Art Programs

Develop your creativity. Our art programs encourage skill development, appreciation, creativity, and individual expression for people of all ages and abilities. Art classes, workshops, exhibitions, and distance learning courses strive to meet the needs of individuals and groups both in Madison and throughout Wisconsin.

UW-Madison Continuing Studies noncredit art programs has a Facebook page.

Art programs include

Madison Area Classes - Painting, drawing, fiber arts, printmaking, art history and many other art classes and workshops are held during the regular semester and summer schedules. These classes are often held in the evenings and weekends and are available for beginner, intermediate, and professional artists. Follow link for more information and resources. The Learning the Business Side of Art series helps aspiring artists interested in pursing the business side of their creativity.

Online Art Classes - Register anytime and study at your own pace! An experienced faculty member has written these art classes and will provide individual guidance as you move through the course. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning!

Studio Painting at Green Lake - Immerse yourself in a week of painting at the Green Lake Conference Center. Join other painters in a hands-on studio setting overlooking beautiful Green Lake. Participate in critiques, reflections and demonstrations on various painting and drawing topics and techniques under the guidance of an experienced instructor.

Wisconsin Regional Art Program - (WRAP) - Providing noncompetitive regional exhibitions and workshops throughout Wisconsin. At these exhibits, where original artwork in any media is eligible, pieces are selected for an annual statewide exhibit. This exhibit and the annual WRAP Conference take place in Madison each September.

School of the Arts at Rhinelander - Each July, more than 250 people gather in the beautiful Wisconsin Northwoods for a week of study, performance, exhibits, and other creative activities at the School of the Arts at Rhinelander (SOA). SOA offers a variety of workshops in art and folk art, digital media, mind/body/spirit, music, food and fitness, and writing.

Related resources

• www.artisthelp.wisc.edu - The Flourishing Artist is a website developed by Leslee Nelson filled with resources for artists.
• Arts on campus - Provides information on what's happening in the arts on the UW-Madison campus.
  
• Department of Art - If you are interested in taking art classes for credit on the UW-Madison campus, check out the Web pages for the Art Department.

Contact information

Leslee Nelson, 608-263-7814, e-mail: lnelson@dcs.wisc.edu. About Leslee Nelson