Overture Galleries
Spring 2026 Exhibitions Reception
Thursday, April 30
5:30-8:30pm
6pm - Artist Talks on Rotunda Stage
Overture Galleries & Rotunda Stage
Free
Age Recommendation
All ages
Join us for a reception and artist talks celebrating the Spring 2026 Exhibitions in 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. Collectively, their practices examine how relationships, identity and place structure the stories we tell.
Gallery I: Invisible Truths
Katherine Steichen Rosing & Sandra Schoen
Gallery II: Language of Love
Susan Dupor & Valerie Savarie
Gallery III: Farther Afield
Gerit Grimm & Matthew Warren Lee
Playhouse Gallery: The Book as Sculpture
The Bone Folders’ Guild
Rotunda Gallery: United by Narrative
Mack Bo Ross & DarRen Morris
Overture Galleries
Each year, Overture Galleries mount four cycles of seasonal exhibitions in five galleries, providing a forum for diverse artistic expression and showcasing local artists across all visual media. Free and open to the public.
Sponsors
Overture Galleries are supported by Wealthspire, The Arts Access Fund, a component fund of the Madison Community Foundation, and by contributions to Overture Center for the Arts.
Upcoming Visual Arts Events
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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