City of Milwaukee Public Art Conservation Fund in Wisconsin provides support for projects aimed at preserving the city's public art, such as the ongoing restoration of The Magic Grove sculpture and the completed restoration of the Beerline Trail train mural. The fund's goal is to conserve and protect the cultural and civic heritage represented by public art in Milwaukee. The Public Art Conservation Fund provides funding for non-profit organizations to administer public art conservation efforts throughout Milwaukee in strengthening neighborhoods and preserving the city’s rich cultural history. MAB will make $10,000 in total available for public art conservation projects in the City of Milwaukee. Individual awards up to $5,000 must be matched by the applicant. To qualify, projects must be fully accessible to the public.

The Public Art Conservation Fund has supported vibrant projects throughout Milwaukee, including the ongoing restoration and conservation of The Magic Grove sculpture by Nancy Metz-White located in Enderis Park and the completed restoration of the Beerline Trail train mural by Rozalia Singh.

The guidelines and application are available HERE and on the MAB website. Applications are considered on a rolling basis as long as funds remain. At its scheduled February meeting, the Board’s Public Art Subcommittee will begin reviewing applications. Qualifying applications will be accepted until all available funds are allocated.