John Kowalczyk

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

Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

20 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments line Wisconsin Avenue; several installed in nearby neighborhoods

Summerfest Unveils New Immersive Light and Sound Experience – Astral Relics of the Great North Woods

The Joy Engine Community Challenge will distribute $50,000 in grants to 7 Milwaukee art projects

The third cycle of Joy Grants continues to fuel community connection and culture from all over the metro area

WMSE’s Art & Music Event Returns to the Historic Pritzlaff Building on February 7

Ornament Trail returns to Downtown as part of Milwaukee Holiday Lights Festival

15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed throughout Downtown and the Third Ward

Milwaukee Downtown introduces new Holiday Lights Festival attraction: Ornament Trail

15 larger-than-life, hand-painted ornaments will be displayed along Wisconsin Avenue and Water Street.

MARN Art + Culture Hub Cafe reopens with food, full bar

The MARN Art + Culture Hub, which includes an art gallery, event space, and local handmade arts marketplace, is reopening its cafe on 414 Day, Friday, April 14

Live art and live music to share the spotlight at WMSE’s 6th annual Art & Music event

WMSE’s Art & Music Live Artists

Artists Announced for Black Cat Alley

The East Side BID will sponsor new public artworks

Planning Underway for “Our Town” Grant, Artist-In-Residence Selected

Collaboration Selected by NEA to be housed at MPL Mitchell Street Branch

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

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.

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

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

MARN promotes local creative development at the New Growth exhibition

New Growth showcases recent creative developments from visual and spoken word artists.

Walker’s Point Center for the Arts Collaborative Mural Project

Weeklong project by WPCA Hands-on students and local artist John Kowalczyk

Splash Studio announces Masquerade Ball-themed Gallery Night and Super Secret Glow Project

The two featured exhibits, Affected and Impressions highlight elements of survival.

Milwaukee’s most creative New Year’s Eve party returns with an elegant silver and gold theme.

Splash Studio’s Silver and Gold New Year’s Eve 2016 is now open for reservations.

Splash Studio: a painting bar presents Summer of #SelfieLove exhibit

Viewers will be invited to take “selfies” in front of the pieces using props and designed chalkboards in order to create, edit, filter, and digitally publish their own personal vignettes of self-love.

Students create intersection mural for their neighborhood and learn civic engagement

A.W.E., LBWN partner with MPS Doerfler Elementary students to create intersection mural, teach civics

2014 Maker Market Season

May 4th - June 1st - July 6th - August 3rd - September 7th