Since 2011, Bay View Gallery Night has organized “Milwaukee’s largest annual celebration of art, local business, music, and community.” The massive neighborhood-wide event brings together talented area artists and musicians, along with an eclectic mix of Milwaukee bars, restaurants and retailers for a large-scale happening that has quickly become a part of the Bay View tradition. It’s free. It’s fun. It’s locally-focused. What more can you ask for?
The 14th annual Bay View Gallery Night is scheduled to take place Friday, May 30. To prepare you for the bustling night ahead, we’ve assembled this quick-hitting and to-the-point guide to tell you what to expect to see, hear, experience, and drink at each of the 60-plus participating sites during this year’s Bay View Gallery Night festivities. [All descriptions courtesy of BVGN.org]
Bay View Gallery Night
Lincoln Warehouse
We invite everyone to come and enjoy the various artists here at Lincoln Warehouse. With the wide variety of talents, we are sure that there is something to interest everyone. Complimentary shuttle bus service will run between Lincoln Warehouse, Hide House and two other TBA businesses here in Bay View.
Melt Chocolates
Three Bay View women, Hayley McCormick, Madeline McGrath, & Natasha Claro fight the darkness with photography, paintings, collages and art.
New Barons Brewing Co-Op
Courtney Leigh Danielski – Tattoo Artist: live flash tattoos live from 5-9. We’ll have live music as well. Food trucks include Wild Oak BBQ and Tacos La Fiera.
Jalisco’s Cantina
We are a brand new restaurant and bar located in the Lincoln Warehouse. In our space we have multiple murals of our logo done by Elguero Murals and a painting by Tone.
Museum Of Beer And Brewing
Oils of the history of brewing from 4500 BC to 1935. Historic US brewmaster songs in Germany and English. Artwork by Museum members including: Quilting, Classic beer steins, pewter artwork, historic beer glassware, spring/summer hats, totes, scarves.
Torzala Brewing Company
Come in, grab a locally-crafted brew and enjoy works of art from Jessica Fuchs, The Fruity Studio, and Jessi Schnell – Dr. Jessi’s Wild Bunch – a collection of adventurous handmade stuffed toys
Twisted Path Distillery
Featuring work from Yessica Jimenez, also known as Xeroine Illustration, a Xicana illustrator and visual artist.
Component Brewing Co.
We’re teaming up w/ New Barons Brewing for a Lincoln Warehouse BVGN party from 5-10PM featuring: food from Tacos La Fiera and Wild Oak BBQ, live painting by Dawn Carrillo in our taproom, new pieces from featured taproom artist Terry Tayler, beer and drink specials, & more.
Milwaukee Makers Market
Milwaukee Makers Market is back in Zillman Park! Visit over 15 local shop small businesses along with food trucks and beer garden! Shop local artists and makers for FREE!
Brewtown Collectibles
TBA.
1840 Brewing Company
1840 will be hosting a street party, serving beers outside and inside the taproom. Enjoy music from Bay View Jazz Fest while admiring art from Madison based artist Wendi Kent. Kent (she/her, they/them) is a queer, mixed media artist originally from Austin, Texas. Her paintings are portraits of her emotions and are often completed in one session. All work is mixed media consisting of paints, charcoal, graphite, pastel, and more. She has also used photography, collage, and sculpture throughout her art practice.
The Bindery
The Bindery will hosting a special pop-up stationery and vintage typewriter sale with a collection of local artisans and machines on display. Bespoke cocktails and mocktails provided by Nomadic Beverage Co (drink tickets available online or at the door). Vendors to include Quinn Blackshere, BearBear, The Bindery, Onward Stationers, and others TBA!
Mac’s Pet Depot Barkery
Pet peanut butter paintings. Your dog makes the art!!! Drinks and appetizers for humans!
