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Carnelian Art Gallery
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Carnelian Art Gallery is located in the heart of downtown #MadisonWI at 221 King St., Suite 102. We exhibit visual art from paintings to pottery, and seek to be a communal artist space. Contact us at 608-333-5309 or [email protected].
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “Looping Abstract” by Helen Klebesadel, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Come and take a gander at these gorgeous artworks either during our regular hours or during our upcoming holiday reception for Surrealism. Mark your calendars for 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19!

#art #artforsale #fineart #surreal #surrealism
December 1, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is the “Strange Bouquet” series by Samantha Jane Mullen, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery
November 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Like what you see? Come and check these beautiful artworks and more out in person at our holiday reception for Surrealism on Friday, Dec. 19 at 5 p.m.

#artforsale #fineart #surrealart #surrealism #madisonwi
November 25, 2025 at 7:33 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “Homes Below” by Kimberly Burnett, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Miss our opening reception? Don’t fret!

We have planned a winter reception for Surrealism. Mark your calendars for 5 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 19.

More details: carnelianart.com/post/16253-p...

#surrealart #surrealism #madisonwi #art #finearr
November 17, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “War Face” by Rachael Hunter, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery
November 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
A HUGE thank you to those who came out for Gallery Night for the opening of our Surrealism show.

In case you missed it, the show will be up until the end of December! You can also view it at carnelianart.com!

#artforsale #art #fineart #madisonwi #surrealism #surrealart
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Scenes so far from GALLERY NIGHT, also known as the opening for SURREALISM. We are open until 8 p.m. tonight. Stop on in!

#artforsale #fineart #art #artgallery #artgalleries
November 8, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “Dancing Stitches I, II, and III” by Amanda Langer, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery
November 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Here’s another sneak peak of SURREALISM.

The show opens THIS FRIDAY at 5 p.m. for Gallery Night.

Artists’ Instagrams:
@kimberlyjart
@sootandstain
@hklebesadel
@nataliejowrightart
@rachael._.paints

#artforsale #fineart #art #artgallery #artgalleries #madisonwi #surrealart #surrealism
November 5, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Installation for Surrealism is underway. Be sure to mark your calendars for 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7, as that is when we officially open this show! That’s also the start of Gallery Night across the Madison area.

#fineart #art #artforsale #surrealism #madisonwi
November 4, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “Lilies + Birds of Paradise” by James Widder, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery #art #artgallery
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Surrealism opens in TWO WEEKS. Mark your calendars for 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7!

More information here: www.eventbrite.com/e/surrealism...

#fineart #art #surrealart #surrealism #artexhibition
October 29, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “Bonsai” by Aaron Laux, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery #art
October 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
SOLD

Healing Waters by @aaronlauxdesign
Lightbound Form and Quiet Distortion by @mobius_frame

Congrats!!

#artsale #artforsale #fineart #art #artgallery
October 23, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Here’s a sneak peak of the pieces that will be on display during Surrealism, our winter exhibition.

Opening night is in TWO WEEKS. Mark your calendars for 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7! That’s Gallery Night across the Madison area.

#madisonwi #gallerynight #artgallery #fineart #surrealart #surreal
October 23, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Come see us at the UW-Madison art department’s open house this Saturday!!

#art #fineart #uwmadison #madisonwi #supportlocalartists
October 22, 2025 at 3:59 PM
FIVE reasons why you should come to the closing reception for Tending the Balance THIS FRIDAY at 5 p.m.

#art #fineart #madisonwi
October 21, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece, a video series that explores the untold stories of the works that hang in our gallery.

You can view this artwork and more works at carnelianart.com!

#fineart #artforsale #madisonwi #artgallery #wisconsinartgallery
October 16, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “The Road With Crooked Poles” by Kevin Kiley, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

#fineart #artgallery #madisonwi
October 9, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Welcome to this week’s installment of Behind the Piece.

This week’s piece is “Echo Axis” by Eric Peterson, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com, as well as at the gallery in downtown Madison, Wisconsin.

#fineart #artforsale #art #madisonwi #artgallery
October 2, 2025 at 7:47 PM
We are so happy to announce our next exhibition, “Surrealism,” whose opening is scheduled for Gallery Night at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 7.

More details here: carnelianart.com/post/15593-p...

#art #artexhibition #surreal #surrealart #surrealism #artforsale #artgallery #supportlocalart
September 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Carnelian Art Gallery is hosting a closing reception for Tending the Balance, an exhibition whose theme is all about ongoing care and finding equilibrium in all aspects of human life.

Mark your calendars for 5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 24.

#fyp #artexhibition #art #fineart
September 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Welcome to Behind the Piece, a video series that explores the untold stories of the works that hang in our gallery.

This week’s piece is “Tidal Memory” by Aaron Laux, which is available for purchase at carnelianart.com.

#fineart #artforsale #art #fyp #artgallery
September 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM