New downtown Madison public art project creates outdoor art gallery

Downtown Doors showcases 27 local artists

Maija Inveiss by Maija Inveiss

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Ashley Lusietto created this door.

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Lauden Nute's giraffe door

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Carol Hambrecht re-imagined this door with this piece called "Capitol Dome with Flowers."

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Joraslava Sobiskova designed an abstract face on these doors.

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Artist Jenie Gao created this piece.



Courtesy of Madison Central BID An example of a before and after featuring Laura Komai's work.

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Artist Alex Haunty's rose-themed doors

Courtesy of Madison Central BID The doors will be up for two years. This was part of the installation process of FORNOW's piece.

Courtesy of Madison Central BID Decorated doors are popping up throughout downtown through Downtown Doors. The project features fine artists and urban artists. This piece was created by FORNOW.



















In an effort to re-imagine hidden and secondary doors on State Street and in downtown, the Central Business Improvement District and the city of Madison launched a new public art project called Downtown Doors.

According to a release, the Downtown Doors project showcases 25 local artists at more than 25 locations across downtown Madison in an effort to spotlight the city’s art community.

Madison Art Commission’s BLINK temporary art program and the Room Tax Commission helped support the projects, along with downtown property owners, who sponsored doors to help pay for a portion of installation costs.

Similar to last year’s Bucky on Parade, there will be both digital and print guides to help the community find all locations throughout the city. Guides can be found at the Downtown Madison Visitor Center by Lisa Link Peace Park or at the Visitor Booth at the top of State Street. Online maps can also be found on its website.

All of the doors will remain up for approximately two years.

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