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Apple Pie: Symbols of Americana in the permanent collection at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) features more than 80 paintings, photographs, prints, and objects that address American identity through imagery ranging from big cars and hamburger joints to cowboys and fields of corn. Books from the Madison Public Library - about art and the American spirit - are currently on display in the MMoCA Kids Learning Center, and available for families to use while viewing the display. The exhibit will be on display through Sunday, April 11.
Looking for more books about American art? Check out our Americana companion booklist for the exhibit. See more children’s programs at MMoCA.
March 9th, 2010
Alicia
Mosaic boxes created by local artist Tom Linfield are on display now through March 31st at the Pinney Library.
“I spent a large part of my life living in Europe, sketching stone circles and cairns, visiting cathedrals, and living in a medieval village called Cordes, in the south of France. I’m fascinated by the beauty and potency of these ancient, sacred stone formations and the imagery continues to inform my work,” Linfield says of his work. “This exhibition features… glass mosaic boxes. The work explores such common themes as memory, balance, and fragmentation”
Join us for a reception and artist’s talk on Wednesday, March 24, 6 p.m. at the Pinney Branch. Tom Linfield will talk about his mosaic work, show images, and discuss inspiration. Reception begins at 6 p.m., followed by the talk at 7 p.m.
View a virtual display of works from the exhibit on Flickr. For more information about the artist, view his art resume and visit his website.
February 21st, 2010
Alicia
Meet award-winning author/illustrator team Kevin Henkes and Laura Dronzek at the Sequoya Branch Library on Sunday, January 24 at 1 p.m., where they will discuss writing and illustrating children’s picture books. Their most recent picture book, Birds (2009), delightfully bridges the gap between concept books and longer narrative stories for children, and was recently named a 2010 Charlotte Zolotow Honor Book. Henkes is the author of more than 25 books for children, including Caldecott Medal winner Kitten’s First Full Moon (2005) and several books featuring Lilly and other mouse characters, including Lilly’s Purple Plastic Purse (1996) and Julius, the Baby of the World (1989). Dronzek is a painter whose work has been exhibited nationally and an award-winning children’s book illustrator who previously collaborated with her husband on Oh! (1999).
This is an adult event, but older children are welcome to listen. The event is the last in a series of author events in support of the Sequoya Endowment Campaign through the Madison Public Library Foundation with assistance from the Madison Community Foundation. Through the establishment of the Sequoya Branch Endowment, Madison Public Library Foundation will be able to give earnings on the endowment to the Sequoya Branch Library on an ongoing basis for programs and resources.
The Sequoya Branch is also a recipient of a three-year Madison Community Foundation library collection grant dedicated to the Art of the Picture Book. In addition to adding to Sequoya’s fine collection of picture books (including Caldecott and other medal winners and honor books), a series of programs celebrating picture book art and artists are scheduled for this winter.
Art of the Picture Book: Making pictures in the style of Denise Fleming.
Children ages 5 and up use paper-making techniques to create pictures.
- Sequoya Library, January 11, 3:30-5:30 p.m. - see pictures on Flickr
- Lakeview Library, January 22, 2-3 p.m. - call 246-4547 to register.
The Art of the Picture Book: Making pictures in the style of Eric Carle (two parts).
Kids age 5 and up will use paint to prepare papers (part one) that will be used to create the Eric Carle-style pictures (part two).
Sequoya Branch
Part One, February 13, 10-11 a.m. and Part Two, February 15, 3:30-4:30 p.m. - Call 266-6385 or register online beginning 1/30 for both parts.
Alicia Ashman Branch
Part One, March 30, 1-2 p.m. and Part Two, March 31, 1-2 p.m. - Call 824-1780 or register online beginning 3/16 to register for both parts.
January 16th, 2010
Tana
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.
October 2nd, 2009
Alicia
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
July 3rd, 2008
Tana
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