Construction Update: March 2025

Due to construction delays, the Madison Public Market is expected to open in the fall of 2025. Progress is proceeding quickly and turnover of the building to the Madison Public Market Foundation is expected to occur in May. At this time, the Foundation can more effectively complete the buildout of the merchant-vendor spaces and install […]

Madison Public Market opening delayed to late fall – Cap Times

An article published in the March 31 edition of the Cap Times provides an update as to the expected Public Market opening date. The articles states that the Madison Public Market Foundation had intended for the market to open this July, but construction delays have pushed back the opening date, according to CEO Keisha Harrison. […]

Call for Artists! City of Madison Sponsored Mural at the Madison Public Market

Call for artists! Especially pertinent to landscape artists. Outdoor mural at the soon to open Madison Public Market. The large-scale exterior mural, measuring approximately 12 feet high by 52 feet wide, will be prominently featured on the market’s façade at 202 N First Street. With a budget of $25,000, this opportunity invites professional artists and […]

Bliss Devereaux Anderson appointed Chief Operating Officer

The Madison Public Market Foundation is pleased to announce the hiring of our inaugural Chief Operating Officer, Bliss Devereaux Anderson. Over the past 15 years, Bliss has been an outstanding leader, role model, and immovable force in the community and now brings seasoned experience in strategic planning, organizational development, advocacy, and community building to the […]

Call for Madison Public Market merchants continues as construction nears completion

Progress on the Madison Public Market continues at a rapid pace as the City of Madison and Daniels Construction are close to completing the massive overhaul of the former Fleet Service building at 202 N. First Street, Madison. The Market is expected to open to the public in July of this year. With that in […]

Outreach to Prospective Market Vendors Begins

Many prospective merchants have submitted the Public Market Merchant Interest Form, and Market staff have now begun to reach out to those selected to continue with the merchant application process. If you are one of those who submitted the interest form, and have been contacted by the Market, please complete the following as application to […]

Last Chance: Be Recognized as a Public Market Champion!

As the 2024 season of giving comes to a close, we ask that you join those supporters who will be permanently recognized on the Market’s Global Table giving wall. We’re so grateful for these much needed gifts to support diverse entrepreneurs and start-up programming. There’s still time for you to join with us! Thanks to a […]

Construction Update: December 2024

Progress continues with construction of the Madison Public Market. Now, individual vendor market stalls are taking shape, the parking lot has been poured, landscaping is occurring and the exterior is close to finished. A tour on December 9 resulted in these new photos.

Now Hiring – Chief Operating Officer and Executive Assistant

NOTE: As of 12/13/2024, the application period has closed for these positions. As we move closer to the Madison Public Market’s opening this summer, two important positions must be filled. The Madison Public Market Foundation (MPMF) is now hiring a Chief Operating Officer to help support Phase II of the facility construction project, and ongoing […]

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 […]