Press

 

2024                                              

"Jakob Heinemann Quartet's resonant passage through the avant-garde," Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, April 9, 2024 (Auricle Music Series)

"Madison Poet Laureate Steven Espada Dawson strives to make poetry accessible to all," Rodlyn-mae Banting, Madison365, March 27, 2024

"UW Glass Lab's Helen Lee wins major art award, has exhibit at Arts + Literature Lab," Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, February 26, 2024

"Maxine Gordon talks 'Quartette' with Jazz Hosts," Chuck France, WORT-FM, January 30, 2024

"Winter Festival of Poetry," News 3 Now at Ten, January 21, 2024 (12 minute mark in broadcast)

 

2023                                              

"The year in Madison arts: leadership shifts, world premires, and joy," Lindsay Christians, Capital Times, December 30, 2023 (Native Art Market)

"6 local spaces that inspire creativity and promote community," Tamara Madsen, Madison Magazine, December 28, 2023

"Exploring Madison's New Arts Venues," Jessica Steinhoff, Brava Magazine, December 27, 2023

"Getting closer to fine cinema: our year in Madison moviegoing," Grant Phipps, et al., Tone Madison, December 20, 2023 (Mills Folly Microcinema)

"Don't call it Hip Hop," 8 O'Clock Buzz, WORT-FM, December 12, 2023 (B.A.M. Festival)

"An unusual, but lovingly local year in film," Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, December 11, 2023 (Mills Folly Microcinema, other screenings)

"The arts help drive Madison's economy," Mark Fraire, Isthmus, December 10, 2023

"The Apocalyptic is The Mother of All Christian Theology rebuilds a cultural portrait of Paul the Apostle though a collage of biblical media," Maxwell Courtright, Tone Madison, December 8, 2023 (Mills Folly Microcinema)

"Art Lit Lab features works by Taj Matumbi and Elizabeth Sheeler," 8 O'Clock Buzz, WORT-FM, November 27, 2023

"Sri Vamsi Matta stirs the pot by talking about food and caste," Rob Thomas, Capital Times, November 25, 2023

"Falconbridge Players looks for great opportunities," Michael Muckian, Isthmus, November 9, 2023

"Common Ground with...Lizzie Oswalt," Kelly Holm, Madison Commons, November 9, 2023

"Madison Psychedelic Society's Story Slam promises anything but a 'bad trip,'" Jess Miller, Madison Magazine, November 7, 2023

"Mary Bero, Babette Wairwright named 2023 Forward Art Prize winners," Lindsay Christians, Capital Times, October 26, 2023

"Midwest Video Poetry Fest reveals sweepingly collaborative, cross-disciplinary depths," Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, October 11, 2023

"4th annual Midwest Video Poetry Festival preview," A Public Affair, WORT-FM, October 10, 2023

"Fall Native Art Market gives Native American artists chance to shine," Channel3000.com, October 7, 2023

"Kim's Video reaffirms the value of physical media in storytelling," Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, September 28, 2023

"Voices Unbound concert opens LunART's 2023-2024 season," Back Porch Serenade interview with Dr. Iva Ugrcic, WORT-FM, September 28, 2023

"Enter the glitchy, experimental world of Alex T. Jacobs' video art," Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, September 18, 2023 (Mills Folly Microcinema)

"Best of Madison 2023 Editors' Picks," Maggie Ginsberg, Madison Magazine, September 14, 2023 ("Best Community Space for Artists") 

"Showing at Arts + Lit Lab: Rosy Petri's American Altars," A Public Affair interview with Rosy Petri, WORT-FM, July 25, 2023

"Helping students tell their stories through poetry," UW-Madison News, June 22, 2023

"Celebrating Juneteenth with jazz, friends, and sunshine," UW Madison News, news.wisc.edu, June 19, 2023. (Madison Jazz Festival)

