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SUMMARY:Kohl’s Family Sundays: Imagine That!
DESCRIPTION:Where will your imagination take you? Spend a fun-filled day at the Milwaukee Art Museum designed just for families. Create your own magical artworks alongside local artists John Contreras\, Lisa Floading\, and Ellia Ana Hill\, inspired by the exhibition Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery. Enjoy a lively fashion show featuring designs by students from Indian Community School\, brought to life with music from the Indian Community School Eagle Singers. \nThroughout the day\, experience live performances that keep everyone moving and engaged\, from jazz by the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Youth Jazz Ensemble to the playful sounds of The Hissy Kits. Explore even more creativity in a student art exhibition showcasing work by young artists from Woodlands School\, Burleigh Elementary School\, Carollton Elementary\, Indian Community School\, and Milwaukee Parkside School for the Arts. \nDrop in\, explore\, and make something together! It’s a day full of art\, music\, and imagination for all ages. This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission is always free for kids 12 and under\, thanks to an anonymous donor. Tickets are available at the door or online.
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/kohls-family-sundays-imagine-that/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:American,Family Sundays,Free for Members,Free with Admission,Gertrude Abercrombie,In-Person,Youth + Family
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SUMMARY:Drop-In Tours: Celebrating Dr. Alfred Bader and the European Collection
DESCRIPTION:In Honor of Dr. Alfred Bader \nCelebrate the lasting impact of Dr. Alfred Bader\, whose passion for European art helped shape one of the Museum’s most significant collections. This special drop-in program invites visitors into the galleries to explore exceptional works from the European Collection\, acquired through Bader’s extraordinary generosity and lifelong commitment to collecting. \nAlong the way\, discover how Dr. Bader strengthened the Museum’s European Collection and expanded access to historic works that continue to inspire today. Through close looking and conversation\, this program highlights the stories behind the art\, the collectors who championed it\, and the enduring role of European art at MAM. \nThis program celebrates the legacy of Dr. Alfred Bader (April 28\, 1924–December 23\, 2018)\, whose passion for art and community continues to inspire creativity at the Museum.
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/drop-in-tours-celebrating-dr-alfred-bader/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Tours,Education,European,European Art Galleries
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T203000
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SUMMARY:President’s Circle Preview Celebration: “Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery”
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees of the Milwaukee Art Museum and Dr. Kim Sajet\, Donna and Donald Baumgartner Director invite you to celebrate the beautiful\, strange\, and deeply personal world of Gertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery\, in the first nationally touring retrospective of Abercrombie’s enigmatic paintings. Enjoy a special introduction to the exhibition led by Thomas Busciglio-Ritter\, Abert Family Associate Curator of American Art\, Milwaukee Art Museum\, and Sarah Humphreville\, Lunder Curator of American Art\, Colby College Museum of Art. The evening continues with a lively\, jazz-age salon reminiscent of the soirées hosted by Gertrude Abercrombie herself\, the “Queen of Chicago.” \n  \nEvening highlights\n5:30 p.m. | Welcome cocktails in Windhover Hall\n6:15 p.m. | Exhibition introduction in Lubar Auditorium\n7:00 p.m. | Live music\, artful hors d’ouvres\, and signature drinks in Windhover Hall\nCocktail attire and valet parking \nRSVP by Wednesday\, March 12 at rsvp@mam.org or by calling us at 414-224-3259. Not a Partner level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the membership team at 414-224-3284. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \n  \nGertrude Abercrombie: The Whole World Is a Mystery is co-organized by Carnegie Museum of Art and Colby College Museum of Art\, and is curated by Eric Crosby\, Henry J. Heinz II Director\, Carnegie Museum of Art\, and Vice President\, Carnegie Museums\, and Sarah Humphreville\, Lunder Curator of American Art\, Colby College Museum of Art\, with Cynthia Stucki\, curatorial assistant\, Carnegie Museum of Art.
