Our Commitment to Community

The Marcus Performing Arts Center inspires Milwaukee and beyond through world-class performances and shared cultural experiences. 

We believe the performing arts are most powerful when they bring people together. That’s why we: 

  • Present exceptional artists from across the country and around the world 
  • Create welcoming spaces for audiences of all backgrounds 
  • Invest in partnerships that strengthen our community 
  • Provide educational experiences that open doors to lifelong engagement with the arts 

Our goal is simple: to be a gathering place where everyone can experience the transformative power of live performance. 

Our Commitment to Community Goals and Action Steps

We live and breathe these goals. We acknowledge that the work is never done - requiring us to always think, act, and listen with a REDI lens. We commit to achieving, sustaining, and exceeding these goals.

Representation

Artists, leadership, board, staff, & volunteers who reflect the racial and ethnic diversity of Milwaukee County.

Action Steps

  1. Achieve diverse board membership.
  2. Recruit, hire, and retain diverse management.
  3. Commit MPAC Presents annual programming to reflect artistic diversity.
  4. Increase the diversity of volunteers.

Inclusion

Create, sustain, and promote a culture of belonging across the organization.

 

Action Steps

  1. Build a process for inclusion-based decision making across the organization.
  2. Implement regular and consistent collection of audience perceptions.
  3. Continue to develop community-based programming that enhances sense of belonging.
  4. Create comprehensive communication plans.

Investment

Financial investment in Community initiatives across the organization.

 

Action Steps

  1. Increase investment in minority, veteran, and women-owned suppliers and vendors.
  2. Establish annual budget for on-going Commitment to Community education for staff, volunteers, and board.
  3. Invest in at least one new artistic work produced by diverse artists annually.
  4. Invest in new community access programs that remove barriers to participation.

Culture Collective

The Culture Collective celebrates exceptional artistry and distinctive voices that enrich the performing arts landscape. This series brings dynamic performances to our stages, offering audiences fresh perspectives and unforgettable live experiences. 

To learn more about sponsoring the Culture Collective, contact give@marcuscenter.org

To learn more about sponsoring the Culture Collective, contact give@marcuscenter.org.
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