(Milwaukee, WI): The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University will convene four other Milwaukee community organizations to present Virtual Community Day: Hidden Stores online on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art lovers of all ages are invited to log in for this fun, FREE, family-friendly virtual exploration of behind-the-scenes stories hidden behind the walls of these dynamic organizations. Participants will create art, meet the Haggerty’s community partners, enjoy live and pre-recorded presentations, and discover new ways to engage with the Museum. Online registration is required and available at https://hopin.com/events/haggerty-museum-of-art-spring-virtual-community-day
Community partners participating in Virtual Community Day: Hidden Stories include UWM ArtsECO, the ACLU of Wisconsin, the Jewish Museum Milwaukee, and Riveredge Nature Center.
Presentations and activities include:
- Visual art workshops throughout the day with UWM ArtsECO fellows
- A morning mini-tour with Riveredge Nature Center that showcases a community art project that has woven together stories of human experiences along the Milwaukee River across generations
- Haggerty’s Hidden Stories that dive into the mysteries of the “Unknown” within the Haggerty Museum of Art collection
- A mindful lunch that explores new ways to slow down and experience art viewing strategies, mindfulness techniques, a time for personal growth and group reflection to connect with others
- Create your own story with the ACLU of Wisconsin
- Afternoon tour of To Paint is to Live: The Art of Erich Lichtblau-Leskly presented by the Jewish Museum Milwaukee
About the Haggerty Museum of Art
The Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University is an innovative nexus of interdisciplinary learning where creativity, intellect and social justice intersect. Located in the heart of the Near West Side, adjacent to downtown Milwaukee, the Museum is one of the most accessible arts venues in the city.
