GiGi's Playhouse - Madison

02/13/2026

“Lindsey is truly skilled and makes a lot of people’s days with these caricatures.” — Fox C.
This is exactly why the Portrait Illustration Fundraiser exists. Each custom portrait isn’t just a drawing—it’s a moment of joy, connection, and generosity that supports a cause doing meaningful work.
This month, every portrait ordered helps raise funds for our forever home, turning art into direct community impact.
Have you ordered a portrait benefiting us yet?
>>> COMMENT with your testimony below—we’d love to hear how your portrait made you feel.
Place your order here: https://ow.ly/GQzv50Y94W4

02/13/2026

Help us reach our fundraising goal this month with our portrait fundraiser! Look at the adorable portraits already ordered! Order for GiGi’s— https://link.expressivelyyouart.com/widget/form/3T0v9YLrTbxYSsI7OFu1

We have a goal.

To help GiGi’s Playhouse Madison move closer to funding their forever home — a space rooted in connection, inclusion, and community.

Every custom 8 x 10 hand drawn portrait ordered this month directly contributes to that mission. A portrait of your child. Your pet. Your family. A gift with meaning.

25–40% of every order goes toward this fundraiser.

WILL YOU HELP us reach the goal?

It takes less than five minutes to order — and your art becomes part of something lasting. SEE BELOW.

02/13/2026

Both pitched roofs are shingled!

02/12/2026

✨ 2025 at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison: What a Year! ✨

Because of our incredible community, this year we:
💙 Welcomed 30+ new families
💙 Provided 7,000 FREE programming hours
💙 Logged 7,500 volunteer hours
💙 Grew our team with a 4th staff member
💙 Hosted 800+ guests at our major fundraisers

We went public with our capital campaign in June, broke ground on December 5, and our forever home is already framed and rising! 🏗️

Your support also fueled strong community engagement and major milestones. In 2025, over 800 people attended our fundraising events, which are essential to keeping our programs 100% free for families, while community-led efforts raised crucial funds for both programming and our forever home. In June, we publicly launched our capital campaign at our 9-Year Anniversary celebration, and just months later, on December 5, we broke ground. Today, that dream is already taking shape with our new Playhouse fully framed; an incredible reflection of your generosity.

We’re not slowing down. Over 14 programs will continue in our current space as we prepare to move into our 8,000 sq ft forever home in Fitchburg, with programming launching Fall 2026.

As we head toward 10 years of serving this community, we are endlessly grateful for everyone who believed in us along the way. 💛
Visit our blog to learn more: https://ow.ly/qcVo50Yev82

02/12/2026

Roof shingles will be on soon 🔨

02/11/2026

Wrap is going on

02/11/2026

🗣️ Curious about AAC?

Join our Online Family Speaker: Unlocking Communication to learn how AAC can support your loved one’s communication at any age. We’ll cover the basics, bust common myths, and share simple ways families can help AAC succeed at home.

📅 2/17/26
⏰ 7 PM CT
💻 Online Hosted by GiGi's Virtual Playhouse
✨ Led by AAC specialist Shelley Anderson, MT-BC
Register Here: https://ow.ly/cqrG50YclaU

02/11/2026

Check out this adorable portrait that Expressively You created! You can order your custom portrait this month and have your purchase support our Playhouse!

02/10/2026

The walls are getting covered!

02/10/2026

A little visual of how our space is laid out!

02/10/2026

Our friends at Morgan's Caring Connection are hosting a free webinar focused on estate planning for special needs.
Join them online February 17th from 6-7pm.
Register here: Registration Link:
https://ow.ly/WoJV50Ycklj

02/09/2026

We’re thrilled to announce a new milestone at GiGi’s Playhouse Madison—thanks to a generous technology grant from Wispact, we now have our very first Smart Board! This incredible tool will help our friends learn, grow, and connect in new ways, making our programs even more interactive and meaningful.

We are deeply grateful for partners like Wispact who believe in our mission and help us create opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome to shine. Together, we’re building a more inclusive and empowered community!