Common Wealth Development

Gallery Exhibition: Friday the Furbteenth: Back to School!
2024-09-09 08:00 - 2024-09-24 17:00 (America/Chicago)
The grand opening on September 13 will occur from 6-10pm
Art enthusiasts and anxious millennials alike are invited to delve into a world of eerie fascination with “Friday the Furbteenth: Back to School!,” the second annual ode to the strange and enduring phenomenon of the interactive electronic toy of Y2K yesteryear, the Furby. The exhibition opens on September 13, 2024, at the Common Wealth Gallery in downtown Madison.
Curated by friends and artists Hailey McLaughlin and Hilary Falk, “Friday the Furbteenth: Back to School!” invites visitors to confront the unsettling intersection of childhood nostalgia, back-to-school excitement, and contemporary horror. The exhibition features an eclectic array of works from over 25 emerging and established Midwest artists who explore the legacy of Furby through various media including sculpture, painting, performance art, and immersive installations. Last year’s inaugural underground gallery event, hosted in artist Hilary Falk’s home for one evening only, drew an enormous crowd of Furby acolytes. The fandom is not only alive and well a quarter century on, but has taken on a curious and wonderful life of its own due to the internet and most recently, TikTok.
The grand opening on September 13 will occur from 6-10pm and will feature live performances by local dance, puppetry, and strongwoman talent, and a yearbook portrait booth run by photographer Mackenzie Mack . Guests will also enjoy a first look at the artworks, with opportunities to meet the artists and engage in discussions about the themes and inspirations behind their creations. Artworks on display will be available for purchase through silent auction. Attendees will have access to an exclusive market of talented makers such as Kaybee Kitsch, Peach Beast, Wickytack, Bone Burrow, and many more who will be bringing all the nostalgic Y2K and cursed Furby merch and customized Furbs to one amazing event. Dressing up and bringing your own Oddbody/Cursed Furbs is highly encouraged.
“Friday the Furbteenth: Back to School!” will continue to be on display at the Common Wealth Gallery, located on the third floor of 100 S Baldwin Street, from September 14 through September 22, 2024. The gallery is open six days a week (closed on Mondays), from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday-Thursday and 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM Friday-Sunday. Admission to both the art gallery celebration and gallery exhibition are pay-what-you-can to help ensure that the Furb can rise again.

Gallery Exhibition - Texture, lines and color
2024-09-01 08:00 - 2024-09-08 17:00
Texture, lines and color
Isaac Herlitzka
&
Nick Lee
September 1-7
Artist meet and greet
Friday September 6th
5 pm to 11 pm

Gallery Exhibition - Girl Art
2024-08-25 08:00 - 2024-08-31 17:00
Girl Art
August 26th – 31st at the Common Wealth Gallery (100 S Baldwin St)
Artists: Annika Rae Keckhaver, Sheila Drefahl, and Maia Brunel.
Gallery hours: Monday – Friday from 8am-6pm and Saturday from 8am – 1pm

2024 Common Wealth Open
2024-08-18 10:00 - 17:00 | Bridges Golf Course, 2702 Shopko Drive, Madison, WI, 5304
Join us at the 2024 Common Wealth Opened hosted by the Muskellounge and Sporting Club.
Come out for a day of fun, golfing, prizes, and raising money for Common Wealth Development.
Register at this link: https://form.jotform.com/241264715348155
See the flyer below for more details.

Gallery Reserved - B.L.
2024-08-18 08:00 - 2024-08-24 17:00

Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program Final Presentations
2024-08-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Madison Public Library, 201 W Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Our 2024 cohort of Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program participants will be presenting their capstone project, a real-world City of Madison design project. Additionally, they will graduate from the program during this celebration. Join us to see the amazing work and hear of the voices of the youth of Madison.

Gallery Reserved - WF
2024-08-14, 2024-08-07, 2024-07-31, 2024-07-24, 2024-07-17, 2024-07-10, 2024-07-03

Gallery Reserved - S.B. Pictures
2024-08-03 08:00 - 2024-08-04 17:00, 2024-05-22 08:00 - 2024-05-23 17:00, 2024-03-12 00:00 - 2024-03-13 23:59

Gallery Reserved - N.M.
2024-06-27 08:00 - 2024-07-02 17:00

First Day of Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program
2024-06-17

Community Art Show
2024-06-12 00:00 - 2024-06-26 00:00
Located on the third floor gallery of 100 S Baldwin St in Madison, this community art show features the work of over 50 local artists of all ages, from emerging and amateur artists to award winning professionals. Works in this exhibition showcase the wealth of creativity and imagination in our community.
Free and open to the public, please join us for an opening reception Friday June 14 5 – 8pm. The gallery will be open to visitors Saturday, June 15, 12-5pm, Sunday, June 16, 12-5pm, Thursday, June 20, 4-7pm, Saturday June 22, 12-5pm, and Sunday, June 23, 12-5pm.
If you’d like to arrange a visit to the gallery outside of these hours, contact exhibition director, Loran Schultz, communityartshow2024@gmail.com and we will do our best to accommodate your visit.

