Promega Community Events

06/16/2026

We're hosting the 14th PhotoMidwest Biennial Juried Exhibition this September at Promega! Are you a photographer? They're still looking for submissions! Deadline: July 1, 2026. Learn more at PhotoMidwest.org https://artist.callforentry.org/festivals_unique_info.php?ID=17426

Read more about PhotoMidwest Biennial Exhibition 2026 on CaFE

05/19/2026

Did you miss the Shared Humanity Art Showcase Symposium? No worries -- you can watch the full recording right now!
Watch it here:

Shared Humanity invited a sweeping meditation on connection, vulner...

05/08/2026

Shared Humanity came to life this week, and it was everything we hoped for. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended the opening reception and symposium. It was a very special night. Relive the magic through Eric Baillies' gorgeous photos, and stay tuned for the symposium recording coming soon. Have thoughts to share? We want to hear them! Complete our feedback form and help us make future events even better. https://promega.formstack.com/forms/promega_art_showcase_survey

05/08/2026

05/04/2026

Our Spring Art Showcase opens tomorrow and the artwork is indeed telling a powerful story about shared humanity. Artist talk at 3:30 and opening reception at 4:30 with musical performance by the Tony Castaneda Latin Jazz Band. More information: https://www.promega-artshow.com/

05/03/2026

Truman Lowe, a treasured figure in our art program, is featured in an exhibit at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian.

A new exhibition at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian showcases the work of the late minimalist artist Truman Lowe.

04/28/2026

In celebration of the 30th year of Promega Art Showcases, we are interviewing our wonderful curator, Daniel Swadener! We also have an art opening next week! https://www.promega-artshow.com/

09/25/2025

Did you miss the Fall Art Showcase Symposia? Thanks to our friends at Fitchburg Access Community Television - FACTv, you can now watch it on our YouTube Channel! Thank you FACTv, for being a great partner in our art show program! Enjoy!

Family Ties offers a deeply personal exploration of identity, legacy, and the powerful bonds that define our sense of belonging. Featuring work by British-bo...

09/23/2025

The Fall Promega Art Showcase is featured in Isthmus Picks: What to Do in Madison! At Promega, we believe creativity fuels both science and community. From public art showcases and employee art programs to global initiatives celebrating the art of science, we support art as a way to inspire imagination, spark connection, and celebrate diverse perspectives. We are grateful to the Isthmus for shining a light on the Fall Art Showcase!

Two generations of jazz at North Street Cabaret with a tour stop by Jake Hart and the John Hart Trio; two nights of Jon Batiste at the Orpheum;and more.