The Future of the Charles Allis Art Museum: Celebrating Community, Art, and “Everyday Elegance” 12/19

MILWAUKEE [January 17, 2024] – The Charles Allis Art Museum invites the public to join us for a special “End of Year Community Gathering” on Thursday, Dec. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m., as we celebrate the museum’s future and unveil our newest exhibition: “Everyday Elegance: Finding Beauty in the Ordinary.”

Since 2012, the Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums have been staffed and operated by Charles Allis & Villa Terrace Museums, Inc. (CAVT), while Milwaukee County has provided building maintenance, capital, and operations support. Facing persistent budget pressures, Milwaukee County has sought long-term solutions to reduce and eliminate funding dependency. With the successful transition of the Villa Terrace Museum, CAVT will now pivot dedicating it’s undivided energy to preserving and revitalizing the Charles Allis Art Museum as a cornerstone of Milwaukee’s vibrant cultural landscape. The Allis has a steady pulse, these last few years we have watched attendance grow with exhibitions and programming that has resonated with our community; these changes provide a launching pad to further build on our successes and let more of Milwaukee fall in love with this unique gem.

About the Event

This community-focused evening will serve as both a festive year-end celebration and an opportunity to explore the museum’s newest exhibition, “Everyday Elegance.” Set in The Great Hall, this stunning community painting exhibition showcases local artists’ interpretations of beauty found in everyday objects and moments.

Event Highlights Include:

• A cash bar with festive drinks alongside complimentary wine, beer, and light snacks.
• Music by DJ Gemini Gilly, creating an upbeat and celebratory atmosphere.
• A holiday wreath-making workshop led by Artist-in-Residence Hattie Grimm.

We welcome all museum members, neighbors, partners, and friends to attend this free event, celebrate the end of the year, and support the Charles Allis Art Museum’s journey into an exciting future.

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About the Charles Allis Art Museum

The Charles Allis Art Museum is a historic home and art museum bequeathed to Milwaukee by Sarah Ball Allis. Named for Sarah’s husband, the Museum permanently houses the couple’s vast art collection with works dating from 3000 B.C. through the twentieth century. Located in Milwaukee’s East Side, “The Allis” stands as a community hub, enriching Milwaukee’s quality of life by creating opportunities for residents and visitors to experience history, culture, and the arts through contemporary art exhibitions and programming.

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Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
• Time: 5-8 PM
• Location: Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI
• Admission: Free and open to the public

For more information about the event, the museum’s mission, or how to get involved, please contact Marquayla S. Ellison, Interim Executive Director of Charles Allis & Villa Terrace Museums (CAVT), interimdirector@cavtmuseums.org

or visit our website at https://www.charlesallis.org/events/?eid=330

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Join us as we celebrate art, community, and the beauty in the everyday—marking the next chapter for the Charles Allis Art Museum.

 

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.