"11-day Madison Jazz Festival now underway," Channel3000.com, June 8, 2023

"Paige Taul's films cohere in a multifaceted portrait of Black identity and class mobility," Maxwell Courtright, Tone Madison, June 8, 2023

"Diving Deep: Site Visits Give MCF Staff Insight," Julia Carabelli, Madison Community Foundation, June 7, 2023

"Eleven days of jazz in Madison starts Thursday," Dylan Brogan, City Cast Madison, June 7, 2023

"Madison Jazz Festival returns for 11-day event starting Thursday night," Isaac Trussoni, Madison365.com, June 7, 2023

"12 Wisconsin-connected LGBTQ+ reads and 7 literary events to check out this Pride Month," Anna Kottakis, Maggie Ginsberg, Madison Magazine, June 2, 2023 (Wisconsin Writers Award recipient)

"Madison Jazz Festival headliner The Bad Plus finds change is good," Rob Thomas, Capital Times, June 5, 2023

"June Art Picks" Sixty Inches from Center, June 4, 2023 (Mills Folly Microcinema, All Told: Films by Paige Taul, June 14, 2023) 

"LunART Festival honors women's contributions to music and performing arts," Angelica Euseary, Madison365.com, May 25, 2023

"Author Q&A: A life 'off the grid' illuminates a first novel by Wisconsin writer," Gena Kittner, Wisconsin State Journal, May 19, 2023 (Wisconsin Writers Award recipient)

"John & Dan, Tekla Peterson at Arts + Literature Laboratory," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, May 11, 2023

"Avant-rock at the Art & Literature Lab," 8 O'Clock Buzz, WORT-FM, May 11, 2023

"Andrew Fitzpatrick, Patrick Best at Arts + Literature Laboratory," Emili Earhart, Tone Madison, May 6, 2023

"Madison's first Native Art Market features 15 Indigenous Artists," Melissa Perry, Wisconsin State Journal, May 6, 2023

"Madison's First Native Art Market," video, Madison.com, May 5, 2023

"Madison artist creating again after fire burns down studio," Savanna Tomei, Spectrum News 1, May 5, 2023

"Saved, Salvaged and Stitched exhibit incorporates recycled materials," Maddie Bergstrom, Verona Press, May 4, 2023

"Madison's new Native Art Market aims to support Indigenous artists," Lindsay Christians, Capital Times, May 1, 2023

"Art Lit Lab Hosts Native Art Market," Brian Standing, 8 O'Clock Buzz, WORT-FM, May 1, 2023

"Andrew Fitzpatrick, Patrick Best at Arts + Literature Laboratory," Event Calendar (May 6), Emili Earhart, Tone Madison, April 24, 2023

"Fox wins Wisconsin short story award," Hudson Star-Observer, April 22, 2023

"John & Dan, Tekla Peterson at Arts + Literature Laboratory," Event Calendar (May 11), Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, April 21, 2023

"Third Coast Chamber Collective blends Indian and Western classical traditions at Art Lit Lab, Back Porch Serenade, WORT-FM, April 19, 2023

"'Without Us, There Is No Madison': Arts Conference Focuses on Business," Lindsay Christians, Capital Times, April 8, 2023

"The Art of Improvisational Cartography," 8 O'Clock Buzz, WORT-FM, April 3, 2023 (Eric Theise at Mills Folly Microcinema)

"Sub-rural #25, Teresa Audet at Art Lit Lab," Paul Krainak, badatsports.com, March 31, 2023

"Project Projection: Spring 2023 at Arts + Literature Laboratory," Maxwell Courtright, Tone Madison, March 15, 2023

"We've Got the Cinema in Madison," Jeff Oloizia, Madison Magazine, March 2023 (Mills Folly Microcinema)

"'Queering Rural Spaces' at Arts + Literature Laboratory celebrates a resurgance of analog photography," Christy Klein, Isthmus, February 15, 2023

"2023 Winter Festival of Poetry launches in Madison," Channel3000.com, January 22, 2023 

