Events and engagements
Join us for fulfilling, inclusive cultural experiences, connecting our diverse communities through celebratory programming and thought-provoking forums.
Where We Gather: From cafés to co-working spaces, community hubs as engines of culture, belonging, and civic vitality
Thursday, October 9 | Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Radio Milwaukee
From cafés to co-working hubs, today’s third places are more than coffeehouses—they’re performance venues, book bars, and creative incubators that fuel culture, belonging, and civic vitality. This forum brings together Milwaukee’s innovative space-makers to explore how hybrid venues blur the lines between social, professional, and civic life—and how they’re shaping the future of community.
Featured Speakers
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Tiffany Miller – Fruition MKE
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Steve Glynn – Experience Milwaukee
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Angela Mallet – Honeybee Sage
Come be part of the conversation on how—and where—we gather. See less
Creative Futures: Money-Making Music - Publishing, Streaming, and Licensing
Wednesday, October 15 | Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Radio Milwaukee
Independent artists know the hustle is real—but how do you actually turn your music into income? This forum breaks down the essentials of publishing, streaming royalties, and sync licensing (TV, film, and ads), giving you the knowledge and tools to make your art pay.
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Featured Speakers:
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Justin Krol & Quinn Scharber – Krol–Scharber
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Element Everest-Blanks – HYFIN Program Director
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Aichelle White – Music Administrator
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Join us for an empowering night of real talk, practical advice, and pathways to profit for independent musicians.
Creative Capital: Pathways to Fund Creative Work through Grants and Sponsorships
Wednesday, October 22 | Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Radio Milwaukee, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.
This panel explores the various ways artists and creative entrepreneurs can fund their work—from grants and residencies to sponsorships and grassroots fundraising efforts. Panelists will share insights from nonprofit, philanthropic, and entrepreneurial perspectives, providing participants with a clear and realistic view of how to align creative projects with funder priorities and opportunities.
Featured Speakers
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LaShawndra Vernon – Greater Milwaukee Foundation
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Geraud Blanks – Culture x Design
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Amanda Garry Aliperta – Momentum Nonprofit Strategies
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Empower + Connect: Career Fair and Professional Networking Social
Thursday, November 6 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Quad MKE Training + Hub (4201 N. 27 St.)
Whether you’re an early-career professional, rising talent, or community member looking to grow, this high-energy career fair and professional development night brings together Milwaukee’s emerging leaders with mentors, recruiters, and peers from leading organizations eager to engage and support new talent.
Inspiring breakout sessions throughout the evening will provide practical tools, fresh perspectives, and immediately applicable skills for personal and professional growth.
Attendees can also meet with local corporations actively hiring — including Quad MKE and many others — while enjoying complimentary hors d’oeuvres and great vibes courtesy of Doc B.
Find Your Tribe: Building Collaborations: Harnessing collective talent to power creative & economic growth
Wednesday, November 12 | Doors at 6:30 p.m. | Radio Milwaukee, 220 E. Pittsburgh Ave.
Collaboration is the cornerstone of growth in the creative economy. This conversation examines how artists, entrepreneurs, and organizers can identify partners, establish networks, and leverage relationships to amplify their impact. Speakers will share firsthand stories of building collective power and sustaining meaningful collaborations.
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Featured Speakers
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Samer Ghani – Visual Storyteller
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Fatima Laster – Mixed-Media Artist
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Robert “Biko” Baker – Technologist & Educator
FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
