Community members developed the concepts portrayed in a new Sherman Park mural created by artist Tia Richardson.
A.W.E. Truck Studio gives interns a path to career in art
Artists Working in Education offers high school and college-age interns career opportunities in art, while sharing their passion with younger children.
South Side Barbershop owner creates one-stop shop for hip-hop community
Felipe “Flip” Martinez, owner of Flip N Styles Barbershop on West National Avenue, opened Motive8 clothing store next to his barbershop to create a hub for all things hip-hop.
Historic Mitchell Street Sun Fair draws thousands for ethnic food, welcoming vibe
The seventh annual Historic Mitchell Street Sun Fair provided an opportunity for people of multiple ethnicities to come together and embrace other cultures.
Artist Mikal Floyd-Pruitt combines hip-hop, painting, sculpture in ‘creative mash-up’
Milwaukee native Mikal Floyd-Pruitt has a robust creative life that includes serving as an artist-in-residence at Jazale’s Art Studio, as well as working with youth groups and serving as a creative consultant on public art projects.
Poet Alida Cardós Whaley creates art, builds and heals community
Multi-talented artist and community leader Alida Cardós Whaley draws on her love of stories, knowledge of Latin cultures and love of healing to spur creative projects.
Washington Park community artist sees art as ‘a healing force’
Muneer Bahauddeen is a community-based public artist with expertise in ceramics and printmaking.
Spoken word artist uses poetry to connect with students, promote change
Jendora Kelley, a local poet and community culture leader at Carmen High School, shares spoken word poetry at community events as a way to encourage positive change in Milwaukee.
‘Music enthusiast’ inspires urban youth to create their own music
Kiran Vedula, a producer and musician also known as “Q the Sun,” uses his musical talent to benefit youth in the community.
Collaboration, relationships inspire community artist Raoul Deal
Raoul Deal had experience creating art in community settings before moving to Milwaukee, but it took building relationships while teaching in Milwaukee Public Schools for him to fully embrace his role as a community artist.
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