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/preview-celebration-gertrude-abercrombie/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:American,For Members,Gertrude Abercrombie,In-Person,Lubar Auditorium,Requires Reservation,Windhover Hall
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T181500
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SUMMARY:Artist Talk: Willie Cole
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next event in our Artist Talk series\, featuring the dynamic American sculptor\, printmaker\, designer\, perceptual engineer\, and visual artist Willie Cole. In this compelling talk\, Cole will share how he transforms everyday found objects into powerful works of art\, drawing inspiration from traditional African imagery and cultural references. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. \nThe Artist Talk series welcomes emerging\, mid-career\, and established artists to share what it means to live creatively. Discussing motivation\, medium\, and technique\, artists will reveal how and why their work expresses their emotions and ideas. Following the talk\, join the Museum’s African American Art Alliance for Black Art Matters Dinner Honoring Willie Cole\, raising funds in support of the Alliance’s mission. \n  \nProgram sponsor\nMilwaukee Art Museum’s African American Art Alliance \n 
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/artist-talk-willie-cole/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks,Contemporary,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks
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SUMMARY:Canceled: Guest Gallery Talk: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled. \nJoin Polly Morris\, Executive Director of the Lynden Sculpture Garden\, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/guest-gallery-talk-the-bradley-collection-of-modern-art/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bradley Collection,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Modern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260115T181500
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SUMMARY:Expert Series: Philanthropy and the Arts Ecosystem
DESCRIPTION:What does the future of the arts look like—and who shapes it? Join us for a dynamic conversation that uncovers how philanthropy transforms the cultural landscape. Hear from leading voices as they explore the dynamics behind funding\, the evolving role of institutions\, and what it all means for the artists\, organizations\, and the communities at the heart of it. \nThis program is presented in conjunction with the special exhibitions The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee and Looking Forward: New Gifts of Art\, which highlight the transformative power of visionary giving in the arts. \nThis drop-in program is included with Museum admission and free for Members. Tickets available at the door or online. \nSponsored by\nMilwaukee Art Museum’s Contemporary Art Society
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/expert-series-philanthropy-and-the-arts-ecosystem/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bradley Collection,Contemporary Art Society,Expert Series,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Lubar Auditorium,Modern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251211T120000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. \nThe Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \n  \nImage: Pierre Bonnard (French\, 1867–1947)\, Girl in Straw Hat (detail)\, 1903. Oil on canvas. 15⅛ × 17⅝ in. (38.42 × 44.77 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley\, M1958.13 © Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York / ADAGP\, Paris
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/gallery-talk-the-bradley-collection-of-modern-art-2025-12-11/2025-12-11/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bradley Collection,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Modern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000
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SUMMARY:Free Day + Celebration: Homelands
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free day inspired by the Homelands: Mnë’nának\, Māēnāēwah\, Tešišik gallery in the American Art collection. During this daylong themed celebration\, we’re amplifying Indigenous knowledge\, past\, present\, and future\, while honoring how Native communities are central to the protection and safekeeping of the land and city we call home. \n  \nLineup\nBasket Weaving | 10 a.m.–6 p.m.\nTry your hand at basket weaving inspired by Truman Lowe’s Feather Canoe on view in Homelands: Mnë’nának\, Māēnāēwah\, Tešišik. The activity was created in collaboration with Liandra Skenandore\, a black-ash basket weaver\, enrolled member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin\, and member of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Native Advisory Group. \nPortrait Pop-Up | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.\nHave your portrait taken by local photographer Clarissa Friday of the Forest County Potawatomi. Then experience a pop-up exhibition of select pieces from her body of work. \nStory Time with Kaluhya| 10:30–11:30 a.m.\nGather to hear a story read by Oneida language and culture teacher Kaluhya Muscavutch VanEvery. Then create a drawing inspired by what you have seen and heard\, and build meaningful connections and community with other parents of children ages 5 and under. \nFilm Screening | 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.