Spring Gallery Night at Hilldale

Enjoy Hilldale in a whole new light. Stroll among grand-scale murals, sculptures, and connect to your creativity at our shops. At Hilldale, there’s art at every turn.

• 608 Skyline Mural: Located next to Indochino, across from lululemon at 638 N. Midvale Blvd., the 608 Skyline Mural by artist Brian Kehoe employs bright, bold orange stripes to draw the eye to Madison’s iconic skyline. Along the lakeshore path, a single rider takes on the new day on two wheels in our bike-friendly community. Sun up, wheels down, ride on, Madison!
• 608 Mural: Located on the back of [solidcore] at 536 N. Midvale Blvd., the 608 Mural by artist Brian Kehoe stuns with bold colors and patterns, depicting the iconography of some Madison’s most well-known and beloved places. Look closely and you’ll see nods to Wisconsin Badger football, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, boating, biking, the State Capitol and of course, the Memorial Union Terrace.
• Let it Flow: Find the bright and beautiful Let it Flow mural by artist Stefan Matioc on the side of lululemon, across from Indochino at 702 N. Midvale Blvd.

‘Hope’ Sculpture

Located between EVEREVE and Anthropologie at 712 Price Pl., this sculpture is one in a series of works created by Boston artist John Guthrie. Rendered in his signature geometric style, each piece in The Pride Collection explores the meaning of pride in our everyday lives. Guthrie invites the viewer to embrace curiosity, wonderment, and new ways of seeing the world. His abstractions embody the openness and freedom of expression that we champion here at Hilldale and within our community.

The Mouse Creek Garden Market

Located on The Green near Jaxen Grey, the Mouse Creek Garden Market is fully stocked with morsels, crumbs, and oh-so-tiny treats thanks to the meticulous work of Anonymouse, an artist collective from Malmö, Sweden. This mysterious group has been constructing storybook-inspired art in secret since 2016, in in hopes of bringing a bit of everyday magic to passersby.

Artists’ Work Hosted by Hilldale Businesses

• Crescendo Espresso Bar| Displaying art by local artist, Lesley Anne Numbers (@lesleyannenumbers).
• Dumpling Haus| Displaying art by Shuxing Fan (@shuxingfanart), local artist and retired UW Madison professor.

A Masterpiece You Can Taste

• Snack on some "mural munchies" from 5-7 PM
• • Sample mini-Power Bowls and beverages from Forage Kitchen at the 608 Skyline Mural by Indochino.
  • Try some treats from our newest eatery, Sweetgreen, at the 608 Mural near [solidcore].
  • Savor some samples from FreshFin at the Let it Flow Mural near lululemon.
• Pop by the bartaco patio to sample an art-themed mocktail created by Yogi Cristerna, the bartaco Beverage Director.
• Grab some Blended bites at the 'Hope' Sculpture near EVEREVE from 5-7 PM.
• Create a colorful, vibrant and delicious drink at Bambu where every order is a work of art (open until 8 PM).

Be a Part of the Art

• Get your complimentary professional photo taken in front of the 608 Skyline Mural behind Indochino from 5 - 8 PM. Photos will be posted to our Facebook page within 72 hours following the event.*
• Take in the tunes from Sonora Strings playing from 5:30 - 7 PM at the 'Hope' sculpture near EVEREVE.
• Let our caricature artist draw you in front of the Rainbow mural near Shake Shack from 5 - 7 PM. Sketches are complimentary and while supplies last.
• Let the little ones create their own Monalisa with Creando on The Green from 5:30-7 PM (or while supplies last). Complete your art right then and there or take it home to do later! Post a photo of your art, tag @creandolanugages , and you'll be entered for a chance to win a Date Night pass.
• Stop into Bluemercury to try out all the colors on the palette! A Trish McEvoy artist will be in-store to assess your skin and help you find your perfect shade with complimentary makeup touch-ups (open until 8 PM).
• Build your own wearable art at Little Words Project! Enjoy 20% off the bead bar during this event (open until 8 PM).
• Shop handmade jewelry from Erica of Akosua's Closet at Faherty during the event (open until 8 PM).
• Create your very own wearable art by customizing a suit from
• Join Lush for The Art of Bathing. Watch bath art, create your own work of art with their bubbly fun, and take home a little treat for yourself. Free! (Open until 8 PM).
• Stock up on art supplies at The University Bookstore—pens, paper, paint and more (open until 8 PM).
• Swing by Ulla Eyewear and pick up a goodie bag (psst - there's a $100 coupon in there!) while supplies last (Open until 7 PM).

This event is free to attend, but help us prepare and tell us you're coming by pre-registering on Eventbrite!

About Gallery Night

is a long-time Madison arts tradition that showcases the city’s vibrant arts community. Organized by MMoCA, Gallery Night offers art lovers and art novices alike an opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of exhibitions, opening receptions, special events, and demonstrations at venues throughout the city. During Gallery Night, dozens of venues open their doors to invite the public in to see and shop for original artwork.

Gallery Night takes place from 5–9 PM, though some participating venues set their own hours. All venues participating in Gallery Night are open free of charge.

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*Please note that by taking part in this event, you grant the event organizers full rights to use the images resulting from photography/video filming, including on Hilldale social media channels. If you do not wish to be photographed, please let the staff and/or photographer know.

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