"'Queering Rural Spaces' exhibition opens at Madison's Arts + Literature Laboratory," Christopher Hawbaker, Channel3000.com, January 13, 2023

2022                                              

"Mills Folly Microcinema Gears Up for a New Season," 8 O'Clock Buzz, WORT-FM, December 12, 2022

"See The Shape of the Environment before it's too late." Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, October 21, 2022 

"No Time to Fail: A Film About Election Workers," A Public Affair, WORT-FM, October 19, 2022

"Pride Journey, Madison, Wisconsin," Joey Amato, Pride Journeys, October 5, 2022

"Through the Labyrinth," Frank Juárez, Artdose Magazine, September 23, 2022

“ 'Between Spaces' Art, Music & Movement,” Isthmus, July 22, 2022

”Pandemic inspires prints, poetry and a pas de deux at Arts+Lit Lab,” Gwen Rice, The Cap Times, July 18, 2022

"Two Toe-Tapping Days of Jazz Plus Can't-Miss Talks with Artists," Shauna Breneman, Terrace Views, June 10, 2022

“ ‘Between Spaces’ a place for social healing, wellness and self-reflection,” Gayle Worland, Madison.com, June 10, 2022

“Moving vertically in a horizontal reality,” Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, May 27, 2022

“Summer is back -- and so is outdoor music,” Gayle Worland, Madison.com, May 20, 2022

“Enjoy the Madison Arts Scene with Gallery Night,” City of Madison, May 4, 2022

“Kassa Overall Says Jazz Isn’t Dead,” 8 O’Clock Buzz, WORT FM, May 2, 2022

“Memorial Union Terrace opens for the season The iconic sunburst chairs are back and ready for summer.” Nick Viviani and Gabriella Rusk, nbc15, April 13, 2022

“Meet the women helping Madison tell its stories through a podcast and more,” Jeff Oloizia, Madison Magazine, April 5, 2022

“Leslie Damaso’s original work ‘Sirena’ brings texture, culture, and healing to Spring Dig Jazz,” Rodlyn-mae Banting, April 5, 2022

“Amirtha Kidambi’s music is drawn to catharsis and community,” Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, March 24, 2022 

“Madison becomes an epicenter of prints this month,” Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, March 11, 2022

“Now in its 7th year, Bridge Work helps artists make a life in Madison,” Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times, January 25, 2022

“Once again, Madison’s small venues work to avoid becoming vectors,” Andy Moore, Tone Madison, January 11, 2022

“Area artists take a new look at American's First Ladies,” Gayle Worland, Madison.com, January 7, 2022

 

2021                                              

“Here's where local art goes from here: Leaders talk about lessons they'll take into 2022,” Gayle Worland, Madison.com, December 30, 2021

"Wrapping up 2021 with a sense of cinematic possibility," Tone Madison, December 21, 2021

"Cosmic guitars and experimental percussion bring music back to Arts + Literature Laboratory", Emili Earhart, Tone Madison, October 18, 2021

"Wisconsin Conference on Latinx Art and Culture will highlight local Latinx artists,” David Dahmer, Madison 365, September 22, 2021

"Nate Smith & KINFOLK, Greg Ward's Rogue Parade," Isthmus, June 13, 2021

"Q&A: Artist Rita Mawuena Benissan Captures her Ghanian Heritage Under One Big Umbrella," June 13, 2021

"New Start for Madison Jazz Festival," The Cap Times, June 9, 2021

"Music is alive, and now LIVE again, in person, waiting for y'all," Culture Currents Blogpost, June 8th, 2021

"Madison Jazz Returns for 33 Year After Being Canceled in 2020," Wisconsin State Journal, June 8, 2021

“Live is life Remember concerts? They're gradually returning,” Bob Koch, Isthmus May 14, 2021

"Division of the Arts Announces Two Artists-In-Residence For The 2021-22 Academic Year," March 11, 2021

"Yahara Journal's Equity Project Poetry Reading," Hailey Griffin, The Clarion, March 3, 2021

