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Madison Selects Public Art Installation for $18M South Side Imagination Center

The Madison Arts Commission has selected an art piece for the new $18 million Imagination Center library on the city's South Side.

By Colin Percy · May 26, 2026

The Madison Arts Commission has chosen a public art installation for the upcoming Imagination Center, a library facility currently under construction on Madison’s South Side. The project, which represents an $18 million investment, is designed to serve as a community anchor for the surrounding neighborhood.

The installation process will move forward as the library nears completion, fulfilling the city's commitment to integrating cultural elements into its newest public infrastructure projects. The site is intended to provide expanded educational and gathering spaces for local residents.

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