bringing artist-centered exhibitions, programming, and education to downtown milwaukee
What is Sculpture Milwaukee?
Sculpture Milwaukee is a non-profit organization transforming downtown Milwaukee’s cultural landscape every year with an outdoor exhibition of world-renowned sculpture that serves as a catalyst for community engagement, economic development, and creative placemaking.
Is there an admission fee?
Short answer, no!
Our exhibitions are privately funded and open at no cost to visitors we make sculpture accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Because we believe great art has the power to rouse individuals, bring people together and make Milwaukee an even better place.
The Why
Sculpture Milwaukee centers artists in downtown Milwaukee’s public spaces, providing access to art and engaging diverse communities. We view our cultural and economic conditions in southeastern Wisconsin as a prime environment to contribute to global art systems.
What We see
Sculpture Milwaukee centers artists in downtown Milwaukee’s public spaces, providing access to art and engaging diverse communities. We view our cultural and economic conditions in southeastern Wisconsin as a prime environment to contribute to global art systems.
What is Sculpture Milwaukee?
Sculpture Milwaukee is a non-profit organization transforming downtown Milwaukee’s cultural landscape every year with an outdoor exhibition of world-renowned sculpture that serves as a catalyst for community engagement, economic development, and creative placemaking.
Is there an admission fee?
Short answer, no!
Our exhibitions are privately funded and open at no cost to visitors we make sculpture accessible for everyone to enjoy.
Because we believe great art has the power to rouse individuals, bring people together and make Milwaukee an even better place.
The Why
Sculpture Milwaukee centers artists in downtown Milwaukee’s public spaces, providing access to art and engaging diverse communities. We view our cultural and economic conditions in southeastern Wisconsin as a prime environment to contribute to global art systems.
What We see
Sculpture Milwaukee centers artists in downtown Milwaukee’s public spaces, providing access to art and engaging diverse communities. We view our cultural and economic conditions in southeastern Wisconsin as a prime environment to contribute to global art systems.
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
our story
In 2007, Sculpture Milwaukee was a vision of Steve Marcus, chairman of the Marcus Corporation, who wanted to revitalize West Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee and make culturally significant sculpture accessible to visitors and residents of the city. After ten years of contemplation and planning, more than one hundred volunteers, and many cranes, bolts and tours later, Sculpture Milwaukee launched its first exhibition in 2017, under the support and guidance of Milwaukee Downtown and the City of Milwaukee.
In 2019, Sculpture Milwaukee became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and now, Sculpture Milwaukee is an annual beacon that attracts spectators, art lovers, tourists and families to the heart of downtown Milwaukee every summer.
our story
In 2007, Sculpture Milwaukee was a vision of Steve Marcus, chairman of the Marcus Corporation, who wanted to revitalize West Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee and make culturally significant sculpture accessible to visitors and residents of the city. After ten years of contemplation and planning, more than one hundred volunteers, and many cranes, bolts and tours later, Sculpture Milwaukee launched its first exhibition in 2017, under the support and guidance of Milwaukee Downtown and the City of Milwaukee.
In 2019, Sculpture Milwaukee became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and now, Sculpture Milwaukee is an annual beacon that attracts spectators, art lovers, tourists and families to the heart of downtown Milwaukee every summer.
our story
In 2007, Sculpture Milwaukee was a vision of Steve Marcus, chairman of the Marcus Corporation, who wanted to revitalize West Wisconsin Avenue in downtown Milwaukee and make culturally significant sculpture accessible to visitors and residents of the city. After ten years of contemplation and planning, more than one hundred volunteers, and many cranes, bolts and tours later, Sculpture Milwaukee launched its first exhibition in 2017, under the support and guidance of Milwaukee Downtown and the City of Milwaukee.
In 2019, Sculpture Milwaukee became a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and now, Sculpture Milwaukee is an annual beacon that attracts spectators, art lovers, tourists and families to the heart of downtown Milwaukee every summer.
