UPCOMING EVENTS

Neuro Nest Virtual Retreat
This FREE retreat includes both live-streamed and prerecorded workshops for all skill levels that blend creativity and mindfulness.

January Showcase
The Madison Art Guild 2024 January Showcase will take place at American Family Children’s Hospital for patients and staff to enjoy.

Women's Work 2024 Exhibition
Arts + Literature Laboratory presents work by applicants for the 2024 Women Artists Forward Fund from November 3 - December 1 in the Women’s Work 2024 Exhibition.

Forward Art Prize Reception
Arts + Literature Laboratory presents work by applicants for the 2024 Women Artists Forward Fund from November 3, 2024 through December 1, 2024.
The mission of the Women Artists Forward Fund is to address gender disparity issues that exist for women artists, by providing them with financial resources to strengthen their work, along with recognition and community support to leverage their creative capital.
The Forward Art Prize offers two annual, unrestricted $10,000 awards for women visual artists living in Dane County, WI who show exceptional creativity in their work and compelling prospects for the future. Selections are made through an open, juried, competitive application process each summer.
The recipients of the 2024 Forward Art Prize will be announced during a reception held on Saturday, November 2, 5:00pm to 7:00pm.

Tuesday Tea with Touchstone: Crafting a Values-Based Digital Presence with Mindy Wara
Join us for a discussion with Touchstone’s Digital Marketing Manager, Mindy Wara, on building a meaningful brand and online presence for your therapeutic practice.

She Creates Show
A one-day pop-up gallery celebrating creative women taking up space with their work. We'll be sharing our artists/vendors and their work over the next few weeks so check back and we hope to see you there!
14 various artists and collectors
12 young female artists ages 5-12
music by the talented Whitney Rose
amazing permanent jewelry | Paloma Wilder BOND Bar
food & beverages available inside Anvil Pub & Grille
Grab a drink inside at The Anvil, and check out the artwork on the patio!

Mothering: An Exhibition Reception
Moms Mental Health Initiative is hosting a gallery night in partnership with the Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective on International Women’s Day!
The reception kicks off Mothering: An Exhibition, to be held from March 8 - May 8, 2024, which will provide a visual voice to perinatal mood and anxiety challenges, serving as a means of awareness and advocacy.
This kid-friendly artist reception will feature live music, light refreshments, and artworks available with proceeds to benefit Moms Mental Health Initiative.
The artist reception is free to attend! Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mothering-an-exhibition-tickets-815732577097

Mothering: An Exhibition
This group exhibition provides a visual voice to the experience of perinatal mood and anxiety challenges, serving as a means of awareness and advocacy.
Artworks available with proceeds to benefit Moms Mental Health Initiative.

2024 January Showcase
The Madison Art Guild 2024 January Showcase will take place at American Family Children’s Hospital for patients and staff to enjoy.

Fall 2023 Gallery Night
The art walk is coming to The Marquette again! We will be showing a large variety of arts in the cafe this fall.
We will be providing food and drink, as well as live acoustic music and a poetry table.

Fall 2023 Gallery Night
Showcasing charcoal drawings by Douglas Yu and hand-woven tapestries and watercolors by Mindy Wara.
Artists will be here to meet and discuss their work. We will also serve snacks and refreshments. For more information about other business and venues participating in Gallery Night, visit: https://www.mmoca.org/event/gallery-night/gallerynight2023/
Please join us Friday night and help us support local artists!

Forward Art Prize Reception
Arts + Literature Laboratory presents work by applicants for the 2023 Women Artists Forward Fund from September 22, 2023 through November 11, 2023.
The mission of the Women Artists Forward Fund is to address gender disparity issues that exist for women artists, by providing them with financial resources to strengthen their work, along with recognition and community support to leverage their creative capital.
The Forward Art Prize offers two annual, unrestricted $10,000 awards for women visual artists living in Dane County, WI who show exceptional creativity in their work and compelling prospects for the future. Selections are made through an open, juried, competitive application process each summer.
The recipients of the 2023 Forward Art Prize will be announced during a reception held on Thursday, October 26, 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

Art in the Office
Showcasing charcoal drawings by Douglas Yu and hand-woven tapestries and watercolors by Mindy Wara.

