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Art Programs
Our art programs are for adults of all ages and abilities. Art classes, workshops, exhibitions, and online learning courses encourage and enhance artistic creativity, expression, skill, and appreciation.
Art programs include
School of the Arts at Rhinelander
Each July, more than 250 people gather in Wisconsin’s beautiful Northwoods for a week of study, performance, exhibits, and other creative endeavors at the School of the Arts at Rhinelander.
NEW! School of the Arts at Spring Green
Join us for 1 or 2 weekends of artistry at the lovely Wyoming Valley School Cultural Arts Center. Each weekend features 3 workshops taught by renowned UW-Madison Continuing Studies instructors.
Upcoming Madison-area art classes offered for all skill levels — beginner, intermediate, and professional, and are available year-round, often in the evening or on weekends. Topics include painting, drawing, printmaking, textiles, and art history, among many others.
Online Art Classes
Register anytime and study anywhere at your own pace! Skilled, experienced members of the faculty have crafted exceptional classes on a wide range of topics and will provide personal guidance throughout the course. Enjoy the convenience and flexibility of online learning!
The Wisconsin Regional Art Program (WRAP)
provides statewide art workshops and exhibits for nonprofessional artists. Your artwork is shown in a noncompetitive exhibit in your community. Meritorious work is selected for the Annual State Art Exhibit in Madison.
Art Modeling Opportunities
Are you interested in earning money as a model for continuing education art studio classes? Are you willing to model evenings and weekends? Models must be at least 18 years old and may not be UW-Madison students or employees. For more information contact Lori O'Neill at loneill@dcs.wisc.edu or call 608-263-6322.
UW-Madison Continuing Studies is now showing art from local artists in our spacious office area. Learn more and check out the upcoming lineup on our 21 N Park Street Art Gallery web pages.