Explore new perspectives through art this Gallery Night and Day! This premier Milwaukee art event offers something for the avid gallery goer and the beginning admirer. Gallery hopping and art viewing begins the evening of Friday, July 22 and continues during the day Saturday, July 23.

This summer Gallery Night and Day will showcase works of art in 41 diverse venues throughout the downtown Milwaukee area. Admission is free to all participating venues during event hours. Presented quarterly by the Historic Third Ward Association.

Step outside July 19 through July 22 for the Third Annual Plein Air Painting Competition. Watch painters create images “in the open air” which portray the life and vitally of the Historic Third Ward Neighborhood. Finished pieces will be on display beginning at 5pm July 22 through July 23 at the Hudson (310 E. Buffalo St.). This year, 20% of sale of piece made on July 22 & 23 will be donated to Artists Working in Education, Inc.

Come and celebrate with Mom ‘N Popcorn during the Bench Dedication Ceremony held on July 22 from 6 to 9pm. The ceremony will include free popcorn from Mom ‘N Popcorn and musical performances by Lyric Advisory Board and The Vitrolum Republic.