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ALL is a nonprofit community art space for visual, literary, and performing artists to connect, develop, and share their creative work.

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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Open Submission 2028-29

We are officially open for submissions! The Arts + Literature Laboratory is looking for artists, curators, collectives, and cultural organizations to apply! We’re considering finished exhibitions, works in progress, site-specific projects, interdisciplinary proposals, and research-based practices.

All mediums are eligible—from painting and photography to sculpture, digital media, and performance art.

Submission Deadline: October 1, 2026 - December 4, 2026 taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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❤️ ALL’s 10 Anniversary Retrospective Show ❤️ is on display now through November 7, 2026 featuring over 50 artists who have been a part of the Art Lit Lab community over the past 10 years. Scroll through to see a few of our incredible contributing artists!

Join us for an opening reception this Friday, September 18 from 6-8 PM. And save the date for a Gallery Night closing reception and 10th anniversary party on Friday, November 6 from 5-9 PM.

Gallery hours are 10AM - 5PM, Tuesday-Friday and Saturdays 12-5 PM. Free and open to the public! taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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18 days ago

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Native Art Market, founded and curated by Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore, Sat November 14th, from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Local and regional Native artists will share and sell their work throughout our three floors, including beadwork, quillwork, weaving, leatherwork, metalwork, basketry, clothing, and more.

Featured Artwork by: Xavier Horkman taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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17 days ago

We’re heartbroken to tell you that Charles Edward Payne passed away on September 19.

Charles made the community more generous, more curious, more capable. He was a writer, poet, teacher, storyteller, mentor, and social artist. He was a big man with a booming deep voice and one of the best laughs that could fill up a room. The best smile in Wisconsin without a doubt. Somehow, none of that ever made him feel imposing. He made people feel safe by listening closely. Charles could always see something in you before you’d seen it. Then he helped you move toward that.

Charles did not want a funeral or traditional service, and his wife Liz has asked that, in lieu of flowers, cards, or gifts, anyone who wants to do something in his memory should consider donating to Arts + Literature Laboratory. Art Lit Lab was one of Charles’ places, where he learned, taught, read, curated, and where he made the community better. At Liz’s request, these gifts will support a special fund dedicated to making literary programming more accessible in Madison.

Liz and friends have built a website for Charles where you can read the story of his life and work. Through photographs you can witness the many communities he belonged to.

There will be a memorial gathering in spring 2027, with more information to come. For now, if you knew Charles, tell somebody a Charles story. Write it down. There are people who take up a lot of space in this world. Charles had the rarer gift of making more space around everyone else, and we will miss him very much.

Links in bio. by @artlitlab

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Rehearsals are underway for Don Juan, produced by @oracularstudiosllc and Falconbridge. ❤️‍🔥

Reserve a free ticket at donjuan.eventbrite.com for Tuesday’s presentation at @artlitlab ! taken in Madison Theatre Guild Inc by @artlitlab

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9 days ago

Join us for ✨Story Sparks: Creative Comic Making to Get Your Ideas Flowing✨Tuesdays, Oct. 13 - 27, 6-8 PM. Sign up for one session or all three!

✨This three-part workshop series with artist and educator Lauren Lauter, explores creative drawing and writing exercises for comics and graphic novels. Each two hour class centers around a different storytelling structure designed to spark creativity, build confidence, and generate new ideas for visual narratives.

✨October 13th: List Exercises
Using prompts and observation to create list-like comics inspired by works such as “My Friends” by Tara Gomi and “Things to Look Forward To” by Sophie Blackall.

✨October 20th: Small Moments
Delve into memoir comics—personal stories and fleeting memories that reveal deeper meaning through words and images.

