University Collaboration

Students from UWM School of Architecture and Urban Studies conduct research for master’s thesis and PhD dissertations using the Cherry Street Community Garden as a focal point for connecting with neighborhood residents.

BloomMKE provides the following means of support:

  • Access to weekly garden club meetings
  • Introductions to gardeners’ and area residents
  • Office space to conduct oral interviews
  • Collaboration on Food Justice Workshops

Partnering with the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) has provided art students opportunities to create public works of art to add to their professional portfolios while endowing our gardens with original and inspired pieces.

Click on the images below for a virtual tour of the art in our gardens: