Art Start uses the creative process to nurture the voices, hearts, and minds of historically marginalized youth. We offer a space for them to imagine, believe, and represent their creative vision for their lives and communities.

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SEE ME BECAUSE MKE
July 05-September 24

Tiefenthaler Park


The PEAK Initiative at Tiefenthaler Park: 2480 W Cherry St, Milwaukee, WI 53205


Exhibition runs: July 3-Sept 24


The SEE ME BECAUSE - The Art Start Portrait Project, Vol. 11 outdoor exhibition presents Art Start youth's self-determined voices and visions of how they wish to be seen, exhibited and activated in proud partnership with The Kellogg PEAK Initiative, that activates Milwaukee's Tiefenthaler Park with summer camps and community activities all year long.

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Creative Collectives

Since 1991, we’ve held arts workshops with young people coping with challenging circumstances such as homelessness and the juvenile justice system.

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Creative Connections

Art Start’s Creative Connections program offers a continuum of spaces and pathways where teens and young adults can explore, learn, and grow into their own place in the creative arts industries. Join CCX //NYC// //MKE//

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Public Exchanges

Public Exchanges is a public platform for the voices and visions of the Art Start community of youth and families.

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    Hamza

    Hamza's art has evolved from artistic protest about social issues from the East that the West is unaware of to conceptual art about a futuristic utopian space. His artistic expression aims to connect ancestral art forms and stories from Pakistan and his birthplace, America.

    Hamza

    The Emerging Artist program provided me with the opportunity to immerse myself in my art, away from the distractions of daily life. I was able to focus on my work and explore new ideas and techniques, thanks to the supportive and nurturing environment that was created by the residency staff and fellow artists.