The Madison Art Gallery
The Madison Mercantile is home to three distinct gallery spaces that celebrate regional art, creative expression, and community storytelling. Throughout the year, we host a dynamic rotation of exhibitions, installations, and events that reflect the seasons, local culture, and the diverse voices of our region.
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2025–2026 Exhibition Schedule:
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The Anderson Gallery (Main Gallery)
Our primary exhibition space, The Anderson Gallery showcases a curated rotation of solo and group exhibitions by regional and guest artists.​​
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October 15 – November 15: Franz Richter
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December 1 – December 31: TBD (Past years have included a Holiday Market)
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January 1 – January 15: Gallery maintenance and reset
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January 15 – March 15: TBD – Accepting artist submissions
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March 15 – May 15: Spring / Earth Day / Arbor Day Theme (TBD)
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May 15 – June 30: TBD – Accepting artist submissions
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July 1 – July 30: Hometown Celebration Theme (4th of July / Dragonfest – TBD)​
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Side Gallery Room
This intimate space offers a more experimental or whimsical setting for art installations, community displays, and featured collections. It also happens to be the home of our resident gallery cat, MercCheesy.
Upcoming Schedule:​
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November 5 – November 30: Scandinavian Arts
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December 1 – December 31: TBD
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January 1 – January 15: Gallery reset and maintenance
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📌 This space is open to creative proposals from local artists, community groups, and guest curators. Reach out to inquire about showing your work!
💡 Help us name this gallery! If you have a great idea that captures the spirit of this cozy, curious space, let us know!
The Richter Room
A permanent exhibit honoring the life and work of Franz Richter, a beloved artist and community member. This space is open year-round and serves as a cornerstone of our gallery programming.
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For artist inquiries, proposals, or gallery tours, please contact us or stop by during open hours. We are always looking for new voices and fresh perspectives to feature in our spaces.
