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Terrace Art Zone & Art Cart

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Terrace Art Zone - Make Art on the Terrace!

All ages and skill levels are welcome to explore artmaking at our free events. Each week from June 12 to August 16, we will feature a specific activity that can be completed Thursday-Saturday. Projects are drop-in and will range from painting to printmaking and more. All supplies and instructions are provided. Detailed project info for each week will be listed at the bottom of this page! 

Terrace Art Zone Hours (June 12-August 16):

Thursdays: 5-8 PM
Fridays: 5-8 PM
Saturdays: 5-8 PM

*Note: When inclement weather occurs, the Art Zone may be canceled or moved inside. Questions? Call us at (608) 262-3156 to learn more.

 

Terrace Art Cart

In addition to creating art at the Terrace Art Zone, you can purchase DIY kits and giftable, handmade works of art at the Terrace Art Cart, located at the Terrace Art Zone. NEW: We’re proud to feature items from ArtWorking, a Madison-based nonprofit that supports artists with disabilities. Browse and buy unique creations like stickers, pins, original watercolors, posters, and tote bags!

Hand holding a colorful painting of the state of Wisconsin
Vintage-style enamel pins featuring a penguin, elephant and more
Three tote bags with text "resist" and "love your neighbor"

Art Cart Hours (June 12-August 16):

Thursdays: 5-8 PM
Fridays: 5-8 PM
Saturdays: 5-8 PM

*Note: When inclement weather occurs, the Art Cart will be closed. Questions? Call us at (608) 262-3156 to learn more.

 

Participants hold up art prints they created at Terrace Art Zone

Paintacular:

Be sure to check out Paintacular at the Terrace, Madison's largest group paint night. 2025 date and details coming this summer!

Upcoming Events

Jul
19
Jul 19 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your own painted rocks for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS TAZ Painted Rocks
Jul
24
Jul 24 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use Sharpie markers and a bit of “magic” to create beautiful custom “dyed” bandannas at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
Bandana dyed with blue, orange, and pink coloring.
Jul
25
Jul 25 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use Sharpie markers and a bit of “magic” to create beautiful custom “dyed” bandannas at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
Bandana dyed with blue, orange, and pink coloring.
Jul
26
Jul 26 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use Sharpie markers and a bit of “magic” to create beautiful custom “dyed” bandannas at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
Bandana dyed with blue, orange, and pink coloring.
Jul
31
Jul 31 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your own unique Gelli print for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS monoprinting
Aug
01
Aug 1 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your own unique Gelli print for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS monoprinting
Aug
02
Aug 2 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your own unique Gelli print for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS monoprinting
Aug
07
Aug 7 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your clay critters for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS TAZ Clay Critters IMG 1478 1200x800
Aug
08
Aug 8 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your clay critters for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS TAZ Clay Critters IMG 1478 1200x800
Aug
09
Aug 9 2025 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Create your clay critters for free at the Wheelhouse Studios Terrace Art Zone.
WHS TAZ Clay Critters IMG 1478 1200x800