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Photo Essay: Daybreak over Doors Open

Posted by Editor | Sep 20, 2016 |

Celebrating its sixth year, Milwaukee threw its doors wide open on September 17 and 18 for the public.

Podcast: Black Cat Alley Roundtable

Posted by Editor | Sep 19, 2016 |

The Black Cat Alley Mural Project officially opened to the public on the final day of Doors Open, featuring murals covering diverse issues in a variety of mediums. The project hopes to engage the East Side community in discussions about social justice issues and to inspire young artists. All eleven artists gathered in the performance room of the Colectivo on Prospect for a “Meet the Artist” panel on September 16, where they discussed the importance of street art, the inspiration behind their murals, and the project’s danger of inviting gentrification. Produced By© Link The Milwaukee Independent Original © copyright: the...

Map: East Side Art Destination

Posted by Editor | Sep 19, 2016 |

View the interactive map produced by the Milwaukee Independent as a companion to its coverage of the art project that transformed a blighted spot on the East Side of Milwaukee into an art showcase. Basic location markers are offered for each mural in Black Cat Alley, with a thumbnail image for each artist. The 360° video has been included and can be turned in any direction while it plays for better reference. These photos show Black Cat Alley as it appeared on August 8, 2016. Jeremy Novy’s Koi fish were installed in June, before MTO’s frog mural kicked off the project fundraiser...

360° Video: Walking Among Murals

Posted by Editor | Sep 19, 2016 |

The Milwaukee Independent produced this 360° video as a virtual walkthrough to document Black Cat Alley on its Opening Day to the public on September 18. It also allows visitors a preview of the location. Viewers can spin the camera in any direction while the footage plays.

Photo Essay: A tradition of crafts at County’s only historical park

Posted by Editor | Sep 14, 2016 |

The Milwaukee Historical Society held its 34th annual Harvest of Arts and Crafts at Trimborn Farm on September 10 and 11.

Photo Essay: Mayor Barrett’s 100 Day walking challenge concludes

Posted by Editor | Sep 13, 2016 |

Since it launched on June 1 from City Hall, thousands of Milwaukee citizens have walked alongside Mayor Tom Barrett. His “Walk 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge” reached its 100th day and ended on Friday, September 10 with a final walk along the Milwaukee Riverwalk.