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Middleton arts committee readies ArtWalk, student digital display and pop-up events; seeks volunteers and buys equipment
Summary
Committee organizers reported 50 of 70 ArtWalk spaces filled, secured three music acts, plan a student digital art billboard by April, and confirmed pop-up projects and festival participation; members agreed to recruit high-school volunteers and consider a $100 button-making machine for events.
Organizers told the Middleton Arts Committee on March 19 that ArtWalk is proceeding and that community outreach plans are moving forward for spring and summer events.
The committee reported roughly 50 of 70 ArtWalk vendor spaces are filled and confirmed three bands for the music stage: Madison Music Foundry, Blue Spruce and Some Assembly Required (the latter will handle sound). Michelle will create a SignUp Genius page so volunteers can sign up for event shifts, and the committee agreed to have posters and promotional materials ready by the April meeting.
On student outreach, a local contact, Brent, agreed to display a student digital-art slideshow on the Airport Road billboard and link to the city website and social channels. Committee members plan a meeting between Brent and school instructors and hope to have billboard displays by April.
Pop-up art programming and festival participation were also discussed: the committee plans crafts at ArtWalk, a mural near the skate park, a summer-reading kickoff on June 11, Pridefest, a night market at Stone Forest Green, Mustard Fest, and a packed October schedule (Renaissance Fair on Oct. 3, Hunting for Pumpkins, Stars Hollow Night and the Spooky Stroll). Committee members discussed procuring a reusable button-making machine (approx. $100) for pop-up events and will seek donations of fake flowers and volunteer support from high-school clubs such as Key Club.
What happens next: Michelle will prepare volunteer sign-up and promotional materials; staff will coordinate the billboard upload with the teacher and Brent; the committee will continue volunteer recruitment and finalize equipment purchases.
