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

There is a special kind of magic that happens when history leaps off the pages of a newspaper and into the hearts of the next generation. This week, we are beaming with pride as we celebrate our very own Director, Chandra Cooper , for a heartwarming recognition she received from the students on the HR campus . The students were moved to action after a recent feature in the Milwaukee newspaper detailing the incredible life and enduring legacy of the legendary bluesman, Muddy

IPAMA has been a supporter of the color of music, which is one of the world's most spectacular classical music venues. The 2026 command performance was held at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, and the IPAMA was represented by not only its board chair, by students that they arranged to attend the event. the spectacular classical music event, including Ayondo Garbo Davenport. They made it a special evening for IPAMA as the lead artist provided a permanent autograph program