WasteCap Resource Solutions
“Reduce, Reuse, Recycle” is the mantra of the environmentally conscientious. WasteCap Resource Solutions is doing its part with the opening of its architectural salvage materials warehouse, which opens to the public on July 15th. But if you are a member of Historic Milwaukee, Inc. or are terrified that someone might snatch that perfect piece of stained glass before you get a chance, join HMI and WasteCap on Monday July 13th from 5-7 p.m. for a special preview party at 2123 W. Michigan St. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as attendees shop for materials or replacement pieces for their historic homes. Hardwood flooring, old growth lumber, stained glass windows, light fixtures, heating vents and doors are on the menu and considering that many of the pieces are one-of-a-kind the $20 admission ($10 for HMI members) is a steal!
The symbolic value of the color blue differs among countries and professions. As demonstrated by the eponymous musical genre, Americans associate the hue with suffering and misfortune. In German, on the other hand, to say “er ist blau,” (“he is blue”) denotes that the subject is drunk, not suffering at the hands of a mean mistreater. For historically inclined photographers, blue recalls a photographic printing process known as cyanotype. Discovered in 1842, the method was prized as a low-cost way of making copies, but these days cyanotype is an easy way to lend a moody atmosphere to one’s photographs. Port Washington’s Gallery 224 is offering two workshops on working with cyanotype on July 25 and 26. Space is limited and registration ends July 18, so act fast. Information on the workshops can be found here.
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Artists and preservationists take note: the Milwaukee Arts Board has launched its ninth cycle of funding devoted to conserving public art in Milwaukee. MAB is dispersing $5,000 in increments of $1,000 for project that preserve Milwaukee’s cultural and civic heritage in historically, culturally and aesthetically important public works. Qualifying works must be fully accessible to the public. See MAB’s website for the application and guidelines. Applications are due no later than July 31, 2015. To pose questions about the Public Art Conservation Fund application or the process, individuals can contact the arts board at artsboard@milwaukee.gov. See here for a list of public art in Milwaukee.
