Milwaukee Art Museum

And the Governor’s Tourism Award goes to… the Museum! 🎉We are honored to receive this award that recognizes those who bring arts and culture to life, making a big impact on tourism and the local community. Being a part of Milwaukee's rich cultural landscape begins with the artworks we display and the stories we tell about them and extends through all of the work we do to grow and inspire our audiences inside the galleries and beyond. We are proud to call Wisconsin home and champion our city and state’s national profile through our work, which connects visitors with art, each other, and the world. These experiences are made possible by the dedication and hard work of our Museum staff, whose passion and expertise bring art to life every day.

A heartfelt thank you to Ellen and Joe Checota for their extraordinary generosity! 💫 Your $5 million challenge gift to the Milwaukee Art Museum’s endowment is a truly transformative act of support. Your belief in the power of art and your commitment to our Museum’s future will help ensure that generations to come can experience the beauty, creativity, and inspiration that art brings to our community. Your gift not only strengthens our financial stability but also inspires others to invest in the arts, creating a lasting legacy that will benefit Milwaukee for years to come. We are deeply grateful for your kindness and vision. Thank you for helping us continue to thrive and grow. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/d5VeZGFp #MilwaukeeArtMuseum #SupportTheArts #LegacyOfGiving #CommunityImpact Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra Milwaukee Rep

CLOSES MARCH 16 | Join us in celebrating these inspiring artworks by Wisconsin students! Marvel at award-winning pieces from 16 categories: Architecture and Industrial Design, Ceramics and Glass, Comic Art, Design, Digital Art, Drawing and Illustration, Editorial Cartoon, Expanded Projects, Fashion, Film and Animation, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Photography, Printmaking, and Sculpture. Explore all of the artworks before “2025 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition” closes Sunday, March 16.

CLOSES MARCH 16 | Experience “True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media” before it’s gone! Drawn from the Museum’s collection, the exhibition explores ways that photographers and artists have understood and wielded the power of images to convey the events of our world. Images: 1. Lewis Wickes Hine (American, 1874–1940), “A typical spinner. Mamie – Lancaster Cotton Mills, S.C. Location: Lancaster, South Carolina,” (detail) 1908. Gelatin silver print. Image: 4 11/16 x 6 5/8 in. (11.91 x 16.83 cm) Sheet: 4 13/16 x 7 in. (12.22 x 17.78 cm). Gift of the Sheldon M. Barnett Family, M1973.83 2. Wayne Forest Miller (American, 1918–2013), “Father and son,” 1947. Gelatin silver print. Image and sheet: 13 1/4 x 10 1/2 in. (33.66 x 26.67 cm). Gift of Wayne F. Miller Family, M2023.201 © Wayne F. Miller Estate 3. William Weege, (American, 1935–2020), “And Now to Flowers for War!,” 1968. Paper collage on board. Image: 7 1/4 x 6 7/16 in. (18.42 x 16.35 cm) Sheet: 10 7/8 x 8 7/16 in. (27.62 x 21.43 cm). Gift of Sue Steinmann, M2020.98 © William Weege Estate 4. John Biever (American, b. 1951), “Bart Starr’s Winning T.D. in N.F.L. Championship Game vs. Dallas,” December 31, 1967. Gelatin silver print. Image and sheet: 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (26.67 x 34.29 cm). Gift of the Wisconsin News Photographers Association to the Edward Farber Memorial Collection, M1983.26 © John Biever

Sunny had a big photoshoot recently! He modeled without complaint for seven hours as Museum photographer Cleber Bonato created a new high-resolution digital image of everyone’s best friend. Bonato stitched together 63 photos to construct a digital file that is 600 pixels per inch. Capturing works of art at this level of detail allows for zooming way in to discover details you wouldn’t otherwise see. Experiencing an artwork in person is irreplaceable, yet digital images have their benefits. They expand art’s reach (to people unable to travel and around the world) and provide a different perspective (closer in than the arm’s-length-away distance in the galleries).

OPENS MAY 30 | Experience the boundary-crossing works of renowned artist Erin Shirreff in her most comprehensive exhibition in a decade when “Permanent Drafts” opens this spring! Through sculpture, photography, video, and collage, explore the gap between three-dimensional art objects and their two-dimensional representation. Trained as a sculptor, Shirreff uses photography to challenge assumptions about perception, reality, and the limitations of reproduction. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/dX_Te9Kx Image: Erin Shirreff (Canadian, b. 1975), “Fig. 5,” 2017. Archival pigment print. 43 1/2 x 57 1/2 x 3 1/4 inches framed. Courtesy of the artist and Sikkema Malloy, Jenkins, New York. © Erin Shirreff. Photo by Jason Wyche

The Museum is at your fingertips like never before! We have joined a global community of cultural institutions on Bloomberg Connects, a free mobile app that brings you digital tools and behind-the-scenes insights—whether you're wandering our galleries or exploring from home. Enjoy interactive maps and audio guides with transcripts in more than 40 languages! Start your journey at mam.org/guide.

Congratulations to the 2025 American Visions Award nominees! From more than 2,700 entries for the “2025 Scholastic Art Awards: Wisconsin Exhibition,” the jury selected five artists from Wisconsin who will advance for national judging in New York for the American Visions Award medal. Give a round of applause to nominees Sadie Groskreutz, Kelly Li, Matthew Casas, Joshua Borg, and Nikhil Lazzaro! Celebrate the talent of Wisconsin’s young artists while the exhibition is on view through March 16. 1. Sadie Groskreutz, “MR FLUFF BUTT,” Gold Key in Sculpture, Grade 12, Kettle Moraine Perform 2. Kelly Li, “Embracing,” Gold Key in Ceramics & Glass, Grade 11, Brookfield Academy-Upper School 3. Matthew Casas, "Roots,” Gold Key in Painting, Grade 12, Brookfield Academy-Upper School 4. Joshua Borg, “I Am,” Gold Key in Film & Animation, Grade 10, Ronald W Reagan Prep High School 5. Nikhil Lazzaro, “The Seasons Over Rooftops,” Gold Key in Photography, Grade 10, University School of Milwaukee

Time is running out! 🕚 February 23 is the last day to see “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.”

Art in Bloom tickets are on sale now! Grab them before they’re gone.🌺Marvel at floral artwork interpretations in the galleries, party after hours at the new Bloom Bash, and applaud the designs at the Floral Fashion Show! Choose your spring celebration at mam.org/bloom.