PUBLIC ART
Conservation
Public Art Stewardship is a fundamental component of Madison's Public Art Plan. We provide ongoing maintenance, monitor the collection, and work with the community to develop plans for specific sculptures that are selected "works at risk." MAC is currently updating our public art inventory and condition assessment for the City's outdoor sculpture. We know that many of the City's sculptures are in need of some conservation. Conservation and maintenance of the City's outdoor art treasures requires community input and involvement. We welcome your support of Madison's Art's Treasures.
Conservation Updates:
- Annie Stewart Fountain (1924,) Frederic J. Clasgens
- Liberty (1951), replica of Frederic Auguste Bartholdi's Statue of Liberty
- Effigy Tree (1991), Harry Whitehorse
- Living the Dream (1991), Frank J. Brown
- Alexa (1992) Susan Walsh
- Forum of Origin (1993) Brower Hatcher
Effigy Tree is a site-specific work that was commissioned by community members when lightening struck a full-grown hackberry tree on an effigy mound at what is now 2930 Lakeland Ave. in Madison. This sculpture has become significantly damaged by decay in the last 16 years and measures must be taken to prevent the work from deteriorating beyond repair. On April 21, 2007 the City of Madison transported Effigy Tree to Whitehorse Gallery and Studio to begin conservation work. A neighborhood meeting was held on September 5, 2007 to discuss the best solution to the works future conservation. An ad-hoc community group has recently formed to create a plan for the future of Effigy Tree. For more information about conservation efforts for Effigy Tree or to share your opinion with the MAC, please contact the Arts Program Administrator.
2007 Madison Sculpture Conservation Survey (PDF 38.5MB)