"Victoria Maidhof’s lens of loneliness," Elizabeth Lang, Tone Madison, February 9, 2021

"On the Rise: Arts + Literature Laboratory, Madison," Artdose Magazine, Vol. 30, January 1, 2021

 

2020                                              

"Words, camera, action: The Midwest Video Poetry Festival celebrates a relatively new genre, the video poem,"  Linda Falkenstein, Isthmus, November 13, 2020

"First Midwest Video Poetry Fest Takes Flight," Brian Standing interviews Genia Daniels and Natalie Cook, WORT 8 O'Clock Buzz, November 9, 2020

“Bring on the Noise! Bandit Poetry,” Damita Brown interviews Rita Mae Reese, WORT 8 O’Clock Buzz, October 27, 2020

"How the DIG concert series and the non-profits behind it are adapting," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, September 15, 2020

"New poetry festival puts modern twist on classic art style," Jackson Walker, Badger Herald, July 24, 2020

"Arts community trying creative alternatives: Online platforms delivering art, music and theater," Robyn Norton, Wisconsin State Journal, June 8, 2020

"Conduit: From birdsong to animation with Luke Bassuener," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, April 17, 2020

"Q&A: Artist Luisa Fernanda Garcia-Gomez creates beauty from bombs," Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times, March 29, 2020

"New space for ALL: The creative hub has outgrown its first home," Holly Marley-Henschen, Isthmus, January 2, 2020

 

2019                                               

Having it ALL: Arts + Literature Laboratory stakes a claim for grassroots arts downtown, Lindsay Christians, The Capital Times, November 27, 2019

Photos: Arts + Literature Laboratory's new home on South Livingston, Cap Times, November 27, 2019

Photos: Arts + Literature Laboratory on Winnebago Street, Cap Times, November 27, 2019

"Dakota Mace brings stunning focus to an array of materials," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, November 25, 2019

"Sharing, studying and reflecting on indigenous culture," Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, November 10, 2019

"38 places to catch live music in Madison," Logan Rude, Madison Magizine, October 30, 2019

"Amping it up: Local musicians are collaborating, finding new audiences like never before," Joel Patenaude, Madison Magizine, October 30, 2019

"Tighter and looser with Mary Halvorson," Grant Phipps, Tone Madison, October 28, 2019

"Madison council gives green light for arts nonprofit to lease building on Near East Side," Shelley K. Mesch, Wisconsin State Journal, September 18, 2019

"Arts + Literature Laboratory plans a big move," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, September 9, 2019

"Madison arts nonprofit could find new home at city-owned space on Near East Side," Wisconsin State Journal, September 8, 2019

"Market innovation: CSArt provides connections for Madison artists," Isthmus, June 20, 2019 

"Undocumented: Great Lakes Poets Laureate on Social Justice," Madison365 Staff, Madison365, April 10, 2019

"Home sweet (temporary) home: "Postmadison" is a show from artists who have come and gone--or stayed," John McLaughlin, Isthmus, March 21, 2019

"Postmadison art displays alumni work, shows UW influence," Sam Richter, The Badger Herald, March 12, 2019

"Breaking the Mold: From hospitals to hallways, area artists 'push boundaries' to get exposure," Mackenzie Krumme, Your Family Magazine, pp 18-21, Spring 2019

"Mayoral candidate forum sparks discussion of initiatives for artistic support, development in Madison," Tolu Igun, Badger Herald, January 22, 2019

(Video) "Mayoral forum focuses on art in Madison," Channel3000, January 16, 2019

"Take nothing for granted: Senegal influences Helen Hawley's latest multidisciplinary creations," Linda Falkenstein, Isthmus, January 3, 2019

 

2018                                               

"Madison Community Foundation awards $813k to nonprofits," Bill Novak, December 20, 2018

(Audio) "Creative Conversations - Art & Activism," A Public Affair/WORTFM, December 19, 2018

