Arts & Culture Top GMC Agenda This week I joined a panel of local arts and culture leaders for an important conversation with members of the Greater Milwaukee Committee about why the sector is vital to the growth and success of the region’s business and civic community.  The meeting, held on stage at the Marcus Performing Arts Center, was one of the highest attended GMC meetings in recent years.  The panel included moderator Rob Henken CEO of Herzfeld Foundation, Kevin Giglin

Dear friends, As I reflect on this holiday season and the moments that have brought me the most joy and connection, I’m reminded that nearly every meaningful experience is wrapped in creativity. Time spent with family and friends is often accompanied by music that fills the room, beloved holiday films, live performances that move us, festive lights that brighten our neighborhoods, and laughter that reminds us we belong. So many of our traditions are rooted in the arts—handmad

Celebrating Six Years of Imagine MKE This month marks six years since Imagine MKE first took shape. Born from the imagination and determination of more than 100 artists, civic leaders, business partners, and community champions, our founders envisioned something bold for Milwaukee. A city where arts, culture, and creativity are not afterthoughts, but driving forces shaping who we are and where we’re headed. They saw what was missing — a dedicated home for the creative sector,

Aligning Leaders and Community Vision We’re thrilled to share that one of Milwaukee’s most devoted civic champions, Jeff Sherman , has...

Meeting the Moment Public funding for arts and culture organizations remains at risk, including funding from Milwaukee County. Last week,...

Lights! Camera! Action! Let's Go! Wisconsin’s pending film office and production tax incentives are making national news, including the...

A New Chapter for Wisconsin's Film and TV Industry With the newly passed 2025-2027 biennial state budget, the state’s creative economy is...

Positive Steps Forward The mood is positive as legislative efforts to create film production incentives and establish a State Film Office...

Making Our Voices Heard Last month the Wisconsin Joint Finance Committee held four public hearings on the proposed 2025-2027 biennial...

New Data: Growing Economic Impact of Arts & Culture New data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis released this week points to the...

An Important First Step A loud round of applause for funding that invests in the arts, culture, and creative sector in Wisconsin Governor...

Seize the Moment It's hard to believe it’s already February and nearly 10 weeks since I joined Imagine MKE as the new executive director....