Year: 2004

Milwaukee Art Museum Receives Major Gift of 178 Colescott Prints

Milwaukee, WI, November 3, 2004— The Milwaukee Art Museum is pleased to announce a major gift of 178 prints by internationally respected printmaker Warrington Colescott, a gift of the artist and Frances Myers of Hollandale, WI. Milwaukee Art Museum Receives Major Gift of 178 Colescott Prints

Voters Get Free Admission to Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee, WI, October 13, 2004— Anyone wearing an “I Voted” sticker on Election Day (Tuesday, November 2) will receive free admission to the Milwaukee Art Museum and its feature exhibition Masterpieces of American Art, 1770 – 1920: From the Detroit Institute of Arts – a $12 savings for adults. Voters Get Free Admission to Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum, Parks and Tourism Partner to Promote “Natural” Tie

Milwaukee, WI, August 23, 2004— The Milwaukee Art Museum, Wisconsin State Parks, Milwaukee County Parks and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism have formed a partnership that offers a Museum discount to many state and county park goers this August and September. Milwaukee Art Museum, Parks and Tourism Partner to Promote “Natural” Tie

Milwaukee Art Museum Receives National Award

Milwaukee, WI, June 1, 2004— Industrial Strength Design: How Brooks Stevens Shaped Your World , organized and exhibited by the Milwaukee Art Museum last summer, was honored the Award of Excellence by the American Association of Museums’ 16th Annual Excellence in Exhibition Competition. Milwaukee Art Museum Receives National Award

New President and Trustees Strengthen Governance of Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee, WI, May 18, 2004— The Milwaukee Art Museum announced the election of a new president and seven new members of the Board of Trustees at its Annual Meeting held on May 17, 2004. New President and Trustees Strengthen Governance of Milwaukee Art Museum

Milwaukee Art Museum Offers Kids and Families a Winter Break

Milwaukee, WI, February 17, 2004— The Milwaukee Art Museum offers a variety of programs to help kids and families escape the winter doldrums. With all of the art education cuts nationwide, the Museum is a great alternative way to expose kids to art. Whether you spend an hour or a day, there is a new treasure to uncover around every corner of the Museum. Milwaukee Art Museum Offers Kids and Families a Winter Break

Milwaukee Art Museum Announces Significant Progress Toward Retiring Debt

Milwaukee, WI, February 4, 2004— The Milwaukee Art Museum today announced that it has secured pledges and gifts totaling more than $15 million toward the $25 million required to complete the funding for the building expansion. Milwaukee Art Museum Announces Significant Progress Toward Retiring Debt

Milwaukee Art Museum Acquires Rare Silver Monteith

Milwaukee, WI, January 23, 2004— The Milwaukee Art Museum announced today an important new acquisition to its Collection. The object is a highly-fashionable silver monteith created by English royal goldsmith George Garthorne in 1688. Milwaukee Art Museum Acquires Rare Silver Monteith