Make Music Madison at the Chazen
Meet us at the Chazen to enjoy a day of live music in the Mead Witter lobby.
More details, including our lineup of musicians, is coming soon!
Make Music Madison is a free, citywide day of music every June 21. The Make Music Madison chapter is part of Make Music Day, which occurs in 1,000+ cities around the globe. Madison began participating in 2013 and now boasts one of the largest events in the country. Chazen Museum of Art. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Cost: free. Information: hphart@wisc.edu
Family Day: Crafting Beats
Meet us for a fun-filled Family Day at the Chazen as we celebrate music and creativity! Craft your own musical instruments, all while exploring the joy of making music. This hands-on event is part of Make Music Madison. Bring your family and friends and create your very own instruments to play and enjoy!
Bring your creations back to the museum on Saturday, June 21, for Make Music Madison at the Chazen and play along with other musicians! Chazen Museum of Art. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Information: visit@chazen.wisc.edu
Family Day: Ink-credible Printmaking
Learn about printmaking with a hands-on workshop inspired by the artist Wharton Esherick. Explore a variety of materials and techniques to create and take home your own prints. This event is for visitors of all ages, with something for everyone to enjoy. Be sure to wear clothes you're comfortable getting messy in, and get ready to make your own print!
Free and open to all. Registration encouraged, not required.
Generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program. Chazen Museum of Art. 12-2 p.m. Information: visit@chazen.wisc.edu
Art Making and Frosty Fun at the Winter Carnival
Stop by the Chazen’s table during Frosty Fun, 1–4 p.m. in Alumni Park (650 N. Lake Street), an all-ages event that is part of the Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival. Museum staff will guide you in creating your own card, inspired by the Chazen’s collection, and making colorful tissue paper sun catchers. Frosty Fun will also include a DJ, photo booth, scavenger hunt, and free hot cider and cocoa. Alumni Park, 650 N. Lake Street. 1-4 p.m. Cost: Free. Information: visit@chazen.wisc.edu
Art Spin: Message from Our Planet
If we embarked on a journey through time 175 years in the future, what slices of life would you share from today? Let’s find out! Join us in creating your own mementos and time capsules inspired by our exhibition, 'Message from Our Planet'.
This family-friendly event is free and open to all! Chazen Museum of Art. 12-2 p.m. Information: tours@chazen.wisc.edu
Family Fun in Alumni Park
Join Badgers of all ages for an afternoon of family-friendly, winter-themed activities during the annual Family Fun in Alumni Park!
Outdoor dance party with DJ Mike Carlson ’88
Winter-themed storytelling
Hands-on art activities with the Chazen Museum of Art
UW trivia with spirited prizes
Photo booth
Scavenger hunt
Complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider while supplies last
Exclusive giveaway for all WAA members. Alumni Park, 724 Langdon Street, Madison, WI. 1-4 p.m. Information: 515-3053, melissa.zehner@supportuw.org
CANCELLED: Art•Spin! Insistent Presence: Contemporary African Art at the Chazen
UPDATE: CANCELLED
Drop by with your friends and family for an afternoon of artmaking inspired by our latest exhibition, 'Insistent Presence: Contemporary African Art from the Chazen Collection'. We’ll create collages using magazines, fabric, photographs, and lots of imagination! Free and open to all. Mead Witter Lobby, Chazen Museum of Art. 12-3 p.m. Cost: free. Information: jprey@chazen.wisc.edu
Family Fun in Alumni Park
- Dance party in Alumni Park with DJ Mike Carlson ’88
- Performance by the UW Alumni Marching Band
- Winter-themed storytelling
- Hands-on art activities presented by the Chazen Museum of Art
- Complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider
- Giveaway for all WAA members
This event is hosted by Wisconsin Alumni Association in partnership with the Wisconsin Union Winter Carnival! Alumni Park, 724 Langdon St. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Information: lizzie.jorgensen@supportuw.org
UW Family Weekend at the Chazen Museum of Art
It's UW Family Weekend! Families are welcome to drop by the Chazen Museum of Art between 1:00 and 3:00 pm to create a multimedia craft inspired by glass artwork in our collection.
Following the activity, guests are encouraged to spend some time exploring the museum. Entry is free! No registration is required. Chazen Museum of Art. 1-3 p.m. Information: 265-3073, jprey@chazen.wisc.edu