The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) is working with artist Austen Brantley to create a sculpture for the Darbo-Worthington neighborhood. MAC would like your feedback on the three proposals below to guide their decision on the final work.

Complete this survey before 1:00 pm on May 6, 2024.

About Austen Brantley
Austen is a self-taught figurative sculptor based in Detroit, Michigan. His work connects themes of heritage, identity, and realistic portrayals of Black lives. Learn more about Austen Brantley & see his work here.

Proposed Location
The 2017 Darbo-Worthington-Starkweather Neighborhood Plan called for the City to create a public art/gateway feature to build neighborhood pride.

Austen proposed a location for his sculpture on East Washington Avenue, north of the Starkweather Creek Bike Path. This location is visible from the adjacent path, the BRT stop, and vehicles traveling on E Washington. The location is subject to change.

Designs
In June 2023, Brantley visited Madison, met with community stakeholders, and taught a workshop at Madison College. During this visit, Brantley was inspired to create the three designs below. Design 01, Faith Moves Mountains, may blend stone and bronze. Design 02 may be bronze on a stone or concrete pedestal. Design 03 may be entirely bronze. These designs are not exact. Size, colors, characteristics, proportions may change as he works with real models to develop the final work.


Next Steps
 Questions or Comments?
For more information on this project, or to send additional feedback, email madisonarts@cityofmadison.com

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Public Art Survey

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* 1. Which of the following designs do you like the MOST? (select the round button to the left of the design you like the most)

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* 2. Why do you like this design the most?

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