Spring Gallery Night

You’re invited to be a part of the art.

Enjoy Hilldale in a whole new light. Stroll among grand-scale murals, view our newest sculpture, ‘Hope,’ and connect to your creativity at our shops. At Hilldale, there’s art at every turn.

Murals

608 Skyline Mural

Located next to INDOCHINO, across from lululemon at 638 N. Midvale Blvd., the 608 Skyline Mural by artist Brian Kehoe employs bright, bold orange stripes to draw the eye to Madison’s iconic skyline. Along the lakeshore path, a single rider takes on the new day on two wheels in our bike-friendly community. Sun up, wheels down, ride on, Madison!

608 Mural

Located on the back of CYCLEBAR at 536 N. Midvale Blvd., the 608 Mural by artist Brian Kehoe stuns with bold colors and patterns, depicting the iconography of some Madison’s most well-known and beloved places. Look closely and you’ll see homages to Wisconsin Badger football, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, boating, biking, the State Capitol and of course, the Memorial Union Terrace.

Let it Flow

Find the bright and beautiful Let it Flow mural by artist Stefan Matioc on the side of lululemon, across from INDOCHINO at 702 N. Midvale Blvd.

‘Hope’ Sculpture

Located between EVEREVE and Anthropologie at 712 Price Pl., this sculpture is one in a series of works created by Boston artist John Guthrie. Rendered in his signature geometric style, each piece in The Pride Collection explores the meaning of pride in our everyday lives. Guthrie invites the viewer to embrace curiosity, wonderment, and new ways of seeing the world. His abstractions embody the openness and freedom of expression that we champion here at Hilldale and within our community.

Artists’ Work Hosted by Hilldale Businesses

• Crescendo Espresso Bar | Displaying art by Brooke Leland (@brookeland.artist), printmaker and local artist. Unframed prints are available to purchase in-store (open until 7 PM).
• Dumpling Haus | Displaying art by Shuxing Fan (@shuxingfanart), local artist and retired UW Madison professor (open until 8 PM).

Be a Part of the Art

• Sip on ‘mural mocktails’ from Amara as you stroll. Available from 5-8 PM next to the 608 Skyline and 608 Murals.
• Grab a colorful, vibrant and delicious drink at Bambu where every order is a work of art!
• Stop into bluemercury to try out all the colors on the palette! Beauty experts will assess your skin and help you find your perfect shade (open until 8 PM).
• Visit EVEREVE from 5-8 PM during Gallery Night for sips, snacks and savings of 15% off your entire purchase. Be sure to mention you’re there for Gallery Night to get the discount.
• Pick up a springtime coloring sheet at Gigi’s Cupcakes and design your own cupcake. Bring your colorful creation back to the store for a free cupcake with purchase.
• Create your very own wearable art by customizing a suit from INDOCHINO.
• Join in on the Fun at Lush and purchase a multi-purpose bar you can mold and build to your hearts content to use as soap, shampoo or bubble bath (open until 8 PM).
• Learn the basics of watercolor from 5-9 PM at Paper Source and then create your own mini masterpiece for free!
• Drop in to ULLA Eyewear from 5-7 PM for light refreshments and 15% off frames and sunglasses.
• Stock up on art supplies at The University Bookstore—pens, paper, paint and more (open until 8 PM).
• Wander into Wildewood where plants are an artform. They have plants of different shapes and colors that work with various décor and design, and feature pots and vessels made by local artists (open until 8 PM).

About Gallery Night

Gallery Night is a long-time Madison arts tradition that showcases the city’s vibrant arts community. Organized by MMoCA, Gallery Night offers art lovers and art novices alike an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, opening receptions, special events, and demonstrations at venues throughout the city. During Gallery Night, dozens of venues open their doors to invite the public in to see and shop for original artwork.

Gallery Night takes place from 5–9 PM, though some participating venues set their own hours. All venues participating in Gallery Night are open free of charge. View a list of participating venues here.