Partners – Community Arts Programs
In their junior year, all MIAD students complete a four credit Social Science course (HS380), which includes 35 hours of service in the Milwaukee metro area. Below is a list of over 200 organizations committed to strengthening the community, utilizing both grassroots and well-established means. MIAD students and alumni have worked with all of these organizations to better understand the issues that they deal with and to give of their time and energy.
Learn more about the work of these organizations and how you can volunteer your time – visit one of our community partners listed below. Names in violet identify partners who have been honored by MIAD for the work that they do.
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A.W.E. is a nonprofit organization that sponsors artists to work creatively with children to enhance human potential, advance learning and cultivate community. A.W.E. accomplishes this through our School Studio and Truck Studio programs.
Contact: http://www.awe-inc.org/
Coalition of Photographic Arts:
The mission of the Coalition of Photographic Arts is to develop appreciation, promote growth and support the creation of photographic arts in the Greater Milwaukee Region.
Contact: http://www.copamilwaukee.com/
Promotes arts and education in our community by providing children with instruction and exposure to a diverse range of arts, along with homework help.
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/JazalesArtStudioInc/
The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education.
Contact: http://www.mam.org/
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network
Strengthens the local community and economy by improving the lives of artists and increasing the public’s understanding of the value of art.
Contact: http://artsinmilwaukee.org
Uses the urban arts as a tool to engage youth in social justice & humanities education, community service & civic engagement.
Contact: www.trueskool.org
Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum:
Villa Terrace Art Museum features fine and decorative arts dating from the 15th through the 18th centuries, wrought-iron masterpieces by Cyril Colnik, the Renaissance Garden, and changing exhibitions.
Contact: http://www.villaterracemuseum.org/index.html
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts:
Walker’s Point Center for the Arts supports visual and performing arts and learning in a multicultural environment. The center fosters creativity in children through innovative education and encourages audience development and artistic talent with a diverse blend of programming.
Contact: http://wpca-milwaukee.org/