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 […]
Read MoreConstruction Update: September 2024
Time again for a construction update regarding the Madison Public Market. Construction continues on pace to deliver the former Fleet Service Building to the Public Market Foundation on January 31, 2025. We are still planning to build out the vendor spaces and make other necessary finishes such that the Market opens on July 1. Photos […]
Read MoreRFP: Call for Proposals for Educational Bathroom Design
The Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD) intends to transform high-traffic public bathrooms at the Madison Public Market into memorable ‘learning lavatories’ for important water issues. And through creative design, the bathrooms will become catalysts for fostering a mindful and environmentally conscious community. This project seeks a qualified and innovative creative individual or team to work […]
Read MoreConstruction Update: July 2024
Progress continues at a rapid pace inside 202 N. First Street, the future home of the Madison Public Market and TruStage MarketReady Hall. Daniels Construction reports that all is moving along as planned and on time. A recent tour resulted in the photos that demonstrate the current status of the project. Photo 1) This provides […]
Read MoreMadison Public Market Foundation Announces the Hiring of New CEO
The Board of Directors of the Madison Public Market Foundation (MPMF) is pleased to announce that Keisha N. Harrison has been selected to serve as the Market’s first Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, Harrison will have responsibility for shepherding the final phases of the facility construction, lead the tenant build-out phase, and establish […]
Read MoreConstruction Update – June 2024
Progress continues inside and outside the Madison Public Market building. Photos show in order 1) Exterior view from East Johnson Street. This will be one of the entrances to the Market Hall, where visitors will enjoy the offerings of 30+ vendors. 2) A view inside Market Hall. 3) A view from the Mezzanine looking down […]
Read MoreConstruction Update – May 2024
According to the City of Madison Department of Engineering staff, renovations for the Madison Public Market are proceeding on time and without unexpected surprises. At this time, 99% of concrete work has been completed, which involved removing and replacing the cement floors throughout the 45,000 sq. ft. building. The floors needed to be removed to […]
Read MoreHiring announcement! Executive Director recruitment now underway!
Lead this incredible organization! The Madison Public Market Foundation (MPMF) is hiring an Executive Director to help support the finish of the facility construction phase of the project, lead the tenant build-out phase, and establish the Madison Public Market as a premier market location in Madison and the surrounding areas once the market doors open. […]
Read MoreMadison Public Market Foundation, TruStage and supporters celebrate Equity Through Entrepreneurship, highlighting the first MPM Vendors
Media Release | February 20, 2024 Madison, WI — The Madison Public Market Foundation and TruStage hosted a special gathering on February 20, 5-7 p.m. at TruStage (5910 Mineral Point Road) to bring Public Market donors, volunteers, diverse vendors, local officials, and other supporters together in celebration of the Madison Public Market moving forward to […]
Read MoreConstruction well underway at the Public Market
Demolition and construction at the future Madison Public Market began in earnest late in October of 2023. Since then, much progress has been made, as these photos suggest. Lots of work is necessary to renovate this former Fleet Service building, operated since the 1950’s by the City of Madison. Daniels Construction is the contractor selected […]
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