Annual Raffle

RAFFLE PREMISE 

2025 Raffle Drawing | October 13 at 1pm

For many people, the name "Hardy Gallery" conjures up images of the historic graffiti-covered warehouse situated on the shores of Ephraim's picturesque Eagle Harbor; for others, the name represents years of memories from visiting different exhibitions presented in the unique art gallery, while some are reminded of the warehouse's history. For all of these reasons, it is easy to see why The Hardy holds so much meaning for art collectors, Ephraim residents and visitors alike.

The concept for this fundraising raffle was conceived by the Hardy Gallery Board of Directors in the fall of 2012 with the above in mind. The goal remains to create interest in a product that directly taps into the emotional connection that exists between our place and our audience. Annually, the Hardy will commission a painting that exemplifies quality at the highest level - in partnership with a well-recognized and respected Door County artist and his or her representing gallery. Interpretation is entirely up to the selected artist.

The raffle was structured to benefit all parties involved; the selected artist, who is commissioned and paid for the creation of the painting, the representing gallery who will handle the sale and the donor who will purchase the painting and donate to the Hardy. The funds raised go towards sustaining our programming, including our seasonal exhibit schedule, Community Mosaic Project and our signature winter high school youth art education program, Exposure to Creativity (ETC). 

Thank you to Liz Maltman for her continued support of the Francis Hardy Center for the Arts, Inc. (The Hardy Gallery) - A 501 (c)(3) Non-Profit Organization.

Timeframe: Ticket sales will take place throughout the entire summer season, commencing in May to coincide with the opening of the Annual Juried Exhibit and run through the Hardy's closing in mid-October.

Ticket Sales: With our audience in mind, ticket prices have been set at $5 each or 5 for $20. The main ticket venue will be the Hardy Gallery with additional sales through the board of directors, and volunteers of the organization.

2025 Raffle Artist: Liz Maltman

Liz Maltman has been a year-round resident of Fish Creek since 1974 and a full-time painter since 2005.  Before moving to Door County, Liz grew up in Chicago and spent summers with her family in Fish Creek.  She attended college in up-state New York where she received degrees in Psychology and Art History.  Liz taught skiing and pre-school for a few years when she first moved here while running a ski and bike business with her then-husband.  Around 1980 Liz moved with her young son , Cyrus, to an old farm house where she still lives today.  She worked as a waitress, day-care specialist, pre-school teacher (again) until eventually starting her own art-to-wear boutique, The Magic Jacket, creating fancy artsy clothing herself, but mostly curating great “looks” for her wonderful customers.

After selling The Magic Jacket to her artist friend , teacher and good customer—Debby Frank—Liz started painting fine art  in 2005 while also painting furniture and interiors.  Focusing on landscapes and LoVing it, she was invited to participate in the first DOOR COUNTY PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL sponsored by The Peninsula Art School.  Such an HONOR as well as a big challenge!  Liz has since been invited to the annual event ELEVEN times,  although no longer participates.

Besides landscapes, the artist loves doing portraits and is invited to  participate in Cheryl STIDWELL-Parker’s annual Door Prize for Portraiture at Cheryl’s gallery CHEZ CHERYL.  Liz really enjoys experimenting with different media and occasionally enters local and regional contests and shows and has even won some awards !  In addition, She has written and illustrated a really fun and educational children’s book that adults also love(!) called THE CURIOUS CAKE CAPER which is looking for a publisher!