Door County artist Hermke Timm will donate all proceeds from his summer exhibition at the Door County Community Foundation (DCCF) Lobby Gallery back to the foundation. The show opens June 12 with a free reception in Sturgeon Bay, featuring Timm's diverse works in painting, egg tempera, engraving, pastel, drypoint, and his original Kunterbunt series. Timm, a German-born engraver who immigrated to the U.S. in 1964 and later founded Mint Masters, Inc., now creates art full-time at his Lake Michigan studio.
This story matters because it highlights a local artist's commitment to community philanthropy, using his exhibition as a direct fundraising mechanism for the Door County Community Foundation. Timm's practice of forgoing gallery affiliations and instead directing buyers to donate to venues like the Miller Art Museum and Hardy Gallery underscores a grassroots model of art patronage that strengthens small cultural institutions. The article also spotlights Door County's vibrant regional art scene and the role of community foundations in supporting local artists.