Riding Waves Mural Opening

400 River Place,Madison WI 53716

18 May, 2023

Description

🌊 Introducing the premiere of #RidingWaves, a new site-specific mural coming to Monona! 🧠 May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth which helps to bring understanding to the importance of #mentalhealth. The #RidingWaves #mural seeks to destigmatize mental illness, open up a dialogue for those who are struggling, and raise awareness for change within our community. 👩‍🎨 The mural will be created by the artist @AUDIFAX who is known for her murals throughout the greater Madison area and beyond! ✅ Want to get involved? Sign up to volunteer for the upcoming painting days on May 8th-18th. Paint with AUDIFAX, and help with project duties to support the opening this exciting new mural project! Volunteer link is: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0948aeae23a6fcc70-riding#/ 🎫Join us for the opening! Tickets for the Riding Waves mural opening event, community mental health discussion, and artist talk with AUDIFAX, one of the most in demand artists working in Madison, are available now. Tickets are free, and recommended to reserve your seat as capacity is limited. Reserve your seat today! Ticket includes: • Free entry to the hotel opening reception with light refreshments. • Guided in-person mural viewing • Opening welcome by Kristie GoForth • Community Mental Health discussion lead by @NAMI Dane County. • Artist Talk with AUDIFAX moderated by Jillian Talarczyk, Madison Public Art Project. Opening Info: 📅 Date: Thursday May 18th,2023 🕒 Opening 4:00-6:00PM ⏳ Duration: The event will end at 6:00PM. 📍 Location: Country Inn & Suites by Radisson | 400 River Pl. 📇 Questions: Email [email protected] 👤 All ages welcome. Family friendly. ♿ Accessibility: wheelchair accessible hotel 👉 For more information visit our website: www.MadisonPublicArtProject.com 🎨 Sign up for upcoming artist talks and events to come. 👀 Find new ways of enjoying #publicart in the community. 🎬 Discover the behind-the-scenes footage of the making of this exciting and important art mural. 💙 Visit the community opening to learn more! Thanks to our sponsors! This project is supported by Dane County Arts and Cultural Affairs with additional funds from the Endres Mfg. Company Foundation, The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm of The Capital Times, the W. Jerome Frautschi Foundation. Supported by grants from the Monona Tourism Commission, Target, The American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate & Social Impact, and the Willy Street Co-op Community Reinvestment Fund. Major funding made possible by our Premiere Sponsors: Scooter Software and Metcalf’s Market. Thank you to our generous Gold Sponsors MG&E, Studio Z and the Tasting Room. Additional funding made possible by our Silver Project Sponsor: Homburg Inc. Bronze Sponsors include: Buck & Honeys, Discover Family Chiropractic, and the generosity of private donors. About the Madison Public Art Project The Madison Public Art Project (MPAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization in Madison Wisconsin. The MPAP fosters innovative contemporary public art projects strengthening communities with engaging art. Supporting emerging and established artists, the Madison Public Art Project relies on corporations, grants, individual donors, community support, and in-kind contributions. Our public art installations inspire imagination, encourage civic participation, fuel artistic development, and connect artists to local communities. 💵 Can’t make the event, but want to support? Make a tax-deductible donation at www.MadisonPublicArtProject.com If you are interested to learn more about the Madison Public Art Project please visit: www.MadisonPublicArtProject.com