Marcus Performing Arts Center Will Use Award to Support Community-Focused Artistic Programming
MILWAUKEE (August 15, 2025) – Spectrum today announced Marcus Performing Arts Center (MPAC) will receive $10,000 through the 2024-2025 Stand For The Arts Awards, a partnership with Ovation TV that recognizes local arts, cultural and educational organizations and programs. Since the initiative started in 2017, Ovation TV and Spectrum have given out 80 awards totaling $800,000 toward arts education.
“An unwavering commitment to the communities we serve is at the very core of Spectrum’s long-time partnership with Ovation TV and Stand for the Arts,” said Adam Falk, Senior Vice President, State Government Affairs for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand. “Together we have honored 80 organizations who help shape and define their community’s unique culture and heritage, while providing opportunities for people to connect and share their experiences. This year’s recipients take that impact even further, from providing affordable studio space and accessible art spaces to offering educational programs that inspire creativity for all ages. We congratulate the Marcus Performing Arts Center for being recognized this year and look forward to celebrating their work together.”
Marcus Performing Arts Center will use its 2024-2025 Stand For The Arts funding to support its mission of delivering inclusive, community-driven artistic programming. The award was presented prior to a performance of Wicked on Thursday evening. Joining Ovation TV, Marcus Performing Arts Center and Spectrum officials were Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson and his wife Dominique Johnson.
The Marcus Performing Arts Center is one of 10 organizations receiving support in Spectrum markets across the country. Select arts organizations are awarded $10,000 Stand For The Arts contributions based on the following criteria: support of creatives and artists via community-driven programming; as advocates for equity and access to the arts; and for providing accessible spaces for creative expression.
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