(Audio) "The Happy Show: 2018 Edition," A Public Affair/WORTFM, December 18, 2018

"Local artists' work is featured on every floor of the new Municipal building," Lindsay Christians, December 10, 2018

"Gigi Bella presents power of poetry during Arts + Literature Lab workshop," Veronica Kuffel, The Badger Herald, November 28, 2018

"Join us for two forums with Madison's mayoral candidates," Scott Gordon, Tone, November 27, 2018

"From poes to polls: Community art project gets out the afghans to get out the vote," Käri Knutson, UW News, October 24, 2018

"The M List 2018: Innovation in the Arts," Katie Vaughn, Sammy Gibbons, Neil Heinen, Enjoyiana Nurudin, Deney Li, Madison Magazine, October 23, 2018

"Community-based art space provides more than 200 programs for emerging artists," Sammy Gibbons, Madison Magizine, October 18, 2018

"Pushing back," Pat Dillon, Isthmus, October 11, 2018

"Point of view: Four Madison artists make new work, ask questions and build community," Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times, October 3, 2018

"Students, scientists and artists collaborate for exhibit," Pamela Cotant, The State Journal, September 24, 2018

"LAB3 work synergizes physics, scientists, arts," Maggie Liu, The Daily Cardinal September 20, 2018

"LAB3 exhibition helps high school students merge physics and art," Silvia Bravo, UW News, September 7, 2018

"Monthlong exposition to highlight emerging veteran artists: 11 locations will feature different artists," Channel3000, August 13, 2018

"Back to the alley: Arts + Literature Lab continues its outdoor experimental film series," John McLaughlin, August 9, 2018

"Announcing the 2018 M List: Innovation in the Arts," Channel3000, August 2, 2018

"Arts + Literature Laboratory's Unique Program For Supporting The Arts," 8 O'Clock Buzz/WORTFM, May 25, 2018

"Prominent Musicians and Presenters of Color Will Highlight 2018 Isthmus Jazz Festival," Howard Landsman, May 15,2018

"Artists use public exhibit to confront sexism in society," Chanel3000, May 6, 2018

"Catching up: Fruitful CSArt Madison to return this spring," Wisconsin State Journal, February 11, 2018

“‘Shhh…' riffs on World War II themes,” Holly Henschen, Isthmus, February 1, 2018

“Weaving weaponry: ‘Arsenal’ connects women’s history with fiber art,” Holly Henschen, Isthmus, January 11, 2018

 

2017                                               

“16 memorable nights of music in 2017,” Marc Eisen, Isthmus, December 30, 2017

“Chris Maddox explores language translations and interpretations in his upcoming exhibition,” Jillian Kazlow, The Badger Herald, December 6, 2017

“Walking Wisconsin: ‘Along the Yellowstone Trail’ captures our state’s beauty and sadness,” John McLaughlin, Isthmus, November 22, 2017

“Group Encourages People to ‘Make Time’ by Leaving Phones Behind,” Chris Gothner, WISC-TV/Channel 3000, November 20, 2017

“On View | Carl Corey: Along the Yellowstone Trail,” Robyn Norton, Wisconsin State Journal, November 19, 2017

“The Art of the Sale: Madison’s Art Scene Finds New Ways to Connect With Businesses and Collectors,” Lindsay Christians, Cap Times, October 18, 2017

“Mother Courage Alone,” 8 O’Clock Buzz, September 25, 2017

“Bike the Art Looks to Build Art Community, Encourage Exploration Throughout Madison,” Kristin Washagan, Badger Herald, September 5, 2017

“Temporary Art in the Park: Makeshift Festival Pairs Art Installations With Local Food,” Chelsey Dequaine, August 3, 2017

“First Annual Makeshift Festival Will Celebrate Food, Arts and Public Parks,” MCJATLANTA, July 13, 2017

"'Bike the Art' Combines Two Madison Passions," Sophia Willer, Madison365, July 7, 2017