RSVR
Create your own 3D digital masterpiece using Tilt Brush VR, and explore a vibrant collection of artwork by local artist Burton J. Gross — known for his bold, nostalgic pieces that blend pop culture and fine art. Expect dynamic paintings and sculptures inspired by video games, movies, and iconic characters. Weather permitting, head out back to The Bonus Level, our backyard beer garden, for cold drinks and live music by Finger Pickin’ Good — a high-energy duo fusing the elegance of Chet Atkins with the rockabilly spirit of Brian Setzer. Think intricate fingerpicking meets foot-tapping rhythm — a perfect vibe for a perfect night!
Voyageur Book Shop
Awaken your creativity with curated writing prompts concealed in sacred chalices, hosted by a local unnamed writing sect. Also: typewriter poet Anja Notanja will be outside—give her a topic and receive an improvised poem.
Tease Salon
Featuring handcrafts from: Twisted Tree Creations, Dynamo Handmade Jewelry, Rusty Quill woodworking, and Henna & Jewelry by Kira.
Fiber Fever
TBA.
Pink Agave
Featuring artist Rob Ba$e (and another artist tba) along with $10 Mangonada Margarita’s & Ocean Breeze Mojito’s. Also $5 Mi Campo Repo Tequila shots!
Revel Bar
Featured local artists Erica Wright, Felipe Franco, Lisza Batthika, Dee Hutch, Mariah Skenandore. Live painting by Felipe Franco. Vendor tables featuring an assortment of clothing, jewelry, canvasses and more! $7 Jack Apple mules, $6 deep eddy mixers, $5 hard seltzers. Music provided by Bay View Jazz Fest.
Roxartmke
Open studio and sale at roxartmke. Roxane Mayeur will be offering a studio tour and exhibiting her encaustic (beeswax and resin) mixed media paintings. In addition, Roxane welcomes multiple guest artists displaying original wax-based artwork created during workshops she has hosted.
Cafe LuLu
Oil paintings by 2020 Wisconsin High School Teacher of the Year Chad Sperzel-Wuchterl. Textured works of color and shape exploration. Chad’s works are personal reflections of curiosity with subtle inspirations from abstract expressionism.
Dom & Phil DeMarinis
Featured artist Norman Fedder will be exhibiting florescent acrylic paintings selected from his series of Wilderness Landscapes, Fantasy Expressions and Abstract Exotica. These large gallery size paintings will be exhibited under both blacklight and natural light.
The Muse Guesthouse
Art curation by Amy Schmutte of 10 local artists including Anita Burgermeister, John Kowalczyk, Heather Brown, Natalie Shumylo, Stacy Ollman, Sharon Mergener, Amy Schmutte and more. Refreshments while they last.
The Sugar Maple
An exhibition of a new series of acrylic/oil paintings on canvas by HowlBrokenSurfer, followed by a live performance by HowlBrokenSurfer: Erik James on guitar and vocals, and Christian Ricco on percussion, and featuring a projected film by independent filmaker, Nicolaus Ortiz. Music starts at 9 p.m.
The Highbury Pub
We have Black Rabbit Tattoo Collective doing walk-up flash tattoos upstairs. Downstairs we will have featured artists Ruben Alcantar, Gabriella Avila and Yessica Jimenez displaying wonderful art and selling fun beautiful local merchandise.
Altar
Tarot/mythical themed art by Karina Polasky, Sarah Wazaloo, Amanda Stein, Anna Rodriguez and Krystle Stagman. We will have refreshments and snacks to enjoy.
Patti’s Power Plant
We are a local bar highlighting Local artist:Hats by Kathye, Hairy Eyeball Hot Sauce, Kreations by Kendall (string art), Magnetically MKE (magnets), Midwest Knotty (crochet Art), UPCYCLE Designs (key chains&phone cases). Drink specials Smirnoff Talls $5.
Heirloom MKE
TBA.
The Stone
Celebrating local artists Kimberly Geszvain, Carli Knudten, Megan Sunday, and Patti Raml showcasing their talents of acrylic and watercolor paintings, poetry collages, lino prints, flash art drawings, artisan jewelry and more. Tarot Card readings by Janice Scholz. Live poetry readings by Sini Torbica and Carli Knudten.
