algoma
78 dispatches from across the years.

August 13, 2026
The lights come up in the park
We brought the puppy down to the music last night, its first time out in a crowd. The evening came in misty off the lake, and we found a patch of grass with a blanket and a lantern…

June 12, 2026 · 2 photos
We are restoring this downtown Algoma landmark this summer!
We are restoring this downtown Algoma landmark this summer! Visit Hotel Stebbins tomorrow and have a bite for a good cause or visit the ArtBeet Inc website to donate to the…

May 23, 2026 · 3 photos
This is such a cool thing!
This is such a cool thing! We are featured in the June/July issue of Our Wisconsin magazine. Thank you Suzanne Weiss for writing this and taking interest in our work! Check it…

March 14, 2026 · 3 photos
It’s a beautiful day to make some art!
It’s a beautiful day to make some art! Join us from 9-1 today for some monotype printmaking! There are fabulous hands on art-making opportunities all around Algoma as part of…

March 7, 2026 · 13 photos
We are stoked to be part of Art Beet, Inc's first Day of the Arts event.
We are stoked to be part of Art Beet, Inc's first Day of the Arts event. Join us March 14th from 9-1 pm. Thanks to the Greater Green Bay Foundation, this event is free and open to…

August 3, 2025 · 4 photos
A new mural now lives along the Lake Michigan shoreline in downtown…
A new mural now lives along the Lake Michigan shoreline in downtown Algoma. This hand-painted work honors the wild, quiet rhythms of our freshwater ecosystems — from the glint of a…

July 30, 2025
It's done and it looks great!
It's done and it looks great! Thank you ArtBeet Inc for leading the project. Thank you Algoma Utilities, Nicolet Bank, the CDC, Nancy Riley and other private sponsors for investing…

July 29, 2025 · 3 photos
We are giving this old beauty new life.
We are giving this old beauty new life. Originally painted on 312 Steele Street which was erected in 1913 by August Katt and Son, their 2 story building's front was divided into 2…

July 25, 2025
Summertime in Algoma.
Summertime in Algoma. Yonder is open today and will continue to be open Fridays 10-3 throughout the summer.✌️❤🎨 Summertime in Algoma. Yonder is open today and will continue to be…

July 14, 2025 · 7 photos
Come explore this magical little fresh water estuary✨.
Come explore this magical little fresh water estuary✨. Inspired by the illustrations in our son's nature books, this interactive mural will have a QR code coming soon and…

July 9, 2025
This is feeling good✨.
This is feeling good✨. This is feeling good✨.

June 9, 2025
We are collaborating with ArtBeet Inc on the restoration and recreation…
We are collaborating with ArtBeet Inc on the restoration and recreation of this fabulous old sign/mural! Find out more and donate today at 👉. 🔔 We are collaborating with ArtBeet…

November 29, 2024
Looking for a fun family photo op?
Looking for a fun family photo op? We have it on good word that the Krampus may be wandering around Steele Street, Saturday between 11 am and noon. Looking for a fun family photo…

November 16, 2024 · 3 photos
Yonder had the opportunity to work with Algoma Venture Academy students…
Yonder had the opportunity to work with Algoma Venture Academy students on a new mural in their school! We love the message and the design. Congratulations to all involved. Special…

November 6, 2024 · 8 photos
How about a story of our little town of Algoma coming together to make…
How about a story of our little town of Algoma coming together to make some cool art? Thank you ArtBeet Inc, Community Improvement of Algoma, Wisconsin Arts Board, and building…

October 9, 2024 · 2 photos
You can see our latest mural from our kitchen window.
You can see our latest mural from our kitchen window. Digging it.

October 4, 2024 · 2 photos
One more big wall before the weather gets too cold!
One more big wall before the weather gets too cold! Yonder won’t be open tonight but as you wander for First Friday poke your head down the alley across from Yardstick Books to say…

September 3, 2024 · 3 photos
A treat to come home from the first day of school and discover an…
A treat to come home from the first day of school and discover an artist painting our Yonder castle. Nice to meet artist John Paul Marcelo passing through our little town. Check…

July 27, 2024 · 16 photos
Thank you Jasmine for all your help today!
Thank you Jasmine for all your help today! A beautiful day for a CommUNITY Paint By Number Mural. Thank you to all who came out to paint and the Community Improvement of Algoma for…

