This Month in the Bakke Art Studio

In February, the monthly concept is Texture. We will display work by Cambridge second- and fourth-graders, including beautiful weavings, and work by children at Creative Learning Preschool. There will also be a special showing of work from Madison’s  Hawthorne Elementary School students that focuses on art teacher Julie Olson’s collaborative project on the Harlem Renaissance, including work inspired by both artists and musicians.  Olson will be joined by several of her fifth-grade students, and they will lead visitors in a collage project. 

Twilight Art Night
Next event: 6–8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7
Free admission to the whole museum!

Twilight Art Night offers the opportunity to meet some of the artists whose work is on display, and to learn more about how public art was incorporated into the building. Enjoy free admission on Twilight Wednesday, the first Wednesday of the month, from 5-8 p.m.

Monthly Schedule

This fall and winter, the Art Studio begin focusing on elements and principles of art. Here is the 2011-12 schedule.

September: Line
October: Shape
November: Color
December: Value
January: Form
February: Texture
March: Space
April: Balance
May: Contrast
June: Emphasis
July: Movement

Art Workshops & Activities

SPARK! Workshops
10-11:30 a.m. Saturdays, December 31, January 28, February 25, March 31, April 28, and May 26 (ALL ARE FULL)
Saturday dates still open are July 28, August 25, September 29, October 27, November 24, and December 29

Upcoming Tuesday workshop dates: March 6, April 3, May 1, June 5, July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4

SPARK! is an intergenerational family program for children 7 and up, their parents, and a grandparent with early memory loss. The program is a monthly free pre-registered art workshop featuring art looking, art making, and a reception with refreshments. To inquire about future SPARK! workshops, call 608-256-6445, ext. 146, or email ajohnson@madisonchildrensmuseum.org. Registration must be 48 hours in advance.