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Share your thoughts on Public Art Designs for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park

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The City of Madison, the Madison Arts Commission, and the Bubbler at Madison Public Library are seeking community feedback on design proposals for public art at the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park.

The Madison Arts Commission selected four finalists after extensive review by its Public Art Subcommittee, with significant input from Madison Parks and Madison Public Library. In October 2025, the finalists attended a site visit, staff meeting, and community meeting where they learned about the site and community.

Design Proposals

Inkroot by Cooke-Sasseville

Sueños de Paloma (Dreams of Paloma) by Gabriela Marván, Flor Molina, and Ryan Rothweiler 

The Passage of Being by Nate Page 

Silver Lining: Where Dreams Flow by Sujin Lim 

Share Your Toughts

Complete the survey by 2:00pm Thursday, February 12, 2026. 

Take the Survey

Your feedback will be shared with the Madison Arts Commission (MAC). MAC is expected to make a recommendation on a winning design at their virtual public meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Members of the public are welcome to register to share comments. Registration for comments will open on February 13, 2026.

Their recommendation will be reviewed and voted on by the Madison Common Council, and then the selected artist or artist team will be announced in the spring. Additional details about the artist, their proposal, and the planned design will be shared publicly at that time.  

The Madison Arts Commission will work with the selected artist or artist team to complete any required design updates and will coordinate with Madison Parks and Madison Public Library for installation in early September. The public will be able to see the installed piece when the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park opens in September 2026.

Next Steps

  1. Review process by community, staff, and City commissions

  2. Design updates (if needed), contracting, fabrication

  3. Installation

About the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park

The Imagination Center at Reindahl Park, currently under construction at 1818 Portage Road, represents a groundbreaking partnership between the Madison Public Library and the Madison Parks Division. This 17,500 square-foot building will serve as both a library and community gathering space, featuring 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. 

Learn More About the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park

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About the Madison Arts Commission

The Madison Arts Commission works to encourage artistic activities and performances throughout the city, supporting both emerging and established artists while enhancing the cultural landscape of Madison through public art initiatives. 

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