Spheres of Influence: Glass Across UW

Ruth Davis Design Gallery
@ 10:00 am - @ 4:00 pm

The power of shaping glass has played a critical role in the history of UW–Madison. Glass has enabled us to see near, far, into, and beyond. Spheres of Influence: Glass Across UW foregrounds the material …

Twisting glass instrument on a black background

Afterlives Opening Reception

Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery
@ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the opening of Afterlives: Material Stories from the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection. Write a valentine for your “collection crush” object from the exhibition, snap some Polaroids, and enjoy hors d’ouevres …

Yellow graphic with colorful butterflies and blue text in the center

Public Tour: Afterlives

Lynn Mecklenburg Textile Gallery
@ 2:15 pm - 3:00 pm

Join curator Dr. Sarah Anne Carter for a tour of Afterlives. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and explore the materials and methods in the exhibit. Space is limited. Please sign up so …

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Blow your own Glass Terrarium!

Part 1: UW-Madison Glass Lab. Part 2: Nancy Nicholas Hall
@ 9:00 am - @ 7:00 pm

Registration for this event is full.  As part of the exhibition Spheres of Influence: Glass Across UW, the Center for Design and Material Culture is excited to partner with the UW-Madison Glass Lab to offer this …

A beige exhibition case displays a collection of glass kaliapparat

Textiles x Insects Panel Conversation and Lunch

Nancy Nicholas Hall
@ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

How scientifically accurate are the butterflies and moths depicted by the textiles on view in Afterlives? What do butterfly boxes tell us about the intersections of art, science, design, and decoration? What do insect collection …

Graphic with text that reads "Textiles x Insects Panel Conversation & Lunch" with images of textile and actual butterflies.

Best in Cloth: A Yearbook in Design

Ruth Davis Design Gallery
@ 10:00 am - @ 4:00 pm

The UW-Madison School of Human Ecology Textile and Fashion Design (TFD) 2025 Showcase will feature the work of upper-level TFD undergraduates. Each student will curate their own space creating a mini-exhibition of their strongest work. …

A person with long dark hair wearing a dark face mask stands behind a piece of sheer cloth.

Best in Cloth: A Yearbook in Design Opening Reception

Ruth Davis Design Gallery
@ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join us in celebrating the opening of Best in Cloth: A Yearbook in Design. The UW-Madison School of Human Ecology Textile and Fashion Design (TFD) 2025 Showcase will feature the work of upper-level TFD undergraduates. …

A person with long dark hair wearing a dark face mask stands behind a piece of sheer cloth.