Milwaukee Arts Board

City’s New ‘Dream Library’ Takes Shape

Mural of fictional books based on suggestions from community going up on 57th and Vliet.

A Community of Voices Announced as Inaugural Exhibition

Six African-American Milwaukee Women Artists on View at the Museum of Wisconsin Art

Heights Dream Library Mural Brings Art & Literacy to Milwaukee’s West Side

Milwaukee Arts Board funds matching grant for Fred Kaems artwork at 5700 W. Vliet St.

Take-Out Concert

Murals Are a Community’s Voice

They have a raw power that doesn’t need the approval of art critics, curators or anyone else.

The Good Mural

Murals have spread across town and are mostly predictable. But there is at least one exception.

Common Council Candidates

Ten contested races could reshape 15-member council.

Award-Winning Artwork by Wisconsin Students Showcased in Annual Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition

The 2020 Scholastic Art Awards celebrate works by hundreds of talented Wisconsin students.

City of Milwaukee Arts Board seeks proposals responding to the role of the arts and artists in civic engagement

Express Yourself Milwaukee Announces Daylong Farewell Celebration this Friday, December 13, 2019!

Farewell Celebration includes Six Pop-Up performances around Milwaukee and a Finale Show and Celebration at EXYOMKE Studio from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Gallery Talk and Fashion Sale with Rosemary Ollison, December 14

Prosperity in a Million Scraps Extended through December 23 at Lynden

Why We Didn’t Enter City Flag Contest

Because The People’s Flag is a damn good design. And the process to select it was very inclusive.

The Two Jobs of Fred Bell

A painter. And a salesman of his work. Not to mention the classes he’s taught.

Remembering Mildred Harpole

Beloved activist for education equity, equal rights, dies in her 80s.

Patterns of a Life

Viewers are immersed in the work of artist Rosemary Ollison, 77, which overflows the Lynden space.

Present Music’s Thanksgiving Concert Introduces New Traditions

Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 5pm. Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Renaissance Theaterworks Presents the Sixth Annual Br!NK New Play Festival

Showcasing the works of eight Midwestern women playwrights, Br!NK offers: Staged-Readings of the two 2019 Br!NK Resident Plays and the Br!NK Br!efs – a collection of never-before-seen 10-minute plays

In Tandem Theatre’s Jane Flieller Joins Next Act

"I'm very excited to take what I've learned from In Tandem in the area of fundraising and development and apply them to Next Act Theatre," says Jane.

The Florentine Opera Company Celebrates a Final Bow, Interim Chorus Master and Vocal Coach

The Florentine Opera Company is excited to announce Dr. Benjamin Rivera, as Interim Chorus Master.

Milwaukee Ballet hits the streets with free activities and performances in Ballet Beat program

The month-long tour for the community kicks off June 24

Skylight Music Theatre Artistic Director Ray Jivoff Named Milwaukee City Arts Board 2019 Artist of the Year

He performed in more than 25 productions at the Skylight and directed several productions.

Say Hello to Postman’s Porch

Milwaukee Downtown leads the reinvention of small triangular park near 2nd and Wells.

Haggerty Museum of Art and Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers unveil public art projects on Kinnickinnic River Trail

Community-selected art installations supplement new amenities and bring life to trail

Who Wants to Design A New City Flag?

Common Council starting process intended to end flag debate.

Evelyn Patricia Terry: America’s Favor/Guests Who Came to Dinner (and Stayed!) Exhibition Opens at Lynden Sculpture Garden, April 28

Evelyn Patricia Terry is a full time professional visual artist, presenter, writer and art collector based in Milwaukee.

Council Will Now Make Flag Decision

Will city ever have new flag? Council punted issue to arts board and board punted it back.

Award-Winning Art by Wisconsin Students Highlighted in Annual Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition

Winners were selected out of more than 3,700 total submissions in categories that include Comic Art, Photography, Video & Animation, Printmaking and Ceramics & Glass.

Wild Space Creates Making/Unmaking at The Warehouse

Making/Unmaking explores what it means to make, view and interpret visual art.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents STRANGE SNOW by Stephen Metcalfe February 22 – March 17, 2019

Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

Young Playwrights Festival Showcase 2018-19

January 10-13, 2019. Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

40th Annual National Philanthropy Day recognizes the impact of giving and those who make it possible

Greater Milwaukee Foundation’s Doris Heiser, 18-year-old entrepreneur Katie Eder, and business and nonprofit leader Harris Turer, are among those honored

Arts Board Wants New City Flag Search

Process to select popular People's Flag not inclusive enough, board decides, so start over.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents CHRISTMAS IN BABYLON by James DeVita November 21 – December 23, 2018

Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

How Long Will Flag Debate Last?

Arts Board might not have decision on the city flag by the end of 2018.

Renaissance Theaterworks’ Opens 2018-2019 Season with a Hot-Button Comedy

Cultures and gardens clash, turning well-intentioned neighbors into feuding enemies in Karen Zacarías’ new play, NATIVE GARDENS running October 19 – November 11, 2018 at Renaissance Theaterworks. Scenic Designer & Props Master work to maintain a living garden in the Broadway Theatre Center’s “Black Box” Studio Theatre this autumn

Will City Adopt a New Flag?

