Milwaukee artist Crystal Montgomery reuses denim and other fabrics to create vibrant figures, portraits and more.
Culture Makers
Culture Makers is an ongoing photography series that celebrates and introduces readers to new and longtime artists of color whose extraordinary creativity and community pride is shaping Milwaukee.
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Ramel and Ellia Ana Hill celebrate their Black and Puerto Rican cultures through art and storytelling
It’s been more than two decades since illustrators Ramel and Ellia Ana Hill met at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. Art continues to be how they tell their stories, celebrate their cultures and raise their six children.
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Squire Robinson leads a new generation of Milwaukee artists with his distinctly bold style
The young Milwaukee artist creates paintings with rich colors and powerful Black figures.
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Mariah Tyakohelahthè Diaz is helping carry Oneida beading traditions into the next generation
Oneida beadwork artist Mariah Tyakohelahthè Diaz celebrates her Native American identity while preserving cultural traditions through her business, Ostalókwa by Mariah.
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Milwaukee’s Culture Makers highlights the creatives who are shaping our city
Muralists, chefs, drummers and other creatives of color are illuminating the pulse of their communities. We’re shining more light on them through our ongoing series.
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Nealita Nelson is building community one Lego brick at a time
After gaining national attention on Fox’s “LEGO Masters,” Milwaukee-native Nealita Nelson is using her platform to encourage creativity and community among builders of all ages.
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Paletas, paint and pride: New South Side mural celebrates community and summer sunsets
A new 55-foot-wide mural by Luna Creative Collaborations is coming to life on the outside of Paleteria Yayo, 1727 W. Lincoln Ave.
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Peeling back barriers: Milwaukee fruit artist brings a fresh approach to healthy eating
Imani Raiyne, founder of Kreative Fruitz, uses her art to make healthy eating more accessible and engaging across the city.
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Milwaukee muralist Tia Richardson transforms communities through collaborative art
For more than two decades, Tia Richardson has helped residents transform not just walls but how they see themselves and their communities through collaborative murals.
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The art of breathing: Inside the purposeful artistry of Anthony ‘Kashes’ Brewer
After leaving a tech career during the pandemic, Anthony “Kashes ” Brewer built an art studio rooted in breath, mental health and family.