Milwaukee Arts Board

01/11/2023

Public Arts Grants Seek Applicants

Applications are OPEN! Visit milwaukee.gov/MAB today 🎨

Two grants to support community artists and public artwork are now available through the City of Milwaukee.

01/10/2023

Save the Date! Boy with a Suitcase premieres on January 19! ⤵️

01/09/2023

Guess what? There are spaces still available! Register your youth today ⤵️

01/06/2023

Save the dates!! 🎶

12/08/2022

Don’t miss out! 🎭

Audiences & critics agree. THEY. LOVE. MISERY! So, beginning today, we're offering single tickets for $39 (plus taxes + fees) for the rest of the run through December 18th. No codes needed, just head to our online portal or call the box office at 414-291-7800 to book your seats today! Are you an artist or a student? As always, take advantage of our $15 day-of tickets that you can purchase in person at the Box Office an hour before each show!

Tonight we're offering a one time only ASL interpreted performance of MISERY. Tell everyone you know! Call the box office to book your seats in reserved seating. 414-291-7800

Read Gwen Rice's full review click here >> https://www.gwendolynrice.com/post-script/mcts-misery-is-an-exceptional-nightmar

12/06/2022

Join the celebration! ¡Únete a la fiesta! ⤵️

Join Bembé for our annual holiday drum and dance recital and celebration, ¡Fiesta Navideña! Enjoy performances by our Academia Bembé youth, teen, and adult students, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion School students, and our Learning from the Masters Artist-in-Residence, Beto Torrens!

This event is FREE, family-friendly, and open to the public. Refreshments will be provided. RSVP encouraged.

MORE INFO & RSVP: proyectobembe.org/eventos

Thank you to our event sponsors, Escuela Verde and Marquette University.

12/01/2022

Screening: aCinema presents inthemeta *IN PERSON*

Take a look! 🎥 ⤵️

aCinema presents a curated group program featuring film and video works by Heehyun Choi, Jessica McGoff, and others.

11/18/2022

The day has come!! Don’t miss the Christmas Tree Lighting! 🎄

Did you know? The ornaments were created by local artists, including 2022 MAB Artists of the Year Ck Ledesma!

11/15/2022

NNS Spotlight: La Familia de Arte makes artists out of everyday South Siders

➡️ “La Familia de Arte recently celebrated the installation of public art memorializing lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic as well as memorials to First Nations and immigrant groups who have made Milwaukee home.”

Some South Side residents don’t consider themselves to be artists. But La Familia de Arte brings the artist out of them anyway.

10/21/2022

Check out tonight’s exhibit! ⤵️

10/21/2022

Photos from The East Side's post

10/10/2022

Timeline photos

Join us on Oct. 29 from 10am-1pm on the NO Studios rooftop as we mingle and sip mimosas while chatting about LoCo Plus, a new, local platform that allows you to control your own creative journey.

Register here: https://bit.ly/3SF8V8R

10/06/2022

Community Day: "J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript"

Save the Date! Community Day: "J.R.R. Tolkien: The Art of the Manuscript"! A fun, engaging and FREE day for all ages presented in collaboration with Milwaukee Public Library, First Stage Children’s Theater, Quizmaster Trivia, The Bindery, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s ArtsECO program.

Learn more at the link.

A fun, engaging free day for all ages!

10/04/2022

Fall Gallery Night MKE unites Milwaukee’s downtown neighborhoods through art Oct. 21-22

Fall Gallery Night MKE returns to four unique downtown Milwaukee neighborhoods!

Learn more ⤵️

09/28/2022

Don’t miss out! ⤵️

PAY WHAT YOU CHOOSE NIGHT IS BACK on Mon, Oct 3rd at 7:30pm! Perfect for our friends in the theatre and service industries, and anyone else who loves a good discount. Suggested ticket price $10. Tickets on sale, day of, at the Box Office from 6:30-7:30pm. Cash, check, and credit card accepted.

09/21/2022

Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates 20th anniversary of Quadracci Pavilion - Milwaukee Business Journal

“The Milwaukee Art Museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Quadracci Pavilion, which houses the iconic Milwaukee Art Museum's architectural wings, with welcoming back the pavilion's architect Santiago Calatrava…”

The Milwaukee Art Museum celebrated the 20th anniversary of the Quadracci Pavilion, which houses the iconic Milwaukee Art Museum's architectural wings, with welcoming back the pavilion's architect Santiago Calatrava, declaring Sept. 16 Santiago Calatrava Day and offering free art museum admission on...

