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UW/Art Events
‘Evolving Graphic Design’ exhibition on view through June 24
A new exhibition from UW–Madison’s Yeohyun Ahn, “Evolving Graphic Design,” will be on view from May 24 – June 24 in the Art Lofts and Backspace Gallery (111 N Frances Street) at UW–Madison. Ahn is an assistant professor in the School of Education’s Art Department. She...
Evolving Graphic Design
May 24 - June 24 Closing Reception: Friday, June 24 @ 6pm, Art Lofts Gallery Symposium: Thursday and Friday, June 24 and 24, 12-6pm, Hybrid and Art Lofts Conference Room, Art Lofts, 111 N Frances St, Madison, WI Location: Art Loft Gallery and Backspace Gallery,...
Camouflage and Cologne: A Taj Matumbi Solo Show
April 15 - May 12 Curated by: Sophia Abrams Camouflage and Cologne highlights the work of Madison-based artist Taj Matumbi (MFA ‘21). Matumbi’s introspective work explores his experience as a biracial man through Abstraction, Jim Crow motifs and the depth of color....
Black Expressions: 50 Years of Black Art at UW-Madison
April 18 - May 13 Curated by: Sophia Abrams Artists: Professor Freida High Wasikhongo Tesfagiorgis, Dr. Jerry Butler, Roger Allan Cleaves, Tanya Crane, Alex Jackson, Jay Katelansky, Anwar Floyd-Pruitt, Shiloah Coley, Taj Matumbi and Sophia Abrams. Black Expressions:...
New ‘Collateral Damage’ art exhibit shines light on mental health by Pat Dillon
Artist Victoria Charleson is “a stigma warrior.” For as many years as she can recall, she has struggled with co-occurring mental illnesses, searching for tools to mask what she couldn’t escape. Despite living a high-functioning life, Charleson remembers many...
The Collateral Damage Project
May 1 - 31 Reception and Panel Discussion featuring Artists and Community Members: Friday, May 6 @ 5-9pm Artist talk: 6pm Panel discussion: 7pm Artists: Sean G. Clark, Kate Forer, Mallory Shotwell, Olga Brindar, Jennifer Pappas, Nibiiwakamigkwe, Beth Thelke, Jamie...
The House Asterion Built: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition by Jacob Bautista
April 30 - May 5 Reception: Thursday, May 5, 5-8pm Location: Gallery 7, Humanities Building 7th Floor, 455 N Park St, Madison, WI
Room Games and Diamond Rain: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition by Claire Kellesvig
April 23 - 28 Reception: Thursday, April 28, 5-8pm Location: Gallery 7, Humanities Building 7th Floor, 455 N Park St, Madison, WI
I Left My Heart…: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition by Kayla Bauer
April 25 - July 17 Opening Reception: Friday, April 29, 5pm Location: Chazen Museum of Art, Leslie and Johanna Garfield Galleries, 750 University Ave, Madison, WI I Left My Heart… is a love letter to San Francisco. In the exhibition, the relationship unfolds through...
if i’m being honest, or something inbetween: Master of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition by Chloë Simmons
April 22 - 28 Opening Reception: Saturday, April 23, 5-8pm Location: Backspace Gallery, Art Lofts, 111 N Frances St, Madison, WI