Madison Public Market Art Projects Take Shape


A Cap Times article dated October 17, 2024 highlights the various public art projects occurring at the Madison Public Market. In late September, the Common Council was presented with a mockup of 10 public artworks destined for the Madison Public Market. The Council approved the artwork, allowing for installation to proceed. As described in the article, the market, which is slated for a July 1, 2025 opening, will host a mix of publicly funded art made possible by public and private donations. Funding sources are: $56,000 is the Percent for Art allocation for the project (1% of city funds committed to any capital project exceeding $5 million); $140,000 from the Madison Arts Commission; $40,000 from the Madison Community Foundation; and $50,000 from the Hoke Family Foundation. Follow the link to read the entire article Madison Public Market Art Projects Take Shape to learn more, including attributions to the artists and their artwork.

It’s exciting to see the progress being made toward opening a public market in Madison–it’s been a long time coming! Not only will we have access to local foods year-round, but the vision and development of this market is truly inclusive and diverse, working with a number of women-owned businesses and entrepreneurs of color, from a diversity of cultural backgrounds. Food is such an important expression of culture and a means for connection–I’m looking forward to celebrating and connecting with our diverse community of inspiring and passionate food entrepreneurs at our public market! - Otehlia Cassidy, Madison Eats Food Tours

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