Brad Pruitt

Monumental Sculpture Returning to Wisconsin Avenue to Honor Vel R. Phillips

Working in partnership, the City of Milwaukee, Milwaukee Downtown Business Improvement District No. 21, America’s Black Holocaust Museum, and Sculpture Milwaukee will install “Within the Folds (Dialogue 1)” (2020), a figural sculpture by the internationally renowned artist Thomas J. Price, in Vel R. Phillips Plaza on June 11.

2024 Proclaimed The Year of Vel Phillips

CEO Departs Black Holocaust Museum, Brad Pruitt Named Interim Leader

Bert Davis stepping down, citing responsibilities to family. Museum reopened last year.

On the reemergence of America’s Black Holocaust Museum

Statement of Alderwoman Milele A. Coggs February 25, 2022

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Reopens To Great Fanfare

Packed event 14 years in the making is just the beginning says CEO.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Will Reopen

Grand reopening planned for February 25.

America’s Black Holocaust Museum Responds to Historic Events

CEO looks to future of institution, and the role it can play "in these challenging times".

See All of Downtown Milwaukee’s New Murals

From otters to activists, Milwaukee is awash in new public art.

Who Wants To Design Downtown’s Largest Mural?

Milwaukee Downtown looking for the mural that makes Milwaukee famous.

DNC-Timed Art Installation Covers Downtown

Work by local artists highlights democracy for convention, though delegates won't attend.

Some Final Memories of Civil Rights Era

Community members share stories, make memes to remember civil rights history.

House of Peace Mural Gets Restored

Artist George Gist, who’s created 300 murals, came back here to restore this one, created 25 years ago.

4th Street Rededicated Vel R. Phillips Ave.

A who's who ceremony of politicians and candidates turns out to honor legacy of Vel Phillips.

Preview the New Black Holocaust Museum

Actor Danny Glover featured in opening celebration of building housing museum and Griot Apartments.

The Rise and Fall of Bronzeville

At its peak in the 1930s to 1950s, it had quite a history.

Council Okays Garfield Development

City TID will help finance Bronzeville development including Black Holocaust Museum.

Newly Opened ARTery Path Extends Beerline

Public and private sector leaders applaud the new .67 mile trail connecting Riverwest and Harambee.

$10,000 Awarded to Community Artists for Performance Ideas in the ARTery, New Park in Harambee

Community members dreamed up 116 ideas in response, and after an open jury hosted at All People’s Church, beintween awarded a total of $10,000 to the top 20 winners.

Entrants & Winners for Wisconsin Avenue Placemaking

The "Tournavation" event at City Hall included an expert panel and audience, which selected two winners from among 12 finalists.

The Road to Creativity

Despite carping from critics, the Creational Trails project seeks to artistically enliven 10 blocks of Wisconsin Avenue.