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Kintsugi brings community together to for year-end performance
May 15, 2019
Known as the Japanese art of golden mending, Kintsugi honors the damage and repairs in an object as part of its history rather than something to disguise. Often the repaired object is even more beautiful…
Guest artists Cammie Griffin, Randi Strong, Matt Mixon and B-Free bring their talent to Kintsugi
May 10, 2019
Each year we invite guest artists to help us create the art for our annual performance and to participate onstage as well. This year we were fortunate enough to have the talent of: Cammie…
Kintsugi Fundraiser is Friday, February 8!
January 3, 2019
Invitations are in the mail for our annual fundraising event — keep an eye out for yours! This year, the party’s at the Ivy House, a beautiful event space in Walker’s Point. We’ll have…
Kintsugi: Our 2018-19 Theme
October 9, 2018
Guiding our work this year is Kintsugi — the Japanese art of golden mending, which honors the damage and repairs in an object as part of its history rather than something to disguise. With…
WUWM visits with ExYoMKE at Bethune Academy
May 20, 2018
Express Yourself Milwaukee’s ukelele band was visited by WUWM reporter Mayaan Silver as they rehearsed for Move It! — 2018’s showcase performance at the Miller High Life Theatre. ExYo artists Dena Aronson and John…
Arts Intern Infinity Guiterrez discusses Move It on WISN Channel 12
May 14, 2018
Express Yourself Milwaukee Arts Intern Infinity Guiterrez joined Executive Director Lori Vance in the WISN Channel 12 studio to talk about Move It! Check it out right here. Come on out to see Infinity…
ExYoMKE Arts Assistant, Demetrius Guilliford, Shares his Story with TMJ4
May 11, 2018
When he was a 16-year old student at Milwaukee’s New School for Community Service, Demetrius Guilliford started participating in Express Yourself Milwaukee’s after-school program. Today, “Meech” is on staff with ExYoMKE as an Arts…
Get ready for MOVE IT!
April 24, 2018
With Special Guest Artists Speech, Klassik, Cammie Griffin and Justin Myles Join us MAY 17, 2018 – 6:30 PM MILLER HIGH LIFE THEATRE (formerly Milwaukee Theatre) Pre-show reception from 5:30 – 6:15 pm …
SOUL Engages our Largest Audience To Date!
May 9, 2017
Thanks to all who joined us for SOUL at the Historic Milwaukee Theater on May 4th! The supportive and enthusiastic crowd helped to make it an incredibly special evening for all of our performers….
CBS 58 visits with ExYo at Neeskara School
March 21, 2017
CBS 58’s Michael Schlesinger spent a bit of time with Express Yourself during their weekly visit to Neeskara School as they were preparing for our annual performance at the Historic Milwaukee Theatre. Click here…