HOST LOCATIONS
Art Walk Stoughton brings together local and regional artists, local Stoughton businesses, and our own community, resulting in a vibrant, unique cultural event. Historic Stoughton shops, restaurants, and galleries in the downtown Arts & Entertainment District make the Art Walk possible.
To begin your Art Walk, simply pick up an event guide at one of the many host locations along Main Street in Stoughton. While you’re there, say hello and get to know the people and history of Stoughton – experience the small-town charm and friendliness as only Stoughton can provide, and enjoy the many creations of local and regional artists.
2023 Art Walk Host Sites
ABEL CONTEMPORARY GALLERY
524 E Main St
Abel Contemporary Gallery has been building a reputation as one of the largest and most impressive collections of fine art and fine craft in the region, featuring notable works in many media, and hosting new exhibits every six to seven weeks by artists from across the nation. Over the years, the gallery has grown in quality and reputation, exhibiting artists with national prominence alongside the work of well-known local artists. The 8,000 square foot gallery is housed in a beautifully renovated former tobacco warehouse built in 1892. Currently featuring the paintings of Charles Munch, a
Group Show: 19th Annual Ceramics Invitational, and in our gallery no.5: new work by Tim O’Neill
183 W Main Street
Black Cat Cafe & Gallery features artwork and goods from upwards of 30 small businesses from around Wisconsin. In addition, Black Cat provides gluten free, dairy free, and allergen friendly food and drinks.
CHEESERS LOKAL MARKET
183 E Main St
Come explore artisanal cheeses as we guide you through the best from Wisconsin and around the world. Sample delicious craftsmanship and discover all things cheese with our knowledgeable staff. Selections can be paired with our delicious curated meats, wines and more for an exceptional flavor experience.
176 East Main Street
We serve a variety of desserts with a focus on cheesecake, we also serve coffee, tea, beer and wine and have a small retail section with locally made home decor.
154 E Main Street
Creative DIY studio for jewelry making and jewelry components and accessories. Large selection of finished jewelry, art from a dozen local artists, as well as jewelry making kits. We also host jewelry making classes.
DUNE GIFT + HOME
155 W Main St
Dune Gift & Home is a gift shop specializing in gifts, home decor, clean beauty products, and curated vintage home goods.
124 West Main Street
SomaYoga teaches any individual, regardless of current circumstance, to develop a high degree of awareness and control over posture, movement and emotions.
Ease@Main Street Yoga is a safe, accessible welcoming space to learn and practice self-care tools. Faculty includes highly-trained Experienced Yoga Teachers, Yoga Therapists and Therapists trained to blend ancient wisdom and modern healing modalities. With an emphasis on neuro-fitness, Ease practices empower people to use their body/mind/breath complex for pain resolution, nervous system regulation, cultivating healthy relationships (within, interpersonally and in community) and improved functional movement (for rehabilitation, injury prevention, and performance optimization).
GEMINI GAMES
193 W Main St
Gemini Games is a local gaming store in Stoughton, Wisconsin. We provide a large selection of board games, trading card games, miniatures and other accessories. We also have a continually growing library of games and areas for open play at the store.
GRAND INSPIRED
501 E Main St
Located in a restored Hudson Automobile Showroom in the Depot Hill Historic District, Grand Inspired is home to both a Woodworkers Makerspace and an Artisan Home Gallery. They share the common bond that "handmade" matters! The Gallery showcases fine furniture and home accessories, all handmade by Wisconsin artisans, from wood and other natural materials that are sustainably and locally sourced to add beauty to your home for years to come. The Makerspace is a membership-based woodworking community. Peer through the observation window and see the space in which people are inspired to learn, create, explore and grow their skills in making beautiful things from wood.
GRASSHOPPER GOODS
171 W Main St
Grasshopper Goods started as a dream owner Karen Tardrew had to "one day" open a boutique. This dream has manifested as a mobile boutique, brick and mortar retail location, and online shop to bring unique products and experiences to you.
May the grasshopper always bring you glad tidings and joy!
INKWORKS
341 E Main St
KEEPING YOU IN THE CENTER OF OUR CIRCLE
Inkworks offers state-of-the-art equipment, superior service and technical know-how. We are committed to working with you to create quality, cost-effective print materials for your business or organization. Your satisfaction is at the center of all we do.
