Imagine MKE

“This is a very dire situation... Without immediate action and substantial investment, the impact will reverberate throughout our communities.”  Imagine MKE's Adam Braatz spoke on the critical situation facing our arts and culture sector in this month's Milwaukee Magazine, calling for a unified strategy to propel our creative economy toward a more vibrant and sustainable future. 🖼️ Illustration: Paula Shultz 📖 Read the full article here:

"Often the expectation for young adults is to attend university or enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Teens Grow Greens illuminates the multitude of opportunities young adults can pursue and promotes exploration and experimentation in many pathways beyond the university system." We spoke with Kelly Michael Anderson, marketing director and apprenticeship manager, video & photo, to learn about the multitude of diverse programs the nonprofit org offers young people to help them find their passions and develop marketable skills.

Earlier this week, we hosted our very first Creative Legal Clinic in partnership with our friends at the Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association. WELA's panel of legal experts shared valuable insights and answered questions on copyrights, intellectual property, and fair use doctrine for artists and creatives from a wide range of disciplines. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the lively discussion! The overwhelming positive feedback and requests for more have us excited to explore ways to offer these events more frequently and in various formats. A big thanks to the fantastic team at the Milwaukee Youth Arts Center for hosting.

There are many reasons to be hopeful about this moment of Milwaukee's vibrant arts, culture, and creative industries-- and to be excited for what the future holds. Here are just a few: 📖 Read: https://lnkd.in/e5Z-34X3 What gives you hope for the creative future of Milwaukee?

We've all heard horror stories of creatives falling victim to exploitation due to a lack of legal safeguards or knowledge of their rights. Is your intellectual property protected? Join us for a FREE clinic with experts from the Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association, covering: - When to consult an attorney for your creative projects. - Protecting your intellectual property. - Understanding the benefits of establishing an LLC or corporation. Light refreshments provided. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Sign up today: https://loom.ly/ylqBbQQ

"It's not my imagination — we have a real cultural renaissance happening." Muralist Tia Richardson has painted more than 50 murals, mainly in Milwaukee, and is committed to exposing youth to the arts and giving them real-world experience in bringing her colorful public projects to life. Milwaukee truly is a creative community on the rise, driven by the commitment and creativity of outstanding artists like Tia.

Live music. Art-making. Performances. Dancing to live DJs on the beach under "Ginormous Glowing Cosmopods." Learn more about ArtBlaze, the epic new free summer event series from Joy Engine. 📖 Read: https://lnkd.in/ecjKWzKz And, stop by the next event on Wednesday, July 31 from 3-10 pm at South Shore Park Beach!

"There is a 'Milwaukee time,' which can be frustrating sometimes when you want to get something done. But it's also really nice because it allows opportunities for things that you might not normally encounter." Folk musician and carpenter Nathaniel Heuer has crafted a truly multidisciplinary artistic life here in Milwaukee. "The beauty of Milwaukee is that there are still weird places... But I think we’re going to have to have some sort of reckoning within how the culture expresses itself.” Learn more: https://loom.ly/NSAvztM 📸: Deb Leal

Artists, creative entrepreneurs, and content creators: do you have a basic understanding of your intellectual property rights? It's time to get up to speed—in order to safeguard your work, legacy, and income. Join us for a FREE clinic with experts from the Wisconsin Entertainment Lawyers Association, covering: - When to Seek Legal Advice: Learn when to consult an attorney for your creative projects. - Protecting Your Creations: Discover how to safeguard your IP rights. - Forming Legal Entities: Understand the benefits of establishing an LLC or corporation. Light refreshments provided. Seating is limited and advance registration is required. Sign up today! https://loom.ly/ylqBbQQ

Inspired by his father's final wish, former advertising executive Carl Brown launched the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival, committing all proceeds to charitable causes. Internationally renowned, platinum-selling saxophonist Boney James (pictured) will headline the festival's 5th iteration, held at the historic Pabst Theater in downtown Milwaukee Aug 22 - Aug 24. Proceeds provide college and youth music camp scholarships, school music program grants, and instruments to students in need. Learn more about Carl's journey and the upcoming Fresh Coast Jazz Festival in our blog: https://loom.ly/xGOHYEk