August 16, 1959 - November 12, 2023 In celebrating the extraordinary life of our beloved founder, Bishop Sedgwick Daniels, we are deeply moved by his profound love and unwavering commitment to the Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Arts (IPAMA). Born to the late John and Supervisor Kathryn Daniels, Bishop Daniels was a visionary who dedicated his life to the preservation and promotion of African American culture and heritage through IPAMA. ​ Bishop D

The IPAMA Chair proudly welcomes Lisa Richards Toney, CEO of the Association of Performing Arts Professionals, to Milwaukee in celebration of the Cantus in concert—marking a special moment of connection, culture, and the performing arts.

The air in the Great Hall at IPAMA was electric this week as the legendary Ko-Thi Dance Company danced—and drummed—their way into the hearts of our community’s youth. In a breathtaking display of heritage and "educational movement," the performance proved once again that art is one of the most powerful tools we have for teaching history and unity. Movement with a Mission This wasn't just a performance; it was a masterclass in cultural storytelling. Ko-Thi, a Milwaukee treasur

If you walked through the doors of IPAMA this past weekend, you didn’t just see a museum—you saw a community in motion. True to our mission as the cultural hub in the heart of the city, our halls were filled with the energy of multiple generations coming together. We were proud to host a Professional Development Series specifically for high school students. These young leaders spent their time diving into: Career Readiness: Mapping out paths from the classroom to the board