Art Start's Youth Leadership Board and Creative Career Summer Interns are proud to present Art Start's first-annual youth-curated gallery exhibition: OBJECTS OF OUR AFFECTION

What do your favorite things say about you?

“Objects of Our Affection” is all about honoring what you love and giving new life to old stuff. This interdisciplinary group exhibition invites artists ages 14-24 to get creative with everyday objects and artifacts— from old concert tickets and thrifted treasures to childhood toys and nostalgic mix-tapes, artists will use what they find and celebrate what they treasure to inspire new artworks across creative disciplines and mediums.

Friday, July 25 - Thursday, September 4, 2025

*Bring your art and favorite artifacts to include in this rolling installation!

316 N. Milwaukee St, Suite #280, Milwaukee, WI 53202

Objects of Our Affection

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316  N  Milwaukee St #280, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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Gallery Hopping with Art Start

You're invited to Art Start's See Me Because, Vol. 15 Exhibition and Book Release. 

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March Creative Session NYC

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November Creative Session MKE

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Art Start invites you to our community ofrenda to remember and celebrate the lives of our loved ones passed! Join us as as we honor Dia de los Muertos and the Mexican folk art traditions tied to it.

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316 N. Milwaukee St., Suite #280, Milwaukee, WI 53202

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"Art Start brings creative opportunities to young people where they are, so they can explore their own potential and inherent talents while establishing a sense of consistency and safety with caring and supportive teaching artists and mentors." - 

Meeting with NGO Art Start

"Milwaukee, WI – With 30 years of award-winning creative youth programs under its belt, Art Start is pleased to present the 8th iteration of its annual SEE ME BECAUSE multimedia exhibition at the Harbor View Plaza, the first waterfront public park in Milwaukee’s South Side district" - 

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