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Art Start’s 2025-2026 Emerging Artist Residents are proud to present Art Start's Annual Spring Retrospective during Spring Gallery Night MKE.

This year’s Retrospective will feature the work of the 2025-2026 Emerging Artist Residents through a gallery exhibition, film screenings, and an artist panel—celebrating their creative, personal, and professional growth over seven months of workshops, mentorship, and individual art practice.
Come celebrate their journeys and achievements with us!
Exhibition Opening

Friday, April 17
5:30–8:30 PM
Art Start Studios in the Landmark Building: 316 N. Milwaukee St., Ste. 280 Milwaukee, WI 53202
Gallery Viewing and Open Mic

Saturday, April 18
1:00–6:00 PM
1:00-6:00 PM Gallery Viewing
4:00-6:00 PM Open Mic
Art Start Studios in the Landmark Building: 316 N. Milwaukee St., Ste. 280 Milwaukee, WI 53202

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The Emerging Artist Residency is made possible by our generous sponsors.
Thank you for your support!

• Bader Philanthropies
• Bert L. and Patricia S Steigleder Charitable Trust
• Collura Creative
• Milwaukee Arts Board*
• Milwaukee Public Schools and Milwaukee Recreation
• National Endowment for the Arts
• Wisconsin Arts Board*

*This program is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.