Public invited to celebrate new artwork at Southwest Madison Employment Center
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New artwork depicting scenes from the Civil Rights Era, by an artist known as, “The Artist”, was recently installed on the grounds of the Southwest Madison Employment Center at 1233 McKenna Blvd.
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Ruben Anthony, Jr., President & CEO of the Urban League of Greater Madison stated, “The Urban League is honored that The Artist has chosen to gift this powerful work of art to the Southwest Madison Employment Center. We believe it will serve as a reminder to the community of how far we have come, and how much work remains to be done in the fight for economic justice.”
Alder McKinney expressed appreciation for the artwork and the important history the work references, saying, “I am happy to have new artwork, particularly these powerful images, installed on Madison’s Southwest side.”
“It is fitting that the Artist’s series depicting scenes from the Civil Rights era was placed in proximity to the employment center,” MAC Chairperson Nick Pjevach said. “May it serve as a reminder that fair wages and safe working conditions are an essential right.”
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