Milwaukee Art Museum Inc
Milwaukee Art Museum Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Milwaukee Art Museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education. The Museum has four primary objectives to provide: • Feature and other exhibitions which add depth and breadth to what is offered through the permanent collection by bringing works of art to Milwaukee that many might not otherwise have the opportunity to see • Educational programming to add context and meaning to the art in the permanent collection and feature exhibitions, at a multitude of levels to appeal to the full range of visitors • Sustainability of the institution for future generations, both in terms of collection growth and maintenance • Relevance to a diversified audience through collaborative projects with other arts and educational institutions, targeted marketing efforts, outreach programs and efforts to make art accessible to visitors who might have less exposure to the arts
About
PRESENTATION AND CURATORIAL: SPECIAL EXHIBITS DURING 17-18 INCLUDED DEGAS TO PICASSO: CREATING MODERNISM IN FRANCE; COMING AWAY: WINSLOW HOMER AND ENGLAND; WILLIAM KENTRIDGE: MORE SWEETLY PLAY THE DANCE; FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT: BUILDINGS FOR THE PRAIRIE; JAIME HAYON: TECHNICOLOR; DARING TECHNIQUE: GOYA AND THE ART OF ETCHING; ANTHONY HERNANDEZ; THE OPEN ROAD: PHOTOGRAPHY AND THE AMERICAN ROAD TRIP; PHOTOGRAPHING NATURE'S CATHEDRALS; AND THE ANNUAL SCHOLASTIC EXHIBITION.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The mission of the non-profit, as stated in the filing, is “To inspire and educate people in the greater milwaukee area, across the state of wisconsin and beyond by collecting, preserving and presenting art; to expand and diversify the local artistic and cultural identity of the greater milwaukee area, and educate both residents and visitors about art and art history; to encourage community development by supporting emerging arts and artists, and to offer family-friendly educational programs designed to enhance the artistic spirit of the local community; to preserve, protect and maintain the calatrava addition, the first building in the united states to be designed by santiago calatrava, and to work in cooperation with public entities in the use of the county-owned saarinen and kahler buildings, city property and lakefront lands.”.
When referring to its tasks, they were described as: “The milwaukee art museum collects and preserves art, presenting it to the community as a vital source of inspiration and education.”.
- The non-profit is operating legally in the state of WI.
- The non-profit's address for the year 2019 is listed as 700 N ART MUSEUM DRIVE, MILWAUKEE, WI, 53202 in the filing.
- The form submitted by the non-profit organization for 2019 reports 411 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$207,644.
- The organization has 48 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1910.
- The organization pays $9,284,621 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $967,320 in fundraising expenses.