Program areas at Milwaukee Art Museum
Presentation and curatorial: special exhibits during fiscal year 2022 included the quilts of pauline parker; an-my le: on contested terrain; in the dark: european prints, 1600-1910; currents 38: christy matson; shifting perspectives: landscape photographs from the collection; distinctive individuality: george mann niedecken's Milwaukee interiors; always new: the posters of jules cheret; and the annual scholastic Art awards: Wisconsin exhibition.
Education: we served a total of 176,997 people in education programs in fiscal year 2022. We make the Museum a gathering place for all ages to experience the arts. Adult education programs enhance gallery interpretation strategies, expand educational programs in the galleries to animate the Art and encourage deeper connections between visitors and the Art. Programs include mam after dark, gallery talks, lectures, symposia. School education programs align our programs with federal, state, and local education agendas to serve school children through school tour programs from 145 schools. Other programs served 806 schools including the jr. docent program, scholastic Art awards, kohl's Art studio, our high school and teen programs, along with teacher workshops and passes. Youth programs engage young children early and often by providing better on-site provisions, programs, and infrastructure for families.
Audience, communication, and member development: admissions and tours for fiscal year 2022 totaled 159,596. 237 volunteers assisted in activities.
Business operations and acquisition of Art: expenses incurred in operation of the Museum's cafe and gift shop as well as expenditures associated with acquiring new pieces for the permanent collection.