An assemblage of local, regional artworks comes to the city
When Carnelian Art Gallery opened in downtown Madison, in March 2024, it did so with the intention of bolstering the artists of
not only this city, but the broader Midwest.
There’s an unlimited well of talent to be showcased, says owner and head curator Evan Bradbury. He also thinks that the artworks that the gallery exhibits and collects should adorn the walls of every home and business space, particularly in Madison.
Carnelian Art Gallery—located at 221 King Street in Suite 102 just a hop and a skip from the Capitol Square—puts on rotating, month-long exhibitions with artists who work with a variety of media, from paintings to pottery. This gallery is also building an in-house collection of art, offer art consulting services and more. Exhibitions have included sculpture, surreal art, landscapes, figure paintings and more.
“No show has been my favorite,” says Bradbury. “I love all my children equally.”
The upcoming exhibition, "Inner Realms: An Arts for All Wisconsin Benefit Exhibition," running Sep. 4th–27, will kick off with an opening reception and live recital at 5 p.m. on Friday, Sep. 4. At 6 p.m. one of the artists, Peter "Pita" Daniels will read some of his poems accompanied by his friend and violinist, John Medura.
Attendance at exhibition opening receptions has topped just under 200 people, and the gallery has built a solid reputation in Madison as a communal and inclusive space to view and purchase art.
The gallery not only recognizes the need for affordable artist studio spaces, but also creative connections. That’s why it has three private studios for rent. It also offers a 1,500-square foot showroom which serves as a quirky backdrop for events, from art show receptions to networking galas.
The gallery’s collection of art is available for purchase at a variety of price points inside its physical space, as well as on its website at carnelianart.com. Sign up for the gallery’s newsletter on their website.
“We are full of people’s dreams,” says Bradbury.
Carnelian Art Gallery Hours: Thursdays, 12-4 pm | Fridays, 2-6 pm | Weekends, 10 am to 4 pm
Contact the gallery by emailing carnelianartgallery@gmail.com or
by calling (608) 333-5309.
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