OUR TEAM
John Riepenhoff
Executive Director
Amy Kaczmarek
Director of Exhibitions
Tasha Sorenson
Director of Fund Development
Ellen Kullerstrand
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Michael Lagerman
Creative Director
OUR LEADERSHIP
Executive Committee
Wayne Morgan
Chairman
Retired,
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP
Wayne Morgan
Chairman
Retired,
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP
Wayne Morgan
Chairman
Retired,
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP
Ray Krueger
Partner,
Michael Best
Ray Krueger
Partner,
Michael Best
Ray Krueger
Partner,
Michael Best
Stephen Marcus
Chairman Emeritus
Founder,
Marcus Corporation / Sculpture Milwaukee
Stephen Marcus
Chairman Emeritus
Founder,
Marcus Corporation / Sculpture Milwaukee
Stephen Marcus
Chairman Emeritus
Founder,
Marcus Corporation / Sculpture Milwaukee
Board of Directors
Betty Arndt
Community Member
Betty Arndt
Community Member
Betty Arndt
Community Member
Donna Baumgartner
Arts Patron and Philanthropist
Donna Baumgartner
Arts Patron and Philanthropist
Donna Baumgartner
Arts Patron and Philanthropist
Kelli Gabel
Vice President,
Good Karma Brands
Kelli Gabel
Vice President,
Good Karma Brands
Kelli Gabel
Vice President,
Good Karma Brands
Erica Green
Chief Operating Officer,
Milwaukee Downtown, Inc.
Erica Green
Chief Operating Officer,
Milwaukee Downtown, Inc.
Erica Green
Chief Operating Officer,
Milwaukee Downtown, Inc.
Robert Greenstreet
Dean,
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Robert Greenstreet
Dean,
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Robert Greenstreet
Dean,
School of Architecture and Urban Planning, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Lauren Hoke
Retired,
Northwestern Mutual; Secretary Board of Directors, Hoke Family Foundation
Lauren Hoke
Retired,
Northwestern Mutual; Secretary Board of Directors, Hoke Family Foundation
Lauren Hoke
Retired,
Northwestern Mutual; Secretary Board of Directors, Hoke Family Foundation
Joe Kresl
CEO,
Hawks Landscape, Inc.
Joe Kresl
CEO,
Hawks Landscape, Inc.
Joe Kresl
CEO,
Hawks Landscape, Inc.
Chris Kujawa
President,
Kujawa Enterprises, Inc.
Chris Kujawa
President,
Kujawa Enterprises, Inc.
Chris Kujawa
President,
Kujawa Enterprises, Inc.
Mark Irgens
CEO,
Irgens
Mark Irgens
CEO,
Irgens
Mark Irgens
CEO,
Irgens
David Marcus
Chairman,
Marcus Corporation Foundation
David Marcus
Chairman,
Marcus Corporation Foundation
David Marcus
Chairman,
Marcus Corporation Foundation
Andrea Schneider
Director,
Institute for Women's Leadership, Marquette University
Andrea Schneider
Director,
Institute for Women's Leadership, Marquette University
Andrea Schneider
Director,
Institute for Women's Leadership, Marquette University
Sue Selig
Philanthropist
Sue Selig
Philanthropist
Sue Selig
Philanthropist
Zach Willenbrink
Shareholder,
Godfrey & Kahn
Zach Willenbrink
Shareholder,
Godfrey & Kahn
Zach Willenbrink
Shareholder,
Godfrey & Kahn
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thank you
To our generous sponsors, partners, collaborators, and supporters who make our work possible.
