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Upcoming Events

Jan
26
Jan 26 - Apr 3 2026
A collective, contemporary art installation centering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as a historical figure whose legacy continues.
Da Hoodzeum
Jan
27
Jan 27 - Feb 27 2026
Memorial Union
The Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee presents a curation of works from the Wisconsin Union Art Collection honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
A portrait of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. from the National Portrait Gallery. Dr. King is featured prominently just to the left of center, looking slightly left. A figure in robes in a pulpit is featured faintly behind Dr. King, a yellow and white bus with people entering is featured small in the lower left hand corner in front of Dr. King. The background is mainly white with some light blue.
Jan
30
Jan 30 - Mar 13 2026
Union South
A mixed-media visual work exhibition by Linnea Ryshke presented by the Wisconsin Union Directorate Art Committee in Gallery 1308, Union South.
A cut birch log with fine lines carved into it sits in front of a light blue painting. The painting has various shades of blue and white and resembles water rippling, a bird, or the sky, depending on the interpretation of the viewer.
Feb
06
Feb 6 - Mar 20 2026
Memorial Union
WUD Art proudly presents the 98th Annual Student Art Show featuring entirely UW-Madison student artworks in Memorial Union
A multicolored gradient background with dark blue, teal, lilac, white, brown, yellow, pink, red, and purple all blending together. The WUD Art logo is shown in translucent white large in the center.
Feb
17
Feb 17 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Sett Recreation: Bowling + Games
Course Fee
Ready to show off your bowling skills? Gather a group of 4 and join the fun!
2025 4 Grad Student Bowling TF 18 1
Feb
17
Feb 17 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Escape the winter grays as you learn the art of soft pastel drawing to create colorful compositions sure to brighten anyone's day.

Hand working on a blue pastel drawing.
Feb
17

Ink Painting & Drawing

Art, WHS Draw
Feb 17 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore the expressive possibilities of gesture and value using India ink, brushes, and ink pens to create lively drawings of florals, landscapes, and more!

Paintbrushes with ink paint.
Feb
17

Intro to Wheel Pottery

Art, WHS Clay
Feb 17 2026 | 6 - 8:30pm
Sold Out
Memorial Union
Course Fee

Explore working with a pottery wheel and learn the basics of working with clay. Each class comes with 12.5 lbs. of clay as well as free use of the open studios during and for two weeks after the class.

WH wheelpottery1164
Feb
17
Feb 17 2026 | 7 - 9pm
Union South
Hey brainiacs! Team Trivia is back at the Sett. Join us on Tuesday nights!
Trivia
Feb
18
Feb 18 2026 | 12 - 4pm
Union South
Join us in The Well every Wednesday afternoon for some recharging and relaxation. Complimentary tea, craft supplies, and chill vibes provided! Drop-in when you can!
Wellness Wednesdays - images of colored pencils, tea, origami, and stacked rocks