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Supporting artists and entrepreneurs with disabilities in creating and sustaining meaningful careers
ArtWorking provides career development and support for artists and entrepreneurs with developmental disabilities in Madison, WI. ArtWorking specializes in helping artists start small businesses based on their original artwork. ArtWorking helps artists capitalize on their inherent skills and talents, while providing support in areas of need. Started in 2006, ArtWorking maintains an art studio and resource space on Madison’s southeast side. As of 2020, ArtWorking works with approximately 40 individuals and 25 small business owners, making it the largest program of its kind in the state of Wisconsin.
08/10/2026
TOMORROW! August 11th join us at the studio for our annual open house and cookout! We can't wait to see you there! Everyone is invited!
07/30/2026
This is the last weekend to see the Dragon Cove at Abel Contemporary Gallery! Stephon's work on this scale and in this space is a rare opportunity, and we encourage everyone to try to see it!
If you can't make it in person, check out Stephon's artist talk that is linked here, it is such a great view into Stephon's process and his journey to becoming the dragon man he is today!
The conversation with Stephon Ashely on Saturday the 18th was a great event!
Stephon was in conversation with Grace Olson of ArtWorking discussing his artwork in Dragon Cove. If you couldn't make it the recording of the talk is available now on our website https://abelcontemporary.com/show/abel-contemporary-gallery-no-5-dragon-cove-by-stephon-ashley
Ashely's exhibit, Dragon Cove, is up through August 2
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IT'S HERE!
After months of preparation and an amazing paint job by Briana's Bright Meditation the ArtWorking Vending Machine is READY!!!!
We can't wait for our Madison community and visitors from far and wide to see it in all its joyful glory at the Madison Public Market
Grand opening celebrations begin this Thursday, 7/23 from 4-8:30pm
The machine will be stocked and available anytime the market is open, with temporary hours starting July 24th:
Wed 5-10
Thursday 5-10
Friday 5-10
Saturday 8-11
Sunday 8-9
Join us Saturday at 2pm at Abel Contemporary Gallery in downtown Stoughton! Stephon the Dragon Man himself is joining the conversation to tell us all about the who, the how, the why, and the WOWs in the Dragon Cove! You don't want to miss it!
06/18/2026
ENTER THE DRAGON COVE! Opening Reception Friday, June 19th 5-8pm!
Join us in celebrating Juneteenth by shining a light on Stephon Ashely, the Dragon Man! Stephon has created a totally immersive dragon world in the No. 5 Gallery at Abel Contemporary Gallery!
This is the first time we have been able to show so many dragons at once, and we can not wait for you to experience all the dragons of different shapes and sizes, in flight, climbing the walls, hiding among the rocks, and more!
Make a plan to visit! The show will be up through August 2nd.
06/13/2026
COME SEE US TODAY IN CAMBRIDGE at Midwest Fire Fest!
05/20/2026
Join us at the Madison Public Market on July 23, 2026 for the Grand Opening celebration!
We've been hard at work in the studio these past few months with planning, painting, and prepping the Artworking vending machine!!!
It's been such a fun challenge, and we can't wait for folks to be able to see it in person!
đź“Ť Madison Public Market
đź“… Thursday, July 23, 2026
See you at the Market!
05/01/2026
Mano's show at the James Watrous Gallery opens TODAY! WOW!
Artist Reception will be on Sunday, May 17th, from 3 pm to 5 pm.
The show runs through July 12th, so you have plenty of time to take in Mano's wonderfully large and luxurious canvases!
04/23/2026
SEEKING PART TIME ARTIST MENTORS!
ArtWorking is a Madison based non-profit art studio and entrepreneurship program for adults with disabilities. We are currently seeking part time Artist Mentors. Artist Mentors are direct support and care workers, who have an expertise in one or more art disciplines. Artist Mentors work directly with ArtWorking’s current roster of disabled artists and small business owners.
About the Work
Artist Mentors provide direct support to artists with disabilities, working directly with the artists that we support to help facilitate their artistic and professional goals. That can mean a wide range of things like providing support and assistance with art making, support relative to mobility, communication, and personal care. Along with direct support, artist mentors participate in a diverse range of projects and activities in furtherance of our artists’ goals and objectives, including assisting with coordinating shows and exhibitions, assisting with product production, and participating in community outreach and engagement.
This is a part time position averaging 10-20 hours per week.
We are looking for someone who:
• Is comfortable with providing direct support and personal care for people with disabilities.
• Can assist people with mobility and transfers (i.e., moving from chair to standing, navigating the restroom, etc); comfortable carrying bulky or heavy objects such as tent weights, heavy boxes, furniture, etc.
• Has meaningful experience and proficiency in multiple art-making disciplines (bonus for printmaking experience).
• Is able to multitask and manage multiple projects concurrently; having strong natural or adaptive executive functioning ability
• Has good written communication skills and reliability with email communication
• Has availability on Mondays and Wednesdays in addition to other days.
Application Instructions:
The full job posting and application instructions can be viewed at https://employment.artworking.org
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1966 S Stoughton Road
Madison, WI
53716
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9am - 4pm |