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COLOR POLL: vote for the colors to be used in the upcoming live painting

​GROUP EXHIBITION: multiple artist show

LIVE PAINTING: live event featuring painting performance

PAINTING RAFFLE: tickets available to win the painting at the end of the event

SOLO EXHIBITION: single artist show

UPCOMING EVENTS

DEC 20, 2019 - Mar 20, 2020
solo exhibition
Quiet Control
Monroe Arts Center

1315 11th St, Monroe WI
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Show Dec 20,2019 - Mar 20, 2020
Reception Jan 31, 2020, 5-7pm, Artist Talk 6pm
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Hanna's paintings are hidden stories striving to find their voice, and each piece is an attempt to make sense of unsure answers to ever-changing questions. Intertwining scrawled out text with abstract atmospheres, she creates stories within layers of paint and ink. The words in her work draw influence from inner dissonance, adverse experience, and unfailing resilience within herself as well as from society. Each account may be written out and written over as the narrative changes. Process is what gives her work its power - the unabashed impulse of the gesture, emotion in the movement, and pain of the unheard struggle. The use of text as image ties everything together to become not only a work of art, but a cathartic experience for both artist and audience. She aims for her work to inspire the viewer to ask questions and fearlessly reach inward to discover their own answers and stories.
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RECENT EVENTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019
LIVE PAINTING
​COLOR POLL
FlowPoetry's Compression Book Release & Rock and Roll Show
High Noon Saloon
701 E Washington Ave, Madison, WI 53703
7:30-10:30pm

OCTOBER 18, 2019
LIVE PAINTING 
PAINTING RAFFLE
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI

6pm-8pm

OCTOBER 4, 2019
SOLO EXHIBITION
LIVE PAINTING​

​Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Fall Gallery Night
HotelRED, 1501 Monroe St, Madison WI
5pm-9pm

2015-2019
GROUP EXHIBITION
Hawks Quindel, S.C.
​409 E Main St, Madison WI

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AUGUST 16, 2019
LIVE PAINTING
COLOR POLL
​PAINTING RAFFLE
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI
6pm-8pm
Art created while you watch ... with drinks! 
I'm excited to be welcomed back to the Malt House on Friday night, August 16th, beginning about 6pm. Watch as I create a work from start to finish - and win a chance to take it home! The piece will be raffled off at 8pm Friday night. Come for a beer, go home with original art!

JULY 26, 2019
LIVE PAINTING
COLOR POLL
​PAINTING RAFFLE
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI
6pm-8pm
Art created while you watch ... with drinks!
I'm excited to be welcomed back to the Malt House on Friday night, July 26th, beginning about 6pm. Watch as I create a work from start to finish - and win a chance to take it home! The piece will be raffled off at 8pm Friday night. Come for a beer, go home with original art!

april 1, 2019 - june 22, 2019
solo exhibition
Glass Nickel Pizza
​2916 Atwood Ave, Madison WI

may 3, 2019
live painting
Picture
MMoCA Spring Gallery Night
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Hawks Quindel, S.C.
409 E Main St, Madison WI


march 22, 2019
live painting
Picture
Fitch-Rona Art Crawl
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Quivey's Grove

6261 Nesbitt Rd, Fitchburg, WI


january 27, 2019
live painting
14th Anniversary Party
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Bliss Flow Yoga
​3527 University Ave, Madison, WI

january 18, 2019
live painting
Live Painting by Hanna Bruer
​Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI
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december 4, 2018
live painting
Live Painting by Hanna Bruer
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI
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September 28, 2018 - November 19, 2018
group exhibition
Picture
NAMI Wisconsin Healing Art Show
Opening Reception  - October 6, 2018 - 5-9pm

