Artists at Work 2025 is our third year hosting a show highlighting our employee artists. We’ve showcased some amazing employee artists and this year is no different!
AAW 2025 features the work of Tammy Schreiter, Erin Kessler, Anna Koehne, Maeve Krause, and Wilbur Ross. Keep reading to learn more about us, in our own words!
And be sure to stop in to view the show during its run for the month of May, with an Artist Reception hosted on Spring Gallery Night, Friday May 16th from 5-9pm.
Tammy Schreiter | Owner/Curator
Art was my sanctuary growing up, and after college, I realized I was looking for a purpose, not just a job. I dreamed of a welcoming environment that supported local artists and made art accessible to everyone, leading to the creation of Hatch Art House. Opening Hatch was a leap of faith, but it was when I realized I had found my purpose. Every day, I get to work with talented artists, connect with the community, and see the impact that art can have on people’s lives. Looking back, I see that my purpose was always there, waiting to be discovered. It just took time, reflection, and the courage to follow my passion.
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Erin Kessler | Assistant Manager
I grew up in the Twin Cities/northwestern Wisconsin spending most of my time exploring the woods and nearby parks and that’s where my deep love for the outdoors began. After a few years in Chicago for college where I minored in Studio Art, I moved back to Wisconsin to be able to spend more time outside and focus on my art.
I illustrate gardens, plants, and landscapes, and sometimes ghosts, in watercolor and gouache. All of my work is heavily inspired by nature and the joy I get from wandering around outside. My favorite thing about making art is trying to find and highlight the wonder in simple scenes.
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Anna Koehne | Gallery Assistant
Our next employee artist feature is Anna Koehne! Anna is one of our trusty gallery assistants, and she creates intricate abstract drawings in ink on paper. Artists at Work showcases a number of her detailed drawings, available as originals and framed prints. Anna doesn’t often get time to make art, but when she does she creates beautifully atmospheric pieces using just black ink and simple lines.
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Maeve Krause | Gallery Assistant
Maeve Krause is another one of our wonderful Gallery Assistants and the jewelry artist behind Blooming Buds Jewelry. Maeve creates unique pieces made with dried flowers and resin, paired with brass accents and glass beads. Each pair of earrings is unique and makes a fantastic addition to your jewelry collection. Maeve will be showcasing a selection of new jewelry for Artists at Work.
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Wilbur Ross | Gallery Assistant
Animals and nature have always been a common theme in my art, but I didn’t truly begin to understand the depths of it until I studied them from life in my scientific illustration courses in college. There’s always so much to look at, even in the most minute of details, and I enjoy trying to capture that life in my work.
I love working with unexpected colors, layering and mixing my mediums to create a richness and depth that evokes feeling rather than complete accuracy. For me, art is about the process, not the end product. My sketch lines are just as important as the final brush stroke, which is why you’ll find early guide lines or unclean edges in some of my pieces. My goal is to bring the viewer into the art with me, and hope that they experience the same awe and wonder as I did during its creation. My hope is to bring more acknowledgement of nature in such an urban world.
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Join us for Gallery Night and celebrate with our employee artists!
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