Madison Arts Commission Announces New Call for Existing Works of Art

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The Madison Arts Commission is pleased to announce its largest-ever call for Existing Works of Art. Madison’s Public Art Program is establishing a list of pre-qualified visual and public art for upcoming municipal projects. This database will serve as a key resource for purchasing, loaning, licensing, and commissioning public artwork throughout Madison.

Selected artwork will be considered for public art opportunities in various City divisions and departments. While submitting artwork does not guarantee a purchase, loan, license, or commission, the resulting list of pre-qualified artworks will expedite the arts acquisition process.

Artists working across all media are encouraged to apply with images of 2- or 3-dimensional, digital, or time-based works. Artists can submit up to 10 artworks each year.

Artists interested in future opportunities can sign up for updates through the Madison Arts Commission newsletter.

Upcoming projects that may use work from this call include but are not limited to:

• Licensed images for Madison Trash or Recycling Trucks that celebrate our local environment and Madison’s unique character and history.
• Licensed images for wallpaper designs for the Division of Civil Rights. Preference will be given to artwork that reflects the history of the Civil Rights movement and activism.
• Art that will be purchased or loaned for renovated public spaces in the City-County Building.
• Images for the Art on Utility Boxes program. For this program, artists must reside in the City of Madison.

Applications that are submitted by noon on Friday, February 14, 2025, will be considered during the first round of Existing Art Database reviews at the Madison Arts Commission Meeting on February 19, 2025.