FERGUS – The Elora Fergus Arts Council (EFAC) proudly presents the next instalment of its 2025 Art Talks Series, featuring motion picture set designer and EFAC member Michael Madden
Ever wondered what it’s like to build cinematic worlds?
In “Designing Worlds for the Silver Screen,” Madden will take attendees behind the scenes of his globe-trotting career designing sets for iconic films like The Hulk and Good Will Hunting.
He will share personal stories, design insights and showcase examples from his design work, providing a rare glimpse into the creative and technical aspects of movie set design, officials say.
A Q&A session will follow the talk. Madden will be speaking on March 23 at 2pm at the Fergus Library. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door.
About Michael Madden
Madden is an Elora-based artist and designer with an MA from Yale University.
Over his decades-long career in the film industry, he has traveled the world, designing sets and transforming environments to bring cinematic worlds to life.
Alongside his film work, Michael creates artwork that explores human-altered landscapes.
His pieces have been featured in the Carmichael Canadian Landscape Exhibition and the Insights Juried Art Exhibition.
About the Art Talk Series
Established in 2015 to celebrate the Elora Arts Council’s 30th anniversary, the Art Talk series continues to highlight the incredible artistic talent residing in our community.
Through these engaging presentations, audiences gain deeper insight into the artists’ lives, their creative processes, and the stories behind their work.