Lakeside St. Coffee House
402 W. Lakeside St, Madison WI


Each year, NAMI Wisconsin hosts the Healing Art Show as part of Mental Illness Awareness Week in October. The show features the works of local artists who experience mental illness and creatively express themselves through various mediums of art.The purpose of  the Healing Art Show is to break down stigma surrounding mental illness. By showcasing the artistic works created by people with mental illness, we want to highlight the creative talents and personal strengths that far overshadow any mental illness. 
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october 19, 2018
live painting
Hanna Bruer
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI

We're excited to welcome back artist Hanna Bruer here Friday night, October 19th, beginning about 6pm. She'll be painting something weird and wonderful ... while we watch over her shoulder, voyeurs all! 
Check out her work at hannabruer.com and facebook.com/hanna.bruer.artist.
BONUS: Hanna has offered to raffle off the piece she creates Friday night. Come for a beer, go home with original art!


september 27, 2018
live painting
Picture
Live From The Nest - The Daily Cardinal

​University of Wisconsin - Madison
2142 Vilas Hall, Madison WI


Come join the Daily Cardinal as they kick off their local artist performance series, Live from the Nest!
First up this semester is Hanna Bruer, a live painter who offers her work as performance art, creating an entire painting in front of an audience. She converts a blank canvas into an active work of art, letting the bystander experience her creative process from start to finish.




july 4, 2018
live painting
Picture
4th of July Celebration

Memorial Union Terrace

800 Langdon St, Madison, WI 53706


june 8, 2018
live painting
Live Painting by Hanna Bruer
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI


may 22, 2018
live painting
Picture
Dane County Credit Union's 84th Annual Meeting

Dane County Credit Union
709 Struck St, Madison WI


may 10, 2018 - june 27, 2018
solo exhibition
Picture
Industrious Madison
25 W Main St, 5th Floor, Madison WI 




may 4, 2018
solo exhibition
Picture
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
​Spring Gallery Night 2018

Hawks Quindel, S.C.
409 E Main St, Madison WI

The Madison office of Hawks Quindel is thrilled to be a returning participating venue in the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art Spring 2018 Gallery Night, from 5pm – 9pm on Friday, May 4th. Featured artists include 
Hanna Bruer, Rebecca Burg, Nancy Cox, Edna Kunkel, Alison Mader, Deepa Sampath, and Stick Vega. Art will be available for purchase.  Additional information is available in the Gallery Night brochure or on the event website.


april 28, 2018
live painting
Picture
Art-Asana

Bliss Flow Yoga
3527 University Ave, Madison WI
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Yoga and art will flow as one during this special members-only event with Hanna Bruer, Madisonian and live painter.
While Diane guides the class through a 60 minute, all-levels flow, Hanna will use the energy in the room to create a one-of-a-kind painting. Her process, much like a yogi's practice, is guided by gesture, movement, and emotion. Her practice is visual documentation of untold stories striving to find their voice. 
Add your energy, light and voice to this magical evening. Members can bring one additional guest for $15! Conversation and snacks will follow the class.
This special event is open to current BFY Members. Please pre-register as space is limited!


march 24, 2018
live painting
Fitch-Rona Art Crawl

​Verona Vision Care 
320 S Main St, Verona WI
9am - 12pm


Join us in celebrating Madison Art Day for an Art Crawl through Fitch-Rona. Visit 18 local businesses, while learning about different forms of local artwork. Artists will be completing LIVE Art work in a variety of local businesses!

march 23, 2018
live painting
solo exhibition
Fitch-Rona Art Crawl 

Hop Haus Brewing

231 S Main St, Verona WI
5pm-8pm


Join us in celebrating Madison Art Day for an Art Crawl through Fitch-Rona. Visit 18 local businesses, while learning about different forms of local artwork. Artists will be completing LIVE Art work in a variety of local businesses!

november 15, 2017 - january 10, 2018
group exhibition
Picture
In All This Vastness: Work by Hanna Bruer and Stephen Tyler Conrad

