After careful consideration and with mixed emotions, the Milwaukee Museum Mile partners have decided to postpone Art in the City: Plein Air MKE to next year.

Plein Air MKE was created in 2016 to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Milwaukee Museum Mile and its annual open house held in May. Its success inspired the MMM to stage the painting competition again in 2017 and to continue seeking the resources and support necessary to sustain the event moving forward.

Our goal has been to build more awareness of our museums through an art competition staged in Milwaukee that, once a year, draws people from all over Wisconsin and beyond to our neighborhoods, and experience what our city has to offer. Along the way it has given us the opportunity to work collaboratively with the artists, residents and business owners who make up our unique neighborhoods on the historic East Side and throughout the city.

Plein Air MKE has been made possible these last two years through the efforts of the talented artists who competed, the many volunteers who donated their time and our generous sponsors. Thank you for believing in the vision that an intimate, neighborhood-focused art experience can bring joy to our community. Your commitment, hard work and passion made it possible for Plein Air MKE to happen.

We will continue to promote our MMM museums throughout the year. This spring, we are celebrating the seventh Milwaukee Museum Mile Day to be held on Mothers Day, May 13. Once again, our museums will be offering free or reduced admission. It’s a great opportunity to experience the art, architecture, and history our unique museum destinations provide.

We hope that you, your families and friends will join us. More details about Milwaukee Museum Mile Day can be found at mmmday.org.