PAINTED POEMS, SPOKEN IMAGES

Schedule

Fri Feb 13 2026 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Martin Luther King Jr Library | Milwaukee, WI

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PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES.
Exhibit Unveiling | Black History Month
Join us for the first Milwaukee Poet Laureate event of 2026.
The unveiling of PAINTED WORDS. SPOKEN IMAGES. curated by Milwaukee Poet Laureate Shelly Conley
This immersive exhibit transforms community language into visual storytelling, blending poetry, painting, photography, and interactive experiences rooted in Bronzeville’s legacy.
What began as poetry grew through community participation at Bronzeville Fest and now lives on the walls—where words become art and community voices take center stage.
📍 Martin Luther King Jr. Library (MPL)
📅 Friday, February 13, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
Come witness the power of words, art, and community—together.
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Martin Luther King Jr Library, 310 W Locust St, Milwaukee, WI 53212-2345, United States

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