Expansion

Construction of Baird Center expansion nears the finish line

Exterior of Baird Center Expansion facing Wisconsin Avenue during final construction stage.

Baird Center expansion reaches substantial completion Four years ago, the Baird Center expansion was nothing more than a parking lot and a pipe dream. Now, the construction of the $456 Construction of Baird Center expansion nears the finish line

Meet Baird Center artist Rosy Petri

A Storyteller who finds rhythm in fabric Self-taught artist and multi-media storyteller Rosy Petri was born and raised in Milwaukee. But her love for working with fabric as a medium Meet Baird Center artist Rosy Petri

Meet Baird Center artist Nicolas Lampert

Milwaukee-based artist and community organizer helps tell city’s story Nicolas Lampert is well known throughout the Milwaukee community as an artist, published author and influential art instructor at the University Meet Baird Center artist Nicolas Lampert

A product with a purpose

Baird Center's collaborative stairs under construction.

Reclaimed urban wood on the Baird Center’s collaborative stairs is promoting conservation and connection Nearly 20 years ago, the emerald ash borer, an invasive beetle that kills ash trees, was A product with a purpose

Baird Center opens applications for second annual Gala Giveaway

One non-profit organization will receive a complimentary gala in Baird Center’s spectacular rooftop Baird Ballroom After a wildly successful first year, Baird Center is proud to announce the launch of Baird Center opens applications for second annual Gala Giveaway

Included and accepted

Example of a sensory room created by KultureCity

Baird Center expansion to be certified as a Sensory Inclusive™ venue Attending a sporting event, concert or expo can be truly exhilarating. Some people love to walk into a live Included and accepted

Building More Milwaukee

Gilbane worker at Baird Center expansion

Baird Center expansion project surpasses one million worker hours On October 28, 2021, every member of the Wisconsin Center District leadership team was handed a navy-blue shovel with the words Building More Milwaukee