July 5, 2024
We’ve got lemonade, rainbows and art in Algoma tonight from 5-8 pm.
We’ve got lemonade, rainbows and art in Algoma tonight from 5-8 pm. Come visit!🌦️🍋🌈 We’ve got lemonade, rainbows and art in Algoma tonight from 5-8 pm. Come visit!🌦️🍋🌈

June 1, 2024
We dig how the Pride Flag looks in our window.
We dig how the Pride Flag looks in our window. We are proud to hang it and proud and supportive of all the people it represents✌️❤️🌈. We dig how the Pride Flag looks in our…

April 7, 2024 · 3 photos
Yonder turns five years old as our studio and home.
Yonder turns five years old as our studio and home. A few things have changed... ❤ Thank you for your support over the years past and to come.

April 2, 2024 · 4 photos
Today’s the day.
Today’s the day. Digging that in our little town we get to vote for cool people we know. Vote Casey for Mayor! Designs by Don. ✌️❤️🇺🇸

March 28, 2024 · 3 photos
This week marks five years with Yonder as our home.
This week marks five years with Yonder as our home. A few things have changed...❤

November 22, 2023
Come visit us and all the other fun small businesses in downtown Algoma…
Come visit us and all the other fun small businesses in downtown Algoma this Saturday✨. In the meantime, enjoy your holiday❤️. Come visit us and all the other fun small businesses…

September 30, 2023 · 5 photos
Don’s been working on a thing…for about three years.😎Todays the day!
Don’s been working on a thing…for about three years.😎Todays the day! Yonder has a sign. Looks rad. Thanks Ruse Cocktails Algoma for the extra hands.

August 13, 2023 · 2 photos
Arthur caught his first fish and won a fishing pole in the 2023 Shanty…
Arthur caught his first fish and won a fishing pole in the 2023 Shanty Days Fishing Contest in Algoma, WI . ❤️ our little town on the water💦. Thank you Kevin Naze!

July 28, 2023 · 3 photos
Finished this up just in time for the rain💦.
Finished this up just in time for the rain💦. Thank you Friends of Crescent Beach in Algoma for including us in your water pollution awareness project. Important work.…

July 17, 2023 · 2 photos
Just completed this magical little mural in downtown Algoma.
Just completed this magical little mural in downtown Algoma. We like it.

July 14, 2023 · 3 photos
Stargazing✨ We finished up this magical little mural today✨.
Stargazing✨ We finished up this magical little mural today✨. Thank you Lynn Heidemann for inviting us to paint your wall and being a rockstar arts advocate in our little community!…

June 3, 2023 · 4 photos
First mural of the season with this awesome collaboration between…
First mural of the season with this awesome collaboration between Yonder and students of Algoma Venture Academy. Thank you Community Improvement of Algoma for helping make this…

June 2, 2023
We won’t be open tonight, but be sure to check out all the great First…
We won’t be open tonight, but be sure to check out all the great First Friday events and exhibits happening in our cool little neighborhood. Stop by Steele Street Trading Co and…

May 31, 2023 · 9 photos
That's a wrap! Thank you to all of the community collaborators that had…
That's a wrap! Thank you to all of the community collaborators that had a hand in making this project come to life. Special thank you to Kent Porter, Algoma Venture Academy and…

May 19, 2023 · 16 photos
Congratulations to the Algoma Venture Academy mural class!
Congratulations to the Algoma Venture Academy mural class! Today you made ART happen! Watch our progress as we put finishing touches on Algoma's newest mural. Thank you to all who…

May 18, 2023
Check out this crew on the news!
Check out this crew on the news! Please note that May 19th is a Friday! See you tomorrow @ the wall.🎨 CommUNITY Paint By Number Mural

May 17, 2023 · 10 photos
We can see our latest mural from our backyard!
We can see our latest mural from our backyard! 🌱🌞 Come paint with us and students from Algoma Venture Academy this Friday 9am-6 pm, or completion. If it rains,💦 we'll see you…

February 23, 2023
Algoma High School senior, Kaitlyn Paul, put together this awesome…
Algoma High School senior, Kaitlyn Paul, put together this awesome article about Youth Art Month! She will be exhibiting work at Yonder. Be sure to check out her work and the work…

