During October and November, visit the Sequoya Library Children’s Area for an exhibit of works by local picturebook illustrator Michael Kress-Russick. Illustrations are from the recently released picturebook “Moon over the Mountain” by Keith Polette.
This exhibit is made possible thanks to a generous grant from the Madison Community Foundation to the Sequoya Library supporting the Art of the Picture Book collection.
Madison Public Library is teaming up with the Open Art Studios to offer hands-on creative workshops with local artists this September and October. Madison Area Open Art Studios is a celebration of the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison-area. Local artists will be on hand at multiple Library locations to demonstrate technique and help visitors create their own masterpieces. These events are open to visitors of all ages.
Photographer Angela Johnson will appear on Saturday, September 12, 1:30 - 3 p.m. at Hawthorne Library for a family-friendly hand colored photography workshop. Using provided black and white images of nature photography, learn how to hand color and cardstock mount to give the image your own creative spin.
Fiber and felting artist Jaroslava Sobiskova will be available on Saturday, September 19, 1 - 4 p.m. at Alicia Ashman Library for a demonstration of felting artistry and techniques. She will be creating art throughout the afternoon and will be available to answer questions. Her creations include beautiful tapestries, scarves, shawls, and other objects, and a selection of her work will be on display.
On Saturday, September 26, learn jewelry-making from two local artists appearing at two library locations. Join Judi Werner at Central Library for jewelry making from 1 - 4 p.m. Participants will make bracelets, earrings, wig jig animals, and other fun jewelry items. Rachael Brooke Winkley will appear at Pinney Library from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m., demonstrating how to make “upcycled jewelry” from salvage yard scrap metal and gathered natural materials.
Clay artists Sandra Belozercovsky and Meredith Green will be providing hands-on demonstrations of the art they create on Saturday, October 3, 1- 4 p.m. at Sequoya Library. Finally, explore the art of picture taking with photographer Janis Nussbaum Senunetuk on Saturday, October 10, 1 - 4 p.m. at Pinney Library.
Other area libraries will also be holding Open Art Studio events, and artists will be opening their own studios for visitation the weekend of October 17 and 18. An exhibit of works from each of the artists participating in Open Art Studios 2009 will be on display at the Overture Center for the Arts from September 21 through October 16. For more information, visit the Open Art Studios website.
Add comment September 11th, 2009 Alicia
This summer you can experience the energy of the Central Library with “Community Energy Project”, a public art installation funded by the Madison Arts Commission BLINK Grant.
Public institutions like schools, community centers, and libraries, provide their community with intellectual energy and environments that encourages collaboration and growth. The symbolism of an electrical outlet placed onto a still-functional library door emphasizes this role as a source of energy and not simply as a resource for information.
The painted tiles are the favorite books by enthusiastic kids from the Goodman Community Center. They used their imagination to redesign the covers of these books as they wanted. Each book cover is an original design.
Artist Logan Woods is an undergraduate sculptor from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This is his first public art piece.
Add comment July 8th, 2009 Tana
The work of local artist Tom Linfield will be on display at the Alicia Ashman Branch of the Madison Public Library during the months of March and April. The exhibit consists of ink and oil pastel works, and glass mosaics.
The artist will be appearing at the library twice during this exhibit to share information with the public about his art and techniques. Join us for an artist’s reception on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. , when Linfield will be presenting a slideshow and speaking on his work. On Saturday, March 21, from 12 - 4 p.m., Linfield will be in the library making art, demonstrating technique, and answering questions for visitors to the exhibit. Learn about different materials, from oil pastel to gold leaf, look at sketchbooks, and see how a piece moves from blank paper to finished image.
Notecards created by the artist will also be available for purchase for the duration of the exhibit. $10.00 for 5 cards or $2.50 per card. The Madison Community Foundation has donated $25,000 to enhance our collection. Help donate even more by purchasing these beautiful and unique note cards. Checks can be made payable to the Madison Public Library Foundation.
View a virtual display of works from the exhibit on Flickr. For more information about this and other exhibits at the Madison Public Library, see our gallery page.
Add comment February 25th, 2009 Alicia
Ever wonder what Madison police officers do when they’re not on duty? Sometimes they read! From Mary Doria Russell to J. K. Rowling, John Hersey to Greg Mortenson, officers on the downtown beat read a little of everything. The Off the Beat 2008 recommendations are from Madison Police Department officers who work the downtown beat: Jean Papalia, Meredith York, Mindy Winter, Paul Dailey and Brian Chaney. Thanks for keeping us safe!
Some contributing police officers are pictured below next to artwork from Two for the Road art show, in the Central Library gallery through November 30.
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Add comment November 7th, 2008 Tana
During the month of July, visit the Central Branch for an exhibit of prints, drawings and reliefs by Dan Herr. A master craftsman, he creates fantastical worlds and mythical tales in his prints, drawings, and reliefs. His work verges on fairy tale, and the finely honed details in each piece summon up narratives that reveal themselves line by line and yet retain a mysterious depth. In this show, Herr will present intaglio and relief prints, pen, brush, and ink drawings and reliefs in wood. His sense of wonder and unending imagination infuses this truly original group of works.
View images from the exhibit. For more information about this exhibit and others, visit our gallery page.
Add comment July 3rd, 2008 Alicia
Jayne Reid Jackson, “Out of the Dark: Mezzotints and Color Prints”
June 16 - August 30, Alicia Ashman Branch
A solo exhibit of Jayne Reid Jackson’s mezzotints and color prints showcases her varied printmaking styles. Her still life images utilize everyday objects, and often include glass and organic forms. Visit the artist’s website.
For more information about this exhibit and others, visit our gallery page.
Add comment July 3rd, 2008 Tana
A solo show of painted carvings by Harold Blossom, created from industrial styrofoam, will be on display at the Pinney Branch through June 12. Smith takes inspiration for his pieces from Norman Rockwell’s artwork. Only a few days remain to see this exhibit in person!
For more information about this and other exhibits, please visit our gallery page.
Add comment May 27th, 2008 Tana
During the month of June, visit the Central Branch for an exhibit of Posters of Soviet Occupied Lithuania, 1940 - 1990.
While the imagery and style of posters created to propagandize Communist ideology are standard among the many nations it controlled, Soviet Lithuanian art stood out as unique, and somewhat revolutionary, showing one way in which this tiny nation was able to retain its identity even under strong political duress. It is but one example of a society and the individual maintaining dignity and self-awareness despite being part of a totalitarian regime and lends to an understanding of present day independent Lithuania.
This exhibit is made possible by the Madison Sister Cities, Inc. membership and the Annual Sister Cities Grant from the city of Madison.
Add comment May 27th, 2008 Tana
Photographer Craig Wilson will discuss his book Hanging by a Thread: A Kite’s Eye View of Wisconsin at the Alicia Ashman Library on Saturday, March 29, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm.
Wilson’s photographs record Wisconsin from an unusual viewpoint. His camera is suspended from a kite and controlled by a photographer on the ground. From fifty to a few hundred feet in the air, photos capture festivals, zoom close over on the capitol dome, get a seagull’s eye view of sailors, and hover over the crowd at a University of Wisconsin-Madison football game.
To register call 824-1780 or register online.
Add comment March 21st, 2008 Molly