Honoring Madison’s East Side History Through Art at Starkweather Place

June 3, 2025

Local Artist Kevin Kiley’s Paintings Bring Vintage Madison to Life Inside One of the City’s Best Apartment Communities

At Starkweather Place, we believe that apartments for rent in Madison, WI should offer more than just a place to live—they should foster connection, culture, and community. That’s why we’re so excited to feature the work of local artist Kevin Kiley in our lobby, in partnership with Carnelian Art Gallery.


Kiley, a Madison-based artist known for his atmospheric portrayals of the East Side, has created four evocative landscape paintings that now live permanently inside our community. These pieces depict vintage scenes of Madison’s East Side—from the gritty charm of railroad tracks to nostalgic warehouse architecture—inviting both residents and guests to experience a slice of the city's industrial past. As highlighted in a recent post by Carnelian Art (“Old Scenes from Madison’s East Side Memorialize City Inside Apartment Complex Lobby”), the artwork was selected to reflect the historical richness of our neighborhood and foster a deeper sense of place (Carnelian Art Blog).

Located in the heart of the vibrant Schenk-Atwood-Starkweather-Yahara (SASY) Neighborhood, Starkweather Place offers Madison apartments that blend mid-century modern design with strong community roots. Our location—right along Starkweather Creek and near bike trails, local eateries, and beloved parks—makes it easy to enjoy both natural beauty and cultural vibrancy.


Our collaboration with Carnelian Art Gallery, a downtown Madison staple, reflects our mission to support local creatives and offer an apartment living experience that feels both authentic and inspiring. For anyone searching for apartments in Madison WI, Starkweather Place stands out not just for its style and location, but for its soul.


If you're looking for apartments for rent in Madison that are as connected to the city as you are, we invite you to visit Starkweather Place—where history, art, and community live under one roof.

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