09/20/2022

Historic Milwaukee is holding Doors Open this weekend! Here are ways to enjoy this event, and have some fun! ⤵️

09/13/2022

What’s new at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design? RSVP and find out!! ⤵️

Third Ward friends! Here’s your chance to hear about current and future plans at this Wednesday, Sept. 14 👏👏

Hear directly from MIAD’s president, Jeff Morin, AND tour the newly renovated galleries, labs and studios.

Click the link below to RSVP today 🗓

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/miads-neighbors-gathering-tickets-391824095417

09/13/2022

We love this!

09/13/2022

Photos from Milwaukee Youth Theatre's post

09/12/2022

Near West Side Week kicked off today with a ribbon cutting at the New State Music Park on 2612 W State, with a mural made possible thanks to a Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) grant.

Follow Near West Side Partners, Inc. for more info, and to take a look at this week’s schedule of events!

09/09/2022

The concert series Autumn at the Allis is returning this year!

Read below for details!

https://www.facebook.com/charlesallisartmuseum/posts/pfbid02it4ZjpZTCiRcnLmT4265nTwYESW3csQH86TG9p7mKw4Zo8FTVh5iPJydH84ZSZCxl

🥳 We're thrilled to announce that our concert series Autumn at the Allis is returning this year with food by Flour Girl & Flame. Join us in October for art, and food.

We've got four, fantastic musical guests lined up with something for everyone from pop to jazz to R&B and folk. FREE every Thursday, Oct. 6-27 @ the Allis. 🎶

09/02/2022

Mark your calendars! ⤵️

THEY ARE BACK! Join us in community and celebration this fall…🪘💃🏻

Gather, drum, sing, dance, and experience the tradition of Afro-Puerto Rican Bomba! Join us for bi-weekly community Bombazos and an open batey (drum & dance space) every other Wednesday beginning September 7th! Open to the public, youth and adults welcome! Minimum donation required to attend.

REGISTER & DONATE at www.proyectobembe.org/eventos

Thank you to our sponsors: Escuela Verde, MPS Partnership for the Arts and Humanities, Milwaukee Arts Board, Wisconsin Arts Board, Wisconsin Humanities Council, and the Greater Milwaukee Foundation.

09/01/2022

Wisconsin Center Seeks Artists For Expansion

“The Wisconsin Center District is on the hunt for artists to enliven its $456 million convention center expansion.

A call for artists seeks proposals with budgets from $10,000 to $450,000.”

Read more at ⤵️

$1.5 million will be spent on art to enliven convention center expansion.

08/22/2022

“A traveling troupe of actors take the audience around the world as they explore forgotten myths and unusual legends. Both fast paced and hilarious this play allows the actors to improvise and interact with the audience making sure it is never the same twice.”

Learn more at the link ⤵️

AUDITIONS! Friday & Saturday, August 26 & 27
😺 Perform a 1 minute monologue. (It is highly encouraged that it be at least partially memorized.)
😸 Be prepared to move your body. Wear loose, flexible clothing and bring a water bottle.
😹 If you play a musical instrument, prepare a short, lively piece of music, no longer than 30 seconds.
😼 You may be asked to read parts of the script with other actors.
😻 Encourage the other performers and give your full attention to the audition process

More info and signup here: https://milwaukeeyouththeatre.org/around-the-world-in-8-plays/

08/22/2022

🚨 TODAY is the application deadline for the City of Milwaukee’s Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) pilot program! 🚨

Under the PAIR pilot program, a local artist and liaison will work with DPW Milwaukee to develop innovative approaches that will help address reckless driving in the city.

➡️ The deadline to apply is TODAY August 22 at 11am

Details at bit.ly/PAIRMKE

08/18/2022

🚨 REMINDER 🚨 The application deadline is approaching for the City of Milwaukee’s Public Artist in Residence (PAIR) pilot program!

Under the PAIR pilot program, a local artist and liaison will work with DPW Milwaukee to develop innovative approaches that will help address reckless driving in the city.

