Welcome to Joy Engine
Inspiring Joy and Wonder Through Public Art
ArtBlaze
McKinley Beach and South Shore Park will be transformed into a haven of artistic wonder and musical delight, shining a light on our amazing parks and local artists. Family can participate in interactive art, engage with local artisans and vendors, make s’mores at the bonfires, or simply relax with friends and family. Join us on July 30, August 6, and August 20!
MKE River Round Up
McKinley Beach and South Shore Park will be transformed into a haven of artistic wonder and musical delight, shining a light on our amazing parks and local artists. Family can participate in interactive art, engage with local artisans and vendors, make s’mores at the bonfires, or simply relax with friends and family. Join us on July 30, August 6, and August 20!
JOY ENGINE: Thinking Outside of the Box
We create inclusive public art experiences that reflect the diversity of Milwaukee and are welcoming, family-friendly, and free for all.
Bringing Public Art to Life in Milwaukee
JOY ENGINE is a nonprofit public art organization curating intentional, immersive art experiences to connect, uplift, and inspire the Milwaukee community. We partner with a diverse group of local and international artists to reimagine urban spaces through wondrous, larger-than-life installations — expanding perceptions of how citizens engage with art and advancing community viability and inclusion through creative expression.
- annual, sponsored
Joy Engine Presents: Nitelight
Light, art, dance, music, and fashion combined to create this visually-dazzling, free, family-friendly, immersive 3D experience.
Out of the Box
To accompany the larger-than-life installation of “REbirth” by Cracking Art in June 2021, JOY ENGINE invited Milwaukeeans to savor summer with its Out of the Box event.
Past Programming
JOY ENGINE strives to create meaningful human connection through the power and evolution of public art.
Why Public Art?
70% of Americans believe that the “arts improve the image and identity of their community.”
What's Going On?
2022 Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowships For Individual Artists Awarded
Joy Engine Presents MKE River Round Up Concert Series
Get Ready for Unforgettable Public Art Events in Milwaukee.
Stay Connected
Become a Joyologist and reach out below:
Artists – we want to support you and share your work with our community!
Please submit an Artist Spotlight if you’d like to be featured on our social media.
Our partnership program supports unique artistic projects across a diverse spectrum of artistic disciplines and cultural expressions.
Submit an Artist Spotlight
Artists – we want to support you and share your work with our community!
Please submit an Artist Spotlight if you’d like to be featured on our social media.
Have your own event or project in mind?
Our partnership program supports unique artistic projects across a diverse spectrum of artistic disciplines and cultural expressions.