canvas and photograph of the finished design).
WHERE: Group project will take place at the Rountree Gallery, 120 West Main Street, Platteville, WI
Deadline for digitally submitting your completed painting image online is August 31st, 2022. Note shipping timeline *.
HOW: Participants will go online to https://roots.muralmosaic.com/america/ and scroll down to registration information
A 6×6 Inch Canvases, Set of Palette Specific Acrylic Paints, Participant Guides with Instructions for Your Tile to fit in the Mosaic, Set of 2 Brushes, Mini wooden easel to display your canvas
WHY: Every Global Roots Mosaic Mural engages participants in the process of painting a tile representing their connection to community, country, colleagues, team, family and even the world!
WHO: You have an opportunity to join others in the community who wanted to participate in this project and will be creating together as a group at the Rountree Gallery. Visit the Facebook event here.
WHEN: Wednesday evening June 29th, from 5:00-8:00 (could wrap up earlier, but allowing enough time to watch a tutorial, paint the canvas and photograph of the finished design).
WHERE: Group project will take place at the Rountree Gallery, 120 West Main Street, Platteville, WI
Deadline for digitally submitting your completed painting image online is August 31st, 2022. Note shipping timeline *.
HOW: Participants will go online to https://roots.muralmosaic.com/america/ and scroll down to registration information
- Go to the red button to START YOUR REGISTRATION HERE. Fill out information which consists of your name, email address and painting level (never painted, hobby artist, professional artist) select next!
- Next section has you select your region - Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois and Iowa all belong to the Midwest Region – click on the order button.
- Select the Tile Kit that you would like to order – Either one tile for $40, or 3 Midwest tiles for the price of two tiles $79.90 (The 3 pack is a discounted option, not sure how long that will be available). Ships in 1-3 Days via Canada Post – Shipping Delivery and Cost Calculated at Checkout. All prices are USD. *Kit can take at least a week to receive.
A 6×6 Inch Canvases, Set of Palette Specific Acrylic Paints, Participant Guides with Instructions for Your Tile to fit in the Mosaic, Set of 2 Brushes, Mini wooden easel to display your canvas
- Bring your tile kit with you to Rountree Gallery on the designated date to paint as a part of a group.
- At the end of our time together we can photograph and submit the images according to the directions, or you can follow up as you would like.
- Deadline for submitting your completed painting image is done digitally online by August 31st, 2022.
WHY: Every Global Roots Mosaic Mural engages participants in the process of painting a tile representing their connection to community, country, colleagues, team, family and even the world!
- Participants of every age and skill level are welcome to paint in these collaborative mosaic murals.
- These murals are an awe inspiring legacy of a moment in time we want to celebrate a reconnection with the world.🌎