Mission & Vision
Communication is a sober, all-ages arts and music nonprofit based in Madison, Wisconsin.
We are dedicated to cultivating stronger bonds throughout the creative community in and beyond Madison. We are committed to engaging in antiracist work, mutual aid, and equitable compensation for artists and musicians. We believe in breaking down all possible access barriers to creative expression.
house rules
Communication’s House Rules are to be respected at all times in the physical and virtual spaces we inhabit.
No drinking on the property; this is a sober space
No predatory behavior, harassment, racism, classism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, or ableism
Do not touch people without their consent
Please speak with someone working in the space if you have any concerns.
in the media
2023
Comic: Auntie Luke’s guide to Wiconsin’s art economy: Communication as a case study, Tone Madison
Artists’ Night keeps up the push for equity in Madison’s art world, Tone Madison
Support Communication’s crucial fundraising effort, Tone Madison
2022
Artists find creative and sober space to make and show work at Communication Madison, WI State Journal
2020
A year of survival and reinvention, Isthmus
2019
Communication, an all-ages DIY arts venue, Celebrates one year, Cap Times
Communication marks one year anniversary of queer-friendly sober venue space with two-day celebration, Our Lives Magazine
2018
Q&A: at the new nonprofit Communication, artist Jennifer Bastian makes Spaces Safer, Cap Times
Filling the void New DIY arts venue and creative space taking shape on east side, Isthmus