2A Wine Merchants

Fri: 2-10 p.m., Sat: 12-10 p.m.
577 E. Erie St.

Through the Grapevine: A Solo Showing with Wine Pairings

Stop in for wine by the glass or bottle — as well as a selection of beers, mixed drinks, snacks, N/A options and THC beverages — while enjoying a solo showing of paintings by Olivia Elaine Lorber. Lorber is a Milwaukee-based artist from Baltimore telling stories of home and memory through self-portraiture. Her oil paintings display life-like scenes and environments with a surreal twist. Using fantasy as an outlet for self-exploration, Lorber’s narrative-driven artwork expresses her deepest thoughts and emotions.

405 Studio

Fri: 4-8 PM, Sat: 10 AM-4 PM
225 E. St. Paul Ave., #405

Chromatic Memory: Visual Stories by Jenna Kast

View a selection of paintings by Green Bay mixed media artist Jenna Kast. Chromatic Memory captures moments too fleeting for words through layered abstraction and bold, intuitive color. Each piece is an emotional landscape — a vivid echo of memory, feeling and place. Using expressive marks and vibrant hues, Jenna invites you to explore personal stories hidden within the layers. These works don’t tell one fixed story but open a space for your own narrative to emerge. Color becomes both language and memory — inviting reflection and connection beyond the visible.

Aquae Nguvu Gallery and Studio

Fri: 509 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 130

One Thing Leads . . .

Artist Val Kupczak’s One Thing Leads … solo show portrays the progression of early work in wearable art clothing and hats, now transformed to freestanding sculptural shapes. Inspired by trees, plants and organic forms, fiber is twisted, pleated, draped and sewn. Found objects are layered, wound with wire and embellished with paint. Contours abound. Combining every skill they have learned through the years and with a desire to explore new creative processes, One Thing Leads . . . marks the path of new art forms.

Art Start

Fri: 5-8 p.m., Sat: 1-7 p.m.
316 N. Milwaukee St. Suite 280

The Artist Statement

Join Art Start in celebrating the opening weekend of The Artist Statement public exhibition, a showcase of the personal and creative identities of Milwaukee youth artists; their unique, dynamic, and evolving artist statements come to life beyond the page through original artworks and photographic portraits. Light bites and refreshments provided while supplies last. This project is produced in collaboration with Nick Collura, Pathways High School, The PEAK Initiative, and the MIAD department of Youth and Community Programs, presented in partnership with the Estee Lauder Writing Change Initiative, MPS, MAB, and WAB.

Augmented History Walking Tour

Anytime!
Historic Third Ward

Augmented History Walking Tour | Augmented History is a groundbreaking augmented reality project that breathes new life into Milwaukee’s Third Ward by restoring the lost art of historic billboards. It offers a unique blend of history and technology, allowing people to witness Milwaukee’s storied past through the lens of the present on their smartphones.

At the end of the 19th century, the Third Ward was a manufacturing powerhouse; a bustling hub of activity and industry. Today, it has transformed into the city’s vibrant arts and entertainment district. Amidst this modern evolution, the ghost signs on the sides of buildings remain as a silent testament to the area’s rich industrial heritage. These faded advertisements offer a glimpse into a bygone era, standing as historical markers that tell the stories of businesses and communities of the past.

Dubbed “Augmented History,” the project is an ambitious effort to digitally recreate these iconic ghost signs. The digitally recreated signs are now accessible through an augmented reality experience, enabling users to see these pieces of history restored to their original glory on their smartphones.

To engage with Augmented History, users can visit augmentedhistory.org for a unique walking tour. Immediately, their device becomes a window to the past, overlaying the vibrant, restored sign over today’s scenery.

Brisa Do Mar

Fri: 4-11 PM, Sat: 11 AM-9 PM
509 E. Erie St.

Elvias Arte

An international abstract painter with influences from France to Latin America, painting everything from daily life to landscapes.

Colectivo Coffee

Fri: 5-9 p.m., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
223 E. St. Paul Ave.

Fabuloso Nostalgia

Lupe 3000 (Sydney Romero) will bring his larger-than-life portraits to Colectivo Coffee in an interactive live painting performance. Known for inviting viewers to join him at the canvas, he transforms spectators into collaborators, blurring the line between artist and audience in moments of collective creation. Enjoy an exclusive Gallery Night mocktail and free samples of seasonal drip coffee, in addition to Colectivo food, bakery and beverages.

