Art

CHRISTENSEN FAMILY ART GALLERY

The Christensen Family Art Gallery offers 120 linear feet of exhibit space in the Middleton Public Library. It is the Library’s goal to present a diverse Middleton community with artwork and exhibitions that reflect a wide range of views, expressions, interests, and mediums. The annual Call for Art opens in late summer. Contact rlight@midlibrary.org to be added to the notification email list.

CURRENLY ON EXHIBIT THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024

Artist Statement - Diane Yao

I go by Diane Yao, and I am a Madison-based artist. The subjects of my art often include the things I experience in life. I photograph nature, buildings, or still life and produce works interpreted from those photos. My most commonly used art medium is watercolor. I like the transparent and luminous characteristics of watercolor.

I had the opportunity to paint a new community library near Metcalfe’s Market at Hilldale Shopping Center. It was a wonderful experience to be able to bring my art to a public space. I have also had the honor of having my artwork published by the Yahara Literary Journal and the Ebling Library Corpus Callosum. I like to dedicate my spare time to painting because it provides balance in my life. There's something about producing art that makes me feel calm and peaceful. I truly hope that through my artwork, I can share these feelings with others.

www.instagram.com/dianeyao_art

Dianeyao3@gmail.com

2025 ANNUAL CALL FOR ART

The Middleton Public Library’s Christensen Family Art Gallery is seeking local area artists for the 2025 exhibition year.

The gallery offers 120 linear feet of exhibit space in the library, which sees an average of 1,000 visitors per day. It is the Library’s goal to present a diverse Middleton area community with artwork and exhibitions that reflect a wide range of views, expressions, interests, and mediums.

Preference is given to local artists. Exhibited works may be for sale; all sales happen off of library property. All artists are responsible for set-up and take-down of exhibit.

The 2025 Annual Call for Art opens on August 20, 2024 and closes on September 30, 2024. Selections and artist notifications will be made by mid-October.

Please review the Exhibit and Display Policy and Exhibitor Agreement Form for questions about liability and exhibition.

Exhibit slots are:
   Jan-March 2025
   April-June 2025
   July-Sept 2025
   Oct-December 2025

For general questions please contact Support Services Librarian, Rebecca Light (608) 827-7480 or rlight@midlibrary.org