What We Do
What We Do
There’s something for everyone at the Bubbler! We present regular events like exhibitions, film screenings, opening receptions, and workshops in Madison libraries for participants of all ages and skill levels—and so much more.
Explore a complete listing of upcoming events on the Madison Public Library event calendar.
Our programs are made possible by the generous support of numerous organizations, businesses, and individuals in Madison. Your contributions help us to purchase art supplies, pay artists, and provide amazing, free programming for everyone. Learn how you can support the Bubbler!
Ways to Bubbler
Visual Art
The Bubbler provides space and programs for exploration, imagination, and making across all nine Madison Public Library locations. We invite area artists for a number of residencies and present a program of exhibitions throughout the year.
Workshops + Talks
Get inspired and make something! Central to the Bubbler’s program are opportunities for local residents of all ages and abilities to participate in classes, workshops, and talks with artists and visiting luminaries.
All artists-in-residence present workshops and host open studio hours.
You can find all upcoming events on the Madison Public Library calendar.
Music + Performance
During events like Night Light, the Bubbler emphasizes performances and music for a great evening out!
Music is also a central facet of many Making Justice programs, working with teens to produce full-length albums, music videos, and more.
Film
Check out the library’s calendar to learn about upcoming film screenings in Central Library and throughout all neighborhood locations.
Writing
Storytelling is a huge part of the Bubbler—and the library! We facilitate writing workshops or occasional projects for the public like Cabin Fever Creative Writing, and composing short stories, poetry, or lyrics is often a part of teens’ creations in our Making Justice program.
Workshops are announced as they are scheduled on the Madison Public Library’s event calendar.
Teens
Teen Bubbler and Making Justice is a community-based learning program for at-risk and court-involved teens that includes weekly workshops and an artist-in-residence.
Learn more at teenbubbler.org.
Families + Kids
At the Bubbler, we strive to connect and partner with educational programs around Madison. We also love to present workshops and drop-in events for people of all ages during open studio hours with our artists-in-residence, and many workshops are tailored to younger artists.
Special Events
From book signings to exhibition openings and pop-up festivals to community collaborations, the Bubbler loves an excuse to bring lots of people together. Explore some our past projects and keep an eye on the Madison Public Library’s calendar for upcoming projects.