June 14, 2022 · 3 photos
We put a fresh coat of paint on this mural, originally painted in 2007…
We put a fresh coat of paint on this mural, originally painted in 2007 by "The Walldogs". Thank you to Community Improvement of Algoma and the building owners of 408 Steele Street…

November 27, 2021
On this Small Business Saturday in our small town of Algoma, we are…
On this Small Business Saturday in our small town of Algoma, we are preparing for our Dec. 11th production "Krampus Claws is Coming to Town". Check out the link below to get…

October 31, 2021 · 4 photos
Our community painted a mural together.
Our community painted a mural together. The City of Algoma came together and painted a paint by number mural designed by Don Krumpos and Erin LaBonte of Yonder. . Thanks to Jeff…

October 1, 2021 · 4 photos
Original mural 2007 We put a fresh coat of paint on this mural…
Original mural 2007 We put a fresh coat of paint on this mural, originally painted in 2007 by "The Walldogs". Thank you Kevin Naze for your leadership on the project and to all…

September 4, 2021 · 23 photos
You tagged Gus Graf, Stacy Johnsrud, Christy Murray, Jesse Rush and…
You tagged Gus Graf, Stacy Johnsrud, Christy Murray, Jesse Rush and Andrea Seguin Yay Algoma! We rocked it today. Thank you to all who came out and helped paint our newest mural.…

September 3, 2021
Paint by number mural!
Paint by number mural! This weekend Yonder is hosting a paint by number community mural project at State Farm Insurance in Algoma. We'll be painting tonight from 5-8 and Saturday…

August 27, 2021 · 4 photos
Algoma’s newest mural done by Yonder’s Erin La Bonte and Don Krumpos.
Algoma’s newest mural done by Yonder’s Erin La Bonte and Don Krumpos.

August 27, 2021 · 3 photos
We've been putzing on this pretty little pocket mural all summer and…
We've been putzing on this pretty little pocket mural all summer and just finished it up! This project celebrating Algoma as the "Park of Flowers"was commissioned by Community…

August 21, 2021 · 7 photos
We had fun getting chalky at Soar on the Shore.
We had fun getting chalky at Soar on the Shore.

August 4, 2021 · 3 photos
We painted our facade.
We painted our facade. Come this Friday to let us know what you think and check out the great art in our studio and throughout Algoma.

July 1, 2021
Yonder looking fresh as f***!
Yonder looking fresh as f! Tomorrow we’ll be putting on finishing touches. Stop down and say hi and visit all of the galleries that are open for Friday night Art Algoma.🌞

June 10, 2021
I bought this from a young girl selling art on the sidewalk outside of…
I bought this from a young girl selling art on the sidewalk outside of Yonder. When I asked her why she was selling her work she said, “cuz I just make so much of it”. Totally. I…

December 4, 2020 · 2 photos
And then there was light...and it was good☀️✨.
And then there was light...and it was good☀️✨.

August 14, 2020 · 3 photos
Algoma just got a little cooler.
Algoma just got a little cooler. A new mural is complete in the home base town of yonderartland; designed by and painted by Yonder artists and generously supported by the Community…

August 4, 2020 · 4 photos
Algoma just got a little cooler✌️.
Algoma just got a little cooler✌️. We just finished up our first (hopefully of many)original mural in Algoma! Big thanks to the Community Improvement of Algoma Board for supporting…

July 31, 2020
Beautiful, sunshiny day to be out painting a little sunshine.☀️…
Beautiful, sunshiny day to be out painting a little sunshine.☀️ Beautiful, sunshiny day to be out painting a little sunshine.☀️

July 21, 2020 · 3 photos
You tagged Jill Iverson Today Jill Iverson came to install her…
You tagged Jill Iverson Today Jill Iverson came to install her beautiful mosaic in our back garden. We love it and look forward to sharing it with all of you at one of our fun…

July 10, 2020 · 3 photos
Getting a head start for Steele Street Trading Co and Gallery's…
Getting a head start for Steele Street Trading Co and Gallery's "Chalk-N-Up 2020". Come down to Steele Street tomorrow from 11-3 for social distance creative…

July 1, 2020 · 3 photos
Great to see Manitowoc & Algoma highlighted as worth a trip to see some…
Great to see Manitowoc & Algoma highlighted as worth a trip to see some murals in FOX CITIES Magazine! Be sure to check out the Coolest Coast-Manitowoc County's handy website if…