➡️ The deadline to apply is August 22 at 11am ⬅️

Details at bit.ly/PAIRMKE

08/10/2022

Join Black Arts MKE, Inc. for the biggest Milwaukee Black Theater Festival ever, August 10-14 at venues across our city!!!

This celebration of Black arts and culture features world-premiere theater productions, spoken word, dance performances, and an R&B and Gospel concert. Almost all events are free! This year’s theme is “The Black Family: Generations Speak!”

Full Milwaukee Black Theater Festival schedule at www.blackartsmke.org/festival.

08/09/2022

Experience Art on the ‘Fringe’

“With an eclectic collection of local, regional, and national artists, the Milwaukee Fringe Festival is returning for its 6th year. The festival showcases a variety of art forms and will take place at the Marcus Performing Arts Center’s Vogel Hall and outdoors on the Peck Pavilion.”

Learn more ⤵️

Fringe Fest returns to the Marcus PAC with many fantastic performers from Milwaukee and elsewhere.

08/04/2022

RSVP TODAY!

Join the celebration! Black Arts MKE, Inc.

Join us for our 2022 season of performances, education and outreach events for all ages

08/02/2022

Celebrating the hard work and dedication of our City’s employees! ⤵️

08/01/2022

Milwaukee Public Museum regains accreditation by AAM

“Milwaukee Public Museum announced Monday that it has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM) for the first time in 15 years. The recognition is the highest such national distinction for American museums and is considered a mark of excellence.”

Read more ➡️

Milwaukee Public Museum announced Monday that it has been reaccredited by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). The recognition is the highest such national distinction for American museums and is considered a mark of excellence.

07/28/2022

New MAM show will spotlight America's first modern art movement

“The Ashcan School and The Eight: ‘Creating a National Art’, which opens Sept. 23 and runs through Feb. 19, draws on the museum’s own important collection of works by the Ash Can School and The Eight artists, including Robert Henri, Arthur Bowen Davies, William Glackens, Ernest Lawson, George Luks, Maurice Prendergast, Everett Shinn and John Sloan.”

Read more from OnMilwaukee here ⤵️

'The Ashcan School and The Eight: Creating a National Art,' which opens Sept. 23 and runs through Feb. 19, draws on the museum's own important collection of works by the Ash Can School and The Eight artists.

07/27/2022

For this pilot year, the soon-to-be-selected artist will be placed in DPW Milwaukee (Department of Public Works) to develop innovative approaches that will help address reckless driving and create safer, stronger neighborhoods throughout the city.

“In order to solve challenges like the dangers of reckless driving, we need to deploy innovative solutions from a variety of perspectives, including Milwaukee’s arts community. That’s what the PAIR program is all about,” said Ald. Milele A. Coggs, who was recently elected the new Chair of the Milwaukee Arts Board.

Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/PAIRMKE

07/27/2022

Photos from LUNA - Latinas Unidas En Las Artes's post

07/21/2022

The Third Ward Ranked in the Top 5 U.S. Art Districts - Milwaukee Magazine

Big congratulations Historic Third Ward!!! 👏🏻

This neighborhood is considered a renowned place to take in a local art scene.

07/19/2022

Milwaukee Arts Board approved the 𝙋𝙪𝙗𝙡𝙞𝙘 𝘼𝙧𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 (𝙋𝘼𝙄𝙍) to invest in the city’s cultural creators by leveraging the knowledge and practices of local artists to build a stronger .

Under the PAIR program, a local artist will be hired by a City agency or department to develop, strategize, promote, and implement artist-driven solutions to complex civic challenges. The intended outcome is for the artist and City representatives to assess community needs, as well as develop and improve programs and initiatives through creative problem-solving.

For this pilot year, the soon-to-be-selected artist will be placed in DPW Milwaukee (Department of Public Works) to develop innovative approaches that will help address reckless driving and create safer, stronger neighborhoods throughout the city.

“In order to solve challenges like the dangers of reckless driving, we need to deploy innovative solutions from a variety of perspectives, including Milwaukee’s arts community. That’s what the PAIR program is all about,” said Alderwoman Ald. Milele A. Coggs, who was recently elected the new Chair of the Milwaukee Arts Board.

Learn more ➡️ milwaukee.gov/DCD/RFPs