✨October 27th: Journey Comics
Follow a character (or yourself) from one place to another, inspired by stories like “The Missing Piece” by Shel Silverstein. Short journeys can lead to big revelations. taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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11 days ago

In celebration of the upcoming ALL Native Art Market, we invite you to support the many artists who make this market possible. Featured are upcoming workshops and classes. Space is limited, register at artlitlab.org/education

#ALL #artlitlab #artwork #madisonwi #nativeartmarket taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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Community ✨🙏🏿💓

Battle @ Da Badgers 2026 : Spring Showcase

1v1 OPEN-STYLES TOURNAMENT
Winner : @kid_nimbus 🏆
Runner up : @taco_man_17

Cypher Regents : @gtonetheone @gtonethegoat & @amavasyaocean
Style icons : @__gstylezsalon & @jhyunart
Hype Specialists : @jess.wulf & @nikothedancingdj
Mvps : @huangnaht & Vinny

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#thehitterzcollective #community #culture #hiphop #dance taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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16 days ago

🎷✨ STROLLIN' MIDDLETON IS BACK
Sat, Sept 12 | FREE | 12pm-8pm

Four incredible acts. One unforgettable day of jazz.

🌟 Headlining: Kyoko Oyobe Quartet (6PM), the NYC pianist and composer who's held down legendary spots like Smalls & Fat Cat, playing alongside local jazz greats Ben Ferris, Jon Hoel, and Rick Flowers. Her sound moves through Be-Bop, Brazilian, and Free Jazz like nothing else you'll hear this year.

🎺 Also on the bill: Marques Carroll Trio (2PM), straight outta Chicago, with the Hollywood Bowl, Montreal Jazz Fest, and a stint with the Count Basie Orchestra under his belt.

Plus TRILOBITE (12PM) and FEESTET (4PM) round out a full day of sound.

Bring your blanket, grab a bite from @downtown_middleton restaurants or bring a picnic, and stroll on through. 🧺🎶

Presented by Middleton Community Development Authority and Arts + Literature Laboratory @artlitlab

#StrollinMiddleton #JazzFestival #KyokoOyobe #MarquesCarroll #MiddletonWI #JazzFest #LiveMusic

@oyobekyoko @marquescarrollmusic @bferrisbass @feestet @trilobiteband02 @better_yeti_music @rickflowers6

The 2026 season is possible thanks to
@spencerrealestategroup
@visit.middleton
@dane.arts with additional funds from Diane Ballweg and the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation
@isthmusmadison
@wisconsinpublicradio
Middleton Endowment
Town Bank
Fairfield Inn & Suites Madison West Middleton
@michelleschreier_restainohomes
@gundersonfuneralhome
@newyearinvestments
@yourwisconsininjurylawyers
PKK Lighting Inc. by @artlitlab

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22 days ago

Thank you for making our Summer Wishes come true! Donors stepped up to match our $7500 in pledges, providing $15,000 in core mission support.

Your contributions help us provide 10 weeks of fun, creative and enriching arts programming for youth and teens each summer! 🌞 taken in Arts + Literature Laboratory by @artlitlab

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22 days ago

Sometimes a judge’s final few words say everything.

Sasha Debevec-McKenney received a 2025 Wisconsin Writers Awards honorable mention for her debut poetry collection, Joy Is My Middle Name. Judge Cortney Lamar Charleston called the book:

“Funny. Fearless. Full of beauty.”

Submissions are open for the 2026 Wisconsin Writers Awards. First-place book winners receive a $1,000 cash prize and a five-day residency at Shake Rag Alley Center for the Arts. Book honorable mentions receive $100 and a five-day residency at Ernest Hüpeden’s Painted Forest.

Submit by January 8, 2027. Eligibility requirements, full guidelines, and submission links are available at artlitlab.org/programs/wwa.

#WisconsinWritersAwards #ArtLitLab #BookAwards #PoetryBooks #WisconsinWriters by @artlitlab

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23 days ago

settingsounds Setting! Soundcheck sounds amazing. First Auricle Concert Series of the season at Art Lit Lab. Doors at 6:30, show starts at 7! Come enjoy.
⚡️https://share.google/DhkY6GlkQl0fCPGDL by @artlitlab

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