\nWatch the PBS Wisconsin documentary series Tribal Histories\, a series of half-hour programs that present the histories of all eleven federally recognized tribes and bands of Wisconsin\, plus one community seeking to regain its federal status. \nCommunity Engagement Fair | Noon–7 p.m.\nMeet several art organizations from across Milwaukee that are centering Indigenous communities and knowledge and protecting the lands we call home. Donations of non-perishable foods are accepted to support the community. \nLive DJ | 1–6 p.m.\nGroove to the music of DJ B-TRAX. \nDrop-In Tour | 3–4 p.m.*\nTour the reinstalled gallery Homelands: Mnë’nának\, Māēnāēwah\, Tešišik with Chyna Bounds\, assistant curator of American decorative arts and design. Tour will be joined by an ASL interpreter. \nSatellite Teen Intern Spotlight | 5:30–6 p.m. and 7:20–7-50 p.m.\nMeet the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Teen Interns as they welcome you at check-in\, give spotlight talks\, and lead tours of Homelands: Mnë’nának\, Māēnāēwah\, Tešišik they’ve designed just for this event. See the Museum through their eyes and discover new ways of looking at art! \nArtist Talk: Monica Rickert-Bolter | 6:15–7:15 p.m.*\nJoin Monica Rickert-Bolter\, co-founder of the Center for Native Futures\, for a conversation about her work at the intersection of art\, community\, and Indigenous identity. Drawing from her experiences in the arts ecosystem\, she will explore themes such as collaboration with tribal communities\, engagement with public and gallery spaces\, and the Center’s mission to advance Native fine arts\, support contemporary artists\, and uplift Indigenous Futurisms. \n*Includes ASL interpretation. \n  \nPresenting sponsor\n \nImage: Truman Lowe (Ho-Chunk/American\, 1944–2019)\, Feather Canoe\, ca. 1993. Willow\, turkey feathers\, and copper wire. 12 × 24 × 74 in. (30.48 × 60.96 × 187.96 cm). Gift of Jan Serr & John Shannon\, M2025.5
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/free-day-celebration-homelands/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:American,Free Days,Free for Members,Free to the Public,In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T130000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “Reviving the Dance of Death”
DESCRIPTION:Join Nikki Otten\, associate curator of prints & drawings\, in gallery S202 for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in Reviving the Dance of Death. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. \n  \nImage: Albert Besnard (French\, 1849–1936)\, Demanding\, from the series Elle (detail)\, 1900. Etching. Plate: 5¼ × 4¼ in. (13.34 × 10.8 cm); sheet: 14 3/8 × 10 7/8 in. (36.51 × 27.62 cm). Purchase\, Schuchardt Fund M2017.16.1
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/gallery-talk-dance-of-death/2025-10-31/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance of Death,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Prints and Drawings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251018T113000
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SUMMARY:Slow Art Saturday: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee to explore a single work of art in depth. This program is led by Amy Kirschke\, Barbara Brown Lee Senior Director of Learning and Engagement\, and encourages presence and promotes well-being. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. \nThe Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \n  \nImage: Helen Frankenthaler (American\, 1928–2011)\, Hotel Cro-Magnon (detail)\, 1958. Oil on canvas. 68 × 81 in. (172.72 × 205.74 cm). Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley\, M1966.153 © 2010 Helen Frankenthaler / Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/slow-art-saturday-the-bradley-collection-of-modern-art/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bradley Collection,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Modern,Slow Art Saturday
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251010T130000
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
DESCRIPTION:Join Liz Siegel\, Chief of Curatorial Affairs\, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in the exhibition The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. \nThe Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \n  \nImage: Pierre Bonnard (French\, 1867–1947)\, Girl in Straw Hat (detail)\, 1903. Oil on canvas\, 15⅛ × 17⅝ in. (38.42 × 44.77 cm). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley\, M1958.13 © Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York / ADAGP\, Paris
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/gallery-talk-the-bradley-collection-of-modern-art-2025-10-10/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bradley Collection,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Modern
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T181500
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SUMMARY:Expert Series: “The Bradley Collection of Modern Art”
