Friends of Madison Arts Commission

04/08/2026

Calling all artists!

The Madison LakeWay Public Art Selection Committee and the Madison Arts Commission are now accepting applications from artists, artist teams, and artist-led companies to provide site-specific artwork as part of the Madison LakeWay project.

The deadline to submit an application is 2:00pm on Thursday, April 16, 2026.

Learn more here: www.cityofmadison.com/news/2026-03-25/committee-seeks-artists-for-madison-lakeway-public-art-project

02/10/2026

Calling all artists! City of Madison Planning, Community, & Economic Development Madison Arts Commission Grants are now open for 2026/27. Deadline to submit your application is March 1!

The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) invites individual artists and non-profit organizations to apply for its annual grant program. These grants support cultural programs and artistic activities that promote arts and culture as an essential part of life in Madison.

Learn more: https://cityofmadison.pulse.ly/srtwyjwqnr

11/12/2025

Please join us!

07/08/2025

The City of Madison Planning, Community, & Economic Development - Madison Arts Commission is inviting the community to attend the unveiling of "Mother and Child," a new sculpture by Detroit-based artist Austen Brantley, TODAY at 4:30pm.

The unveiling of the figurative bronze sculpture, focusing on the bond between mother and child, will take place at the end of the sidewalk segment in the public right-of-way adjacent to 3002 Darbo Drive, at the base of the Starkweather Creek Pedestrian/Bike Path bridge.

Following the unveiling ceremony, the community is invited to continue the celebration at Alive at Worthington Park, where attendees can enjoy additional arts programming and community activities, including music by Madison funk band Rare Element.

The City of Madison Arts Commission is inviting the community to attend the unveiling of "Mother and Child," a new sculpture by Detroit-based artist Austen Brantley.

05/01/2025

As Madison’s arts community continues to grow, so does the need for bold, creative leadership—and that’s exactly our goal at FoMAC.

This January, we partnered with Mission Forward and facilitator Jeff Burkhart to guide our annual planning process and chart a clear course for 2025. With Jeff’s thoughtful facilitation, we created an action-oriented roadmap to advance our mission, strengthen public support for the arts, and elevate City of Madison Planning, Community, & Economic Development as a city that values creativity and culture.

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As Madison’s arts community continues to grow, so does the need for bold, creative leadership—and that’s exactly our goal at Friends of Madison Arts Commission (FoMAC). This January, we...

04/23/2025

MAC's work within the community dates back to the early 70s, highlighting its influence on Madison and the broader community through artistic engagement.

Stay tuned for a few examples from each decade!

04/17/2025

Meet the MAC Chair and the City of Madison Administrators supporting MAC!

Nick Pjevach is our MAC chair, alongside Karin Wolf, Meri Rose Ekberg, and Ana Follensbee who provide vital support as our City of Madison Administrators.

Discover what makes FoMAC meaningful to them! 🌟

04/16/2025

Meet the board of FoMAC!

We're excited to have Deja Mason, Maria Sobrido, Mariana Cameli, and Erika Monroe-Kane with us.

Learn what makes FoMAC significant for them! 🌟

04/10/2025

Meet the FoMAC Executive Team!

Cedric Johnson is our chair, with Sara Warner as co-chair. Kia Karlen holds the secretary position, while Donna Vance takes care of finances as treasurer.

Discover their insights on why FoMAC matters to them! 🌟

04/10/2025

We're (finally!) on LinkedIn and Instagram! Be sure to give us a follow:

🔗: https://www.linkedin.com/company/friends-of-madison-arts-commission
🔗: https://www.instagram.com/friendsofmac_/

Thanks for supporting local public art!

04/09/2025

Meet our two Art in Service Learning students! They complete various tasks focused on the promotion and digital media aspect of FoMAC through the partnership between our organization and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

04/03/2025

Your donations to FoMAC support a variety of community art initiatives. Explore just a few examples of the impactful projects your generosity helps bring to life!