Learn MoreApply for Gallery Night
Gallery Night is a long-time Madison arts tradition that showcases the city’s vibrant arts community. Organized by MMoCA, Gallery Night offers art lovers and art novices alike an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, opening receptions, special events, and demonstrations at venues throughout the city. During Gallery Night, dozens of venues open their doors to invite the public in to see and shop for original artwork.
Learn MoreCurator Talk with Paul Baker Prindle
Join MMoCA’s Gabriele Haberland Director, Paul Baker Prindle, for a peek behind the curtain at the curatorial process in Extended Play: A-Side. Learn about the art of abstraction and the works of the Washington Color School while you take a closer look at the exhibition. Following the talk, stick around for a brief Q&A.
Learn MoreDrink and Draw
Enjoy a creative evening of drawing and drinks at the Museum. Jane Fasse, Senior Adjunct Instructor at Edgewood College, leads a figure drawing session in the Rooftop Lounge, where you can learn to draw the human form with body-inclusive nude models in various poses.
Current Exhibitions
Upcoming Exhibitions
Tall Grass
We are excited to announce Tall Grass, a new dining experience coming to the Museum’s street level storefront. Led by renowned Chef Elena Terry, the restaurant will feature a menu rooted in local flavors, bridging contemporary art and culinary traditions.
Art Market
Art Market brings artists, artisans, crafters, makers, bakers, and more into the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art for a weekend of handmade art, wearables, and specialty foods.
Get a jump on holiday shopping or treat yourself to something special as you explore vendors across the Museum’s three floors. Spend the day sipping cider, perusing specialty wares, and listening to live music by local artists.
Art Fair on the Square
One of the Midwest’s most popular and highly regarded outdoor celebrations of the arts will return to the Capitol Square in 2027, as MMoCA presents the 69th annual Art Fair on the Square.
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The Permanent Collection
Explore nearly 6,000 art objects representing roughly 1,400 artists in its permanent collection.