🌟 Attention CMers! 🌟
We are hosting just two more events this year, and taking December off to rest and reflect. October will be the last of our regular programming and in November we are hosting a very special CreativeMornings fundraising event (at night!). Save the dates & see you soon!
CreativeMornings ft. Symphony Swan
@ Sherman Phoenix
Friday, October 18th
8:30-10:00 AM
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CreativeMornings (@Night!): A Fundraising Event
@ Dandy
Wednesday, November 6th
6:00-8:00 PM
$30/ticket, details coming soon!
Photo credit: Linda Smallpage
Register to hear Symphony Swan!
Event details
🗓️ Date: Friday, October 18th
⏰ Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Sherman Phoenix – 3536 W Fond du Lac Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53216
Learn about Symphony Swan
Symphony’s journey reached a pivotal milestone with THE CR8TV HOUSE, Inc., a project inspired by the loss of her parents, transforming her childhood home into a haven for Black and Brown artists.
This initiative breathes new life into a northside space, serving as a grassroots arts institution that will host exhibition and studio space, art residences and an emerging community archive. Through this non-profit organization, Symphony is championing the infusion of art into Milwaukee’s northside. Her community impact is profound, reflected in her role as a trustee on the boards of the Milwaukee Art Museum, Signature Dance Company and Life reDefined. Symphony’s unwavering commitment has garnered prestigious recognition, including the Gener8tor Art Grant and the esteemed title of 2023 Shepherd Express Milwaukeean of the Year.
Harnessing her extensive professional and educational background, Symphony utilizes art as a powerful catalyst for positive change. Her unwavering commitment to family, art, and community serves as a guiding light, inspiring others to embrace creativity for impactful transformation.
Visit symphonyswan.com for more about our keynote speaker.
Our theme for October is VISION.
It was chosen by our Riyadh chapter in Saudi Arabia and illustrated by Razan Alshalan.
How do you see the world? How do you want to change it?
Vision refers both to the sense of sight and our ability to imagine the future. Are you focused on the little details? Can you see the big picture?
As we age, our eyesight begins to deteriorate; seeing objects up close gets more difficult. And as we gain experience, what we want to accomplish evolves. Will your life grow darker or brighter?
Each creative act involves seeing something in your mind’s eye then attempting to make it a reality. A painter, an architect, and every other type of artist or craftsman has a vision for their work. What message, emotion, or impact do you want to convey in yours?
You are your own visionary. What do you want to see?
Photo by John December
About Sherman Phoenix
In 2016, civil unrest broke out in the Sherman Park neighborhood of Milwaukee after a fatal police shooting rocked the community. In the following weeks, community conversations identified the need for safe, welcoming neighborhood spaces and from those conversations, the idea for the Sherman Phoenix rose out of the ashes.
Today, Sherman Phoenix is home to over 25 businesses, of which people of color own 96%, and 63% are women-led. In addition to these businesses, Sherman Phoenix supports over 50 local entrepreneurs by offering a monthly pop-up marketplace to showcase their services, merchandise and culinary items. In total, the small businesses employ over 75 residents.
Sherman Phoenix proves that translating conversation into action opens powerful possibilities. They demonstrate that it is possible to repair the harms of our past and lift up the possibilities of our future when we commit to working together and being the change.Parking & Directions
🅿️ There are 65 parking spaces in the parking lot attached to Sherman Phoenix, and plenty of nearby street parking!
🚌 Sherman Phoenix is located off the 66, 35, and BLUE lines.
Did you know the #1 way people learn about CreativeMornings/Milwaukee is through their friends?
This month, we invite you to forward this email to a friend. Invite them to sign-up for our newsletter & register for this event with you!
We can’t wait to see you and your buds, pour out some more coffee, and expand our circle of morning people.
