Committee Seeking Artists for State Street Campus Garage Public Art

The City of Madison Ad Hoc State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Public Art Committee and the Madison Arts Commission are looking for applicants for a public art project at the new State Street Campus Garage at 415 N. Lake Street. Learn more about the project here: https://www.cityofmadison.com/parking/garages-lots/garage-updates-and-projects/state-street-campus-garage-mixed-use-project.

The deadline to submit the application is 2:00pm on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

The redevelopment is a mixed-use project that includes an intercity bus terminal, public parking, and private student housing. This Percent for Art project will focus on the public spaces within the facility, including the bus terminal and parking garage, along with adjacent Hawthorne Court, which is also being reconstructed.

The site serves as a major transportation hub for residents and tourists visiting the State Street pedestrian corridor, the University of Wisconsin-Madison, the State Capitol, the Kohl Center, and more. This project provides an opportunity for a site-specific public artwork that creates a vibrant and welcoming environment, affirms the cultural significance of the area, and celebrates what makes Madison unique.

The call specifically asks for a vibrant artwork that uses, incorporates, or plays with light. The work could be self-illuminated or use natural or existing lighting conditions. It should engage viewers close-up and from a distance. The work must add beauty and visual interest to the site and make it more welcoming for pedestrians.

Community Survey

Residents and stakeholders are asked to complete a short survey on public art ideas for the project to help guide the process. The results will be shared with Committee members and finalists. Survey responses are due by 2:00pm, Sept. 25, 2025.  An additional survey about the specific project proposals will follow the proposal submission date in early 2026.

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