By Eric Shipley
Emerson Eken Arts

Madison is a walkable city full of interesting neighborhoods to explore, and on Sept. 23, there will be a great new reason to go for a stroll in the neighborhood — the first ever Emerson East/Eken Park Art Walk. Come see what local artists are doing. You’ll find everything from textiles and print to paintings and ceramics.

This event is the brainchild of the newly formed Emerson Eken Arts, a collaboration of neighbors Charlotte Easterling, Lori Henthorne, Sara Hinkel and Susan Kaye. The group has been working with other residents for a year to create this exciting event, with generous support from Emerson East Neighborhood Association and Eken Park Neighborhood Association.

Emerson Eken Arts is seeking artists, donors, sponsors and volunteers. Visit emersonekenarts.org to get involved. Artists can sign up online. If you make art and would like to participate, sign up soon.

Neighbors within these neighborhoods’ boundaries are welcome to host an artist from outside the neighborhood. If you’re an artist from outside Emerson East and Eken Park, you are welcome to team up with a friend or business host within the neighborhood. Sign up at emersonekenarts.org.

This is sure to be a fun event for families and the whole community.