The City of Madison received proposals from three finalists for public art at the
State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court. Members of the community are invited to provide feedback on the proposed designs. Your survey responses will be shared with the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Ad Hoc Public Art Committee, who will recommend a design to the Madison Arts Commission and the Madison Common Council.
In October 2025 the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Ad-Hoc Public Art Committee selected 3 finalists to proceed to the design phase from a pool of 66 eligible applicants. In November 2025, the finalists attended a site visit, staff meeting, and community meeting where they learned about the site.
Learn About the Finalists
Review the Design Proposals
Photos below for quick reference.
Complete this survey by 2:00pm Monday, March 9, 2026. to share your feedback with the State Street Campus Garage/Hawthorne Court Ad-Hoc Public Art Committee.
Public Art Project Goals
- Add beauty and interest with a vibrant, fun, and imaginative design.
- Create a visually impactful landmark that engages viewers close up and from a distance.
- Celebrate the site-specific context of downtown Madison and our community character.
- Incorporate, use, or play with light to create a welcoming environment.
