Milwaukee Arts Board Announces 2025 Application Cycles for Sustaining Grant Program, Public Art Conservation Fund

MILWAUKEE, WI – The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) is announcing that the application cycles are now open for the Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund.

“The Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund provide support and resources to nurture a vibrant arts scene that reflects our city’s diversity and creativity,” Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said. “By enabling artists, we are creating a lasting impact on our local economy and the quality of life for our residents. The Milwaukee Arts Board works with our local arts-based organizations so they can thrive into the future.”

“The Milwaukee Arts Board plays a key role in supporting a diverse range of artistic initiatives that enrich our culture, drive economic development, and create opportunities for local artists,” Alderwoman Milele Coggs, Chair of the Milwaukee Arts Board, said. “The Sustaining Grant Program and the Public Art Conservation Fund empower individuals to bring their creative visions to life, ensuring the arts remain accessible to all. This isn’t just about fostering creativity, it is about investing in our city.”

Sustaining Grant Program

The Sustaining Grant Program provides funding to arts-based organizations for programming, administrative, and/or facilities costs. The grant program is open to eligible nonprofit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations located in the City of Milwaukee.

The MAB grant program is funded by the City of Milwaukee with additional support from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Applications will be accepted through March 17, 2025, at 4:59 p.m. Apply and learn more about the MAB Sustaining Grant Program by clicking HERE.

Public Art Conservation Fund

The Public Art Conservation Fund provides funding for non-profit organizations to administer public art conservation efforts throughout Milwaukee in strengthening neighborhoods and preserving the city’s rich cultural history. MAB will make $10,000 in total available for public art conservation projects in the City of Milwaukee. Individual awards up to $5,000 must be matched by the applicant. To qualify, projects must be fully accessible to the public.

The Public Art Conservation Fund has supported vibrant projects throughout Milwaukee. Most recently the Conservation Fund supported restoration and conservation of the Victory Over Violence Murals by Brad Bernard located in Victory Over Violence Park.

The guidelines and application are available by clicking HERE on the MAB website. Applications are considered on a rolling basis as long as funds remain. Applications submitted at least two weeks before future regularly scheduled subcommittee meetings will be considered. Qualifying applications will be accepted until all available funds are allocated.

For more information about the Public Art Conservation Fund, please contact artsboard@milwaukee.gov.

About Milwaukee Arts Board

The Milwaukee Arts Board (MAB) promotes the development, support, and enjoyment of the arts in this city, advances cultural diversity in the artistic life of this city, and supports the formation and growth of artistic projects and/or programs that are administered by and responsive to the needs of the community. MAB was established in 1990. Its members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by the Milwaukee Common Council. Funding is provided through the Department of City Development and the Common Council, with additional support from the Wisconsin Arts Board. MAB meetings are scheduled for the second Tuesday of each month and all meetings are open to the public

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. While it is believed to be reliable, Urban Milwaukee does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness.