Creative Allies

Program Overview

The Creative Allies program, a partnership between Milwaukee Recreation and the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), supports after-school sites within Milwaukee Public Schools by providing additional arts opportunities, especially in schools with limited art and music programs.

Through this program, MIAD's advanced art and design students, as well as recent graduates have the opportunity to serve as art educators and share their creative expertise with MPS students. MIAD students or graduates selected for the program are paired with an after-school site and are tasked with collaborating with site staff to create an arts program that aligns with site-specific needs and student interests, strongly emphasizing youth voice.

2026 Exhibition

At this year's Creative Allies Exhibition, the public is invited to attend this free event to observe the work of our students.

• Date: Friday, April 24
• Time: 3-6 p.m.
• Location: Mitchell Street Arts - MiSA (710 W. Historic Mitchell St.)
• Sites: LaFollette School CLC, Doerfler School CLC, Fairview School Camp, Bethune Academy CLC, 95th Street School Camp, Auer Avenue School CLC

This event will include art viewing, music, light refreshments, and art-making activities.