Walker's Point Center for the Arts
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Walker's Point Center for the Arts
1M ago
Annual Members Show Submit art by Aug. 16 Sept. 6-Oct. 11, 2024 ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
2M ago
Featured Member Exhibition: Emmanuel GuerraJuly 19 – September 28, 2024
Featured Member Exhibition: Emmanuel Guerra (he/they)
Light peeking in from the blinds — the shadows are adorning my apartment floor. I recount the
vastness of my family’s shared experience. How do I bring this forward and archive these
moments for the world to acknowledge while protecting us? In the corner of my room, I hear
low-humming growls from my dogs — canvases flooded washing away moments only we know
— as I reflect on the transient nature of the past, I embrace the fractures and unfinished nature ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
2M ago
12th Annual Youth Art Show: Bridging Communities
July 19- August 10, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION July 19, 2023 | 5pm-7pm
This annual exhibition centers art produced and made by youth artists during WPCA’s 2024 Summer Art Camp, featuring projects in stop motion, environmental art, cinematography, masks and mixed media.
Artists include summer art camp youth ages 6-18 years of age in collaboration with guest artists Cole Kirkendall, CaBeatrice, Adwoa, Julio Pabon, Joan Luciano, and tayla hart.
Youth Artist: TBA
We also feature the 3 winners of the Wisconsin Association of Bilingual Education ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
2M ago
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2024
Featured Member Exhibition: Jovanny Hernandez Caballero
VE’E, Immersive Experience
June 22nd 2pm-6pm
Milwaukee, WI — Walker’s Point Center of the Arts is pleased to announce Jovanny Hernandez Caballero’s Featured Member Exhibition: VE’E (the Mixtec word for home) which is a recently completed 7 year project where he documented his journey visiting Oaxaca, Mexico — the birthplace of his parents. Harnessing the power of analog photography, Jovanny unveils a vivid archive of his indigenous community. He employs a transformative approach of reverse anthropology ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
3M ago
For more than 30 years, Walker’s Point Center for the Arts has been a cultural staple of the Walker’s Point neighborhood and a powerful advocate for underrepresented artists in Milwaukee and beyond. As one of the city’s oldest and most beloved community art spaces, WPCA is renowned for providing high-caliber, accessible arts experiences for all — from bold exhibitions to youth arts programs.
WPCA Summer Art Camp is an important part of the organization’s mission. The 7 week camp helps young people examine thoughts and feelings; strengthen problem-solving skills, autonomy and their sense of p ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
4M ago
Electric Eclectic IV
April 5th – May 17th, 2024
OPENING RECEPTION: APRIL 5, 5PM-7PM
GALLERY NIGHT: APRIL 19, 6PM- 8PM
ARTIST RECEPTION: MAY 10, 5PM-7PM
20 photographers from southeastern Wisconsin share photographs in a unique mix of themes and presentation styles.
EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Barbara Budish | Carl Hartt | Christina DeSpears | Cindy Hansen | Geri Laehn | Jack Long | James Poliak | Jerry Styberg | Kevin Hansen | Kristine Hinrichs | Lew Cadkin | Linda Johnson-Dynek | Lynn Roginske | Michael A. Nowotny | Michael J. Havice | Roy C Schmidt | Susan Cadkin | Timothy R ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
4M ago
WPCA is turning 38! Join us for a night of creativity & celebration ..read more
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
4M ago
The WPCA team is growing! We are happy to share that CK Ledesma has joined the board of directors in support of our mission of making quality art experiences available to all!
¡El equipo de WPCA está creciendo! ¡Nos complace compartir que CK se ha unido a la junta directiva para apoyar nuestra misión de hacer que las experiencias artísticas de calidad estén disponibles para todos!
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Ck Ledesma is a transdisciplinary Afro-Taino artist from San Juan, Puerto Rico, living in the diaspora in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Besides art practices, they are passionate about serving their community while buil ..read more