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Madison Square Park Conservancy’s 2026 Public Art Symposium showcases our longstanding commitment to fostering discussions on contemporary art in civic space. Each gathering remains free and open to the public. 

Our 13th annual symposium is inspired by Roberto Lugo’s Alfarero del Barrio (Village Potter).

Participants include (from left to right): Back row – Frida Kahlo – Guerrilla Girls, Miguel Luciano, Roberto Lugo, Margarita Rosa, Bonafide Rojas, Derick “D.” Cross. Front Row – Rigoberto Torres, Quiara Alegría Hudes, John Ahearn, Max Gruber, Grace Yasumura, Kraal “Kayo” Charles. This event is made possible by substantial support from the Henry Luce Foundation.

More details on this year’s event and final program will be available soon. Free and open to all, registration is required by using the link below. If you have questions, please contact our team at info@madisonsquarepark.org.