Fifty-Three Venues Will
Participate in Fall 2007 Gallery Night
October 5, 2007 5–9 pm
MADISON, WI –Madison’s semiannual celebration of the visual arts returns on October 5 as a record-breaking 53 venues participate in the Fall 2007 Gallery Night. Art lovers will enjoy extended hours, opening receptions, tours, and hands-on activities for all ages, among other special events. The evening also offers unique opportunities to meet artists and view their latest works.
Gallery Night venues include museums, galleries, coffee shops, and other businesses in east, west, and central areas of the city. The printed guide to Gallery Night, with details about offerings and locations, will be available free of charge at participating establishments. A map and list of Gallery Night participants will also be available in the October 5 edition of Isthmus and online at www.mmoca.org.
Highlights of Fall 2007 Gallery Night include:
-- a lecture by photographer Michael Kienitz on Small Arms–Children of Conflict, an exhibition of his work at the Chazen Museum of Art;
-- Artistic Expressions on Global Warming, an exhibition organized by the Wisconsin Art Therapy Association;
-- a unique collection of architectural and vintage finds such as a “fab lab” table, print block mirror, and a chalkboard desk, at Unearthed;
-- images that professional photographers shoot when they’re not “on the job,” at Azena Photography;
-- an exhibition titled The Book as Art, with works by more than 30 artists from around the country;
-- a Brett Favre-inspired exhibition, a Les Blank documentary about polka music, and new Museum Store merchandise at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art;
-- an exhibition of art department faculty at Edgewood College and a bachelor’s of fine arts exhibition at UW-Madison;
-- a show of fish-related artwork as a fundraiser for a stream restoration group headed by Bill Weege at Douglas Art & Frame;
-- the work of 16 artists who work and teach at Higher Fire Clay Studio;
-- a 35th anniversary celebration exhibition at the Fanny Garver Gallery;
-- dog and cat art at a veterinary clinic.
Promotional support for Gallery Night is provided by Isthmus.
A complete list of participating venues follows:
EAST
1 Absolutely Art • 2322 Atwood Ave | 249.9100
Artist Steve Chappell’s intriguing woodblock prints on view. Steve will be reading from his new book Warm Rain in Mexico.
2 Arts 4 All • Warner Park Community Center | 1625 Northport Dr | 712.2212
Work of 17 artists in a variety of media including painting, pottery, photography, jewelry, and more. Join us for refreshments.
3 ArtSpace Twenty-Two Eleven • 2211 Atwood Ave | 257.9443
ArtSpace Twenty-Two Eleven features the finest black-and-white and handcolored photographs by photographer/artist Alison E. Mader. All of the photographs are original and are hand printed.
4 Atwood Acupuncture Ctr • 2045 Atwood #105 | 256.5080
Join us for Connecting Threads, a group show of fiber works by local artists Mary Bero, Beth Blahut, Leah Evans, Joanne Schilling, and Mary Walker. Wine, sparkling water, and chocolate.
5 Azena Photography • 2001 Atwood Ave | 245.2797
What do professional photographers shoot when they’re not “on the job?” View an eclectic body of work at Azena Photography to find out! Complimentary refreshments.
6 bad dog Frida • 2094 Atwood Ave | 442.6868
Specialty store featuring Really Cool Things for Good Dogs and Their People. Presenting a collection of unique dog and cat art by local artists Birgit Bach, Sherry Bahr, Jenn Nicholson Paskus, and Marcia Sparks.
7 Body Conscious Pilates Spa • 2045 Atwood Ave #107 | 244.0402
Working graphite, pastel and other media into watercolor, Monique Isham’s art ranges from botanical to mystical. Reception 6:30-9 pm.
8 Commonwealth Gallery • 100 S Baldwin St | 239.9790
Artists Atira-Soncea, Delcourt, Klebesadel, and Racette present a multi-dimensional exhibition, Dendritic Visions, that reveals how each finds social and cultural consciousness as a catalyst for producing art.
9 The Curved Collective • 2733 Atwood Ave | 294.8032
Artists transform a commercial space in the Curved Show 2 with works by Jennifer Anne, Jane Gates, Laurel Lee, Michele Kraft, Andy Mayhall, David Redwine, Dianne Soffa, Sonia Vallé, and Pat Watchel.
10 Hafele Pottery • 1126 Winn Tr | 770.1589
Todd Hafele opens his home and studio to the public for the first time. See an artist living with his art. Food and refreshments 5-9 pm.
11 Jackie Macaulay Gallery at the Social Justice Center • 1202 Williamson St | 227.0206
Photo exhibition commemorating the Highlander Research and Education Center’s 75th anniversary and the vital role it played in training civil rights leaders during the 1950s and 1960s.
12 Lazy Jane’s Cafe • 1358 Williamson St | 257.5263
Enjoy a glass of champagne and meet local artists and craftspeople while viewing unique prints, paintings, jewelry, and mixed-media dolls. Open 5-9 pm.
