Spring Gallery Night, Madison’s semi-annual celebration of the visual arts organized by the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, returns this Friday, May 2, from 5 to 9 p.m., with a record-breaking 58 venues participating. (Curiously, the University of Wisconsin’s Chazen Museum of Art, which has two striking shows of circus art on display) is not participating this time.)
Art and craft lovers can enjoy an evening filled with grand openings, benefits, free dance lessons, discounts on purchases and new works of art on display across the city. The evening offers a unique opportunity to meet artists and view their latest works.
Gallery Night exhibition spaces include museums, galleries, coffee shops and - especially this year - other businesses and alternative art venues in east, west and central areas of the city.
The printed guide to Gallery Night, with details about offerings and locations, is available free of charge at participating establishments. A map and list of Gallery Night participants will also be available in the May 1 edition of Isthmus and online at www.mmoca.org.
Highlights of Spring 2008 Gallery Night include:
“¢ A double opening of the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra’s fundraising “Art of Note” show of art violins at Grace Chosy Gallery, 1825, Monroe St. (see photo at below right) and the dual show “Human/Nature” with new paintings by area artists Randall Berndt and Charles Munch (see photo at top left) will be featured.
“¢ The Curved Artists U-Haul Gallery will drive its exhibition to three locations.
“¢ Bungalow 1227 will donate 10 percent of its profits to the YWCA.
“¢ Douglas Art and Frame will exhibit portraits dating from the 1800s to the present.
“¢ Steep & Brew Gallery will present live Tango performances.
“¢ Anthology will showcase made-in-Madison paper creations.
“¢ Madison School & Community Recreation will provide Art Cart activities for children.

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