Gib's Bar
1380 Williamson St, Madison WI

Opening Reception: 11.21.17, 6-9PM


november 10, 2017
live painting
Picture
Malt House Tavern
2609 E Washington Ave, Madison WI


october 6, 2017
live painting
Picture
MMoCA Fall Gallery Night

Hawks Quindel, S.C.
409 E Main ST, Madison WI


Please join us for Gallery Night at our new office in the Settlement District of Madison. Enjoy artwork from local artists, available for purchase. Live painting by Hanna Bruer from 5:30 to 8:30 pm.


august 15, 2017 - may 1, 2019
solo exhibition
Synergy Coworking
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5201 Old Middleton Rd, Madison WI

june 12, 2017 - present
group exhibition
Hawks Quindel, SC
409 E Main St, Madison WI

may 5, 2017 - august 1, 2017
project
Picture
INWARD

 My work has always contained an element of mystery through its most prominent feature: the  illegible script. These writings are my innermost thoughts, and I’ve always wanted to keep them obscured and unattainable. With my new project, Inward, I will step out and finally reveal the text from  selected paintings. Inward will show the true concept behind each piece, raw and unregulated.
Before I unmask my words, I want to know what you see in the selected piece. I have always found it fascinating what the audience perceives compared to what the artist intends. Everyone sees the world through different eyes, and I’m curious to know the significance others find in my work.
For one week, I’ll have an entry form available at hannabruer.com for you to share your interpretation of the piece that is currently spotlighted. At the end of that week, I’ll unveil my text. The next week we’ll carry on with another piece, and we’ll repeat this for a number of weeks. Participation is not necessary, and remaining anonymous is completely acceptable.
I’m grateful for your curiosity and appreciation, and I look forward to sharing myself with you by shedding light on what I’ve always turned inward.
Thank you, my friends.

Love,
H




february 2, 2017
live painting
group exhibition
Picture
Fat City Emporium's Dead and Buried
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Fat City Emporium
402 E Washington Ave, Madison WI


january 1, 2017 - march 31, 2017
solo exhibition
Alchemy
1980 Atwood Ave, Madison, WI

december 2, 2016
group exhibition
Fat City Emporium's Last Show of 2016

Winedown
​118 State Street, Madison WI

Please join us at Winedown one last time this year for some amazing artwork by several of the area's most talented artists. Live performances by Fishwife and Greg Novak.

november 30, 2016
live painting
group exhibition
Homemade for the Holidays: Not Your Average Craft Fair

​Winedown
​118 State Street, Madison WI


Join us for the first ever "Homemade for the Holidays: Not Your Average Craft Fair". It's a WIN-WIN...Get your holiday shopping in while supporting local vendors, hanging out with some fantastic local Madison artists/crafters, and enjoy some of the delicious drinks Winedown has to offer! We will have local artists/crafters with lots of amazing items for sale, local vendors sharing more about their shops, work, etc! and an opportunity to win lots of great raffle prizes!
Another huge bonus: Hanna Bruer will be live painting and there will be an opportunity to win her amazing piece (if you haven't yet seen her work, check out hannabruer.com to see all of her amazing pieces and pictures from other live painting events).

october 7, 2016
live painting
group exhibition
MMoCA Fall Gallery Night

Matrix Coworking
6302 Odana Rd, Madison WI

Come on down and help us celebrate art. After all you can't have Heart without ART right? This is a casual family friendly event with live art performances, artists discussions, live music, kids activities and interactive art. Come join us for another Gallery Night celebration and support of the arts.

september 9, 2016
live painting
HIVE presents This Is Our City Dance Party

Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
227 State St, Madison WI
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Summer is ending. Let's hit a rooftop. Do yoga. Dance like we never have before. Let's celebrate. What are we celebrating? Life. Ourselves. Each other. And this city we call home!
As the sun is setting, will begin the evening with a yoga flow provided by Bliss Flow Yoga. Once we unwind, set the vibe, go grab a drink from Fresco. Meet someone new. Catch up with someone familiar. Then hit the dance floor. The beats will be provided by DJ Josh B Kuhl all night long! There will be live performers doing their thing and photographers capturing the magic of the event. This is going to be unreal. this is a 21+ event and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. Each ticket includes a entry to win the painting made by our live painter Hanna Bruer at the event.