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 50 years of Peg Bradley’s extraordinary gift of twentieth-century masterpieces that shaped the Museum’s collection and Milwaukee’s cultural landscape. Learn more about how Mrs. Harry Lynde (“Peg”) Bradley built this collection and the role of color\, sculpture\, and works on paper in creating a world-class art collection. \nJoin a panel of art historians for a conversation about the collection’s impact moderated by Margaret Andera\, senior curator of contemporary art and co-curator of The Bradley Collection of Modern Art: A Bold Vision for Milwaukee. \nThis drop-in program is included with Museum admission and free for Members. Tickets available at the door or online. \nThe Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors. \n  \nMeet the experts\nMarin R. Sullivan\, PhD\, is a Chicago-based art historian\, curator\, and consultant. She specializes in the histories of modern and contemporary sculpture\, especially its interdisciplinary\, intermedial dialogues with photography\, design\, and the built environment. Sullivan is the author of Alloys: American Sculpture and Architecture at Midcentury (Princeton University Press\, 2022) and Sculptural Materiality in the Age of Conceptualism (Routledge\, 2017) as well as numerous catalogues\, essays\, and articles. Sullivan is currently at work on a biography of Claire Falkenstein and is co-curating Isamu Noguchi: “I am not a designer\,” scheduled to open at the High Museum in 2026. She is also Director of Research and Programs for the George Rickey Foundation\, and a lecturer at DePaul University. \n\nCaitlin Haskell serves as the Gary C. and Frances Comer Senior Curator in Modern and Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago\, a post she has held since 2018. An expert on the art and criticism of the historical avant-gardes in Europe and the Americas\, Haskell’s recent exhibitions and publications include Frida Kahlo’s Month in Paris: A Friendship with Mary Reynolds (2025); Remedios Varo: Science Fictions (2023); Cezanne (2022); Ray Johnson c/o (2021); and René Magritte: The Fifth Season (2018)\, among others. She holds a PhD in art history from the University of Texas at Austin and a BA in art from Davidson College. \n\nNikki Otten is the associate curator of prints and drawings at the Milwaukee Art Museum\, where she is responsible for works on paper from the 15th to the 21st century. Since joining the Museum in 2018\, Otten has curated Landfall Press: Five Decades of Printmaking (2019)\, Always New: The Posters of Jules Chéret (2022)\, and Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs\, Carving Out Time (2024)\, in addition to several rotations of American and European art drawn from the collection. Her recent projects include Reviving the Dance of Death (2025) and an upcoming exhibition on German Romantic prints and drawings. \n\n  \nSponsored by\nMilwaukee Art Museum’s Contemporary Arts Society\nMilwaukee Art Museum’s Fine Arts Society \nImage: Maurice de Vlaminck (French\, 1876–1958)\, The Wheat Field (Champs de Blé) (detail)\, ca. 1906. Oil on canvas. 25 15/16 × 32 3/16 × 1 3/16 in. (65.9 × 81.8 × 3 cm); framed: 24 1/4 × 41 in. (61.6 × 104.14 cm). Milwaukee Art Museum\, Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley\, M1953.12 © 2025 Artists Rights Society (ARS)\, New York / ADAGP\, Paris
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/expert-series-the-bradley-collection-of-modern-art/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Baker/Rowland Galleries,Bradley Collection,Expert Series,Fine Arts Society,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Modern
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SUMMARY:Art:Forward Gala
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 50 years of the Bradley Collection at the Milwaukee Art Museum. In 1975\, Mrs. Harry Lynde (“Peg”) Bradley gifted her extraordinary collection of nearly 400 modern and contemporary works of art\, forever changing the Museum and Milwaukee’s cultural landscape. Today\, this formidable collection remains the cornerstone of the institution’s modern art collection and an inspiring example of how philanthropy can transform a community. \n  \nImage: Wassily Kandinsky (Russian\, 1866–1944)\, Fragment I for Composition VII (Center) (detail)\, 1913. Oil on canvas. 34 15/16 × 39 7/16 in. (88.74 × 100.17 cm). Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley M1958.12
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/art-forward-gala-2025/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Modern,Requires Reservation,Special Event,Windhover Hall
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SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: “Reviving the Dance of Death”
DESCRIPTION:Join Nikki Otten\, associate curator of prints & drawings\, in gallery S202 for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in Reviving the Dance of Death. \nThis drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online. \n  \nImage: Albert Besnard (French\, 1849–1936)\, Demanding\, from the series Elle (detail)\, 1900. Etching. Plate: 5¼ × 4¼ in. (13.34 × 10.8 cm); sheet: 14 3/8 × 10 7/8 in. (36.51 × 27.62 cm). Purchase\, Schuchardt Fund M2017.16.1
URL:https://mam.org/events/event/gallery-talk-dance-of-death/2025-09-12/
LOCATION:Milwaukee Art Museum\, 700 N. Art Museum Drive\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53202\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance of Death,Free for Members,Free with Admission,In-Person,Lectures + Talks,Prints and Drawings
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