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 "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.
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.
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.