The Wright Stuff: What to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright

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courtesy Friends of the Meeting House

First Unitarian Meeting House in winter.

First Unitarian Meeting House

This event kicks off the 75th anniversary year of Frank Lloyd Wright’s First Unitarian Meeting House, one of his most influential designs and one of his most satisfying. A low entryway opens to a high-ceilinged worship area with the building’s signature “prow,” which calls to mind the shape of praying hands, or a plow cutting into a Midwestern prairie, and symbolizes spiritual aspiration. It is a space that both embraces and inspires. Aaron Betsky, author of 50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright, will speak and sign copies of his book; there’s also a reception and a new art exhibition. The meeting house is, of course, at 900 University Bay Drive. 

media release: The Friends of the Meeting House kicks off its celebration of the 75th anniversary of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed First Unitarian Church. Tonight's festivities feature a new exhibit of the building's history, a presentation by Aaron Betsky, author of 50 Lessons to Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright, a reception and book signing. $20 general admission; $10 Friends members and students.

The Friends will host a series of public events in 2026 to commemorate this milestone, including a concert by Madison Bach Musicians (May 9 and 10) and a Gala Weekend (June 5 through 7). Events will highlight the building’s architectural significance, the role the whole FLLW community has played in preserving the building and Wright’s enduring impact on Madison.