Duback/Manger Studio

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 12-5 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., #301

Regarding Nature

A rare opportunity to see the works of three of Milwaukee area’s longest practicing artists. Susan Falkman, a marble sculptor, joins Barbara Manger and Sally Duback at their studio for this fall’s Gallery Night. Barbara’s monotypes echo the pulse and presence of the natural world. Susan’s sculptures attempt to make the ephemeral beauty of nature material. Sally’s boldly painted portraits of trees and their fragments reveal and reflect to us our emotional experience as we witness the destruction of our physical world. Each artist is called by nature to give voice to what can no longer be ignored.

Learn more:

sallyduback.com

barbaramanger.com

susanfalkman.com

Evoni

Fri: 4-7 p.m.
615 E. Corcoran St.

Threads of Renewal

Evoni is excited to host Milwaukee-based acrylic painter Meagan Sondergaard for a special exhibition of her work. Meagan’s expressive canvases explore themes of faith, healing, and identity. A former nurse turned artist, she creates work that reflects both resilience and renewal—painting as a way to transform lived experiences into color, texture, and light. Living with her two children and their dog, Meagan draws daily inspiration from both the challenges and beauty of life, infusing her art with a sense of hope and authenticity. Each piece is meant to invite viewers into a dialogue about growth, wholeness, and the unseen threads that connect us. In addition to her creative practice, Meagan is committed to generosity: 50% of proceeds from the sale of her original paintings are donated to Joy House-Milwaukee Rescue Mission. Through both her work and her giving, she seeks to leave a mark that goes beyond the canvas.

Gallery 218

Fri: 5-10 p.m., Sat: 12-5 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 218

35th Anniversary Celebration

Our 35th anniversary celebration continues Friday with live jazz by Elevator Jazz Band, appetizers and cash bar. Celebrate with our gallery artists Judith Hooks, Bernie Newman, Tom Friese, Guntis Lauzums, Holly Strope, Steve James and Jennifer Scavone. Photography, digital art painting, and printmaking. Follow us on Instagram @218gallery for exciting events. Marshall Building, second floor.

Harmonic Harvest HQ & Fundraising Marketplace

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 12-5 p.m.
250 N. Water St.

Renaissance Threads – “Find Your Inner Artist”

Meet us at the HH HQ (on the ground floor of the Marshall Building) for Fall Gallery Night. This time, we’re inviting YOU to be the artist! Participate in our donation-based Renaissance Threads creative workshop and “find your inner artist” by creating art on fabric inspired by your Silver Lining story. No experience needed, all skill levels welcome! We also invite you to explore the various artwork in our spaces – including our Renaissance Threads Gallery and “The Heartbeat of Our Tapestry,” which will be on display in our third-floor atelier and maker’s space. Free and open to all ages!

Impenduum

Fri: 5-9 PM, Sat: 12-4 PM
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 209

Impenduum

Impenduum is a multi-platform design exhibit.

Julius Brown

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 1-4 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 402

ELABORATE

Julius Brown presents a new set of elaborate videos, ambient in nature. The work is displayed in a 10’x28’ format and curated to promote dream-like states and deep meditative experiences.

Kashes Collection

Fri: 5-10 p.m., Sat: 12-10 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite #210

“The Ground Breathes Too”

“The Ground Breathes Too” is a visual meditation on our relationship with the Earth — not as something beneath us, but as something alive, responsive, and essential to our existence. Through layered earth tones and textures that echo soil, clay, stone, and ash, this collection honors the quiet power of the ground we walk on — its ability to hold us, sustain us, and remind us to slow down. Each piece is a breath — a moment of stillness — reflecting the invisible synergy between humans and the planet. This work asks us to notice what we’ve forgotten: that the Earth exhales with us, and in every inhale we take, there is gratitude owed to the ground. This is an offering in color and form. A thank you to what is steady, what is sacred, and what continues to hold space for us.

