Advancing Fiscal Sustainability for Milwaukee’s Arts & Culture Institutions

Milwaukee’s arts and culture ecosystem is at a critical inflection point. With philanthropic resources tightening and state funding remaining stagnant, organizations must explore new strategies to ensure long-term financial resilience. This meeting will bring together leaders from across the sector to discuss innovative, practical approaches to operating more sustainably in today’s challenging climate.

With local organizations as key examples, we will examine how major institutions are adapting—balancing capital needs, evolving business models, and diversifying revenue streams.

Speakers include:

• Kevin Giglinto, Marcus Performing Arts Center

• Jodi Gibson, Zoological Society