MAM Events

Slow Art Saturday: “Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History”
2024-11-16 10:30 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join us in the exhibition Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History 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.
This 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.

Image: Robert Longo (American, b. 1953), Untitled (Snow Storm Forest) (detail), 2023. Charcoal on mounted paper. 93¼ × 140 in. (236.86 × 355.6 cm). Private collection

Gallery Talk: “True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media”
2024-11-16 13:00 - 14:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join Ariel Pate, assistant curator of photography, in the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media.
This 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.

Image: Danny Lyon (American, b. 1942), Cairo, Illinois. SNCC field secretary, later SNCC Chairman, now Congressman John Lewis, and others pray during a demonstration (detail), 1962, printed 1993. Gelatin silver print. Image: 8 11/16 x 12 15/16 in. (22.07 x 32.86 cm) Sheet: 10 15/16 x 13 15/16 in. (27.78 x 35.4 cm). Gift of Virginia Drexler Clark, M1995.539.3

Drop-In Tours: Exploring Democracy
2024-11-16 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-23 14:00 - 15:00, 2024-11-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Art invites viewers into perspectives and ways of life different from their own. Join this guided tour of collection artworks that explore artist stories and foster a sense of empathy.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door or online.

Member Shopping Preview: Expanded Museum Store
2024-11-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Open to all Members
Enjoy this private shopping hour for Members and be among the first to shop the newly expanded Museum Store! Toast the reopening with a complimentary mimosa and enjoy a 20% discount (double your usual 10%!), plus free gift wrap.
Expanding into the once-private Quadracci Suite, the new two-floor shopping experience offers twice the shopping and striking views of Santiago Calatrava’s organic signature architecture. Shop a robust collection of the art-inspired designs you know and love, plus even more designer pieces, Museum-exclusive treasures, and stunning new collections of exquisite jewelry—showcased once again in the original Calatrava-designed pearwood cases.
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Museum Store: Member Double Discount Day
2024-11-20 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-21 10:00 - 20:00, 2024-11-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-23 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-24 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-29 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-11-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 and 2 more dates | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Open to all Members
Shop unique gifts and holiday décor—with a 20% discount (double your usual 10%!) and free gift wrapping. Now spanning two floors, the Museum Store offers an expanded collection of the art-inspired designs you know and love, plus even more jewelry, designer pieces, and Museum-exclusive treasures.
Shopping online? Enter promo code “doublediscount” at checkout.
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Artist Talk: Robert Longo and John Ridley + Screening: "Johnny Mnemonic"
2024-11-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Oriental Theater, 2230 N Farwell Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join us at the Oriental Theatre for a film screening and post-film talk with artist and director Robert Longo on his only major studio film to date: 1995’s Johnny Mnemonic. Set in a dystopian 2021, Johnny (played by Keanu Reeves), is a data courier, literally carrying a data package inside his head, that he must deliver before he dies from the burden. After the screening, Longo and Academy Award-winning director John Ridley will talk about how the film’s 2021 rerelease enables a new examination of the film and connects to his current studio practice.
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Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History and in collaboration with Milwaukee Film.
The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.

Gallery Talk: “Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs”
2024-11-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Bradley Family Gallery
Join Nikki Otten, associate curator of prints and drawings, for an in-depth exploration of the themes and topics in Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time.
This 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.

Image: LaToya M. Hobbs (American, b. 1983), printed by BIG INK (founded 2012), Scene 4: Bedtime for the Boys (detail), from the series Carving Out Time, 2020–2021. Purchase, with funds from the Lucia K. Stern Trust, Kevin Fahey and Ray Grzebielski Fund, Cory and Michelle Nettles, the African American Art Alliance, Brewers Community Foundation, Angela and Virgis Colbert, Print Forum, and Gregory and Lisa Wesley, M2023.282.4a-c. Image courtesy of LaToya M. Hobbs, artist, and Ariston Jacks, photographer

Story Time in the Galleries
2024-11-23 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-11-30 10:30 - 11:00, 2024-12-07 10:30 - 11:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Every Saturday morning, join us in the galleries to hear a story and make art together. Meet in Windhover Hall near the admission desks at 10:30 a.m. and travel with the reader through the galleries. Then, listen to a story in front of a work of art before creating an artwork inspired by what you have seen and heard.
This event is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission for kids 12 and under is free. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four Foundation
Anonymous donor

Museum Closed on Thanksgiving
2024-11-28 10:00 - 20:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
The Museum and its offices are closed on Thursday, November 28. Regular hours resume on Friday, November 29. Join us for the Holiday Shopping Weekend, from November 29 through December 1, to shop the newly expanded Museum Store and find unique art-inspired gifts for everyone on your list.