Kat Harrison Studio

Fri: 5-10 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 207

Kat Harrison Studio

Kat Harrison Studio is a creative art studio and gallery located in Studio 207 of the Marshall Building. Artist Kat Harrison offers monthly ceramic hand-building workshops, private events, and art experiences for all ages and skill levels. The studio also features Kat’s work for sale, including handmade ceramics and prints from her Travel Series. Whether you’re looking to create, celebrate, or collect, Kat Harrison Studio is a welcoming space to explore and enjoy art.

Kim Storage Gallery

Fri: 5-8 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. (Artist Meet & Greet: 1-3 p.m.)
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 404

“My Window is a Garden Gate” and “New Work”

Michael Banning’s new paintings of window views and garden walls represent a departure from his recent work that focused on faithfully depicting the interior spaces of his home. Although some of these small paintings are loosely based on windows within the artist’s house, the spaces outside the windows are derived from his travels in the United States and Europe. Paul Krainak’s newest work includes a series of acrylic abstractions on canvas that are diagrammatic and chromatic filters applied to the memory of nature in rural and suburban environments. The Edith Farnsworth House in Plano, Illinois has been an occasional conceptual template. Previous works structure that was more oblique architectural signs, are now compressed to a gridded and tiled format.

Lela Boutique

Fri: 5-8 p.m.
321 N. Broadway

Jill Kenehan-Krey

Jill Kenehan-Krey will be exhibiting her “urban frill” photography along with fashion forward collage/mixed media pieces.

Lily Pad | West

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
215 N. Broadway

Nature’s Voice: Three Contemporary Masters Christopher Groves, Christopher Pierce & H.M. Saffer II

This compelling exhibition brings together three distinctive artistic voices, each exploring the natural world through their unique lens and personal journey. From the intimate botanicals of Pierce to the abstracted landscapes of Groves and the Eastern and pointillist-influenced landscapes and still lifes of Saffer, “Nature’s Voice” celebrates the diverse ways contemporary artists interpret and respond to the beauty of our environment.

Material Studios + Gallery

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 600

Freedom to Express: From Abstraction to Reality

Freedom to Express: From Abstraction to Reality brings together a diverse group of artists whose work celebrates the limitless possibilities of abstract art. This exhibition showcases bold, dynamic, and thought-provoking pieces that transcend representation, inviting viewers to explore emotion, movement, and imagination in fresh and innovative ways. From subtle gestures to vibrant explosions of color and form, these works capture the freedom and individuality at the heart of artistic expression.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
273 E. Erie St.

Our Mothers Ourselves + The Dry Points/Constant Practice: New Work from Faculty & Staff

Our Mothers Ourselves brings together ten artists whose photographic works explore maternal legacies across cultures, histories, and generations, inviting viewers to reflect on memory, resilience, heritage, and the legacies they will leave behind. The Dry Points exhibition showcases satirical, collaged prints reimagining 19th-century Milwaukee leaders. With irreverent humor and pop-cultural twists, the artist collective critiques patriarchal legacies while spotlighting the city’s complex civic, industrial, and cultural past. Constant Practice highlights the creative achievements of MIAD faculty and staff, showcasing innovative work across disciplines. This exhibition reveals how their artistic practices inspire students, spark dialogue, and shape cultural and social change.

Milwaukee Public Market

Fri-Sat: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
400 N. Water St.

mARkeT Scavenger Hunt

Stop by the Market Management Office to pick up your scavenger hunt card and set out to discover the many pieces of art in and around the Market. As you explore, you’ll uncover unique works that celebrate Milwaukee’s vibrant arts community. Once you’ve completed your hunt, return your card for a chance to win a $100 Milwaukee Public Market gift card.

Oil: A City Gallery

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 120

Farewell Show and Sale

Oil Gallery bids farewell with a once-in-a-lifetime retirement show and sale, including new work, old favorites, and all offers welcome. Debut work from resident artist Richard Patt and exhibit artist Charlie Irmiger will grace the walls along with classics from founding artist Hal Koenig, priced to find new permanent homes. Celebrate old times and new horizons with us!

One Hundred Percent MKE

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 12-8 p.m.
217 N. Broadway, Third Floor

Color Frequency

Step into the heart of One Hundred Percent MKE. Our studio will be open to the community, showcasing bold, colorful works that bring creative energy to the neighborhood. This is a chance to explore fresh creativity, meet the artists and experience art up close in an inspiring, welcoming and inclusive space. Featuring artists Muta, Squire Robinson, Billy Judge Baldus, Deena Delagarza and Seven.