presenting
Founding & Sustaining
Sponsors
* indicates both Founding and sustaining founding sponsor
Anonymous
Donna & Donald Baumgartner*
Black Box Fund
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Susan & Mark Irgens*
Mellowes Family*
Sue & Bud Selig*
Julie & David Uihlein*
sculpture
Wayne & Lori Morgan
Visionary
George & Karen Oliver
Exhibition Partner
leader
Anonymous
Baird Center
Heil Family Foundation
Godfrey & Kahn
Collaborator
Betty Arndt
City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Kelli Gabel & Craig Karmazin
GRAEF
Guardian Fine Art Services
Hawks Landscaping
Mark Jungers
New Land Enterprises
Raymond & Barbara Krueger
ManpowerGroup
National Endowment for the Arts
Nonprofit Management Fund
Austin Ramirez
Syslogic Inc
Wisconsin Arts Board
Connector
BMO
Foley & Lardner
Imagine MKE
MajicPro
Milwaukee Magazine
Open Pantry
PNC Bank
PwC
Russ Darrow Group
Town Bank
US Bank
WeycoGroup
Woman's Club of Wisconsin Foundation
Sculpture Milwaukee is always free and open to the public thanks to our generous supporters.
We work with trusted community partners to ensure great contemporary art is accessible to all.
Sign up to receive news about our exhibitions and artworks, announcements, events and more
© 2025 Sculpture Milwaukee
thank you
To our generous sponsors, partners, collaborators, and supporters who make our work possible.
presenting
Founding & Sustaining
Sponsors
* indicates both Founding and sustaining founding sponsor
Anonymous
Donna & Donald Baumgartner*
Black Box Fund
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Susan & Mark Irgens*
Mellowes Family*
Sue & Bud Selig*
Julie & David Uihlein*
sculpture
Wayne & Lori Morgan
Visionary
George & Karen Oliver
Exhibition Partner
leader
Anonymous
Baird Center
Heil Family Foundation
Godfrey & Kahn
Collaborator
Betty Arndt
City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Kelli Gabel & Craig Karmazin
GRAEF
Guardian Fine Art Services
Hawks Landscaping
Mark Jungers
New Land Enterprises
Raymond & Barbara Krueger
ManpowerGroup
National Endowment for the Arts
Nonprofit Management Fund
Austin Ramirez
Syslogic Inc
Wisconsin Arts Board
Connector
BMO
Foley & Lardner
Imagine MKE
MajicPro
Milwaukee Magazine
Open Pantry
PNC Bank
PwC
Russ Darrow Group
Town Bank
US Bank
WeycoGroup
Woman's Club of Wisconsin Foundation
Sculpture Milwaukee is always free and open to the public thanks to our generous supporters.
We work with trusted community partners to ensure great contemporary art is accessible to all.
Sign up to receive news about our exhibitions and artworks, announcements, events and more
thank you
To our generous sponsors, partners, collaborators, and supporters who make our work possible.
presenting
Founding & Sustaining
Sponsors
* indicates both Founding and sustaining founding sponsor
Anonymous
Donna & Donald Baumgartner*
Black Box Fund
Evan & Marion Helfaer Foundation
Susan & Mark Irgens*
Mellowes Family*
Sue & Bud Selig*
Julie & David Uihlein*
Lacey Sadoff Foundation
sculpture
Wayne & Lori Morgan
Visionary
George & Karen Oliver
Exhibition Partner
leader
Anonymous
Baird Center
Heil Family Foundation
Godfrey & Kahn
Collaborator
Betty Arndt
City of Milwaukee Arts Board
Kelli Gabel & Craig Karmazin
GRAEF
Guardian Fine Art Services
Hawks Landscaping
Mark Jungers
New Land Enterprises
Raymond & Barbara Krueger
ManpowerGroup
National Endowment for the Arts
Nonprofit Management Fund
Austin Ramirez
Syslogic Inc
Wisconsin Arts Board
Connector
BMO
Foley & Lardner
Imagine MKE
MajicPro
Milwaukee Magazine
Open Pantry
PNC Bank
PwC
Russ Darrow Group
Town Bank
US Bank
WeycoGroup
Woman's Club of Wisconsin Foundation
Sculpture Milwaukee is always free and open to the public thanks to our generous supporters.
We work with trusted community partners to ensure great contemporary art is accessible to all.
Sign up to receive news about our exhibitions and artworks, announcements, events and more
© 2025 Sculpture Milwaukee