13 Off-Center Studios • 2716 Atwood Ave | 255.0102
Off-Center Studios features the handmade ceramics and original artwork of owner Anjee Sorge. Also featuring guest photographer Robert Dicke.
14 Olbrich Botanical Gardens • 3330 Atwood Ave | 246.4583
Olbrich’s Botanical Landscape Quilt Exhibit (Evjue Commons) features Wisconsin legends Natalie Sewell and Nancy Zeiman. Olbrich’s Fall
Show (Atrium) features art quilts and flowers.
15 Radiant Glass • 100 S Baldwin St #100 | 628.9292
Visit our new studio and gallery showcasing the work of local artists Stefan Bann and Scott Dunahee. Glassblowing demonstrations.
16 Reneé Glass Factory • 100 S Baldwin St | 239.7123
Active fused glass studio and gallery. Large and small free-hanging window art and architectural pieces. Commissioned work welcomed.
17 Sculptures Salon • 1988 Atwood Ave | 249.3676
Award-winning surrealist Dal Lazlo will have his psychoanalytical watercolors and etchings on display. Colorful as well as entertaining.
18 Shambhala Center of Madison • 408 S Baldwin St | 217.2132
Madison Shambhala Center offers classes in the contemplative (nazanda) arts, including writing, photography (miksang), and flower arranging (Ikebana). Exhibit includes all three on Gallery Night.
19 Studio Paran • 2051 Winnebago St | 242.1111
Get a sneak peak at our future exhibition gallery for flowers, paintings, and vases in a contemplative space adjacent to a glassblowing studio.
20 Tandem Press • 201 S Dickinson St | 263.3437
Recent works by Judy Pfaff, Suzanne Caporael, Robert Cottingham, David Lynch, José Lerma, Sam Gilliam, David Shapiro, and Nicola López.
21 Winnebago Studios • 2046 Winnebago St | winnebagostudios.com
Fifteen local artists display a variety of media including paper, fiber, photography, painting, ceramics, and woodworking. Visit artist studios and purchase directly from the artists. Refreshments served.
DOWNTOWN
22 The Book as Art • 100 N Hamilton St | 240.9818
Over 30 artists from around the country come together to explore the theme of The Book as Art.
23 Broden Gallery • 218 N Henry St | 256.6100
Opening night reception for A Change of Seasons, featuring paintings by Jonathan Wilde, Michael Budden, Mark Mille, and Steven Hileman.
24 Chazen Museum of Art & Chazen Museum Shop • 800 University Ave | 263.2495
Docent-led tour at 5:30 pm; lecture by photographer Michael Kienitz at 6 pm; and contemporary acoustic/bluegrass music by Jack Pine.
25 The Fanny Garver Gallery • 230 State St | 256.6755
Dreams, our 35th anniversary show. Features works by all of our fantastically talented artists. Check out fannygarvergallery.com for details.
26 Gallery 323 at Rubin’s • 323 E Wilson St | 255.8998
Featuring new glass artist Duncan House. Large- and small-scale dichroic glass sculptures.
27 Hyart Gallery • 133 W Johnson St | 442.0562
Browse a unique selection of one-of-kind fine art by critically acclaimed local, national, and international artists. Jewelry, metal, ceramics, glass, and photography.
28 Indocara • 540 W Washington Ave | 251.7711
Visit Indocara to experience contemporary works of art from Southeast Asia. Generous discounts on various collections will apply through the weekend.
29 Little Luxuries • 214 State St | 251.1995
Unusual gifts for life’s special occasions, including birthdays, weddings, housewarmings, and anniversaries. 20% off during Gallery Night with this brochure.
30 Madison Children’s Museum • 100 State St | 256.6445
Free open house 5-8 pm with hands-on activities and special exhibitions including Picturing Peace from ArtsBridge America and Folkfare 2007 from Folklore Village.
31 Madison Museum of Contemporary Art & Museum Store • 227 State St | 257.0158 | mmoca.org
Brett Favre-inspired exhibition, the Les Blank documentary In Heaven There is No Beer?, and polka music by the Mike Schneider Band , as well as new autumn treasures in the Museum Store.
32 Madison Public Library • 201 W Mifflin St | 266.6345
S.V. Medaris presents The Whole Hog at Madison Public Library. Oils, pastels, intaglio, and mixed media. Subject matter: pigs. Highlight: a 10 x 18 foot painting of a giant bear.
33 Overture Galleries • 201 State St | 258.4961
Madison Area Open Art Studios annual art event brings together emerging, mid-career, and professional artists from around Dane County. Located in Galleries I, II, and III at Overture Center.
34 State Street Gallery • 109 State St | 819.0304
Over 30 artists, mostly from Wisconsin, and 20 wonderful worldly wines, 9 art jewelers, plus animal sculptures of delight by Steve Wirtz.
