Where Community Becomes Art

posted October 9, 2017 – 4:08pm

Library Artist-in-Residence Creates Small-Scale Gallery with Public Participation

Madison, WI – Library patrons and the public are invited to collaborate on a communal exhibition in the Bubbler Room of Madison Public Library. Throughout the month of October, participants will create small-scale works of art to fill a custom made miniature gallery space with new Artist-in-Residence, Lovey Town.

Founded in 2013 by artist Michael Velliquette, Lovey Town is a miniature, mobile project space dedicated to the exhibition of small original artworks. Artists participate in the exhibition with their works, and in the form of paper cutouts made from their photographs. Lovey Town exists in multiple formats—through online photographic documentation, in print publications, as a physical exhibition space, and as a social practice where artists and audiences participate in the creation of a sculptural community.

During Lovey Town’s residency, participants will create their own small artwork to hang in the Lovey Town Bubbler Room exhibition. They may also have their picture taken to be made into a photographic paper doll, which will stand in the gallery next to their tiny masterpieces. The library will provide mixed media art supplies, and participants will be able to take home their artwork and paper dolls at the end of the October exhibition.

To participate in Lovey Town, members of the public are invited to drop-in studio workshops with the Artist-in-Residence. However, supplies and instructions will be available throughout the month of October whenever the Bubbler Room at Madison Public Library is open for those who cannot attend a workshop session.

Drop-in Studio Times WITH Artist-in-Residence:
Friday, October 6 from 6-10pm in the Bubbler Room throughout Gallery Night
Wednesday, October 11 from 6-8pm in the Bubbler Room
Saturday, October 11-2pm in the Bubbler Room
Wednesday, October 18 from 6-8pm in the Bubbler Room
Wednesday, October 25 from 6-8pm in the Bubbler Room
Saturday, October 28 11-2pm in the Bubbler Room

The Bubbler's foundational Artist-in-Residence program connecting artists to the community and the community to artists is funded by Scooter Software, Inc.

About Madison Public Library
Madison Public Library’s tradition of promoting education, literacy and community involvement has enriched the City of Madison for more than 140 years. Nine locations throughout the City of Madison are open six days per week and welcome over 2.2 million visits each year. For more information, visit madisonpubliclibrary.org, Madison Public Library on Facebook, @madisonlibrary on Twitter, and @madisonpubliclibrary on Instagram.

About The Bubbler at Madison Public Library
The Bubbler’s hands-on workshops, performances, and events introduce participants to a variety of local experts who share their talent and passion for art, design, and maker culture. For more information, visit madisonbubbler.org, Madison Bubbler on Facebook, or @madisonbubbler on Twitter.