september 2, 2016
group exhibition
Fat City Emporium's Inaugural First Friday Show

Winedown
​118 State Street, Madison WI
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Fat City Emporium presents The Inaugural First Friday Show at Winedown. Brand new artwork by several of your favorite local artists. Live music performances by Man Made Moon, From The Forest and The Deeps.

august 26, 2016
live painting
8th Annual SummerJam

Majestic Theater
115 King St, Madison WI, 53703
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STEEZ + Dense City + Flowpoetry

august 18, 2016
live painting
​8th Annual SummerJam

​Majestic Theater
115 King St, Madison WI 53703

Tani Diakite & the Afrofunkstars + Chafo + Flowpoetry

august 4, 2016
live painting
8th Annual SummerJam

Majestic Theater
​115 King St, Madison WI 53703
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Useful Jenkins + Armchair Boogie + Flowpoetry

july 21, 2016
live painting
8th Annual SummerJam
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Majestic Theater
115 King St, Madison WI
 53703

Dub Foundation w/Bird's Eye + Flowpoetry

may 6, 2016
live painting
MMoCA Spring Gallery Night

Lauer Realty Group
2229 Atwood Ave, Madison WI


Showcasing the city's vibrant arts community, Gallery Night is a long-time Madison tradition. Organized each spring and fall by MMoCA, Gallery Night offers art lovers and art novices alike, an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, opening receptions, special events, demonstrations, and refreshments at dozens of venues throughout the city.

may 1, 2016 - july 29, 2016
solo exhibition
Lauer Realty Group
2229 Atwood Ave, Madison WI

may 1, 2016
live painting
​6th Annual Marquette-Atwood Neighborhood Art Walk

Lauer Realty Group
2229 Atwood Ave, Madison WI

I will be painting live outside Lauer Realty Group where my work will be displayed through July.
An annual self-guided art walk through the wonderful Near East side Marquette and Atwood neighborhoods. Artists open up their homes and studios for this one day event to share their artistic talents and creative spaces with neighbors, friends, and art lovers.

december 3, 2015
live painting
2nd Annual Women's Networking and Fundraiser Event

WE International
119 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Madison WI


Hawks Quindel S.C. in partnership with WE International invites you to an evening of networking with other women while supporting women-at-risk across the globe.

october 14, 2015 - december 21, 2015
solo exhibition
KW2 Advertising
2010 Eastwood Dr, Madison, WI

october 1, 2015 - november 30, 2015
live painting
NAMI Wisconsin's 9th Annual Healing Arts Show
Opening Reception - October 2nd 5-9pm

VSA Wisconsin
1709 Aberg Ave, Suite 1, Madison, WI

september 26, 2015
television appearance
Television Interview: NBC15
​September 26, 2015

Interview with NBC15 news regarding my work and my involvement with the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

september 5, 2015 - december 25, 2015
group exhibition
DepArt Laika Boss!

100State
30 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI

september 3, 2015
live painting
7th Annual SummerJam

Majestic Theater
115 King St, Madison WI

Hosted by FlowPoetry
Featuring Tugg and Tani Diakite + the Afrofunk Stars

august 13, 2015
live painting
7th Annual SummerJam

Majestic Theater 
115 King St, Madison WI

Hosted by FlowPoetry
Featuring Ifdakar and Fringe Character

july 2, 2015
live painting
7th Annual SummerJam

Majestic Theater
115 King Street, Madison WI

Hosted by FlowPoetry
Featuring Midwest Jam Collective and New Speedway Players

july 1, 2015 - july 31, 2015
solo exhibition
Biting the Silver Tongue
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Mother Fool's Coffee House
1101 Williamson Street, Madison WI
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