Phipps Pop-In Programming

  • How Do You Do This, Anyway? Tips & Tricks for Crafting Your Story

    Thursday, September 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    PCA River Room
    FREE

    Dive into the essentials of storytelling with practical tips, examples, and opportunities to practice the craft. This session will cover the dos and don’ts, providing you with the tools to become an effective storyteller. We’ll also unveil the Story Slam theme for those interested in workshopping and sharing a story with the community.

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  • Human x Machine Exhibition Panel Discussion

    Thursday, September 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
    PCA Black Box Theater
    FREE

    How is AI shaping the creative process — and how are artists responding? Join us in September for the exhibition Human x Machine: Exploring Art in the Age of AI, which brings together artists who explore, reject, or collaborate with artificial intelligence. We take the conversation even deeper in a panel discussion on September 18 where the artists share their perspectives on the intersection of art and AI, and discuss the implications for the future of creativity.

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  • Poetry Reading

    Friday, September 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
    PCA River Room
    FREE

    This intimate evening of poetry will feature local artists Lee Kisling, John Graber, and Jeanne Lutz.

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  • Practice the Craft: Workshopping Stories in Community

    Thursday, October 2, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    Thursday, October 9, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
    PCA River Room
    FREE

    Experience live storytelling with four storytellers sharing their narratives on the chosen theme. Engage in facilitated feedback and reflection, gaining insights into how our own stories can be put to use in a wide variety of settings.

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  • Story Slam: The Culmination of a Season of Storytelling

    Sunday, November 2, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
    PCA Black Box Theater
    FREE

    Come together for an evening of storytelling in community! Join us for a time of celebration with those who have crafted and curated their stories to share with a wider audience, as well as those who’ve supported them and learned more about their own storytelling skills along the way.

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  • Hudson Farmers Market on Carmichael

    Saturdays
    November 15 | December 13 | January 10 | January 24 | February 14
    10:00am - 1:00pm
    Phipps Lobby
    FREE

    Visit the Phipps this winter to explore the Hudson Farmers Market. Support local by purchasing fresh, locally sourced products from a number of diverse vendors.

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  • Creative Together: Holiday Ornament Making Drop-in

    Saturday, December 13, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
    PCA Art Studio One
    $8 per ornament

    Join us for a festive drop-in event to design and create holiday clay ornaments — for decorating your tree or giving as gifts! Pottery studio instructors will guide you through making hand-made ornaments with stamps, texture tools, and cookie cutters, then painting them with colorful underglazes. We’ll glaze and fire your ornaments after the event, and they'll be ready for pick up before Christmas. Our ornament making drop-in is a great way to get into the holiday spirit!

    Drop in any time between noon and 4:00pm.
    Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Gift Cards

Phipps gift cards can be created for any dollar amount and used for any Phipps event, class, artwork, or merchandise, allowing you to purchase the gift perfect for your needs.

  • Suggested dollar amount: $50–75

    Gift cards can be used for any Phipps play, musical, concert, or event! Tickets prices vary from $16 to $32 per performance.

  • Suggested dollar amount: $30–100

    The Phipps has a huge variety of classes in visual art, dance, theatre, and music. Single session classes start at $32 while 8-week classes are $200-300.

  • Suggested dollar amount: $25–50

    Phipps merchandise is sold at the Welcome Center (front lobby) and includes a rotating stock of t-shirts, tote bags, original artwork, and more!

  • Suggested dollar amount: $100–300

    Nothing shows appreciation like regionally-crafted artwork by the incredible artists showcased in the Phipps galleries. Artwork prices vary drastically.

The Phipps Center for the Arts in Hudson, WI