Arts + Literature Laboratory
@artlitlab.bsky.social
Community-driven arts center in downtown Madison. Art. Literature. Music. Film. Education. Artist Professional Development. Full event calendar at artlitlab.org/calendar
Acclaimed saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo return to ALL on Fri Dec 5, 7:30pm. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/184GJBU
November 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Acclaimed saxophonist Miguel Zenón and pianist Luis Perdomo return to ALL on Fri Dec 5, 7:30pm. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/184GJBU
Trace Johnson celebrates the release of his new album, Works For Cello, with a concert on Sun Nov 16, 7pm, mixing classical, contemporary, and folk virtuosity. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/wsbYX0o
November 14, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Trace Johnson celebrates the release of his new album, Works For Cello, with a concert on Sun Nov 16, 7pm, mixing classical, contemporary, and folk virtuosity. Tickets available now. https://loom.ly/wsbYX0o
Thank you to everyone who made our Bizhiki concert such a wonderful capstone to the Native Art Market weekend! And Madison is fortunate to have another Bizhiki performance next week, Tuesday, November 18, 6pm at Shannon Hall in the UW Memorial Union. https://loom.ly/OnLMga0
November 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Thank you to everyone who made our Bizhiki concert such a wonderful capstone to the Native Art Market weekend! And Madison is fortunate to have another Bizhiki performance next week, Tuesday, November 18, 6pm at Shannon Hall in the UW Memorial Union. https://loom.ly/OnLMga0
Thank you to everyone who made the Native Art Market such a success last Saturday! It was great to see so much support for local and regional Indigenous artists. Thank you Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore for your leadership on the project. And thanks to all of the artists who participated!
November 13, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Thank you to everyone who made the Native Art Market such a success last Saturday! It was great to see so much support for local and regional Indigenous artists. Thank you Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore for your leadership on the project. And thanks to all of the artists who participated!
Falconbridge Players return with a staged reading of The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw on Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm. GBS's first commercial success as a playwright (1897) and the start of his rise to prominence. Free admission, RSVP requested. https://loom.ly/t15EnHw
November 7, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Falconbridge Players return with a staged reading of The Devil's Disciple by George Bernard Shaw on Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm. GBS's first commercial success as a playwright (1897) and the start of his rise to prominence. Free admission, RSVP requested. https://loom.ly/t15EnHw
Artist Christopher Sweet is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota. His art is influenced by both tribal traditions. Meet Christopher at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
November 7, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Artist Christopher Sweet is a member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and a descendant of the White Earth Band of Ojibwe of Minnesota. His art is influenced by both tribal traditions. Meet Christopher at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Read David Dahmer's Madison365 preview of the Native Art Market. Then join us for the Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am to 6pm at Arts + Literature Laboratory, and support local and regional artists. https://loom.ly/yPwcJvw
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Read David Dahmer's Madison365 preview of the Native Art Market. Then join us for the Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am to 6pm at Arts + Literature Laboratory, and support local and regional artists. https://loom.ly/yPwcJvw
Crystal Lepscier's beadwork and other art capture her connections to woodland tribal communities while interacting with contemporary colors, shapes, and designs. Meet Crystal at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
November 5, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Crystal Lepscier's beadwork and other art capture her connections to woodland tribal communities while interacting with contemporary colors, shapes, and designs. Meet Crystal at Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Listen to Mr. G's interview with Dylan "Bizhikiins" Jennings at Green Arrow Radio, then see and hear Bizhiki for free (ticketed event) Sunday, November 9, 7:30pm. https://loom.ly/HSP3htI
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Listen to Mr. G's interview with Dylan "Bizhikiins" Jennings at Green Arrow Radio, then see and hear Bizhiki for free (ticketed event) Sunday, November 9, 7:30pm. https://loom.ly/HSP3htI
Multidisciplinary artist Hattie Lee Mendoza will join us at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm. “My studio is a flow of mediums and objects constantly conversing with each other, Hattie explains. Be sure to visit ALL on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
November 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Multidisciplinary artist Hattie Lee Mendoza will join us at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm. “My studio is a flow of mediums and objects constantly conversing with each other, Hattie explains. Be sure to visit ALL on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Listen to Mr. G's interview with Caroline Davis at the Green Arrow Radio website. Then see and hear Caroline Davis's Portals, part of the Auricle New Music Series, this Wednesday, November 5, 7pm. Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets. https://loom.ly/9skVnHY
November 2, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Listen to Mr. G's interview with Caroline Davis at the Green Arrow Radio website. Then see and hear Caroline Davis's Portals, part of the Auricle New Music Series, this Wednesday, November 5, 7pm. Tickets at Brown Paper Tickets. https://loom.ly/9skVnHY
Beadwork is Crystal Wabnum's favorite medium. Her craft comes from knowledge that others have developed over centuries and shared through their lineages. See Crystal's beadwork and more at our Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
November 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Beadwork is Crystal Wabnum's favorite medium. Her craft comes from knowledge that others have developed over centuries and shared through their lineages. See Crystal's beadwork and more at our Native Art Market, Sat Nov 8, 10am–6pm. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Arts + Literature Laboratory welcomes Ancora String Quartet performing in its 27th season, Sunday, November 2, at 2:00pm. New violinist Sahada Buckley joins Wes Luke and Robin Ryan, and cellist Benjamin Whitcomb. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. https://loom.ly/fur8z1A