Pamela Anderson Studio + Gallery

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 600

Tracks of Imagination

Tracks of Imagination is a visual exploration of travel through abstraction. Inspired by photographs taken aboard the Amtrak Empire Builder, these paintings turn fleeting landscapes into dynamic compositions that blur the line between reality and imagination.

Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art

Fri: 5-8 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., 5th Floor

Lauren Semivan: Spoken By a Ghost & The Botany Room: Ken Hanson and Thomas Haneman

Photographer Lauren Semivan creates compositions physically on a studio wall using objects, passages of drawing, draped fabric, wires and string. The tableaux are then photographed, resulting in two dimensional images that feel porous, dreamlike, and otherworldly. Her work has been exhibited at the Nelson Atkins Museum of Art, Cranbrook Art Museum, Blue Sky Gallery, Silver Eye Center for Photography, Paris Photo, The Griffin Museum of Photography, The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, The Museum of Wisconsin Art, and the Hunterdon Art Museum among others. In addition, PSG presents the Botany Room, an installation of plant and flower photography by Ken Hanson and paintings by Thomas Haneman.

Sadler Gallery

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., Suite 200

Abstraction, Whiskers and Pop

Join us at Sadler Gallery for October Gallery Night & Day, a vibrant celebration of contemporary art. We’re thrilled to feature Rita Maria’s newest painting, The Catinee, which invites you to take a seat among whiskered friends, popcorn, candy, crows, and all. Become part of the audience—the cats have already saved you a seat. We also proudly welcome Matthew Padilla, a new artist to Sadler Gallery. His current body of work explores the interplay between the human form, geometry, and abstraction. Matthew’s paintings reveal the human form’s capacity for beauty—whether depicted realistically or allowed to flow and shift within line, color, and shape—each piece taking on a life of its own. And don’t miss Eric Oates’ bold and colorful Pop Expressionism, rounding out a show that promises to delight and surprise.

TerraSol Dispensary

Fri: 5-9 p.m., Sat: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
240 N. Milwaukee St., Suite 101

Local Creatives

Join us at TerraSol Dispensary to enjoy two days of art exhibition by three wonderfully talented Local Milwaukee Artists! Explore their different mediums and how they take inspiration from the world around them.

The Catacombs of Neto / Las Catacumbas de Neto

Fri: 1-8 p.m., Sat: 1-6 p.m.
The Marshall Building, 207 E. Buffalo St., St LL18

The Poetry of What Is

The Poetry of What Is is a new exhibition that is not a reflection of the artist’s personal story but is an invitation to witness the raw unfolding of form, action, and energy as they exist on their own terms. This work does not mirror emotion or experience; it speaks only to itself. What is; resists labels or meaning imposed upon it. It simply is. Through movement and abstraction, the exhibition offers visual language that masks and reveals simultaneously. It asks us to step away from narrative and expectation, and instead, to observe with stillness.

The District Row

Fri: 5-8 p.m.
249 N. Water St.

Leatherworks by Rob

Rob Schultz is a familiar face in the Third Ward, often seen behind the bar at “The Palapa” — the beloved Tiki spot. In 2020, Rob picked up leather crafting as a creative outlet, drawing inspiration from early American leather workers. What began as a pastime quickly grew into a passion! Rob designs his own functional patterns, hand cuts each piece and stiches each item by hand. Using only high-quality leathers, he crafts unique, durable goods that blend with everyday utility. His work includes a range of small leather pieces — each one built to last and thoughtfully created.

Tory Folliard Gallery

Fri: 5-8 p.m., Sat: 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
233 N. Milwaukee St.

Mark Mulhern: Early Evening

One of the top figurative artists working today, Mark Mulhern portrays people and everyday objects in their surroundings. Carefully positioned figures appear natural as they exchange subtle gazes and implicit gestures. Liberated from detail, these paintings expose moments of everyday life that tap into the viewer’s mind. Complementing the expressiveness of the figurative works are the artist’s simplified abstractions of shape, color, and the containment of light. Mulhern draws inspiration from his frequent travels to France, reflected in his depictions of cafés, interiors, and festive gatherings.

Historic Third Ward

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