Arts Board doesn't seem crazy about "Peoples' Flag," has invited creators to next meeting.

Over $800,000 in New and Increased Sponsorship Raised for 10th Annual Milwaukee Film Festival

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation and The Yabuki Family Foundation join 31 new sponsors. This is the largest increase in cash and in-kind support in the organization’s history.

Group Rescues City’s Church Bells

Bells of Milwaukee researches, documents and refurbishes bells in historic churches.

Cream City Cinema Showcases Region’s Diverse Filmmaking Talent

HBO presents new Cream City Cinema Emerging Voices Award to accelerate a local filmmaker’s career

Stand 4 Peace Day: Celebrating Peace through the Sport of Art

On Saturday, August 25th from 5 to 9PM join Midtown residents and leaders at Tiefenthaler Park for their city-wide Stand 4 Peace Day Celebration.

Black Cat Alley will unveil three new works at its Mural Festival 9/22-9/23

There will be other new installations to reveal in Black Cat Alley that weekend, including new wayfinding signage, garden updates and recent works placed there in summer.

Council Delays Flag Decision

Delegates Milwaukee Arts Board to decide if new flag needed and how to proceed.

Historic Bells to be Rededicated

Convent Hill Bells Restored by Local Funders To be Unveiled Wednesday, July 11th

Silver City Gets New Public Art

$40,000 spent on art works reflecting history and values of south-side neighborhood.

Haggerty Museum of Art Celebrates Fifteenth Anniversary of the Nohl Fellowship Program With Two New Exhibitions

Opening Reception is Thursday, June 7

In Tandem Theatre Announces 2018-19 Season

All performances will be held at the Tenth Street Theatre, 628 N. 10th Street, Milwaukee.

City of Milwaukee Arts Board awards $227,500 to 35 arts organizations

MAB grants require a dollar-for-dollar cash match from other sources

Shakespeare in the Park returns to the Marcus Center’s Peck Pavilion for the 2018 Production of “King Lear,” Headlined by Jim Pickering

The tragedy will play on three weekends: July 5-8, 12-15 and 19-21, with a weekday matinee on July 17.

Artists Announced for Black Cat Alley

The East Side BID will sponsor new public artworks

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra to Present Annual Neighborhood Residency in Bay View

The MSO will perform free events at unique venues including bars, markets, schools, churches, and even neighborhood porches.

“Our Town” By Thornton Wilder Begins Performances at Milwaukee Repertory Theater April 10

Featuring Some of Wisconsin’s Most Distinguished Actors

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents DOUBT, A PARABLE by John Patrick Shanley

April 12-29, 2018 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Cabot Theatre

Black Cat Alley to Release April Mural

The East Side BID will sponsor a new public artwork

The Return of George Washington

3,000-pound statue of first president restored, returned to median on Wisconsin Ave.

“Fire On Ice” Event at Black Cat Alley

The East Side BID will sponsor a winter ice-painting event

Give Chance a Piece

Four fortuitous concerts, seven compositions, in four distinct venues

Milwaukeeans to share cathartic stories at Ex Fabula’s New Year Spectacular 2018

Community members from various Ex Fabula collaborations will be featured as storytellers.

Ribbon-cutting ceremony for Garden District mural work, “Flowers in Bloom”

The mural is a part of a neighborhood beautification project.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents MIRACLE ON SOUTH DIVISION STREET by Tom Dudzick

November 22-December 17, 2017 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

Three Sculpture Milwaukee artists to speak on the importance of public art

Michelle Grabner, Tony Tasset and Jason Yi visit MIAD for Oct. 11 panel discussion

Black Cat Alley Premieres New Murals and Urban Garden for Doors Open Milwaukee 2017

One-Year Anniversary Celebrated with Two New Murals and Green Space

Milwaukee Film Receives Continued and Increased Support From Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor, Associated Bank, expands partnership through Milwaukee Film Checking 30 new sponsors provide increase of $301,000 in cash & in-kind support

Milwaukee Film Announces Full Lineup of Cream City Cinema Program

Popular annual program supports local filmmakers with $12,500 in cash prizes to be awarded. WebsterX, The Fatty Acids, and IshDARR music videos to be a part of shorts showcase

Wild Space Offers Living Dioramas in Artifacts

Wild Space presents 31st site-based performance at the Goat Palace Riverwest

Milwaukee Selected for National “Our Town” Grant

Arts Project Selected by NEA for New Milwaukee Public Library South Side Branch

Wisconsin Avenue utility box mural project concludes with ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 11

All 10 utility box murals were composed and created by Mauricio Ramirez

Optimist Theatre Announces Cast of Free Shakespeare in the Park’s “Much Ado About Nothing”

The three-weekend run will feature Kelley Faulkner, Todd Denning, Michael Stebbins, Jonathan Wainwright and Jim Pickering.

