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ArtBlaze Will Again Turn Beaches Into Art

Free events at McKinley and South Shore will feature giant art, DJs, s’mores, fun activities.

23-Foot-Wide Moon Will Hover Over Third Ward

Traveling art exhibit also making stops in United Kingdom, Spain and Abu Dhabi.

Green Baked Goods Closing Walker’s Point Cafe

The business will continue online and at special events.

Derrick Cainion’s Dream Becomes Reality

Art Intersection MKE opens at 35th and Vliet.

Secret Donor to Milwaukee Artist Resource Network Revealed

The story of a wealthy donor who gave millions only to see it wasted.

New Murals Coming To Third Ward

Four pieces new will appear in time for Gallery Night.

Summer Favorite ArtBlaze Reveals 2026 Lineup of Music, Dance and Interactive Art on Milwaukee’s Lakefront

Free series returns with free experiences for the community

Joy Engine Announces the Return of ArtBlaze to Milwaukee Beaches This Summer

Free Summer Series of Art, Music and Wonder Returns with Giant Inflatable Art Experiences to Bring Communities Together

Third Ward Moon Festival To Debut in Milwaukee this Summer

Three-day, neighborhood-wide cultural experience centered around internationally touring Museum of the Moon set for August 7-9

Joy Engine Invests $55,000 in Eight Milwaukee Public Art Projects Designed to Spark Joy

Artists will present their projects at the nonprofit’s annual public meeting, February 9

Joy Engine Opens 2026 JOY Grant Applications

$50,000 in grants for individual artists and groups will fuel creative expressions of joy throughout Milwaukee

Final Artblaze of the Summer This Thursday