307 South Forrest Street
We are excited to be able to help out with sewing and costuming projects big and small, be it hemming a pair of pants, adding a patch, or creating a costume/gown! We are currently only taking requests and custom orders from Stoughton, Wisconsin, and the surrounding areas.
OVERT SPACE GALLERY + GIFT
130 E Main Street
Overt Space Gallery + Gift offers original artwork and unique gifts located in the downtown historical arts and entertainment district of Stoughton.
SPRY WHIMSY FIBER ARTS
168 W Main Street
A fiber shop specializing in spinning and felting classes and supplies. Included in the store is a yarn shop with a wide selection of yummy yarns. Also included is a gallery of felted creations. Come explore the shop, take a class, make your own creation, or pick up one of ours. Throughout Art Walk Spry Whimsy Fiber Arts will be having demonstrations of spinning yarn and felting wool.
Spry Whimsy
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(608) 239-0688
STOUGHTON OPERA HOUSE
381 E Main St
Southern Wisconsin’s Most Charming Theater. Originally called the City Auditorium, the theatre first opened in 1901. For over 50 years, it hosted cultural experiences from operas, musical productions, minstrel, theater and vaudeville shows to temperance meetings, speeches by Governor LaFollette, graduation ceremonies, and class plays.
The historic Stoughton Opera House is located in Stoughton, WI just a few minutes south-east of Madison. The theater plays host to a wide variety of musical and theatrical performances throughout the season - rock, folk, classical, oddities, comedy...you name it. Known for sublime acoustics and an early 20th century aesthetic, don't pass on a chance to see a show or just pay a visit to the Stoughton Opera House.
STOUGHTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
304 S Fourth St
The Stoughton Public Library has been at the corner of 4th and Main for over 110 years, ever since Andrew Carnegie donated $13,000 for a new library building in 1906. A major addition in 1990 preserved the original structure while more than doubling the space, and major renovations in 2008 and 2015 have ensured that the library continues to meet the needs of the community. We like to think of our 16,000 square foot facility as a perfect pairing of the old and the new!
Our collection includes books, magazines, music, movies, and audio books, as well as access to over 200,000 downloadable audio books and eBooks through Wisconsin’s state-wide consortium. We regularly offer virtual and in-person programs and events for all ages, including storytimes, book discussions, lectures, author visits, and concerts.
Our mission is simple: to educate, enrich, empower, and engage our community. To that end, the Stoughton Public Library is committed to promoting literacy, cultural enrichment, and lifelong learning in Stoughton well into the next century.
255 East Main Street
SVP is Stoughton’s Community Theater group. Providing entertainment for more than 50 years, we occupy the historic Badger Theater in downtown Stoughton.
The Crazy Dog Mom
161 W Main St
The Crazy Dog Mom is a healthy lifestyle boutique for pups and their people. We are most known for our funny shirts for dog lovers and single ingredient dog treats but we also sell dog toys, gifts, things for the home, and accessories like dog bandanas with matching scrunchies.
The Crazy Dog Mom
(608) 889-2333
VIKING BREW PUB
211 E Main St
We're Brewing A Nordic Family Tradition! Stoughton's First Brew Pub - established in 2014, serving great beer and Scandinavian food.
324 South Water Street
Charming local restaurant and bar located on the Yahara River. Great food, friendly service, beautiful outdoor patio.
WOODLAND STUDIOS
194 E Main St
A Fine Art Gallery offering Local and Regional Artwork in several types of media as well as Custom Framing for your special art needs. Located on Main Street in Downtown Stoughton in a historical building built in 1889. You will find artwork in all styles to complement your home or office. Also in the gallery is an Investment Art Gallery showcasing some of Americas great artists work, a must see.
YAHARA CHOCOLATE | GREEN ROAD POTTERY
261 W Main St
Yahara Chocolate sells the best chocolate bars from all over the world. Unrivaled selection and knowledge allow anyone to find the perfect bar.
ZOVAR FINE ART
143 E Main St
Gallery and studio space for Ray Zovar’s creations.