Museum Store: Holiday Shopping Weekend
2024-11-29 10:00 - 17:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Kick off your holiday shopping in the reimagined Museum Store and find the perfect gift for all of the art lovers on your list! Now spanning two floors, the store offers an expanded collection of the art-inspired designs you know and love, plus even more jewelry, designer pieces, and Museum-exclusive treasures.
Shopping at the Museum Store not only means finding gifts for your loved ones, it’s also a gift to the Museum—every purchase supports our mission to connect people with art, each other, and the world.
As a thank-you for your support, we’re offering a 10% discount for all shoppers and 20% off for Members plus free gift wrapping. The first 50 shoppers will receive a free gift and everyone will have the opportunity to enter drawing for a chance to win other special prizes.

Curator Conversation and Reception: “Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs”
2024-12-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Open to Donor ($500) level Members and above
Toast the Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time exhibition with fellow Members at an after-hours cocktail reception in Windhover Hall, followed by a special conversation and private exhibition viewing with Nikki Otten, associate curator of prints and drawings and curator of the exhibition.
RSVP by November 20 at rsvp@mam.org or 414-224-3259.
Not a Donor level Member? Join today or upgrade your membership for access to this and other exclusive events. Call the Membership team at 414-224-3284.

Teen Night
2024-12-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
East End
Join the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Satellite teen interns to celebrate the culmination of our fall program with teen-led tours and art-making activities! Enter and check in at the main entrance to join this event.
The Satellite Teen Internship is a 10-week program that offers Milwaukee teens the opportunity to discover artworks in depth and see behind the scenes at the Museum.

Satellite Teen Interns
Gloria Bonilla
Valerie Borysenko
River Garry
Eliza Gray
Mart Kilsdonk
Josie Liban
Reyli Cerda Martinez
Elizabeth Orta Medina
Reed Sol
Touie Sow
Brayan Tijerina

Sponsored by
An anonymous donor

This program is supported in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Fine Arts Society Holiday Luncheon
2024-12-06 11:30 - 13:00 | WI
Open to Members of the Fine Arts Society
Dine with fellow Fine Arts Society members and Tanya Paul, Isabel and Alfred Curator of European Art, at the Woman’s Club of Wisconsin. At this year-end celebration, learn about a new addition to the collection, Golden Eyes by Norah Nielson Gray (Scottish, 1882–1931), recently acquired through the generosity of Avis Martin Heller in honor of the Fine Arts Society. The reception begins at 11:30 a.m. with a cash bar and lunch is served promptly at noon.
Tickets are $45 per person and include lunch. RSVP to Alma Kneisel at alma.kneisel@mam.org or 414-224-3863
Not a Fine Arts Society Member? Join today or contact Alma Kneisel, support group administrator, for more information on support groups.

Image: Norah Neilson Gray (Scottish, 1882–1931), Golden Eyes (detail), ca. 1917. Oil on canvas. 39 × 20 in. Purchase, with funds from Avis Martin Heller in honor of the Fine Arts Society

Drop-In Tour: Faith and Celebrations of the World
2024-12-07 14:00 - 15:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Join us for a guided tour of the Museum’s collection and discover depictions of seasonal holidays and traditions from diverse cultures.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Admission tickets are available at the door and online.

Image: Ernst Ferdinand Oehme (German, 1797–1855), Meissen in Winter (detail), 1854. Oil on canvas. 27 × 23 in. (68.58 × 58.42 cm). Gift of the René von Schleinitz Foundation, M1962.105. Photo by P. Richard Eells