Women's Work 2023 Exhibition
Arts + Literature Laboratory presents work by applicants for the 2023 Women Artists Forward Fund from September 22, 2023 through November 11, 2023 in Women’s Work 2023.

Brews & Bites
Join the fun at Brews & Bites on September 21st where we will celebrate and close out the auction. An evening of live family-friendly musical entertainment, yard games, and more at Fireman's Park. Food/Beverages available for purchase. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.

Dragons of DeForest Public Art Auction
The Village of DeForest believes that art has a special role within our community. Art can provide visual appeal to public spaces, stimulate creativity, and reinforce our community's commitment to "Growing the Good Life". As a tool, Public Art is used to educate, inspire, challenge, and preserve the character of our community, the Village of DeForest is excited to announce our first Public Art Campaign: Dragons of DeForest.
To kick off our first Public Art Campaign we had 10 artists create 11 five-foot tall fiberglass dragons that celebrate our heritage, community and much more! Proceeds will support local projects that benefit the community of DeForest.
Bidding on these pieces will begin at $800.00 and the auction will remain open through September 21, 2023 at 7:00pm. At the end of the auction, pieces will be awarded to the highest bidder and upon completion of payment.

Dragons of DeForest Public Art Installation
The Village of DeForest is excited to bring our community the Dragons of DeForest! This free public art event features 11 large-scale dragons placed on display at various locations around DeForest. The dragons have been designed by local artists celebrating our heritage, community, and much more! Have fun going on a dragon hunt from June 3rd through September 2023!

AIM TAP Webinar
Love it or hate it, social media is one of the most effective ways to reach people in 2023; but how do you get started – and keep up – while running a maternal care quality team?
An expert marketing and brand strategist will provide a practical approach for leveraging social media to reach and engage with your ideal audience, showcase your impact, and build a digital community without burning out. Whether you're just getting started or looking to improve your existing efforts, this webinar will provide valuable insights, tools, and advice for managing a sustainable digital presence.
Come join us for this month's TAP Webinar Social Media Marketing for Maternal Care Quality Teams: Building Your Online Presence without Burning Out on Thursday, March 16th at 3:00 PM EST.

2023 January Showcase
The Madison Art Guild 2023 January Showcase will take place at American Family Children’s Hospital for patients and staff to enjoy.

Madison Art Guild Installation
The Madison Art Guild is exhibiting works by 8 talented artists at the Firefly Coffeehouse throughout January and February.

AIM Annual Meeting
AIM is excited to host a national convening to foster connection, collaboration, and education of PQCs and AIM teams addressing severe maternal morbidity (SMM), mortality, and contributing health inequities.

2022 Athena Award Celebration
Thank you for joining us at the 25th annual ATHENA® Award Celebration. This year’s virtual event will recognize and honor 6 nominees who have achieved excellence in their work, devoted time in their communities, and helped women realize their full leadership potential.

Parallel Show
Opening gallery night for an exhibit carefully composed of 21 creative mothers and work inspired by motherhood -- obviously or abstractly. This show represents a wide range of stages in motherhood, materials and experiences.
Please join us on the 3rd Floor of the Arts Mill for some amazing art and discussions with our artist-mothers. Snacks and a cash bar will be available. After the opening night, the show will be up thru December 9th.
We will also be holding a silent auction that will include made or repurposed floral vases with fresh flower arrangements. The auction will only be the evening of 10/15 and all proceeds will go to the Milwaukee Diaper Mission, a local charity that assists mothers and their children.

6x6x2021 - The International Small Art Phenomenon
Every $20 artwork purchase supports our future exhibitions & public art. Each summer Rochester Contemporary Art Center’s (RoCo) 6x6 exhibition brings together thousands of original artworks, made and donated by celebrities, international & local artists, designers, youth and YOU. Each artist may enter up to four artworks of any medium (2D or 3D). Artworks must be six inches square and signed only on the back, to be exhibited anonymously. Participation is free. All artworks will be exhibited and for sale to the public for $20 each to benefit RoCo. Artists’ names will be revealed to the buyer upon purchase and all artworks remain on display through the end of the exhibition. Limit four artworks per school or school group (no limit for colleges).