As the largest, most inclusive arts classroom on the UW–Madison campus, the Chazen seeks to encourage expression and inquiry, foster critical thinking skills, and promote new ways of learning.
Resources for Teaching
The Chazen welcomes class, group, and research visits across disciplines from UW–Madison, Dane County schools, and beyond.
Talks, Tours, Activities
Chazen programs focus on interactions among artists and the community, as well as a range of hands-on experiences for all ages. Explore lectures, gallery talks, demonstrations, and family-focused activities to do at home.
The Collection
The Chazen’s permanent collection is a rich resource for students, artists, art historians, researchers, teachers, and anyone with a bit of curiosity. With more than 25,000 artworks— and roughly 1,700 on view at any time—the collection is fully digitized and accessible online.