SUPPORT FOR THE ARTS • Artist of the Year awards • Project grants • Public art funding and technical support • Wikipedia Saves Public Art The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) was created to enhance the development, cultural diversity, accessibility and enjoyment of the arts for Milwaukee's citizens.
Arts Board members meet eleven times a year. All regular meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 4:00 p.m. and are held in Room 301-A of City Hall, 200 E. Wells St. Dates and location are subject to change.
Operating as usual
Milwaukee City Development
🚨#Snow Emergency is in effect tonight. Plan to park on the EVEN side of the street from 10 pm to 6 am, make sure to follow the posted parking signs.
Sign up for #Winter Parking Text Alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.com
Designated Milwaukee MPS lots will be available for off-street parking beginning at 7 pm. Full list milwaukee.gov/snowparking.
*Via @milwaukeedpw on Twitter*
#Milwaukee #MKE #snowemergency #parking
Milwaukee City Development
Testing hours resume TODAY.
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Regular #Covid19 testing hours are expected to resume tomorrow/Wednesday at American Family Field and the Northside & Southside Health Centers. #StaySafeMKE ❄️ Updates and additional sites at: milwaukee.gov/covidtesting
Want to see some bears? Take a look!
#sculpture #art #MKE #MKEMyHome #MKEMyCity
This winter, a family of friendly bears have taken up residence at Cathedral Square Park. "Massimals MKE" by artist Jason Scroggin is downtown's wintertime public art installation, and the perfect snowy photo op.
Learn more: https://www.milwaukeedowntown.com/bid-basics/community-projects/massimals-mke
Special thanks to:
Majic Productions
Sculpture Milwaukee
UWM School of Architecture and Urban Planning (SARUP)
Wisconsin Center
City of Milwaukee Health Department
Change in Operations: The Wisconsin Center vaccination site will be CLOSED TODAY because of the weather. The decision to close came as a result of staffing concerns and significant cancellations from those with appointments. Normal operations expected to resume Wednesday.
Interested? Don’t miss the deadline!! 🎨 🎭
An invitation from our #ruralurbanflow participants #KarinWolf and #TamsieRingler:
Winter is Alive! is seeking artists, poets, writers, performers, musicians, activists, thinkers, and makers to create and share artistic projects that envision and engage environmental change. We are inviting submissions for outdoor sculptural installations, live streamed interdisciplinary performance and narrative events and new media/film installations. This is a collaboration with the City of Madison Arts Commission.
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2021
More information at https://airtable.com/shrFvRq2gNKeifKXr
#WinterisAlive
#Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arts Board
Arts Wisconsin
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN)
Milwaukee Arts Board
Reedsburg ArtsLink
Wormfarm Institute
Still Waters Collective
Imagine MKE
NEWaukee
HomeWorks: Bronzeville
Artist opportunities!
Arts @ Large seeks an individual artist or team of artists to create public art throughout Southgate Playfield located at 3350 S 25th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53215.
To learn more about the project or to submit a proposal visit: https://www.artsatlargeinc.org/artist-resources
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Presents We Rise: MKE’s Celebration of Black History Month
With Series of Virtual Events Every Monday Night in February
![[ICYMI] “”People are our purpose,” said Managing Director Amy Esposito. “We haven’t wasted a single opportunity to conne...](https://external.fymy1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQFAkzeaC8U89SJU&url=https%3A%2F%2Furbanmilwaukee.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F08%2FMCT.jpg&_nc_cb=1&_nc_hash=AQE68MWzYAbgs4TL)
[ICYMI] “”People are our purpose,” said Managing Director Amy Esposito. “We haven’t wasted a single opportunity to connect artists and audiences, and to explore the possibilities of what MCT (Milwaukee Chamber Theater) can be. None of that is possible without the hard work and creativity of our dedicated staff and artists.” 🎭
#mkeart #MKE #MKEStrong #theater #supportartists
Don’t miss it! 🎨
#mkeart #mkeartists #gallery
Visit the MARNmembers Virtual Gallery event now through Jan. 17th, shop local!
https://marnvirtualgallery.com
AWE (Artists Working in Education) is seeking six artists ready to roll-up their sleeves and use their artistic and creative talents to organize, investigate, and impact their community
For details, visit www.awe-inc.org/careers
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#mkeart #artists #milwaukee #community #mkestrong
![[IN THE NEWS] “Milwaukee Arts Board opens Public Art Conservation Funds new cycle”](https://external.fymy1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/safe_image.php?d=AQE12pm0LtRLUa7H&url=https%3A%2F%2Furbanmilwaukee.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F01%2FArts-Board.jpg&_nc_cb=1&_nc_hash=AQG8_RINf0ev8Len)
[IN THE NEWS] “Milwaukee Arts Board opens Public Art Conservation Funds new cycle”
The City of #Milwaukee Arts Board has released guidelines and applications for 2021 funding programs! At least $240,000 in Sustaining Grant funding will be awarded to all applicants who meet the eligibility requirements.
Visit milwaukee.gov/MAB for more information.