Gallery Reserved - CWD: YAB Event
2024-05-30

Gallery Reservation: Slow Down Take Care
2024-05-14 08:00 - 2024-05-20 17:00
“Slow Down Take Care” will be on May 18 at the Common Wealth Gallery (100 S Baldwin) from 4 – 10 pm. It will be free to the public and is an alcohol free + all ages event.
There will be a wide variety of artwork including: animations, canvas paintings, poems, screen-prints, apparel, stickers and more. Artists include:
Stefan Matioc: For the last 10 years, my lines have made their way onto many walls including: Lululemon at Hilldale, The Sylvee music venue, Good Style Shop, Banzo on Willy St, Next Door Brewery, Robinia Courtyard and others. To check out my work please have a look at my Instagram / website.
Michael Doyle Olson and Ethan Jackson will also be sharing work – you can check out their work here: www.mdo.me and Dripsphere
Our show is a chance for everyone to be present together – to slow down & take care
Email: stefanmatiocart@gmail.com

Art Exhibit: Listening to Cheese Gossip
2024-05-07 08:00 - 2024-05-13 17:00
Art Exhibit: Listening to Cheese Gossip
Opening Reception: Friday May 10th at 7:30pm at the Common Wealth Gallery, 100 S Baldwin St (3rd Floor)
Additional hours on Saturday 5/11 and Sunday 5/12 open to the public from 12-5pm.
To arrange a private showing, contact: Sam Bonilla at (608) 347-1510

Gallery Night - L.O.U.D. Art Exhibition
2024-05-03 17:00 - 21:00
Gallery Night Event – Latinos Organizing for Understanding and Development (LOUD)
Located in the Common Wealth Gallery at 100 S Baldwin St (3rd Floor)
Event from 5 – 9pm. Co-hosted by Common Wealth Development
Spring Gallery Night Flyer 2024

Gallery Reserved - O.M.
2024-04-07 08:00 - 2024-05-06 17:00

Gallery Reserved - S.M.
2024-04-02 08:00 - 2024-04-04 17:00

Wanda Fullmore Youth Internship Program Applications Close
2024-03-22 08:00

Gallery reserved - Zuzu's Birthday Pawty 3/10
2024-03-06 08:00 - 2024-03-11 17:00
Mark your calendars for our annual community celebration and healthcare fundraiser for our beloved and hardworking CEO zuzu! zuzu is turning 19 this year and she wants you to come celebrate!
ZUZU’S 19TH BIRTHDAY PAWTY
Sun March 10, from 12pm-4pm
100 S. Baldwin, 3rd floor gallery
The fun will include live interactive screen printing – you can pull your own zuzu print, live oil painted pet portraits, friendship bracelet making, cat coloring pages, zuzu button making, a zuzu-themed photo booth, live mandolin music, vegan cupcakes, and an epic raffle including baby zuzu plushies, a basket of cat toys, a cat tower, artwork by both Bernie and her dad, a quilt by Bernie’s mom and much more. Best of all zuzu herself will zoom in so we can sing happy birthday to her!!! Free and open to the public.
The raffle portion of the event is a fundraiser for zuzu’s health care fund. Zuzu has Chronic Kidney Failure, Hypertension, Thyroid disorder, Osteoarthritis and Acid Reflux. She takes 3 pills every 12 hours, gets subcutaneous fluids twice a week, gets monthly pain shots for her arthritis, B12 shots once a week, and has a senior exam and full bloodwork every 4-6 months. In the last year, Zuzu’s care has cost over $6,000. As a single person who’s sole income comes from selling my artwork and teaching, zuzu’s care is a significant financial burden.
If you can’t make the event or don’t live in Madison, please remember that we have lots of artwork and gifts available in our online store – and workshops too! – https://bernieandzuzu.com/
Thanks so much!
All our best, bernie & zuzu

CWD's 45th Anniversary Kick-Off Event - Competitive Karaoke
2024-03-05 19:00 - 22:00 | The Weary Traveler Freehouse, 1201 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Common Wealth Development is kicking off our 45th Anniversary with Competitive Karaoke. At March 5th from 7-10 pm, come sing your heart out at the Weary Traveler Freehouse. You can buy $5 coupons to sing, kick someone off the stage, or continue singing after your song is over or you were kicked off. All money raised will go towards CWD’s participation in The Big Share.

Happy Hour at the Weary Traveler Freehouse
2024-03-05 17:00 - 18:00 | The Weary Traveler Freehouse, 1201 Williamson St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Come to Happy Hour at the Weary Traveler Freehouse to continue celebrating CWD and our participation in The Big Share.

Coffee Hour at the Rotunda Café
2024-03-05 08:00 - 22:00 | Rotunda Cafe, 1965 Atwood Ave #5220, Madison, WI, 53704, United States
Join us at the Rotunda Café inside Lake Ridge Bank to kick off The Big Share. We will be there from 8-10 am and will be selling coffee where proceeds will go towards our Big Share efforts!
