Siempre Aprendiendo Mural Unveiling!

Siempre Aprendiendo Mural Unveiling:

Siempre Aprendiendo translated from Spanish means “always learning.” This installation showcases how education can nourish us all. While the hummingbirds fly from flower to flower in search of nectar, the birds are fed by the knowledge found within the flowers. The artist’s figurative form, flowers, and animals are artfully presented in this beautiful and brightly layered floating mural. This expressive public art project integrates visual art, music, and nature together for a multi-sensory experience to the viewer.

This art supports inclusivity and diversity in a rapidy changing neighborhood two minutes from the new Madison Market. Enjoy this new green space destination featuring art, music, and nature. The newly planted greenspace garden was completed with community volunteer support and the species are to attract pollinators to this friendly garden space.

Join us for the opening to see this stunning new mural installation!

When?

Saturday, May 31st, 1:00pm – 3:00 pm.

*Note in the event of inclement weather this workshop will be rescheduled for Sunday 6/1 at 1:00 PM.

Where?

2200 Pennsylvania Ave.

Madison, WI 53704

Price:

FREE! Tickets on Eventbrite.

Listen to the Siempre Aprendieno curated music playlist!

This project supports the integration of art & music. The artist enjoys listening to music while he is painting and creating in his studio. Now you can listen to this curated playlist that inspired the creation of this beautiful mural. Just scan the QR code and open the Spotify app for the custom playlist!

About the Artist:

This Public Art Mural features the work of painter, Richie Morales who is living and working in Madison. Originally from Guatemala, Morales is self-taught and is always investigating the role of social justice in his work. His practice uses “legacies of personal and community resilience” and he plays with themes of memory and time. Follow @richiemoralesarte or visit www.richiemoralesarte.com to learn more about the artist.

About Madison Public Art Project:

The Madison Public Art Project (MPAP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit arts organization. We present innovative contemporary art in the public realm to a diverse audience throughout Wisconsin. The MPAP’s exciting free public art exhibitions strengthen and educate communities while supporting social justice and fostering local arts and culture. Collaborating with both emerging and established artists, the MPAP relies on grants, individual contributions, corporations, and foundations to support our exhibitions. Our art installations inspire civic participation and encourage artistic imagination.

Follow for more details on the project follow @madisonpublicartproject

or visit: www.MadisonPublicArtProject.org to make a donation, join an upcoming workshop, guided mural tour, and details for the mural unveiling!

Light Refreshments will be served.

Thanks Sponsors!

This project was commissioned by the Madison Public Art Project, Inc. with major funding from Ascendium Education Good Neighbor Grant. Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate & Social Impact, and the Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation.

Contact:

[email protected]

This 2 -hour community opening reception.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you and we look forward to you joining us. By registering for this event, you are acknowledging that an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. By attending this in-person program you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 and agree not to hold The MPAP, its officers, agents, board, or partners liable for any illness or injury.

Photographs and videos may be taken during this program. In registering for this program, you allow consent to the MPAP to edit and use this media for its own purposes and understand you will not be compensated for its usage.

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