The UW-Madison Glass Lab is one of UW’s treasured “firsts”—the first collegiate glass program in the nation. 2022 marked the sixtieth anniversary of this seminal narrative. In 2023-2024, the UW Glass Lab presents Glass Madison—a year-long celebration of the sixth decade of this history, composed of Exhibitions, a Symposium, and Public Programs.
Glass Madison: Exhibitions
Opens in October
Glass Madison Exhibitions reflect contemporary glass practice through a survey of work from the sixth decade of the UW Glass Lab, featuring current student, alumni, and faculty work.
The Sixth Decade of UW Glass
October 1 – 22
Location: Art Lofts Gallery & Backspace Gallery, 111 N Frances St, Madison, WI
Absolute Zero
September 29 – November 16
Artists: Felicia LeRoy [BFA ’14] and MFA Candidate Carolyn Spears
Opening Reception: Friday, September 29, 6-8pm
Gallery Talk: Thursday, October 5, 5-7pm
Location: Memorial Union Gallery, 800 Langdon St, Madison, WI
The first of the Glass Madison Exhibitions opens this week! The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents Absolute Zero, referring to the basis of the Kelvin temperature scale—the theoretical extreme of the lowest temperature possible. Featuring Felicia LeRoy and Carolyn Spears, their expertise in some of the hottest material on earth is paired with their subject matter, which addresses extremes in human and geological experiences via the glass-like substance of ice.
Flameworking at UW-Madison
October 1 – 22
Location: Gelsy Verna Gallery, 111 N Frances St, Madison, WI
Research & Outreach
October 2 – 17
Location: School of Education Gallery, 1000 Bascom Mall, Madison, WI
Tom Zickuhr Solo Exhibition
October 1 – 22
Location: Micro Gallery, 111 N Frances St, Madison, WI
Exuviae
January – February 2024
Location: Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S Livingston St, Suite 100, Madison, WI
Indeterminate Objects
January – February 2024
Location: Arts + Literature Laboratory, 111 S Livingston St, Suite 100, Madison, WI
Intercollegiate Small Works
October 6 – 20
Location: Gallery 7, Humanities Building 7th Floor, 455 N Park St, Madison, WI
Glass Madison Exhibitions
Glass Madison Educational Gathering Symposium
October 6 – 7, 2023
The Glass Madison Educational Gathering is a symposium of intercollegiate and community glass programs. This convening brings together the creative communities that grew from the founding of the UW Glass Lab at the close of its sixtieth anniversary. Students, educators, and glass professionals alike are invited to join us for two days of celebrating contemporary glass practice.