Saint Augustine Of Hippo
Please stop by Saint Augustine of Hippo Catholic Church, where they will have a nice selection of new and vintage religious art for sale! You can also tour the church and enjoy a glass of wine with Father Edward.
At Random
TBA.
Rev Pop
Join us at Rev Pop for Bay View Gallery Night on May 30th as we throw open the doors to our magical studio space for an evening of art, music, and creativity. As part of the Bay View Jazz Festival, we’ll be hosting live performances throughout the night and offering FREE portraits — perfect for your website, socials, or just for fun. High resolution images for a small donation. Swing by for good vibes, great tunes, and a little creative magic in the heart of Bay View.
Lion’s Tooth
Live screen printing with Living Shadow c/o INVIS at Lion’s Tooth! Bring shirts or totes to print or buy one from Lion’s Tooth: $7 for printing your own shirt, $15 to get a shirt or tote + printing. A hands-on activity for kids and adults.
Semolina MKE
Semolina is excited to welcome back our dear friend and mixed media artist Angela DeStefanis to BVGN, along with Chef/Owner Petra Orlowski’s eggshell art. We will have beer samples from George Bluvas of Water Street Brewery, and wine, cheese, and Italian product tastings compliments of the shop. The evening will be capped off with the drawing for a 3L bottle of Damilano Barolo! Proceeds from the drawing will benefit The Hunger Task Force.
No Instructions Gallery
No Instructions, a new contemporary art gallery, is excited to introduce itself to the local community with an inaugural exhibition featuring recent paintings by Milwaukee-based artist Shane Walsh.
Puddler’s Hall
Puddler’s Hall will be featuring four local Bay View artists including Christine Burke, Samantha Henson, Sarah Gerbasi, and Vince Gerbasi.
Goodkind
TBA.
Ortiz Bros. Barbershop
Presenting Surrealist paintings by Angel Ortiz-Welniak and textile work by Robin Dickson. 9th St. Vintage will be offering vintage goods for sale.
Beth Eaton Pottery/Cozy Collective
Outdoor market and photography exhibit in The Lou Gallery by Jason Vaughn. Live Music: Wonderbubble 6 p.m., The Ruth Buzzi Bang 7 p.m., Thee Dollar Generals 8 p.m.
Alive And Fine
Once upon a time, in a vintage store not far away, there lived a gallery show inspired by Grimm’s Fairy Tales. Not your saccharine Disney fairy tales, the original Brothers Grimm tales are romantic, fantastical, morbid, and sometimes terrifying. Join us in viewing over 20 local and regional artists of all mediums taken by the Brothers Grimm.
The Art School
The Art School welcomes you to a group art exhibition, showcasing the impressive paintings and drawings of adult and teen students from a broad range of experience levels. Come by to meet the instructors, experience the classroom and enjoy the art!
Hide House
We invite everyone to come and enjoy the various artists here at Hide House Creative. With the wide variety of talents, we are sure that there is something to interest everyone.
Cache Cider
Live Music as part of Bay View Jazz Fest.
Art! By Jason Krukowski
Welcome to my art studio showcasing my original paintings and prints! The theme is love and romance set in the scene of Milwaukee. Peruse the art as vinyl records spin. The stories are captured in illustration or paintings. Lots to see and explore. A favorite by many!
Scout Gallery
Scout Gallery is thrilled to present Reality Bites—a bold, offbeat journey through imagination, irony, and invention. Featuring the wildly creative works of Jimbot, Duffy, Ric Stultz, and Zelda Raygun, this exhibition brings together a vibrant mix of paintings and sculptures that blur the lines between pop culture and personal mythologies. Expect robots with soul, animals with attitude, eccentric characters, and color palettes that punch you in the senses. From the humorous to the heartfelt, each piece invites viewers to find clarity in chaos and build their own reality from the beautiful absurdity around us. In a world gone mad, why not make your own?
Happy Dough Lucky
Reverse painted glass Art by AL Swofford.
