Doors Open Milwaukee 2026

‘This is my dad’s life’s work. It’s a legacy that I’m proud of continuing.’

‘I am very grateful to be a part of the collective and to be able to make work with my friends.’

‘I do stone carvings on this bench; sometimes I do the intricate wax carvings on this bench.’

‘We’re restoring a piece of railroad history and Milwaukee history.’

‘There’s a possibility of maybe getting new work and helping people out, too, with a restoration.’

‘We don’t have artisans or craftsmen or stone masons that are doing this kind of work anymore.’

‘This is a global destination. People come from all over the world.’

‘Years ago when Masonry peaked, people would say they do all that spooky stuff, but they don’t.’

‘I try to do stories that are sound-rich, that have a human component.’

‘Alice’s Garden is a sanctuary in our city.’

‘I’m always getting the things that I need for my mind, my health, my body, my soul.’