The Madison Arts Commission (MAC) is seeking artists to create temporary outdoor public art installations for the Teejop Community History Public Art Project (TCHPAP) during the summer and fall of 2026, the City of Madison’s Department of Planning, Community & Economic Development announced on Monday.
Selected artists will develop place-based art that honors and illuminates some of the rich cultural relationships with Teejop (pronounced day-JOPE), an area that now includes Madison, and should be able to craft installations designed to withstand outdoor elements for a minimum of three months.
“In my opinion, this project has been guided by a profound sense of love, respect, and responsibility,” said Omar Poler, an Indigenous Educator Coordinator for UW-Madison, in a press release. “It’s a gift to our community that encourages us all to learn about Indigenous peoples, reflect, and mindfully engage with the beautiful place we all call home.”…