Milwaukee Makers Marketplace
Milwaukee Makers Marketplace with Artery Ink located inside Hide House Creative – 2625 S. Greeley St. – Suite #135 *Entrance is on the corner of Dover & Greeley St! **Browse the M.M.M. Gallery and purchase wares from over 50 Local Makers & Small Businesses** Local products range from Candles & Clothing to Art & Jewelry. Come Support Local at Milwaukee Makers Marketplace. Store Hours 11am-7pm / BVGN 5pm-9pm
Outpost Natural Foods
TBA.
Ox Optimal
Abstract art from SB Whitt of southern Indiana and Rob Sieracki, including recent collaborations. Not about ghosts, dreams, or aliens, but at times informed by interviews with those experiencing a cognitive split with reality, thinking about those topics. Excellent refreshments provided and friendly dogs welcome.
Delaware House
An exciting partnership with Latino Arts Inc. presenting visual arts along with a 7:30 Swing class and an 8:15 Rumba class. Light refreshments will be provided.
MKE Indoor Outdoor Exchange
Hosting “The Bleach Boys” and friends. The Bleach Boys are a DIY shirt brand that will have custom pieces available.
Tasha Rae Jewelry
A fun evening featuring several artists and a brand new collection of jewelry.
H Berg Ceramics
Welcoming Emily Duke in the storefront, she is a ceramic sculptor turned lamp maker. Merging her clay skills with a passion for illuminated objects, Duke builds expertly crafted table lamps and candle accessories for thoughtful interiors. Each piece is artfully designed and assembled to combine the beauty of ceramic with the seamless function of everyday lighting. Emily Duke Studio is based in Sheboygan, WI. Ceramic artist Holly Berg will be featuring her vessel collections.
SmallPie
Join us for SmallPie’s beloved PIE INC market, returning for its fourth year during Bay View Gallery Night. Discover a curated selection of local artisans and vendors showcasing the vibrant creative spirit of Bay View and greater Milwaukee (exact artists TBA). Extend your evening on our heated patio, where you can savor SmallPie’s signature treats and refreshments. All ages welcome, pet-friendly patio.
The Vine at Humboldt Park
Live Jazz as part of Bay View Jazz Fest at the Humboldt Park Beer Garden presented by Humboldt Park Friends.
Tennis Courts in Humboldt Park
Knitbomber Martha Lund will be doing a large knit installation on the Humboldt Park tennis courts fence. Installation sponsored by Humboldt Park Friends.
Clementine’s Tavern
May the force be with you! Five amazing artists in multiple mediums with their tributes to Star Wars: Ryan Laessig, Makery Maven, Anna Rodriquez, Donald Topp and Burton Gross.
Cornerstone Gift Shop
Former location of The Marian Center and St. Mary’s Academy, the Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi welcome you to their new convent and their Cornerstone Gift Shop. Sisters featuring their work include: Sr Marcia Lunz, handcrafted fabric items, novelty and embroidered pillowcases; Sr Diane Oman, handcrafted crystal, stone and pearl jewelry; Sr Julianne Koch, young girls’ dresses and other handcrafted fabric items; Sr Charlotte Roost, machine embroidered t-shirts, and scarves with a twist; Sr Stella DeVenuta, photographs, greeting cards, watercolor assemblages and mixed media Mandalas created on vinyl record albums and 45s; Sr. Cecilia Struck, greeting cards; Sr Judy Placzkowski, decorative kitchen towels, photographs and greeting cards; Sr Helene Mertes, hand dyed and woven reed baskets. Also available for purchase are lavender sachets, catnip toys and honey, all sourced from the convent’s gardens. And again, greeting cards galore! Over 200 designs! Sweet treats and herbal teas.
Busby’s
Exhibiting local photographer Cliff Kaplan. He creates a dark carnival of vintage characters bringing nostalgic comfort to a deep examination of psychological and societal themes.
The Jewelers Guild
Refreshments, soldering, wax carving, casting demonstrations, and giveaways.