Easily the best place to practice photography in the Madison area. Members are helpful and…read morecongenial. Facilities are spacious and modern. Everything you need to practice the photographic arts is here, from a full darkroom to a digital print lab, from knowledgeable instructors to help you learn new skills to galleries space to put the product of these lessons on display. No Wisconsinite who is interested in photography should be without a membership!

From the owner: We offer classes on photography, lectures, and interest groups in landscape, nature, human…read moreinterest, street photography, travel, black and white, alternative processes (film and related methods), long exposure, and women's interest.

I've probably had 30-40 pictures framed at Gary's over many years and he's always done a flawless…read morejob. I couldn't recommend him more highly. Sam Smith, Madison

I took a variety of pieces to Gary, including some original artwork that had been in my family for…read moregenerations. In addition to suggesting beautiful frames/matting for every piece (new & old), he did an amazing job caring for the heirloom pieces. He made sure hand-written inscriptions, titles, and artists' signatures were preserved and displayed in a way that was tasteful and complementary to the piece. I will be taking another round to him shortly. Highly recommend.

This is, hands down, my favorite art gallery in Madison. They have an incredible selection of…read morejewelry, glass, ceramics, and wall art. The owner, Brian Farrell, is not only extremely kind and attentive, he also has one of the best eyes for quality art that I have ever seen. I might not like every artist he brings in, but there is not a boring one in the bunch. The selection is eclectic, and truly unique. There is also enough of a range in price points that almost anyone will be able to find something here that can fit into their budget. It is always a pleasure to come in to this gallery.

We drive past this place daily and stopped in on a whim last weekend. There is a ton of variety and…read moreeven more that isn't on display. We ended up really liking a piece but it was a bit out of our price range. This was our first experience buying art and Brian was so kind, patient, and helpful. After we thought about it for a few days and we returned to purchase, he remembered us and our taste. He even brought the piece to our house to be certain we liked and hung it for us! We are really glad we stopped in and I am sure we will be back in the future.

A small, curved gallery on the third floor of the Overture Center. I've been in the gallery a few…read moretimes, with my most recent being at Frostiball 2017. I loved a lot of the art that was featured by local artist Leslie Iwai, in particular her paper cutting and folding. There was a crowd around the typewriter so I didn't get to interact with that piece, but I hope to get back while she's exhibiting when there's a smaller crowd. Next time you're ambling down State Street stop in to the Overture and spend a few minutes at Watrous!

From the owner: The James Watrous Gallery is dedicated to the work of contemporary Wisconsin artists. As a program…read moreof the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, the gallery also features exhibitions that explore ideas and connect the arts to other disciplines.

wandered down from Bandit Taco at the Madison Train Depot and entered Local Motive, was greeted by…read morePrasanna and Brian at the bar - which is situated inside a beautifully restored train car! Fantastic atmosphere, had a delightful Old Fashioned and soaked in the railroad environment, throwback to the cool club cars on passenger cars in the last century, yet with a lot of modern twists. If you're in Madison you should come check these places out!

After dining next door, we wanted to have a night cap nearby and Madison Local Motive, which is a…read moretrain car turned bar, was highly recommended, so we popped over. The space is two cars, with one set up as a full-time bar, and the other a mixed space that was a dance club on the night we visited. The bar car was super cute and quaint, but also tight and cramped, especially with a crowd. The car is set up with a single person bar towards the back, and lounge seating along one side leaving small space for folks to walk and wait for the bar. The other car had the bar up front and the dance floor and seating in the back. This car had a cover, so we just did cocktails and lounged a bit in the bar car. The single bartender, while he was friendly and made a good cocktail, created a backlog of folks waiting for drinks. We waited 10 minutes in a single file line for our cocktails. I went with the espresso martini, and my pal got an old fashioned. Both tasty, but the glassware was wayyyyy too small. The line never cleared, so we did one and done unfortunately. The concept is great, but execution is lacking. I know there is limited space, but the current layout and function is not the greatest, especially on the cocktail car side of things. Overall, it was cool to experience and now we can say we have done it.

Never been there, but I ordered a piece off of their website and it is just as beautiful as it…read morelooked. Great packing and excellent communication from the gallery.

Lovely gallery. Well positioned art work and lots of space to move around. That's a good thing…read morebecause of the "if your break it, you bought it." cards displayed in the shelves Lots of work from many artists - wood, glass, ceramic, plaster, cloth, paper, metal (outdoors), you name it. Recommend you visit the Paoli Schoolhouae Shops & Cafe after strolling through the gallery.

Just across the street from the Museum of Wisconsin Art and adjoining the Hub, a non-for-profit…read morecoffee shop, GOWA is the destination to buy fine art! The industrial Gallery space is open and bright, spanning over two levels. Exhibitions change every two months and feature the best of Wisconsin's artworks, from turn-of-the-century landscapes to contemporary abstracts. GOWA is the destination for art collectors and lovers alike! With lower priced one-of-a-kind items available in the gift shop to large scale corporate sculptures, there is something sure to please everyone.

From the owner: Online Gallery - Viewing By Appointment Only. The only…read moregallery that represents Wisconsin Art of all periods - especially Early and Historic to Contemporary. Specializing in 1910 - 1950 WPA era, American Scene, Regionalism, Social Realism, Magic Realism, Urban, Rural, Modernist, etc. We buy, sell, consign, and collect. Great selection of Contemporary artists too! We are all about promoting, educating, and elevating the important artwork done in the state of Wisconsin!