October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Arts + Literature Laboratory welcomes Ancora String Quartet performing in its 27th season, Sunday, November 2, at 2:00pm. New violinist Sahada Buckley joins Wes Luke and Robin Ryan, and cellist Benjamin Whitcomb. Tickets available at Brown Paper Tickets. https://loom.ly/fur8z1A
"As I continue to grow, my designs will grow with me," explains ceramic artist MicahMarie McCann. Join us in celebrating Indigenous arts at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm at ALL. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
October 31, 2025 at 2:07 PM
"As I continue to grow, my designs will grow with me," explains ceramic artist MicahMarie McCann. Join us in celebrating Indigenous arts at the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am to 6pm at ALL. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Next Wednesday! Auricle New Music Series presents Caroline Davis' Portals, an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Don't miss this one Wed Nov 5, 7pm! https://loom.ly/YPJVOwM
October 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Next Wednesday! Auricle New Music Series presents Caroline Davis' Portals, an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Don't miss this one Wed Nov 5, 7pm! https://loom.ly/YPJVOwM
Sunny Webster is another talented artist participating in the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am–6pm. "I love creating garments that are unique and show all the facets of who I am," Sunny says about her work. Join us on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
October 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Sunny Webster is another talented artist participating in the Native Art Market on Saturday, November 8 from 10am–6pm. "I love creating garments that are unique and show all the facets of who I am," Sunny says about her work. Join us on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Metalsmith Mandy Youngthunder will participate in the Native Art Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am–6pm at @artlitlab. "I am inspired by colors found in nature: the changing leaves, rippling waves, sunsets, sunrises, and more," Mandy explains. Join us on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
October 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Metalsmith Mandy Youngthunder will participate in the Native Art Market on Sat Nov 8 from 10am–6pm at @artlitlab. "I am inspired by colors found in nature: the changing leaves, rippling waves, sunsets, sunrises, and more," Mandy explains. Join us on Nov 8! https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Don't miss Chris Rottmayer, celebrating his new album Playing Favorites with a live performance Thurs Oct 30, 7pm. Presented by Madison Music Collective. Tickets on sale now! https://loom.ly/bx3IcJs
October 23, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Don't miss Chris Rottmayer, celebrating his new album Playing Favorites with a live performance Thurs Oct 30, 7pm. Presented by Madison Music Collective. Tickets on sale now! https://loom.ly/bx3IcJs
Mark your calendar for the Native Art Market, founded and curated by Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore, Sat Nov 8, 10am to 6pm. Native artists will share and sell their traditional and contemporary art forms including beadwork, quillwork, weaving and more. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Mark your calendar for the Native Art Market, founded and curated by Dakota Mace and Paige Skenandore, Sat Nov 8, 10am to 6pm. Native artists will share and sell their traditional and contemporary art forms including beadwork, quillwork, weaving and more. https://loom.ly/4pQpvIc
Auricle New Music Series welcomes Caroline Davis' Portals on Wed Nov 5 at 7pm. Caroline Davis’ Portals is an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Tickets on sale now. https://loom.ly/YPJVOwM
October 21, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Auricle New Music Series welcomes Caroline Davis' Portals on Wed Nov 5 at 7pm. Caroline Davis’ Portals is an immersive sound experience, drawing upon the idea of mourning and ancestral communications as textural entities. Tickets on sale now. https://loom.ly/YPJVOwM
Mills Folly Microcinema presents Project Projection, showcase for locally produced experimental films, short docs, animation, and music videos, Wed Oct 22, 7pm. Featured filmmakers include Peter Berryman, Claudia Krogmeier, Erica Pinigis, Gregg Williard, and Mariel McEwan. https://loom.ly/9fGx8b0
October 18, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Mills Folly Microcinema presents Project Projection, showcase for locally produced experimental films, short docs, animation, and music videos, Wed Oct 22, 7pm. Featured filmmakers include Peter Berryman, Claudia Krogmeier, Erica Pinigis, Gregg Williard, and Mariel McEwan. https://loom.ly/9fGx8b0
Midwest Video Poetry Festival presents a screening of the PBS Wisconsin digital series Welcome Poets, featuring Lorine Niedecker and Nicholas Gulig, this Sat Oct 18, 7pm, free admission. Gulig and producer Colin Crowley will be present for a Q & A. https://loom.ly/jYPNS5E
October 16, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Midwest Video Poetry Festival presents a screening of the PBS Wisconsin digital series Welcome Poets, featuring Lorine Niedecker and Nicholas Gulig, this Sat Oct 18, 7pm, free admission. Gulig and producer Colin Crowley will be present for a Q & A. https://loom.ly/jYPNS5E
Want a quick dive into modern art history? Consider 100yrs of Art in 2hrs: A Crash Course in Art History with our lead curator Molly Nelson. The class will explore key movements like Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and more. Sat Oct 18, 12pm. https://loom.ly/7msU2HQ
October 9, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Want a quick dive into modern art history? Consider 100yrs of Art in 2hrs: A Crash Course in Art History with our lead curator Molly Nelson. The class will explore key movements like Cubism, Dada, Surrealism, Abstract Expressionism, Pop Art and more. Sat Oct 18, 12pm. https://loom.ly/7msU2HQ
Learn the basics of colorwork knitting with Dakota Mace (Diné) while working on a cowl supporting Diné knit designer, Jennifer Berg (images from Jennifer's website, Native Knitter). Saturdays 10am–12pm starting Oct 18. https://loom.ly/wIh_LV4
October 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Learn the basics of colorwork knitting with Dakota Mace (Diné) while working on a cowl supporting Diné knit designer, Jennifer Berg (images from Jennifer's website, Native Knitter). Saturdays 10am–12pm starting Oct 18. https://loom.ly/wIh_LV4
Thanks to everyone who came out last night to see Ches Smith support his new album Clone Row with Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, and Nick Dunston. See you at the next Auricle New Music Series show, Caroline Davis on Nov 5!
October 8, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Thanks to everyone who came out last night to see Ches Smith support his new album Clone Row with Mary Halvorson, Liberty Ellman, and Nick Dunston. See you at the next Auricle New Music Series show, Caroline Davis on Nov 5!