June 12, 2020 · 2 photos
It was an honor to be able to add a little oomph to our neighbor…
It was an honor to be able to add a little oomph to our neighbor, Steele Street Trading Co and Gallery's fabulous mural. The mural was originally created by Walldog artist, David…

May 26, 2020
Yonder's storefront will remain closed for the time being.
Yonder's storefront will remain closed for the time being. Working artists are inside, so please hit us up for design, mural and other creative work. Hope all are well✌️❤️.…

October 27, 2019
A serenade to the church going passersby.
A serenade to the church going passersby. A happy Sunday to all✌️❤️. A serenade to the church going passersby. A happy Sunday to all✌️❤️.

August 30, 2019
Come see a new #mural in Algoma by real.abstract on the jamesmaynorth…
Come see a new mural in Algoma by real.abstract on the jamesmaynorth gallery building!

August 7, 2019 · 2 photos
Shanty Days are coming to town!
Shanty Days are coming to town! This weekend be sure to stop in and see Jason Houge's exhibit "Standing on the Shore"!

July 4, 2019
Announcing Milo J.
Announcing Milo J. Puggle winner of best decorated dog in Yardstick’s first annual 4th of July Bike Parade!🇺🇸💫 Announcing Milo J. Puggle winner of best decorated dog in…

June 29, 2019
The photography of jasonhouge will be at Yonder this Friday.
The photography of jasonhouge will be at Yonder this Friday. This body of work documents his time living in Algoma. This beautiful series celebrates the people and places of this…

June 25, 2019
Come celebrate our new space and Algoma, on July 5th, through the…
Come celebrate our new space and Algoma, on July 5th, through the photographs of Jason Houge (jasonhouge). From Shanty Days to the shoreline, intimate images of everyday life,…

June 20, 2019 · 4 photos
New building, new name and logo.
New building, new name and logo. Follow our adventures on this channel. We will be opening July 5th!

May 14, 2019
Our new home (and studio and art storefront).
Our new home (and studio and art storefront).

June 13, 2018
Want to see more paintings like this?
Want to see more paintings like this? Come to The Jabberwock Friday night and mingle with artists and art lovers to view and support travislesterart. Following the reception, at 8…

May 5, 2018
#Raku firing at my next door neighbor clay studio and coop, Clay on…
Raku firing at my next door neighbor clay studio and coop, Clay on Steele. ceramics clay artofwater

April 30, 2018
Starting to get artwork hung for the Second Annual Art of Water.
Starting to get artwork hung for the Second Annual Art of Water. Visit us and other participating businesses May 4th and 5th to celebrate the beauty and importance of water!…

December 9, 2017 · 4 photos
If you’re in Algoma this afternoon, or need to do some holiday shopping…
If you’re in Algoma this afternoon, or need to do some holiday shopping on your own time, visit artinsmallspaces! Located down the street from the Jabberwock thehavenalgoma and…

October 17, 2017
The Jabberwock presents Minneapolis-based artist Kit Leffler in ***…
The Jabberwock presents Minneapolis-based artist Kit Leffler in BEASTS AND BUMPKINS a puppetry-based installation and performance, that will premiere 7pm Oct. 20th in Algoma, WI.…

December 23, 2016
A good day for surfing.
A good day for surfing. Welcome to Algoma.

December 5, 2016
First real snow of the season in Algoma #firstsnow #algoma #algomawi
First real snow of the season in Algoma firstsnow algoma algomawi

June 30, 2016
Thanks to all those who came out to see The Jabberwock, a new art…
Thanks to all those who came out to see The Jabberwock, a new art gallery in Algoma, this past Friday to see the "Costumes To Save Your Life" by the talented ktries.…

June 4, 2016
Spotted these #dunderheads outside the gallery last night.
Spotted these dunderheads outside the gallery last night. jabberwockgallery Thanks to all who came out to see the artwork on opening night!

February 23, 2016
Early morning frost just off the Ahnapee Trail #algomawi #algoma…
Early morning frost just off the Ahnapee Trail algomawi algoma ahnapeetrail iceagetrail

January 26, 2016
Only one fisherman out on the breakwater this morning.
Only one fisherman out on the breakwater this morning. algomawi algoma

November 3, 2014
Good morning Algoma.
Good morning Algoma.