{"id":6338,"date":"2024-04-26T12:26:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-26T17:26:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/?p=6338"},"modified":"2024-04-26T13:58:26","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:58:26","slug":"celebrate-the-start-of-summer-at-the-milwaukee-art-museums-lakefront-festival-of-art","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mam.org\/info\/pressroom\/2024\/04\/celebrate-the-start-of-summer-at-the-milwaukee-art-museums-lakefront-festival-of-art\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Start of Summer at the Milwaukee Art Museum\u2019s Lakefront Festival of Art"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The fun-filled three-day art festival features artist booths, live music, local vendors, and more!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

MILWAUKEE, WI<\/strong>\u2014April 25, 2024\u2014Lakefront Festival of Art returns to the Milwaukee Art Museum\u2019s campus this summer, June 14\u201316, as the destination to enjoy, experience, and acquire art; listen to live music; and engage in art activities. Named one of the top art festivals nationwide, the three-day event showcases 120 jury-selected artists from across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cLakefront Festival of Art brings an amazing vibrancy to the Museum\u2019s grounds,\u201d said Scott Schwebel, Chief Experience Officer<\/strong> at the Milwaukee Art Museum. \u201cIt’s a must-experience festival that kicks off the summer season along the lake in downtown Milwaukee.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For nearly six decades, Lakefront Festival of Art has welcomed festivalgoers of all ages to the Museum\u2019s picturesque lakeside lawns to mingle and connect with artists\u2014both new-comers and returning fan-favorites\u2014and shop bespoke works of art from ceramics to paintings to jewelry and more. This year, after its triumphant return in 2023, the outdoor festival\u2014curated by a jury of experts\u2014will spotlight 120 artists from across the United States. Along with eye-catching art and views of downtown Milwaukee, the Museum\u2019s architecture, and the lake, festivalgoers will enjoy food and beverages from local vendors, hands-on art projects and drop-in tours, and live music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFriends of Art is delighted to welcome artists and art enthusiasts from all over to this annual, renowned festival,\u201d said Will Belke, President of Friends of Art<\/strong>. \u201cWe look forward to another fun and lively weekend on the Museum\u2019s lakefront campus, engaging with festivalgoers at artist booths, beer and wine gardens, and art-making activations.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Founded in 1963, the festival is the largest fundraiser organized by Friends of Art, the Milwaukee Art Museum\u2019s longest-running volunteer support group. Through the fundraising efforts of its 400+ annual volunteers, Friends of Art has supported exhibitions, such as Idris Khan: Repeat After Me<\/a><\/em>, and acquisitions, including Carousel Merge 2<\/a><\/em> (1971) by Sam Gilliam, Right After<\/a><\/em> (1969) by Eva Hesse, Edge of England<\/a><\/em> (1999) by Cornelia Parker, and Chocorua III<\/a><\/em> (1966) by Frank Stella. To see these and other artworks acquired with support from Friends of Art, join a Museum docent for a drop-in tour at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 15, and Sunday, June 16.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the festivities outside, festival tickets include access to the Museum. While inside, festivalgoers are encouraged to explore the Museum\u2019s collection galleries and the exhibitions Idris Khan: Repeat After Me<\/em>, Arresting Beauty: Julia Margaret Cameron<\/a><\/em>, and 50 Paintings<\/a><\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about Lakefront Festival of Art, visit mam.org\/lfoa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LFOA Hours<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Friday, June 14, 10 a.m.\u20137 p.m.
Saturday, June 15, 10 a.m.\u20137 p.m.
Sunday, June 16, 10 a.m.\u20135 p.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Members at the Art Advocate ($250) level and above enjoy free festival admission and a complimentary beverage when they visit between 10 a.m. and noon on Friday, June 14.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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LFOA Admissions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Tickets are available for purchase online in advance or at the gate. Advance ticket sales close at 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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General admission<\/td>$27
$22 online in advance<\/td><\/tr>
Members<\/td>$10
Member kids under 18 are free<\/td><\/tr>
Seniors (65+) and students<\/td>$20<\/td><\/tr>
3-day pass<\/td>$45
$40 online in advance<\/td><\/tr>
Kids 12 and under<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr>
Military, veterans, Wisconsin K\u201312 teachers<\/td>Free<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Receive free Lakefront Festival of Art admission when you join or renew your Museum membership at the entrance gate. Join or renew at the Family\/Dual ($115) level and above and receive two drink vouchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sponsors<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Leadership Sponsor<\/strong>
The Couture<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contributing Sponsors<\/strong>
Beer Capitol
PNC
Morgan Stanley<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Media Sponsors<\/strong>
MKE Lifestyle Magazine
Radio Milwaukee<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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About the Milwaukee Art Museum<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The Milwaukee Art Museum is an essential destination for art and architecture and a vital cultural resource that connects visitors to dynamic art experiences and one another. Housed in iconic buildings by Santiago Calatrava, Eero Saarinen, and David Kahler on a 24-acre lakefront campus, the Museum is Wisconsin\u2019s largest art institution and home to both broad and deep collections, with exceptional holdings in American painting, sculpture, and decorative arts; conceptual and minimalist art; prints and drawings; European art from the Renaissance through the nineteenth century; photography and new media; modern and contemporary design; folk and self-taught art; and twentieth-century Haitian art. A bold symbol of Milwaukee\u2019s ambition and forward-thinking vision, the Museum is a place for community building, education, and celebration that fosters creativity, free speech, and critical discourse for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. For more information, visit mam.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Media Contact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to request hi-res images, please contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cortney Heimerl<\/strong>
Milwaukee Art Museum
communications@mam.org<\/a>
414-940-0490<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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