"Podcast: The world of 'Digital Aura,' part I," Brett Schlough, Tone Madison, July 6, 2017

"Paul Dietrich focuses and reflects," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, June 12, 2017

"Emerging Artists debut at Arts + Literature Laboratory," Rosario Dominguez, The Cap Times, June 8, 2017

"The Corner Table podcast: Art, meet food. Food, meet art," Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times, June 7, 2017

"On View: 'Digital Aura'," Robyn Norton, Wisconsin State Journal, May 28, 2017

"CSArt Madison hopes to connect artists and collectors," Gayle Worland, Wisconsin State Journal, May 14, 2017

"Artist documents roadside memorials through photographs," Amanda Finn, Wisconsin State Journal, May 7, 2017

"Sacred Streets," Holly Henschen, Isthmus, May 4, 2017

"Adventures in patterns with Sarah Louise," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, April 3, 2017

"Community supported art program coming to Madison," Jacy Zollar, MadisonCommons.org, March 7, 2017

"Concert series brings big jazz names to a DIY space," Erik Lorenzsonn, The Cap Times, February 27, 2017

"Seeding the arts: CSArt Madison to yield bumper crop," Jay Rath, Wisconsin Gazette, January 13, 2017

"At east side gallery, Bridge Work show of new artists aims to ‘keep people in art’," Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times, January 11, 2017

"Growing the Arts Community - CSArt Madison," Interviewer Brett Schlough, WMUU 102.9FM, January 6, 2017

"Art for the people: a community-supported program connects artists with collectors," Holly Henschen, Isthmus, January 5, 2017

 

2016                                               

"Musical serendipity: Sixteen nights of great music in 2016," Marc Eisen, Isthmus, December 28, 2016

"Art of obsession," Allison Geyer, Isthmus, December 22, 2016

"Standout art moments in Madison from 2016," Sarah Witman, ToneMadison.com, December 21, 2016

"Art by the share: New 'CSArt' plants the seeds for more original art in Madison," Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times, December 21, 2016

"Our favorite Madison cultural moments of 2016," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, December 20, 2016

"Tim Daisy on crossing stylistic boundaries," Scott Gordon, Tone Madison, October 31, 2016

"Bike the Art connects Madison community with local art," Laura Schmitt, MadisonCommons.org, October 6, 2016

"A cacophony of words with Ken Vandermark," Liz DiNovella, ToneMadison.com, September 19, 2016

"On View | 'LIKE A STRIKING SIMILE: A Series of Objects by Helen Hawley and Chele Isaac'," Robyn Norton, Wisconsin State Journal, September 18, 2016

"Incubating artists and writers: Arts + Literature Laboratory has found its niche as a creative hub," Holly Henschen, Isthmus, July 7, 2016

"Madison arts organization receives funding for program benefiting local writers," Laura Schmitt, MadisonCommons.org, June 29, 2016

"Roscoe Mitchell is still learning," Scott Gordon, ToneMadison.com, June 13, 2016

“Function” in constant flux," Sarah Witman, ToneMadison.com, June 12, 2016

"New Laboratory Conducive to Art Experiments," Julia Cechvala, Eastside News, p. 16, May-June 2016

"Marisa Anderson on soundtracks, mixing traditions, and mariachi," Scott Gordon, ToneMadison.com, April 7, 2016

"Who Controls The Content? Our Role in Creating What We Want to Consume," Jenie Gao, Madison365.com, February 9, 2016

"Writers, unite! Arts + Literature Laboratory brings artists together," Lindsay Christians, The Cap Times, January 23, 2016

"Jolynne Roorda discusses Arts + Literature Laboratory," Scott Gordon, WORT-FM, January 14, 2016

 

2015                                               

"Captured: New photography exhibition puts a face to local racial disparities and incarceration," David Dahmer, Madison365.com, December 11, 2015

"Arts + Literature Laboratory quietly starts up on Winnebago Street," Scott Gordon, ToneMadison.com, December 3, 2015