20070325-Volunteer Opportunities Abound
by James Carlson
We are seeking employees and volunteers to help us in the following areas (and have some likely candidates already):
- Event Manager,
- Front Desk Weekends,
- Marketing Intern,
- Gallery Manager,
- Theatre Coordinator,
- Custodian,
- Community Outreach Coordinator.
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20070323-Local Business Promotes Green Sport
by James Carlson
Stafford Kramer got a logo designed in the Quasi Cafe for his business, Adventure Kiteboarding, potentially a new Bucketworks business member!
20070322-Amazing Arts and Education Leader Resigns
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by James Carlson
Alan Kopischke has resigned from the board of directors. Alan was president of the board until last year, when he became Vice President and Lynnea Katz Petted joined our board as President. Alan was one of Bucketworks’ first major school contacts, working with Matt Kemple and James Carlson on projects at Elm Creative Arts School. Alan’s contributions and leadership have catapulted Bucketworks to a new level for the last four years, and we look forward to celebrating our future achievements with him.
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20070316-Theatre Director Leaves Strong Legacy
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by James Carlson
Matt Kemple left Bucketworks on March 16. Matt Kemple joined Bucketworks in July of 2004, bringing incredible talent and friendliness to our staff. Matt’s work and play brought theatre to life at Bucketworks and in Milwaukee at large. His development of the Bucketworks Theatre Program, which continues to accelerate the success of startup and established theatre groups, and his introduction of the Milwaukee Sketch Fest, are only two of Matt’s most celebrated achievements. Matt continues to support Bucketworks through his technical support to the new Quasi Cafe, and his new theatrical work with John Schneider at the Boys and Girls Clubs.
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20070316-Cafe Makes Bucketworks Better
by James Carlson
The Quasi Cafe had an excellent Grand Opening on March 16, forming a line outside the building for the first time since Bucketworks was opened!
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20070315-MATC Work Study Internship Creates New Job
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by James Carlson
David Johnson has brought on Christopher Berry, an intern on work study from MATC, who has chosen a work placement at Bucketworks! Christopher is passionate about film and video, especially animation, and is looking forward to learning about the business side of the creative industry. He is paid to work at Bucketworks, and will be helping us with events, our front desk, and general maintenance. We also hope to challenge his film and video skills by asking him to make us a video tour of Bucketworks.
20070312-Local Programs Support Youth
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by James Carlson
David Johnson has filled our summer calendar with three inner-city youth-focused arts programs that make use of Bucketworks every day of the week from morning to evening! Olsen Arts, TBEY, and Vertical Essence bring the best of theatre, visual arts, and dance to young people from Milwaukee.
20070301-Film Festival Starts Judging Submissions
by James Carlson
The Milwaukee Spotlight Student Film Festival has received 38 movie submissions from around the country, all created by youth in high-schools from New York to California and from Wisconsin to Texas. Dominic Inouye and the rest of the judging team have begun the judging process and will announce the winners on April 1st.
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20070228-North East Plan-Plan Advisory Group Meeting
by James Carlson
On Feb 28, Milwaukee citizens and civic officials collaborated to create the North East Plan: Plan Advisory Group Meeting at Bucketworks, posting maps of the city and other supporting information on our walls. The event was organized in part by Teig Whaley-Smith, director of the King Drive BID, the Department of City Development, and an outside consulting company. Participants used the large tables in the Playspace to discuss the transformation of an important Milwaukee district.
20070201-Bucketworks Dance Group Member Grows On
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by James Carlson
Dynamic All-Starz, a Bucketworks member company for most of 2006, recently graduated from our program to its own facility, which is located at address needed— anyone know it? We are very happy to have hosted the growth of Dynamic All-Starz and wish them success in their new ventures.
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