Communication Fifth Annivesary Fundraiser
Paul Marcou
Gentle Brontosaurus (left to right): Anneliese Valdes, Scott Stetson, Huan-Hua Chye, Nick Davies, Paul Marcou.
Help celebrate five years of Communication, Madison’s all-ages, nonprofit and non-alcohol venue and art space with this anniversary event (taking place at the larger ALL facility) featuring a silent auction, video projections by Heidi E. Johnson, and interactive art activities. Music for the night will be provided by pop auteurs Gentle Brontosaurus and The Five Mod Four, a long-running rock band led by Michael Wojtasiak.
media release: Join Communication in celebrating their fifth year of life as an all volunteer run arts organization at their annual fundraiser on Friday, October 13. “When thinking about the community we want to build together, it is important to remember that Wisconsin is 48th in the nation in terms of arts funding,” said Jennie Bastian, Communication Director. “If we want strong, consistent arts programming, we need every community member to pitch in however they are able!”
Bastian said that money raised from this fundraiser will go toward a wide variety of expenses, from “keeping the lights on” to paying teaching artists for workshops. Funds may also be used to advertise and promote shop artists or upgrade sound equipment.
Fundraiser attendees will be able to engage in an interactive art activity, bid for silent auction items donated by local artists and businesses (artwork from Lesley Numbers, Ethan Jackson, Bernie & Zuzu, Lonesome Bill, Smere Tactics, Emily Eklof, Jennie Bastian and more. Plus, concert tickets for Communication and the Sylvee and bundles of Communication merch, audio equipment, and more) and enjoy video projections by Heidi E Johnson. The event will feature live music by The Five Mod Four and Gentle Brontosaurus.
Communication is a sober, all-ages arts and music nonprofit located on Milwaukee Street in Madison. The space houses a music venue, retail storefront, and print collective. They aim to help artists, musicians, marginalized creatives, and those who haven’t found their place in more traditional art spaces.
Since their inception in 2018, Communication’s all volunteer staff have hosted and/or organized: art workshops led by local and paid artists, featured artist events, makers markets, art exhibitions, record sales, thrifty markets, live music events, poetry readings, and clothing swaps.
Communication is dedicated to cultivating stronger bonds throughout the creative community in and beyond Madison. They are committed to engaging in antiracist work, mutual aid, and equitable compensation for artists and musicians. Communication believes in breaking down all possible access barriers to creative expression.
Communication’s 5th Anniversary fundraiser will be held on Friday, October 13 from 5:30 - 10:00 PM at Arts + Literature Laboratory on South Livingston St in Madison. Tickets are on a sliding fee scale, from $15-40. This is an all-ages event. Masks will be required for all attendees.
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Accessibility notes: ALL has three floors that can be accessed by stairs or elevators shared with the parking garage. Learn more about the building and parking options here: https://artlitlab.org/about-all/planning-your-visit
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