The City of Madison, the Madison Arts Commission, and The Bubbler at Madison Public Library are seeking a qualified public artist to create original artwork for the outdoor patio area of the new Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. This exciting opportunity offers a $70,000 commission for an artist or artist team to create a significant public art installation that will serve as a centerpiece for the new facility.

  
The Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, currently under construction at 1818 Portage Road, represents a groundbreaking partnership between Madison Public Library, Madison Parks, City of Madison Engineering, and the Madison Public Library Foundation. This 17,500 square-foot community gathering space will serve as both a library and park pavilion, featuring year-round reservable spaces, indoor and outdoor programming, free Wi-Fi, public computers, and resources for health, wellness, work, and education.

  
The selected artwork will become part of Madison's first park-based library, serving residents in the northeast area of the city. The Imagination Center aims to be a hub for social interaction, civic engagement, and cultural expression, making this public art commission particularly significant for community identity and pride.

  

Project Budget

$70,000 allocated through the Percent for Art ordinance. The Percent for Art program requires that one percent (1%) of the City's share of certain City public works projects like this be set aside to incorporate art into the project.

  
Artwork displayed in Reindahl Park.

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