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Show Some Love: Celebrating + Supporting Public Art

We believe artists play a critical role in building community vibrancy and social connection. As an organization that upholds the value of public art, JOY ENGINE not only supports the work of creatives and provides a platform, but also demonstrates this respect by providing equitable and fair artist compensation.

Your contributions help JOY ENGINE continue its mission to celebrate and support public art — including all the artists, musicians, performers, poets, and other conceptional visionaries — both known and yet to be discovered.

Donation Gifts!

Donate $25+

Receive: JOY Bandana

100% natural cotton fiber, screen-printed with JOY

Donate $50+

Receive: JOY Ornament or JOY T-shirt

Hand-painted papier maché ornament, 4” in diameter

Limited edition JOY tee designed by local artist, Isabel Castro. Isabel draws inspiration from her Mexican-American heritage which feeds into her interest of vibrant colors, bold statements, and storytelling. The Spanish word “Alegría” circling the outside means “Joy”

Donate $100+

Receive: Any 2 Gifts!

Choose any two gifts from our selection when you donate $100 or more.

What's Going On?

Community Challenge: Joy Engine Awards $50k in Artist Grants

The Joy Engine Community Challenge provides small grants to fuel creative expressions of joy within our diverse Milwaukee community.

Nitelight: An Immersive, 3D Light Experience

Light, art, dance, music, fashion and food will combine to create a visually dazzling, free, family-friendly sensory experience.

Joy Engine Presents MKE River Round Up Concert Series

Float with us on the Milwaukee River while you enjoy spectacular tunes from an incredible lineup of performers.

Get Ready for Unforgettable Public Art Events in Milwaukee.

A transformative art experience is just a click away. Sign up for our newsletter to get the latest updates on JOY ENGINE’s lineup of dynamic art events.

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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.

What is your name?

What is your email address?

What are your pronouns?

What type(s) of art do you do?

How would you describe yourself as an artist?

How did you get started with your art?

What is the mission or vision behind your art?

What is your proudest accomplishment?

What is a project you're currently working on that you're excited about?

Where do you find inspiration for your art?

What is a fun fact about you?

Where can the Milwaukee community go to experience or learn more about your art in the physical world?

Where can the Milwaukee community go to experience or learn more about your art in the digital world (website, social media, etc.)?

Who is a local artist you admire?

Please include photos for us to share with your Artist Spotlight. This could include a headshot of you, a photo of you with your work, a photo of you creating, photos of your art, photos of your workspace, etc.

Our partnership program supports unique artistic projects across a diverse spectrum of artistic disciplines and cultural expressions.

Submit an Artist Spotlight