35 UW-Madison Art Dept · 6241 Humanities | 455 N Park St | 262.8831
The bachelor’s of fine arts exhibition will be on display in the 7th Floor Gallery of the Humanities Building.
36 Wisconsin Academy’s James Watrous Gallery · 201 State St 3rd Floor | 265.2500
All Natural by Jeremy Wolf. Installation of moving and static sculpture depicting animals interacting with man-made objects. Large-scale sculptures are made almost entirely out of paper. Gallery talk at 6:30 pm.
37 Wisconsin Union Galleries • Memorial Union | 800 Langdon St, Room 507 • 262.5969 | union.wisc.edu/art/
The Wisconsin Union Galleries have extended hours for Gallery Night; refreshments served 7-9 pm. Join us for exhibitions by Alonso Sierralta, Huey Peckerhead, Doug Rossier, and Martha Kauppi.
WEST
38 Bindley Collection Gallery • Hilldale Mall | 702 N Midvale Blvd | 441.0505
Opening reception for Ceramic Arts: Sculptural and Functional Pieces by 10 Artists. Browse fine art and unique crafts by 75 Wisconsin and Midwest artists. 6-9 pm.
39 The Bohemian Bauble • 404 W Lakeside St | 333.2646
Lakeside Street business district’s funky little shop featuring the artistic and vintage wares of nine local artists in a charming atmosphere. Convo with artists from 5-9 pm.
40 The Century House • 3029 University Ave | 233.4488
Renowned woodworker Ed Wohl, fiber artist Kristin Gereau, printmaker Julie Schaffer, and watercolorist Paul Briskey will be exhibiting their craft. Stop in to shop, visit, and share refreshments.
41 Chiripa: Artisan Crafts of the Americas • 636 S Park St | 441.8808
Mexican art and craft featuring Eric Chavez Santiago from Teotitlan del Valle, Oaxaca, a fourth-generation rug weaver with extensive knowledge of natural dyes.
42 DiRicci Gallery at Edgewood College • 1000 Edgewood College Dr | 663.2800
Edgewood College art department faculty exhibition. Exhibition on view September 30 through October 19. Gallery Night reception 4:30-6:30 pm. Live jazz and refreshments.
43 Douglas Art & Frame • 3238 University Ave | 441.9948
Douglas Art & Frame presents a show of fish-related artwork as a fundraiser for Spring Creek Partners, a stream restoration group headed by Bill Weege.
44 Grace Chosy Gallery • 1825 Monroe St | 255.1211
MaiWyn Schantz & Eric Lee: Painting with Color Eric Lee creates color explosions by reverse painting on glass. MaiWyn Schantz paints colorful bold waterscapes on aluminum.
45 Higher Fire Clay Studio • 2132 Regent St | 233.3050
SIXTEEN: 16 artists who work and teach at Higher Fire. C. Taylor, L. Saposnik, M. Roberts, R. Puda, N. Phipps, J. Peters, C. Ostrom, C. Odt, H. Neises, L. Mohs, R. Miller, K. McBride, L. Leighton, N. Hora, B. Foy, and E. Chou.
46 Janet’s Antiques • 3800 University Ave | 238.3300
Shop for demitasse cups to Chippendale chests, cut glass to paintings, turquoise to diamonds. 6-9 pm. Appraisal clinic for furniture, glass, and china.
47 Janus Galleries • 2701 Monroe St | 271.2222
Celebrate autumn with a wonderful array of original oil paintings spanning three centuries, including new landscapes, still lifes, and figurative works, contemporary and antique.
48 Lakeview Veterinary Clinic • 3518 Monroe St | 236.4570
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic presents a show entitled Dogs & Cats in Art featuring seven local artists. Open reception from 7-9 pm in main lobby.
49 Milward Farrell Fine Art • 2701 Monroe St | 238.6501
New atmospheric abstract landscapes by Nancy Ortenstone of Taos, New Mexico, and figurative works by Charles Dwyer of West Bend, Wisconsin. Also new jewelry, ceramics and art glass.
50 Monroe Street Framing • 1901 Monroe St | 255.7330 | monroestreetframing.com
Featuring works by Wisconsin artist Chris Gargan. Find out more at chrisgargan.com and monroestreetframing.com.
51 Orange Tree Imports • 1721 Monroe St | 255.8211
Voted “Madison’s Best Specialty Shop” for over 25 years! Shop for kitchenware and gifts, and enjoy a 10% discount on all Peggy Karr handcrafted glass serveware during Gallery Night.
52 unearthed • 2501 University Ave | 441.1993
Browse a unique collection of architectural and vintage finds that may become art objects for the home. Across from Lombardino’s Restaurant.
53 Wisconsin Art Therapy Assn • Sonderegger Science Ctr • 1000 Edgewood College Dr | 444.3438
An artistic reflection on global warming: Recognizing the problem, evoking response, envisioning solutions–a collaboration sponsored by the Wisconsin Art Therapy Association.