Creative Madison Cocktail Hour

AC Hotel + The Downtowners



Sponsored by Better Dash Faster LLC / September 2019



A show about how language shapes our identities and the world that we live in. The artists in this show have works in a variety of media, all exploring a central theme of use and demonstration of language in shaping society.

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Every one of us can remember a play, a film, a song, and a work of art that moved us. Every one of us has seen a story character who resonated so deeply with us we thought their story was our own. Professional artists create images that embody who we are. Arts venues help people congregate around a shared experience. Creativity is the spark that moves minds and hearts to action. Art and business, together, can be the biggest drivers of cultural and economic wellbeing.

Creative Madison is a showcase of three premier photographic artists as an example of the talent our city has to offer. Our team includes Bruce Fritz, a former photojournalist with the Capital Times who has done work for TIME and National Geographic; Ken Halfmann, whose photographic work of the natural environment has been exhibited and collected by institutions including the Chazen Art Museum; and Mark Weller, who through astro-photography has taken timeless shots of Wisconsin’s Apostle Islands to raise money for their conservation, and through time-stacked photography has captured the fourth dimension of time.

The goal of this event is to connect businesses with artists. We are here to share how art will enhance your business, from your work culture to your bottom line to telling your story. We are here to show how an investment in art builds your business and entrepreneurial spirit. We are here to demonstrate how the arts are catalysts for the creativity and innovation you are seeking.

Seen any good art lately?

This event was sponsored by AC Hotel, Better Dash Faster LLC, and Dane Arts, hosted by the Downtowners, and curated by Jenie Gao Studio.

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel Lobby

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Mark Weller, Curator Jenie Gao, Community Leader Maeraj Sheikh

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel and Downtowners Cocktail Hour

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel and Downtowners Cocktail Hour

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Ken Halfmann with a patron

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz at AC Hotel

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Mark Weller at AC Hotel

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel and Downtowners Cocktail Hour

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Mark Weller

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Mark Weller with a patron, art by Bruce Fritz

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Bruce Fritz, AC Hotel and Downtowners Cocktail Hour

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel and Madison State Capitol

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

Artist Ken Halfmann with a patron at AC Hotel

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel and Downtowners Cocktail Hour

Photo show networking cocktail hour AC Hotel Madison Wisconsin

AC Hotel and Downtowners Cocktail Hour

AC Hotel + Creative Madison Cocktail Hour


Curator: Jenie Gao

Event photographer: Brian Huynh

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