By Grace Houdek
May 15, 2021 | 5:34 PM
MADISON, Wis. A state street tavern is transforming the building next door into an art gallery for local, young artists.
107 State Street, an upscale pub in downtown Madison, is expanding their space.
Instead of serving their regular burgers and cocktails, the building will be used to display art made by local creators.
“As we continued to go through with working for more community outreach, we decided that a gallery of some sort would be good for the space and good for the community as well,” said Nathan Mergen, chef owner of 107 State.
In the second half of 2020, more than 30 businesses on State Street closed down due to the pandemic. ‘Shoo’, a shoe store located at 109 State Street, is one of those 30 businesses.