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Sculpture Milwaukee Fact Sheet

DESCRIPTION: Sculpture Milwaukee, a free outdoor urban sculpture experience in downtown Milwaukee, will be on view June 1 – Oct. 22. Led by Steve Marcus, chairman of the board of The Marcus Corporation, and curated by Russell Bowman, an art consultant based in Chicago and former Director of the , the installation features 22 sculptures by 21 artists.

Works by Donald Baechler, Lynda Benglis, Chakaia Booker, Deborah Butterfield, Santiago Calatrava, Saint Clair Cemin, Tony Cragg, Jim Dine, Paul Druecke, Michelle Grabner, John Henry, Sol LeWitt, Dennis Oppenheim, Tom Otterness, Will Ryman, Alison Saar, Joel Shapiro, Jessica Stockholder, Tony Tasset, Manolo Valdes and Jason S. Yi are showcased.

Sculpture Milwaukee is slated to be an annual exhibition, highlighting new artists and works each year. Sculptures within the installation are available for purchase. A percentage of the commission of each sale will be reinvested into Sculpture Milwaukee, a nonprofit initiative managed by Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21, for continuation of the program into future years.

PROGRAMMING: A variety of activities and programs ranging from tours to artist lectures will be held throughout the installation. For the most up-to-date information, visit www.sculpturemilwaukee.com or call 414-220-4700.

WHEN: June 1 through Oct. 22, 2017

LOCATION: Sculpture Milwaukee is positioned along downtown Milwaukee’s Avenue. The one-mile stretch begins at O’Donnell Park, near the Milwaukee Art Museum and ’s “The Calling”, and concludes at 6th Street, adjacent to the Wisconsin Center.

ORGANIZERS AND SPONSORS: Sculpture Milwaukee is the vision of Steve Marcus, a local philanthropist and chairman of the board of The Marcus Corporation. Milwaukee Downtown, Business Improvement District #21, a 501(c)(3) organization, serves as the administrative arm of the project with many Milwaukee organizations and institutions, including VISIT Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art Museum, lending their support. This tremendous gift to the community is made possible through the generous contributions of The Marcus Corporation, Donna & Donald Baumgartner, The Herzfeld Foundation, Susan & Mark Irgens, Herb Kohl Philanthropies, Barry & Eileen Mandel, The Mellowes and Charter Manufacturing Company, Milwaukee Downtown, BID #21, National Association of Theatre Owners of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan, Northwestern Mutual Foundation, Bud & Sue Selig, Tri-North, Travel Wisconsin, Baker Tilly, Foley & Lardner LLP, Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin, Greater Milwaukee Foundation, PepsiCo, Sysco, Wisconsin Center District, Continuum Architects + Planners, Ellingsen Brady Advertising, Graydient Creative, Jigsaw, KEI Landscaping, LP/w Design Studios, Open Road Events, Summerfest Foundation, Inc., Ted & Mary Kellner, and VISIT Milwaukee.

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