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Terrace Art Zone & Art Cart

Terrace Art Zone presented by Wheelhouse Studios
Participants painting vinyl records at Terrace Art Zone
Participants in a Foam Printmaking session at Terrace Art Zone
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Terrace at Memorial Union
Cost
FREE
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Terrace Art Zone - Make Art on the Terrace!

Terrace Art Zone is a free, drop-in artmaking experience for all ages and skill levels. Each week throughout the summer, we will feature a new activity that can be completed Thursday, Friday, or Saturday. All supplies and instructions are provided. Detailed activity info for each week will be listed at the bottom of this page! 

Terrace Art Zone Hours: 

June 11, 2026, through August 22, 2026

Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday

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

While you're creating at the Terrace Art Zone, visit the nearby Terrace Art Cart to shop DIY kits and giftable, handmade works. Browse an ever-changing selection of stickers, pins, original watercolors, posters, tote bags, and more, created by local artists, including ArtWorking, a Madison-based nonprofit that supports artists with disabilities. 

Four watercolor postcards with scenes from the Union.
Campus Moments Postcards: Share your love of campus—and the Terrace—with friends and family through the gift of art! Choose from a variety of designs and make each one your own using watercolor paint, colored pencils, or markers. Select designs are also available as full-color images. $2 each or 3 for $5.
DIY Project Kits featuring Bucky Badger.
DIY Kits: Show your school spirit while trying your hand at a retro favorite! From paint-by-number to fuse beads to string art, create Bucky Badger and beyond. Each kit includes instructions and supplies. Kits range from $8-$15.

Art Cart Hours:

Thursdays: 5–8 PM

Fridays: 5–8 PM

Saturdays: 5–8 PM

Sundays: 11 AM–1 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

Upcoming Events

Jul
16

Terrace Art Zone: I Love Madison Mini Paintings

Arts
Jul 16 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use acrylic paint and other decorations to make a mini painting that captures the spirit of Madison.
Photo of a painting with a flamingo with the words "I love Madison".
Jul
17

Terrace Art Zone: I Love Madison Mini Paintings

Arts
Jul 17 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use acrylic paint and other decorations to make a mini painting that captures the spirit of Madison.
Photo of a painting with a flamingo with the words "I love Madison".
Jul
18

Terrace Art Zone: I Love Madison Mini Paintings

Arts
Jul 18 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use acrylic paint and other decorations to make a mini painting that captures the spirit of Madison.
Photo of a painting with a flamingo with the words "I love Madison".
Jul
23

Terrace Art Zone: Model Magic Shark Week

Arts
Jul 23 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Sculpt mini sea creatures using soft Model Magic clay—sharks, colorful fish, or your very own creation!
Photo of two sea creatures made from clay and painted.
Jul
24

Terrace Art Zone: Model Magic Shark Week

Arts
Jul 24 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Sculpt mini sea creatures using soft Model Magic clay—sharks, colorful fish, or your very own creation!
Photo of two sea creatures made from clay and painted.
Jul
25

Terrace Art Zone: Model Magic Shark Week

Arts
Jul 25 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Sculpt mini sea creatures using soft Model Magic clay—sharks, colorful fish, or your very own creation!
Photo of two sea creatures made from clay and painted.
Jul
30

Terrace Art Zone: Brilliant Tin Folk Art

Arts
Jul 30 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use aluminum tooling foil, vibrant markers, and embossing techniques to create colorful, textured art.
Photo of tin made into different shapes using different colors.
Jul
31

Terrace Art Zone: Brilliant Tin Folk Art

Arts
Jul 31 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use aluminum tooling foil, vibrant markers, and embossing techniques to create colorful, textured art.
Photo of tin made into different shapes using different colors.
Aug
01

Terrace Art Zone: Brilliant Tin Folk Art

Arts
Aug 1 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Use aluminum tooling foil, vibrant markers, and embossing techniques to create colorful, textured art.
Photo of tin made into different shapes using different colors.
Aug
06

Terrace Art Zone: Pressed Flower Suncatchers

Arts
Aug 6 2026 | 5 - 8pm
Terrace at Memorial Union
Arrange dried flowers, tissue paper, and transparent layers to create a garden-inspired suncatcher.
Photo of a suncatcher with pressed flowers inside.

Presented by:

Wheelhouse Studios
wheelhouse@union.wisc.edu