Portraits in Creativity
byLet the artistic journeys of four Madison-area women inspire your own.
ART
Sarah Krajewski: Empowering Expression
by“My brain just sees things in a way that’s artful and creative,” says Krajewski, an elementary school art teacher, keynote speaker, author and social media influencer. “And I get an immense amount of joy in seeing others get excited about getting to create.”
Angela Johnson: Finding Meaning in Memory
byAngela Johnson grew up in Madison, leaving the city to attend Coe College and work as an art teacher in Houston, before returning to earn a master’s degree in art education and an MFA with a focus on photography at UW–Madison.
Sharon L. Bjyrd: Painting a Bigger Picture
byArt had always held a place in Sharon L. Bjyrd’s life, but it wasn’t until she was diagnosed with a chronic illness in 2012 that there was space for it to take on a more prominent role.
Maria Amalia: Stitching Connections
byMaria Amalia has cultivated a passion for working with women, sharing stories and experimenting with papermaking and fiber.
Vibrant Arts Events to Check Out Now
byThought-provoking visual arts, Broadway productions and musical adventures await.
Artful Ways to Usher in the Holidays
byExcellent ways to experience the arts scene now.
Making the Most of Missteps
byPower matters: who has it and who doesn’t, how those who have it choose to use it and how those who lack it can get their fair share. These are some of the issues explored in “Sifting & Reckoning: UW-Madison’s History of Exclusion and Resistance” (Sept. 12-Dec. 30).
Check Out These October Arts Events
byOur October round-up of ways to experience Madison’s vibrant entertainment scene.
Your September and October Arts Preview
byForty-plus ways to experience Madison’s vibrant entertainment scene.