Shakespeare in the Park moves downtown to the Marcus Center’s Peck Pavilion

“We know what we are now, but know not what we may be.” -Hamlet, Act IV, scene V William Shakespeare

In Tandem Theatre Presents its Biggest Musical to Date

Let In Tandem take you back to 1920’s France to the magic of the carnival!

Early Music Now Hosts U.S. Debut of Ars Longa de La Habana

Milwaukee residency is the fulfillment of a dream for this renowned Cuban ensemble

Milwaukee Arts Board Invites Applications for Public Art Conservation and New Work Funds

Conservation applications are due no later than Jan. 31, 2017. New Work applications are due Feb. 28, 2017.

Milwaukee Arts Board Invites Applications for Public Art Conservation and New Work Funds

Up to $15,000 is available for Public Art New Work in 2017.

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents LOBBY HERO by Kenneth Lonergan

November 23 – December 18 at the Broadway Theatre Center’s Studio Theatre

A Riot of Good Intentions

Or how a small city green space was killed by countless improvements.

New Black Cat Alley Public Street Art Gallery Opens This Sunday On Milwaukee’s East Side

Black Cat Alley Grand Opening Ceremony and Black Cat Alley at Villa Terrace Exhibition Opens Sunday, September 18

2016 Milwaukee Film Festival Announces Cream City Cinema Program Lineup

58 locally-made films to be presented; $12,500 to be awarded in juried prizes

Follow Wild Space Into the Garden at Villa Terrace

Wild Space presents 30th site-based performance in conjunction with Roy Staab’s installation

Wild Space Dance Company Announces 30th Season

Wild Space Dance Company will celebrate its 30th season in Milwaukee with two major performances

Internationally Renowned Street Artist MTO to Make Milwaukee Appearance

South facing façade of Oriental Theatre to get street art mural for Black Cat Alley Fundraising Gala, on July 21

Should City Spend More On Artists?

Artist of The Year Della Wells calls on city, state to invest more in the arts.

Artist Cuts Through Racial Barriers

Writer Dasha Kelly has won the city’s Artist of the Year award.

Announcing the cast of free Shakespeare in the Park’s “Julius Caesar”

William Shakespeare’s tragedy will be performed twelve times over three weekends, with evening performances (8 p.m. curtain) August 4-7, 11-13 and 18-21, and a 10 a.m. matinee on Sunday, August 14.

Milwaukee Arts Board Opens Public Art Conservation Fund’s 11th Cycle

In this round, $10,000 will be available to conserve public art in the city.

Internationally Renowned Street Artist MTO to Make Milwaukee Appearance

MTO to paint south facing façade of Oriental Theatre for Black Cat Alley Fundraising Gala, July 21

Renaissance Theaterworks Nominated for 50/50 Applause Award

Past winners include Steppenwolf Theatre in Chicago and Playwrights Horizon Theatre in NYC.

An Atlas of Water for Milwaukee

Splashy project by international artist Mary Miss will dramatize the role and history of water in Milwaukee.

Mural-makers to transform East Side alley into a work of art

Throughout the summer, artists will transform the alley that runs behind the Oriental Theatre and Colectivo Coffee into an outdoor collection of murals.

City of Milwaukee Arts Board awards $217,000 to 33 arts organizations

Grantees will be honored June 14 at a 4:30 p.m. reception in the atrium of the Marcus Center for the Performing Arts followed by an awards program and celebration at 5 p.m.

Milwaukee’s East Side to be Transformed by Street Art Mural Installations

Juried artist selection announced, includes renowned international, national and local street artists

Outdoor painting competition begins this weekend

The events benefit the museums of the Milwaukee Museum Mile.

The World’s “Most Dangerous Women” Are Coming to Milwaukee

Concert Reading Highlights History and Current Events

Milwaukee Chamber Theatre presents SLOWGIRL by Greg Pierce

Milwaukee Premiere! February 24 – March 20, 2016

Milwaukee Arts Board Releases Applications for 2016 Project Grant Cycle

MAB encourages requests for funding from not-for-profit arts organizations offering arts programs, exhibits or performances that are open and accessible to the people of Milwaukee.

Stories without borders

Ex Fabula to present the nation’s first English <> Spanish Bilingual StorySlam

The Worst City Flag in America?

Milwaukee's is the absolute worst, experts say. But a new contest could change that.

Lakefront Gateway Design Winner Named

Local firm Graef Selected for $23 million project to create a "beautiful" and "active" plaza.

Lakefront Gateway Plaza National Design Competition Culminates with the Selection of the Graef Team

Water, Year-Round Activity Featured Among Ideas

Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and Chorus to perform in Basilica

This concert is a community concert and all tickets are priced at $5.

A Wild Space Under Glass at Mitchell Park

Wild Space Dance Company presents 29th site-based performance in greenhouse event space

Latin-Baroque Fusion Opens Early Music Now Season

The exuberant sounds of Latin-American music will meld with glorious Renaissance and Baroque compositions for the opening of Early Music Now’s 29th season.