Ethnic Art Shows in Milwaukee
The term "ethnic art show" can have many different connotations. We may think of craft fairs, cultural festivals or exotic art exhibitions. Milwaukee, WI, has a mix of all of them. Some revolve around the Milwaukee Art Museum, which hosts international displays and shows, annually. Other ethnic art festivals are sponsored and organized by local cultural groups. Whether you are a resident of the city or a tourist passing through, you will find the variety an impressive one.
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Cultural History of Milwaukee
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Milwaukee, WI, has a reputation for being the "City of Festivals" due to its cultural diversity. The city's cultural heritage started with German immigrants in the 1800s, who started the first local theatres and musical groups during this period. The movement has been growing ever since to include cultural festivals, travelogue presentations and ethnic art shows.
The Emporer's Private Paradise: Treasures of the Forbidden City at the Milwaukee Art Museum
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The "Summer of China" is an on-going display at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Four separate displays of Chinese art and artifacts are being displayed, which span more than 5,000 years of Chinese history. The focus is on pieces from the Qianlong Garden, in the Forbidden City in Beijing. Many have never been seen by the public. The Milwaukee Art Museum is only one of three museums worldwide that will be showcasing these treasures, and they are not likely to leave China again.
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Inuit Art Display at the Kenosha Public Museum
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Located about 20 miles from downtown Milwaukee, the Kenosha Public Museum is featuring an exhibit on Inuit Art. The artwork is part of the Abbott Labs Treasures Gallery collection and includes paintings as well as crafts.
Classic Maya Culture, Architecture and Art Display at Bjorklunden's Lodge
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Mayan architecture is being featured at Bjorklunden's Lodge. This art installation includes a presentation and general overview of the Classic Mayan period, which is dated from 250-900 AD and includes impressive Mayan architectural feats, as well as pottery, paintings and written language. The exhibit will be held at Bjorklunden's Lodge, just south of Baileys Harbor, WI.
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- Photo Credit the forbidden city image by QiangBa DanZhen from Fotolia.com Mayan Statue image by Photohank from Fotolia.com
