Artist Residencies

Artist Residencies

The Bubbler Artist-in-Residence Program was developed in 2013 as a programmatic pillar within the Madison Public Library. The residency model was originally designed to host a new artist every two months, allowing them space and time to experiment while further exploring their community and their practice. We love that it continues to evolve over time, allowing for residencies in more libraries throughout the Madison community! The goals of the program include:

  • Offering an open space for the public to learn, share, and create through various, ever-changing mediums 

  • Providing professional development and support for teaching artists and experts in the community

  • Connecting artists to the community and the community to artists through hands-on learning and exploration

We regularly open applications for residencies. Find current opportunities for artists.

Explore the residency archive.

Current Artists-in-Residence

Central Library

Grace Olson

Our Town Everywhere Residency
February - May 2024

Ash Armenta in Thurber Park art studio. Ash is in vlack, smiling and standing with their arms crossed.

Thurber Park

Ash Armenta

Fall 2022 - Fall 2024

Interested in joining us as a Bubbler Artist-in-Residence?

See current opportunities.

Artist wood working.

Upcoming Artists-in-Residence

Our next residencies will be announced soon!

Madison Arts Commisson logo.
Ascendium "elevating opportunity" logo.
Evjue Foundation logo.

Miriam Simmons

Cheryl Weston Rosen Estate

The Bubbler Artists-in-Residence program is supported by generous donations from the Evjue Foundation, Madison Arts Commission, Ascendium, Miriam Simmons, Capital Money, and the Cheryl Rosen Weston Estate.