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This explainer is all about The Bubbler, and I’m not talking about where you get water. Wondering how to get creative in your community? Madison’s libraries have the program for you.

The Bubbler launched in 2013 following renovations to Madison’s Central Library

. This initiative connects artists to the community and vice-versa. With a range of free hands-on events, exhibitions, and activities, there are countless opportunities to get involved.

The project aims to create a space where artists can explore diverse mediums and receive valuable guidance from local professionals.

The Bubbler Room is located in the Central Library. However, the project expands beyond just Madison libraries. The Bubbler also works with schools, the justice system, and the community as a whole.

Community members can engage by attending the regular drop-in hours held in the Bubbler Room. Outside of that, they offer many events from talks to workshops. Here is the 

the Bubbler Team matches a community teaching artist

 to each of the nine neighborhood libraries for the summer. For artists, they open applications for exhibition spaces, artist-in-residence, and more so make sure to check their website.

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There’s no shortage of tattoo shops in Madison for anyone looking for some fresh ink. But trying to figure out where to go can be difficult with this many options. Here’s a look at (some) of the various tattoo spots in Madison and their specialties.

525 N. Sherman Ave. | The seven artists at Lost Lakes Tattoo bring a variety of styles to the people of Madison. It is important to the artists that the tattoo is something that they specialize in or are passionate about. Check out each artist’s page to make sure your idea is a good fit. This shop is an appointment only establishment.

6808 University Ave. | If you are looking for a tattoo spot that specializes in fine line tattoos, Pretty in Ink is for you. Along with fine line tattoos, they also do permanent makeup tattoos. The business also won Best Tattoo Shop in the 2023 Madison People’s Choice awards. 

931 E. Main St. | This spot is a 50% Native-owned and 100% queer-owned tattoo and arts collective. There are nine different artists specializing in various techniques. The space works hard to make sure clients feel comfortable and safe. Some artists even block off time to give free tattoos to those in the BIPOC community.

2017 Winnebago St. | The six artists at Starkweather Tattoo Collective are bringing their talents together in one space. While they work independently, they work together to learn. Each artist has a speciality of their own, but one is guaranteed to turn your idea into a tattoo.

3236 Commercial Ave. | Ultimate Arts Tattoo has four different artists for folks to choose from. They specialize in creating original works for clients and the establishment has been doing just that since 1988. People travel from all over to check out these artists, so make sure to schedule your appointment soon as it is common to book in advance.

413 E. Washington Ave. | With seven different artists to choose from, Wayward Tattoo is another great place to get ink in Madison. You can email the artist directly with what you are looking for to schedule an appointment and consultations are free. They do not currently take walk-ins.

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