#art #supportartists #mke
Milwaukee City Development
Take a look at this #mkeart 🎨
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Mural with a message
Artist Enrique H. Murguia promotes healthy, connected communities with this work of art. Check it out at #reiskepark and find the QR code to learn more about staying safe.
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Mural con mensaje
El artista Enrique H. Murguía promueve comunidades saludables y conectadas con esta obra de arte. Compruébelo en #reiskepark y busque el código QR para obtener más información sobre cómo mantenerse seguro.
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#mkeart #milwaukeemurals #muskegoway #comunidad #seguridad #frida #fridakahlo #milwaukee
Milwaukee City Development
🌨What to do?🌨
◽️Arterials (No Parking)
To confirm the arterials which do not allow any parking and for additional parking restriction information visit milwaukee.gov/Parking/ParkingRegulations. Residents can also call (414) 286-CITY (-2489).
◽️Side Streets (Alternate Side Parking)
All residents who park overnight on a Milwaukee side street must move their vehicles to the EVEN numbered side of the street by 10 p.m. on December 30 2020 through 6 a.m. on December 31, 2020. Parked vehicles should be flush to the curb and out of the flow of traffic. This includes the streetcar route and other city roadways.
Designated Milwaukee Public Schools lots will be available for off-street parking beginning December 30, 2020 at 7 p.m. All vehicles must be moved from MPS lots by 7 a.m. the following morning. For a list of school parking lot locations, go to milwaukee.gov/snowparking.
◽️Stay informed
Sign up for Parking Alerts: text alerts at milwaukeeparkingalerts.com and/or E-Notify email messages at milwaukee.gov/enotify.
Follow DPW on Facebook and Twitter – both DPW Milwaukee
Join Next Door to receive DPW updates (City residents only)
Call (414) 286-CITY for information and assistance
Check the DPW website at milwaukee.gov/Parking
Your cooperation will ensure that DPW crews can access as much of the street pavement as possible to clear ice and snow effectively, efficiently, and most importantly, safely.
Take a look at these works of art!! #Milwaukee Public Library: Virtual Teen Art Contest 🎨
#mkeart #supportartists
The Milwaukee Public Library: inspiration starts here - we help people read, learn, and connect.
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN)
Applications open for our 2021 season of MARNmentors program!
It offers emerging artists the opportunity to partner with local distinguished artists to further their practice while building a career.
Applications open Dec 21 - Jan 4th
More info here: www.artsinmilwaukee.org/programs/mentors/
HOLIDAY TESTING REMINDER: The Northwest and Southside Centers will be closed December 24-25, December 31 and January 1.
Miller Park #Covid19 Testing Site will be closed December 25 and January 1, but OPEN December 24 and 31 from 11am - 3pm.
View additional sites: milwaukee.gov/covidtesting
#StaySafeMKE #MKE #COVIDTesting
We encourage all churches to reimagine worship during the holidays. Celebrate at home with family or find virtual events to join online. Don’t risk the chance of #COVID19 showing up at your gathering.
#StaySafeMKE #MKECares #MKE #Milwaukee #Christmas #HappyHolidays
Celebrate #Christmas and New Year's safely! Most City of Milwaukee offices are closed for the holidays Thursday-Friday, December 24-25; Thursday, December 31 and Friday January 1.
You can request City services at milwaukee.gov/Click4Action, use the MKEmobile app or call 286-CITY.
#StaySafeMKE #MKE
“The purpose of my fund is to bring forth recognition, practice, understanding or appreciation of Chicano art.”
Visit the link to learn more about the GenteChicana/SOYmosChicanos fund!
#MKE #MKEArt #Art #SupportArtists
The GenteChicana/SOYmosChicanos fund invests in Mexican American artists to support Chicano expression.
Calling our artists! 🎨
#mke #mkeart
Milwaukee Recreation and Arts @ Large are looking for local artists to be a part of our spectacular playfield renovation project at Southgate Playfield!
This public art project is focused on beautifying various areas of the newly renovated Southgate Playfield with engaging and interactive artwork. The areas of beautification include three concrete oval planters and four walking path nodes.
Please visit our website to apply and find more details on the project, timeline, compensation, playfield, and more: bit.ly/3oYUTzU
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An invitation from our #ruralurbanflow participants #KarinWolf and #TamsieRingler:
Winter is Alive! is seeking artists, poets, writers, performers, musicians, activists, thinkers, and makers to create and share artistic projects that envision and engage environmental change. We are inviting submissions for outdoor sculptural installations, live streamed interdisciplinary performance and narrative events and new media/film installations. This is a collaboration with the City of Madison Arts Commission.
Submission Deadline: February 1, 2021
More information at https://airtable.com/shrFvRq2gNKeifKXr
#WinterisAlive
#Wisconsin
Wisconsin Arts Board
Arts Wisconsin
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN)
Milwaukee Arts Board
Reedsburg ArtsLink
Wormfarm Institute
Still Waters Collective
Imagine MKE
NEWaukee
HomeWorks: Bronzeville
Let’s continue to support our local businesses!
#MKE #MKEStrong #shoplocal #SupportSmallBusiness
With #Christmas Day almost here, can we ask you to do something? Shop Local.
Now more than ever, these are very challenging times. Let’s support our small businesses and our communities! We are stronger TOGETHER.
