Madison Hostel Offers Community Opportunity to Discover Both Artists and Travelers

Hi-Madison Hostel and Madison-area Open Art Studios will host A Gathering," a group show offering a broad spectrum of work including painting, printmaking and photography. Artwork will be on exhibit from January 10 through February 28, 2005.

Madison, WI (PRWEB) January 3, 2005 -Madison Hostel and Madison-area Open Art Studios will host a small group show, representing many of the volunteer artists who were involved with the Open Studios Event 2004. On January 10, 2005 the artists will unveil A Gathering," showcasing a variety work at the Madison Hi Hostel, located in downtown Madison at 141 S. Butler Street. Featuring 19 artists, A Gathering" offers a cornucopia of work including painting, printmaking and photography. The public is invited to view the work in an intimate Victorian ambiance that offers a hospitable respite for weary travelers.

We were quite excited to offer artists another chance to exhibit, while working with a space that was completely new to us. Besides being a welcomed opportunity for local artists to exhibit their work, this is also a great opportunity for the community to get out and meet an artist, and hopefully, befriend one of the hostels guests. We are also selling postcards, which is very appropriate for this show." said Jesse Walters, Event Planner of Open Studios.

Enthusiastic collectors may purchase fine artwork at reasonable prices and discuss the art with the artists at the opening reception on Friday, January 14 from 5 to 9 PM, as well as throughout the duration of the show. The show will remain on exhibit at the Hi-Hostel from January 10 through February 28, 2005. The public is encouraged to visit during select hours throughout the week (Thursdays and Fridays, 11 AM to 2 PM) and on Saturdays (11 AM to 5 PM) to sit with the individual artists as they share their creative experiences that inspired the works in A Gathering."

About Madison-area Open Art Studios
Madison-area Open Art Studios is an annual event, run by the non-profit organization with the same name - MaOAS. Both the event and the organization provide an annual city-wide arts event, with emphasis on exhibiting the work of emerging, mid-career, and established local artists, with the intent of increasing awareness and appreciation for Madison art and its artists. MaOAS celebrates the diversity and vitality of the visual arts in the Madison area. Open Studios was started in order to provide local artists the opportunity to show their work without competition or compromise to their work.

Hi-Madison Hostel
141 S. Butler St.
Madison, WI

Opening Reception: Friday, January 14, 2005, 5:00 - 9:00 PM

Talk with an Artist: Thursdays and Fridays - 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Saturdays - 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM

On Exhibit: January 10 - February 28, 2005
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM seven days a week and Fridays and Saturdays until 10:00 PM

Featured Artists:
Nic Boehm
Mary Cappaert
Miriam Hall
Todd Harth
Edna M. Kunkel
R. Logu
C. Matthew Luther
Chris Maitzen
Gwen Fabert Maitzen
Terrance McKillip
Justin Nolan
Nicole Olthafer
Shirley P-M
Stephanie Joy Smith
Donald J. Swadley
Jennifer Utley
Kathryn Vaughn
Jesse Walters
Karin Wrzesinski

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