Recent Grantees
The Awkward Nerd Book Fair
The Awkward Nerd Book Fair celebrates Milwaukee writers of all stripes giving them a platform to present and sell their books. This yearly event has become a ‘must-attend’ for alternative lit fans and is supported by the community and local booksellers.
The Awkward Nerd Book Fair celebrates Milwaukee writers of all stripes giving them a platform to present and sell their books. This yearly event has become a ‘must-attend’ for alternative lit fans and is supported by the community and local booksellers.
Sahan Jayasuriya
Milwaukee writer Sahan Jayasuriya was awarded a small stipend grant to allow him to take time away from his job to complete his manuscript about the legendary Milwaukee band Die Kreuzen.
Puddler Hall Block Party
Headquartered in the historic Puddler Union Hall, where the first strike for the 8-hour day began on May 1, 1886, this block party celebrates workers and makers with a daylong party of live music and artisans.
We remember the seven people who died that day at what has come to be known as the Bay View Massacre. Read more about the Massacre here.