Con el Día de Navidad casi aquí, ¿podemos pedirte algo? Compra Local.
Ahora más que nunca, estos tiempos constituyen un reto. ¡Apoyemos al pequeño y mediano comerciante, y a nuestras comunidades! Somos más fuertes JUNTOS.
#shoplocal #supportsmallbusiness #compralocal #apoyaalpequeñocomercio #mke #milwaukee #strongertogether #christmasgifts
The New State Virtual Talent Show for Youth is finally here! TONIGHT we go LIVE from Nō Studios!
We are still $500 away from fundraising our Mural match and this show will be our opportunity to fundraise to secure that project for the New State.
Tune in and enjoy, donate and spread the word!
Join the audience LIVE at 5pm: www.nostudios.com/virtual-talent-show
We're giving away some amazing prizes...you don't want to miss this!
#mkearts #mke #talentshow Near West Side Partners, Inc. Koss
The holidays are going to look a little different this year, but there are many ways to celebrate safely. Follow these tips to keep yourself, friends, and family safe this year.
➡️ milwaukee.gov/coronavirus
#StaySafeMKE
Arts @ Large
Arts @ Large seeks an artist or artist team for multiple design/build projects. Visit our website for the project descriptions and request for qualifications.
https://www.artsatlargeinc.org/artist-resources
Let’s help spread some holiday cheer!
The City of Milwaukee and Milwaukee County continue their holiday tradition of helping those in need. Visit milwaukee.gov/holidaydrive and donate to the Guest House of Milwaukee and Hope House of Milwaukee. #GivingTuesday
Warhol Artist Grants for Milwaukee Artists - Sixty grants of $1,000 will be issued as Open Fund Emergency Grants to artists experiencing financial hardship due to the health and economic crises. The Poor Farm in rural Waupaca County and The Open in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood will be providing funding opportunities to support artists in Milwaukee. Apply by November 28, 2020 at 11:59 pm (CST). Application info and more details at www.theopen.fund.
In response to the impact on visual artists caused by Covid-19, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts is working with its regional re-granting partners to distribute Covid-19 emergency relief funds.
Check out this upcoming panel discussion about artist residencies in municipal government.
How can artists help solve complex social and political problems? One model that's growing in popularity is to place artists in residence in government agencies. But how do artist get involved in one of these residencies? And once they are involved, what is there experience? Join us on November 18 for a 90-minute panel discussion that will bring together four experts from different backgrounds for a discussion of "Artist Residencies in Municipal Government."
Learn More: LACountyArts.org/artistresidenciesingovernment
Check out this new Financial Navigators program that can help you navigate your finances and connect you with resources.
Stressed about your finances? The Financial Navigators program helps city of Milwaukee residents deal with financial impacts of COVID-19 through free help in navigating financial issues & making referrals to resources. Sign up at Milwaukee.gov/FN or call (414) 882-7440. #covid #covid19 #milwaukee #mke #financialnavigator
Did you know? The COVID-19 Cultural Organization Grant Program supports nonprofit cultural organizations whose operations have been negatively affected by COVID-19. Grants of up to $250,000 are available for eligible organizations.
Visit doa.wi.gov/Pages/LocalGovtsGrants/COVID-Grants.aspx for more information!
#MKEArt #MKE #MKEStrong #MKEMyCity
We are thrilled to announced this year's Artists of the Year and Friends of the Arts! Congratulations to Rosy Petri, Ammar Nsoroma, Marie Kohler and Fatima Laster!
The Milwaukee Arts Board names artists Rosy Petri and Ras ‘Ammar Nsoroma as the 2020 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year, and Marie Kohler and Fatima Laster as 2020 Friends of the Arts.
The Artists of the Year Award was renamed this year in honor of Mildred, who was a beloved arts board member. Congratulations to all, and thank you enriching Milwaukee through your talents.
Read more about the artists and their work at milwaukee.gov/DCD/BoardsCommissions/MAB/2020-Awards.
Milwaukee Arts Board member Vedale Hill talks about his most recent project.
A Milwaukee artist is working on a new mural with Sharp Literacy. Subscribe to WISN on YouTube now for more: http://bit.ly/1emE5YX Get more Milwaukee news: h...
Great way to see exciting art safely outside! See the new Sculpture Milwaukee exhibit
in downtown Milwaukee.
Sculpture Milwaukee has released its 2020 collection of world-class sculptures for everyone to enjoy. New this year, the installations were expanded into the Third Ward, and many will remain for viewing through the winter. Enjoy the artwork safely with a socially distanced walk outdoors, or through an audio tour at home at sculpturemilwaukee.com/2020.
Great way to see exciting art safely outside! See the new Sculpture Milwaukee in downtown Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee, WI
53202-3617
Milwaukee Arts Board members: Alderman Michael Murphy, Chair Alderman Nik Kovac Rosemarie Balistreri Daisy Cubias William DeLind David Flores Donald Fraker Marcela Garcia Mildred Harpole Vedale Hill Anne Kingsbury Tina Klose Diane Kosarzycki Emilia Layden Sandra McSweeney Polly Morris Tim Murphy
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