Teacher Night
2024-12-12 16:30 - 19:30 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Wisconsin K–12 teachers are invited to unwind and connect during an evening filled with art, creativity, and camaraderie. Enjoy the chance to explore new exhibitions, engage in hands-on art making, and share meaningful conversations with fellow educators.
Wisconsin K–12 teachers receive free admission to this event and the Museum year-round.
Spots for this event are limited; reserve yours today!
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Lineup
Check-In and Cheers 4:30–5:30 p.m. | Stop by the check-in table near the main entrance to pick up your free drink ticket for the pop-up bar in Windhover Hall. Complimentary parking passes are also available.
Welcome Message 5:30–5:45 p.m. | Gather in the Milwaukee Room to hear from Sarah Ozurumba, manager of school and teacher programs, who will guide you through the evening’s experiences.
Exhibition Exploration 5:45–6:15 p.m. | Join the Satellite teen interns in the exhibition Currents 39: LaToya M. Hobbs, Carving Out Time for a discussion exploring the themes and topics present in the work.
Activities and More 6:15–7:30 p.m. | Fill the rest of your evening with one or more activities. In the Milwaukee Room, snack on complimentary appetizers and enjoy a hands-on printmaking project. Join the Haberman Local Luminaries event in the True Story photography exhibition and hear local voices reflect on the works. And wander the collection and exhibition galleries, including Robert Longo: The Acceleration of History.

Haberman Local Luminaries: "True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media"
2024-12-12 18:15 - 19:15 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Meet notable local figures in media, the arts, and journalism in the Herzfeld Center for Photography and Media Arts as they share their viewpoints on works in the exhibition True Story: Photography, Journalism, and Media.
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Come prepared for your visit by reserving tickets at the door or online.

Meet the Luminaries
Kathleen Bartzen Culver is the director of the University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Journalism and Mass Communication, the James E. Burgess Chair in Journalism Ethics, and director of the Center for Journalism Ethics. Long interested in the implications of digital media on journalism and public interest communication, Culver integrates research, teaching, and service to advance integrity in media. She also studies free expression, especially in campus contexts. She serves as visiting faculty for the Poynter Institute for Media Studies and was the founding editor of PBS MediaShift’s education section.
Jovanny Hernandez Caballero is a community artist and photographer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is a first-generation American and descendant of Mixtecs, an Indigenous group based in present-day Oaxaca, Mexico. His work centers around themes of cultural heritage and identity. Through his photography, Jovanny documents the beauty of Milwaukee’s South Side and his family’s native land of Oaxaca. He seeks to showcase the richness and diversity of his community, celebrating its people, culture, and traditions. His work has been recognized in “Creating Milwaukee,” a mini-documentary series produced by Nō Studios. He received the Gener8tor Art X Sherman Phoenix grant, was an Artist in Residence at Arts@Large, and is a Mary L. Nohl Fellowship recipient. He completed his BFA in Photography & Imaging at the UW–Milwaukee in 2023. Jovanny is a staff photographer for the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and USA Today Network, where he has documented everything from local and state news to sports and national political events.
James Tasse is an actor, director, lecturer at the UW–Milwaukee, and a Vietnam-era veteran. He has performed with many local theatre companies including Milwaukee Rep, Chamber Theatre, Milwaukee Shakespeare, Next Act, and In Tandem. He received his training with the Professional Theatre Training Program at UW–Milwaukee. He has also appeared in the locally produced films Wisconsin Death Trip, Tracks, and most recently Small Town Wisconsin. Jim is a co-founder of the Feast of Crispian: Shakespeare with Veterans.

The Milwaukee Art Museum is grateful to its exhibition sponsors.
Haberman Local Luminaries takes place annually and honors the late F. William Haberman, former president of the Herzfeld Foundation.

Image: Elmer Richardson (American, active 20th century), “Milton Babich, I Arrest You for Murder” (detail), 1949. Gelatin silver print. Image and sheet: 10 15/16 x 13 7/16 in. (27.78 x 34.13 cm). Gift of the Wisconsin News Photographers Association to the Edward Farber Memorial Collection, M1983.154

Play Date with Art: Chilly Compositions
2024-12-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Milwaukee Art Museum, 700 N. Art Museum Drive, Milwaukee, WI, 53202, United States
Ages 5 and under, with a caregiver
Windhover Hall
It’s never too early to learn to love art! Experiment with pastels to create large drawings inspired by snowy winter days, and join in the sing-alongs at 10:30 and 11:15 a.m.
This monthly program is designed especially for visitors ages five and under (with an adult).
This drop-in experience is included with Museum admission and is free for Members. Kids 12 and under always receive free admission. Tickets are available at the door or online.

Sponsored by
Four-Four
Anonymous donor
