Join us for a cozy free day celebrating the people, stories, and creative practices that inspire us and enrich our community. Meet artists, makers, and storytellers who share their work, perspectives, and traditions while creating and contributing within our community. Through creativity, craftsmanship, and connection, discover the people and the practices that shape our community.
Event lineup
10 a.m.–4 p.m. | Making
In the Milwaukee Room, experience a variety of creative and hands-on maker activities led by Neu-Life, a Near North Side nonprofit providing year-round educational and enrichment programs for youth, from early childhood through young adulthood. In the Art Studio, gather to create a Mariposa designed and led by community artist and muralist Isa Castro.
10 a.m.–8 p.m. | Holiday market
Kick off your holiday shopping with artful gifts and handmade goods from local artists and makers. Shop one-of-a-kind finds while connecting with the creative people who bring their talents and traditions to our community.
10:30 a.m. | Story Time
Join HIR Wellness Institute to hear a story and create a drawing inspired by what you’ve seen and heard, while connecting with other caretakers and their young children. HIR Wellness Institute provides accessible mental health care that promotes intergenerational healing.
10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Film screening
Watch a series of Wisconsin Life and Wisconsin Biographies animated shorts from PBS Wisconsin, featuring creatives stories celebrating everyday life, families, artists and educators in our region. Settle in and enjoy a cozy collection of tales, each with its own look and feel.
12 p.m. | Performance
Enjoy a performance by Divine Strings, an orchestra comprised of high school students from Divine Savior Holy Angels High School.
3–5 p.m. | Live DJ
Groove to the music with a live set.
3 p.m. | Gallery Talk: Work of George Morrison*
Explore the limited-time loan of George Morrison’s Landscape with Thomas Busciglio-Ritter, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art. Learn more about this special presentation.
5–7:30 p.m. | Neu-Life Annual Art Show: Who Are You?
Join Neu-Life Community Development for its Annual Art Show, featuring the creative work of local youth. This year’s theme, “Who Are You?”, explores identity, belonging, and how the places we call home shapes who we become.
*Includes ASL interpretation.
