Promega Community Events

08/19/2026

We're thrilled to share that the Promega Art Showcase is turning 30! This September, we're celebrating three decades of supporting creativity by hosting the 14th PhotoMidwest Biennial Juried Exhibition. Join us September 17 at 4 pm for a symposium with renowned curator Karen Irvine, followed by a reception featuring live music by Andy Ewen, Doug DeRosa and Ryan Repenshek. Two free public workshops kick off September 18. Learn more in our full press release. See you there!

The Promega Art Showcase is celebrating its 30th anniversary by hosting the 14th PhotoMidwest Biennial Juried Exhibition as part of the 2026 PhotoMidwest Festival in Madison, WI. This is the second time that Promega has hosted the PhotoMidwest Biennial.

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/