The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA) Gallery Night is a community-wide celebration of the arts as Studios, galleries, boutiques, restaurants, cafes, and other local organizations or businesses showcase artwork from 5 -9 p.m., Friday, May 16.

The evening is packed with performances, receptions, artist talks, art-making demonstrations, and live music across the greater Madison area.

Stop by several participating Middleton locations to see featured artists.

Christine’s International Real Estates (7535 Hubbard Ave.)

Chuck Dwyer, a multi media artist with incredible talent in several mediums, like photography, printmaking and painting. As the artist once noted, I desire to create an art that is, at once visually exciting and thought-provoking. Refreshments available

John/Christine Designs (1835 Parmenter St.)

Along with our innovative jewelry collection, we will feature the acrylic paintings of Karen Watson-Newlin. Karen has a unique expression of nature through color and will be exhibiting a new series of florals. Refreshments, Artist Talk/Demo

The Regal Find (1834 Parmenter St.)

Dan Dresen creates wood products from the natural form of the tree’s shape, and imperfections. Debi Dresen creates stained glass art inspired by nature. Refreshments, Artist Talk/Demo

Rowley Museum (7410 Hubbard Ave.)

Drop by the Rowley Museum to see artist and historian Brian Strassburg of Middleton. In addition to his own work, he will be sharing his drawings of historical Middleton. Refreshments

Grape Water Wine Bar (7466 Hubbard Ave.)

Lisa Pardon creates oil paintings that capture Honolulu’s essence from her experience on O’ahu to reveal the authentic rhythm and character of city life beyond paradise postcards. Karen Juno paints wildlife, landscapes, pet portraits and abstracts in watercolor and acrylics. Refreshments