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Black Arts MKE

Milwaukee, WI

GIG Fund

FY2025

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Photo Credit: Jenny Plevin

About

Black Arts MKE’s Black Nativity celebrates the timeless work of Langston Hughes story of the Nativity retold through a combination of poetry, dance & song from an African American perspective, with a twist of being set in MKE & highlighting culturally relevant issues. Project includes: Community Night w/tickets 50% off, cast/crew talkbacks, FREE student matinees w/resources, ASL performance& more.

Award Details

  • GIG Fund
    Grant or Award Received
  • Wisconsin
    Location
  • $4,000
    Grant Amount
  • 2025
    Fiscal Year of Award

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