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How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists

How Two Clay Pots In Milwaukee Became A Test Case For Restitution For Enslaved Artists

The deal over David Drake’s ceramics could shape how museums treat the work and heirs of enslaved artisans nationwide.

New ‘Building Bronzeville’ Exhibition Connects Black Art, Power And Everyday Life

New ‘Building Bronzeville’ Exhibition Connects Black Art, Power And Everyday Life

Exhibition reveals how Black artists in Milwaukee organized, published and created during the Black Arts Movement.

Demolition Starting on Bronzeville Center for the Arts Site

Demolition Starting on Bronzeville Center for the Arts Site

Nonprofit group still has long way to go on creating new arts center.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site
Eyes on Milwaukee

Legislature Approves Selling Key Bronzeville Site

Bronzeville Center for the Arts would be "world-class" showcase for Black artists.

The Fall and Rise of Bronzeville

The Fall and Rise of Bronzeville

A more than decade-long effort to restore neighborhood’s glory gaining momentum.

Eyes on Milwaukee: Bronzeville Center for the Arts Proposed
Eyes on Milwaukee

Bronzeville Center for the Arts Proposed

Former DNR building would become 'world-class' cultural hub at North and MLK.

Op Ed: Looking for Black Artists? We Are Here
Op Ed

Looking for Black Artists? We Are Here

Milwaukee’s African American artists are many and varied.

Northwestern Mutual Plans Unique Show

Northwestern Mutual Plans Unique Show

Art exhibit features artists with state ties and celebrates impact of local non-profits.

Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?

Can Police-Community Relations Be Improved?

Bronzeville forum discusses issue, looks for solutions.

Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Addition

Milwaukee Art Museum Unveils New Addition

Glassy new addition to museum also creates more exhibition space. Here's a tour.