Arts Committee
Overview
The Arts Committee recommends plans and policies to further the city's commitment to the promotion, creation, and maintenance of public art. The committee consists of nine citizen members, three of which whom will have a degree or professional background in art, architecture, or engineering, one alderperson, and one city staff.
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Rob Conhaim |
2019 - 2021 |
Chair |
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Meghan Thumm Mackey |
2019 - 2021 |
Vice-Chair | |
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Kristina Coopman | 2020 - 2022 |
Citizen |
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Meghan McCombs |
2019 - 2021 |
Citizen |
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Molly McDermott | 2020 - 2022 | Citizen |
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Michael Freiman | 2020 - 2022 | Citizen | ||
Michelle Phillips | 2019 - 2021 | Citizen | ||
Maria Wood | 2019 - 2021 | Citizen | ||
Katy Nelson |
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Common Council Member |
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Abby Attoun |
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Director of Planning and Community Development |
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(608) 821-8370 |
CURRENT AND PAST CREATIVE PLACEMAKING INITIATIVES
Artists in Middleton (AIM) Directory
Are you a Middleton artist interested in City of Middleton art opportunities? We are accepting artists to be included in the Artists in Middleton (AIM) Directory for 'Call for Artists,' as a creative resource, and for potential projects.
Enter your information here:
https://www.cityofmiddleton.us/FormCenter/Planning-8/Artist-Directory-AIM-58
Out of the Shell Sculpture at the Parmenter Roundabout
The Arts Committee is in the process of fundraising for the Parmenter roundabout sculpture project, "Out of the Shell" by artist Beverly Stucker-Precious. The process of selecting the "Out of the Shell" design began in 2009 when the Middleton City Council released a request for qualifications (RFQ) to regional artists. Eighteen sets of qualifications were received and the Public Arts Committee narrowed it down to four artists, from whom site-specific proposals were requested. The finalists’ proposals were put on display at the Middleton Public Library for a period of two weeks and public comments were received. Overwhelmingly (54%), the commenters preferred Beverly Stucker-Precious’ proposal for "Out of the Shell." If you are interested in contributing to this project, please visit: https://www.madisongives.org/partners/middleton/middleton-endowment-10th-anniversary.
Middleton Master Plan for Public Art and Design 2009-2020
A Public Art and Design Program within the City of Middleton springs from the City’s 2006 Comprehensive Plan and from requirements of Section 2.29 of the City of Middleton Ordinance. This Program has been informed by ideas expressed by residents, city staff, elected officials, and young people interviewed and engaged in workshops between July and October 2008.
See Public Art Plan here: Middleton Master Plan for Public Art and Design
Pro·Ject Middleton Activates Hubbard Avenue with Projected Art
Pro·Ject Middleton is an art projection series presented by the City of Middleton and curated by the Middleton Arts Committee that activates an unused public space while surprising and delighting downtown visitors since the Spring of 2018. Over Spring, Hubbard Avenue becomes alive with unique “exhibitions” displaying artistic expression from around the region. Art is displayed on the 12 blank panels adorning the front facade of the Middleton Senior Center, 7448 Hubbard Avenue from sunset to 11:00 p.m.
See the video on the City’s Facebook page and participating artists on its event page. https://www.facebook.com/events/418782972205754/
Made possible by the Arts Committee of City of Middleton, Meg McCombs Graphic Design, Electronic Theatre Controls, Hubbard Avenue Diner and Bakery, and the Middleton Senior Center.
Storm Drain Murals in Middleton
The water that enters these storm drains empties into Pheasant Branch carrying any trash and pollutants it runs across with it. There are 20 storm drain murals located around Dane County to help educate residents about stormwater runoff and how to Keep it Clean!
For a map of all the mural locations and to learn about simple actions you can take to protect our waters visit: www.ripple-effects.com/storm-drain-murals
Made possible by Dane Arts Mural Arts, Ripple Effects, Land & Water Resources Department
Starbucks Community Art
The Middleton Public Arts Committee, in conjunction with Starbucks solicited graphic designs for artistic enhancements to windows at the Starbucks at 2620 Allen Boulevard in Middleton. The winning design was applied to the window using a high-performance vinyl expected to last for at least 7 years. Chosen 2017 artist was Emily James.
Middleton Salt Building
North Parmenter will soon feature a vibrant mural depicting layers of the earth, with the theme “making the invisible visible.” The design is produced by Dane Arts Mural Arts (DAMA) with Jenie Gao and Rhea Ewing serving as lead artists. Students from Clark Street Community School have fabricated phase 1 of the mural, which was funded by the American Girl Fund for Children, Julann Jatczak and Mike Davis, Hallman Lindsay Paints and Meg Pekarske, and the Middleton Arts Committee.
DAMA needs your help to get phase 2 “off the ground,” so to speak. ️ https://daneartsmuralarts.org/donategive-a-gift
See students in creation phase: https://daneartsmuralarts.org/middleton-salt-mural