Arts + Literature Laboratory presents Pulling Together: Work from Madison’s Roundhouse Studios, a group exhibition featuring local artists, on display from Friday, January 2 through Saturday, February 21, 2026. This exhibition celebrates Madison’s creative vitality and the work of artists producing remarkable things right here in our city. Pulling Together showcases the wealth of visual art talent in Madison, spotlighting the diverse community of creators working together in one of the city’s newest creative hubs.
Roundhouse Studios opened in January 2025 as a collaborative project between Arts + Literature Laboratory and Apex Property Management to address Madison’s critical shortage of affordable artist workspace. Located on the second floor of a beautifully renovated former railway building on Madison’s north side, the studios provide over 40 visual artists with professional space to support their creative practices – and crucially, to support them working and producing in Madison.
The artists in this exhibition represent an important cross-section of Madison’s artistic community. From printmakers and painters to fiber artists and installation creators, they span career stages from emerging talents to established professionals, all united by their commitment to making art in Madison. Their diverse practices reflect the rich creative output happening across our city, demonstrating that Madison is not just a place where art is appreciated, but also where it is actively produced.
Beyond showcasing local talent, this exhibition celebrates how community and collaboration can fuel artistic production. Roundhouse Studios provides more than workspace; it offers connection, creative exchange, and the professional environment that allows artists to thrive in Madison. By supporting spaces where artists can create, exchange ideas, and build community, we strengthen not only individual practices but Madison’s broader cultural identity as a city where art is made, celebrated, and sustained.
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS:
Sarah Braden, Zo Croxford, Lucija Drake, Lyra Evans, GG, Katie Hogan, Rachael Hunter, Jesse Lee Kercheval, Katrina Koppa, Diane Lilli Art, Maile Lloyd, Issis Macias, Paola Mayorga, Sara Meredith/Smere Tactics, Museum of Raccoons, Lesley Numbers, Ben Orozco, Marcela Poffald, Emily Popp, Audrey Rankin, Ciel Skål, Jaroslava Sobiskova, Katherine Steichen Rosing, Kaylie Steinhaus, Lauren Stephenson, Mallory Stowe, Adam Raiford Wilson