Our mission is to provide youth in the Milwaukee area with arts enrichment programs to enhance human potential, advance learning, and cultivate community.
AWE is dedicated to promoting racial equity through our arts outreach approach, designed to eliminate barriers to entry and ensure that everyone can access high-quality arts education experiences.
How we do it.
Through our multiple programs, our seasonal Studio Trucks that offer free drop-in arts enrichment activities throughout parks across the city, our Artist-in-Residence, which provides students with opportunities to collaboratively design murals, mosaics, public art, sculptures, our on-site offerings at the AWE studio located on 43rd & Vliet Street and our general creative services throughout Milwaukee.
Hire aWE
Want to bring an artistic activity to your next event? AWE artists can lead an art-making opportunity for any group.
call For Artists
Want to join our creative team of teaching artists? Check out the current calls for artists and our application process.
Volunteer
Want to make a difference in a child’s creative development? Donate your time and talent by volunteering with AWE.
RAC
Want to be an artistic leader in your high or middle school community? Hone your skills by serving on our Rising Artists Council.