Art shows and art events in Milwaukee, WI tonight and this week
129 listings in and around Milwaukee, WI, Wednesday, November 11 through Tuesday, November 17. Soonest: 5 Session Photography Course - October/November Session 2026 at Art's Cameras Plus (Wednesday 5 p.m.); Holiday Hustle Shopping Event at Art on the Town Wi: The Studio (Tuesday 10 a.m.); Lake Michigan Divers at Discovery World (Wednesday 9:30 a.m.); Summer Exhibitions on view at the Haggerty Museum of Art (Wednesday 10 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
Haggerty Museum of Art exhibitions of American prints that use satire and history to explore American identity, plus Revolutionary-era prints from Britain and America.
ParkingThere is open parking on Main Street. In addition to street, there is also plenty of parking in the Retlaw parking garage!From wonderfdl.com, Oct 18, 2026
ArrivingWe do not accept reservations for play. Walk-ins are welcome on a first come, first serve basis until we meet our limited capacity.From wonderfdl.com, Oct 18, 2026
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics, a makerspace session creating accessories, decor and giftables from felt, flannel, wool roving and yarns.
Open Maker Time: Fun with Fibers and Fabrics, a makerspace session creating accessories, decor and giftables from felt, flannel, wool roving and yarns.
Bri Ballog and Kelly Hicks teach a crochet pattern using single, double, half double and triple crochets in a pay-what-you-can workshop for all levels. Suggested donation $20; registration required.
A closing reception at Mitchell Street Arts, a nonprofit gallery of Milwaukee-based outside artists, group shows and artists in residence. Programs are free or donation-based, and no commission is taken on works sold.
Haggerty Museum of Art exhibitions of American prints that use satire and history to explore American identity, plus Revolutionary-era prints from Britain and America.
Runs across the dates shown. Awesome Art Sale 2026: one-of-a-kind artwork, antiques and collectibles donated to support RAM programs and collections care.
A keepsake ornament made from a child's hand or foot print pressed into clay, then fired, glazed and fired again. It costs $25.95 plus tax, with a two to three week turnaround.
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on class in which participants choose wax, wicks and essential oils to make one custom candle. All materials are included and no experience is needed.
Wisconsin sculptor John Hallett talks about his process, how his years as a veterinarian shape his animal work, and his new glass-and-bronze series on trees.
ParkingFree parking is available in the Arts Center lot on New York Avenue.From jmkac.org, Oct 24, 2026
ArrivingReservations are required for groups of 10 or moreFor groups of 10 or more, we encourage reservations so we can ensure the best experience.From jmkac.org, Oct 24, 2026
ParkingFree parking is available in the Gorton lot on the west side of the building and in the city lot to the north of Gorton.We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to curtain time to provide ample time for parking and locating your venue.From gortoncenter.org, Oct 24, 2026
Haggerty Museum of Art exhibitions of American prints that use satire and history to explore American identity, plus Revolutionary-era prints from Britain and America.
Free art sessions for people with memory loss and their care partners, meant to feel stimulating without being intimidating. Each one is built to leave people with a sense of accomplishment and worth.
A keepsake ornament made from a child's hand or foot print pressed into clay, then fired, glazed and fired again. It costs $25.95 plus tax, with a two to three week turnaround.
Runs across the dates shown. A hands-on class in which participants choose wax, wicks and essential oils to make one custom candle. All materials are included and no experience is needed.
An introductory workshop for making dimensional flower sculptures from air-dry clay, with attention to shape, texture and botanical forms. Dandelion Gallery & Studio leads it.
ParkingFree parking is available in the Gorton lot on the west side of the building and in the city lot to the north of Gorton.We recommend arriving 30 minutes prior to curtain time to provide ample time for parking and locating your venue.From gortoncenter.org, Oct 24, 2026
Hand knit chunky blankets at GreyHouse Creative Market in Wauwatosa, a DIY workshop where people make personalized home décor with the help of its experts.