Overture and Playhouse Galleries

Summer 2024 Exhibitions Reception

Collage of six different pieces of colorful art, sculptures and photography.

Thursday, July 11

5:30pm - 8:30pm

6pm - Artists’ Talks on Rotunda Stage

Overture Galleries, Playhouse Gallery & Rotunda Stage

Free

Age Recommendation

All ages

Join us for a reception and artists' talks celebrating the Summer 2024 Overture Galleries. Our exhibitions highlight how art stimulates thought, motivates action and promotes cross-cultural understanding. 

Gallery I - ECHOES OF THE MIND
Beki Borman, Nastia Craig & Katie Schutte

Gallery II - OF BONES AND SOUL
Gwendolynn Fabert Maitzen & Kaitlin Walsh

Gallery III - ON THE BORDER
Judith Bradshaw-Rouse & Cullen Granzen

Playhouse Gallery - FOR THE TIME BEING
Various artists

 

Learn more about Overture Galleries

Sponsors

Overture Galleries are sponsored by The Arts Access Fund, a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation, Ho-Chunk Gaming Madison, and by contributions to Overture Center for the Arts.

Upcoming Visual Arts Events

  • March 3 - March 8

    2025/26 Season, Fringe Festival, Overture Presents, Variety, Visual Arts "Earthlings: Revisited" By Jeanne C. Wilkinson

    Rotunda Studio

    Free exhibition in Rotunda Studio! Step into artist Jeanne Wilkinson’s “Cloud Tunnel” and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing interplay of shifting images and color.

    Multiple Showtimes
  • March 7

    Saturday

    Dance, Educational/Talks, Family Friendly, Folk Music, Free Events, Music, Theater, Variety, Visual Arts International Festival

    Multiple Venues

    Celebrate the rich cultural heritage within our community and enjoy nearly 30 FREE performances throughout Overture by artists who call Dane County home. Indulge in cuisines from around the world, browse stunning arts and crafts available for purchase and learn about the many local businesses with global connections.

    10:00 AM
  • April 30

    Thursday

    Educational/Talks, Free Events, Visual Arts Spring 2026 Exhibitions Reception

    Overture Galleries

    Join us for a reception and artist talks celebrating the Spring 2026 Overture Galleries. Centered on storytelling, our Spring Exhibitions feature artists who translate personal narrative into book-based and ceramic sculptures, symbolic mixed-media works and more.

    5:30 PM
  • May 9

    Saturday

    Educational/Talks, Visual Arts Slow Art: A Mindful Journey Through the Galleries

    Overture Galleries

    Experience an immersive morning with Overture Galleries and the James Watrous Gallery. Slow Art invites you to pause and connect with art in a deeper, more mindful way.

    10:00 AM
  • May 9

    Saturday

    Educational/Talks, Visual Arts Slow Art: Making Responsive Artist Books

    Overture Galleries

    Experience an immersive morning with Overture Galleries and the James Watrous Gallery. Slow Art invites you to pause and connect with art in a deeper, more mindful way.

    10:00 AM