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Celebrating a 35 year history with Milwaukee

Glass spiral
Meg Webster

Glass spiral
Meg Webster

First commissioned by the Milwaukee Art Museum in 1990 for their ongoing exhibition series, Currents; Sculpture Milwaukee has worked closely with Meg Webster to fabricate her work again, on a larger and more accessible scale.

The work sits comfortably inside a circular patch of grass atop Museum Center Park. Glass Spiral overlooks the museum, expanding the institution's cultural impact to the public.

Constructed of 1/4" glass panels and a composed garden of pollinators and native plants,

Glass Spiral strikes a harmonious chord that connects plant, animal, and public life to those who wander in and about the sculpture. Be a part of this spectacular work of heart by contributing to our replanting and garden maintenance funds.

The current iteration of Glass Spiral is ADA compliant and wheel-chair accessible.

During warmer months, Glass Spiral takes on a new life with water cascading down the glass panels. A practical aspect of the work's integrated irrigation system and incredible sensory addition to this work.

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at Glass Spiral

How your Donation makes a difference:

How your Donation makes a difference:

  1. Increases Public Awareness:
    Help us share Meg Webster's vision and deepen the community's appreciation for her work.

  2. Expands the Native Garden:
    Your support will purchase additional Wisconsin native plants, enriching the existing ecosystem and attracting pollinators.

  3. Improves Accessibility:
    Funds will help us ensure the pathway within the sculpture continues to remain accessible to all, including those with mobility challenges.

  4. Supports Long-Term Maintenance:
    Your contribution will help us maintain the garden and irrigation system, ensuring Glass Spiral's longevity.

Why Native Plants?

  1. Many plant species support 90% of local butterfly and moth populations and 60% of native bee population.

  2. Native plants are perennials with deep root systems that come back more abundant every year - costing less than annuals over time!

  3. Native plants improve soil health, watershed health, and conserve water.

  4. Exposure to nature is scientifically proven to help improve mental well-being.


MAKING your gift

Your support is 100% tax-deductible and helps sustain this work for all to enjoy.

Our spring campaign is set to ensure Glass Spiral continues to be a vibrant community space. Our goal of $10,000 will be used to revitalize this artwork's garden. Your gift will raise awareness of Glass Spiral, expand the native garden, enhance accessibility, and support the long-term maintenance of this valued work in our community.
We're thrilled to announce that our generous partner, Hawks Landscape, is matching all donations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $5,000!

We are incredibly grateful for Hawks Landscape’s commitment to our work and their investments in the beauty and vibrancy of Milwaukee. Their commitment to sustaining Glass Spiral means your contribution will have DOUBLE the impact.

Explore our giving tiers their benefits* here:

Explore our giving tiers their benefits here:

Lavender

Invitation to the Sculpture Milwaukee Panel on Glass Spiral on May 22 at the Women's Club of Wisconsin.

Bee Balm

All previous benefits plus:

Recognition on Glass Spiral's page on Sculpture Milwaukee's website.

Priority registration to the Glass Spiral replanting day on May 10 and the opportunity to help replant the garden.

Butterfly Flower

All previous benefits plus:

Limited-edition Glass Spiral sticker

Limited edition Actual Fractals, Act II poster, design inspired by Webster's spiral form.

Showy Milkweed

All previous benefits plus:

Preferred/VIP seating at the Sculpture Milwaukee Panel on Glass Spiral

Prairie Dropseed

All previous benefits plus:

2022-2023 "Nature Doesn’t Know About Us" Catalog

Little Bluestem

All previous benefits plus:

Exclusive invitation to meet the panelists following the Glass Spiral Sculpture Talk.

Lavender

Invitation to the Sculpture Milwaukee Panel on Glass Spiral on May 22 at the Women's Club of Wisconsin.

Bee Balm

All previous benefits plus:

Recognition on Glass Spiral's page on Sculpture Milwaukee's website.

Priority registration to the Glass Spiral replanting day on May 10 and the opportunity to help replant the garden.

Butterfly Flower

All previous benefits plus:

Limited-edition Glass Spiral sticker

Limited edition Actual Fractals, Act II poster, design inspired by Webster's spiral form.

Showy Milkweed

All previous benefits plus:

Preferred/VIP seating at the Sculpture Milwaukee Panel on Glass Spiral

Prairie Dropseed

All previous benefits plus:

2022-2023 "Nature Doesn’t Know About Us" Catalog

Little Bluestem

All previous benefits plus:

Exclusive invitation to meet the panelists following the Glass Spiral Sculpture Talk.

Lavender

Invitation to the Sculpture Milwaukee Panel on Glass Spiral on May 22 at the Women's Club of Wisconsin.

Bee Balm

All previous benefits plus:

Recognition on Glass Spiral's page on Sculpture Milwaukee's website.

Priority registration to the Glass Spiral replanting day on May 10 and the opportunity to help replant the garden.

Butterfly Flower

All previous benefits plus:

Limited-edition Glass Spiral sticker

Limited edition Actual Fractals, Act II poster, design inspired by Webster's spiral form.

Showy Milkweed

All previous benefits plus:

Preferred/VIP seating at the Sculpture Milwaukee Panel on Glass Spiral

Prairie Dropseed

All previous benefits plus:

2022-2023 "Nature Doesn’t Know About Us" Catalog

Little Bluestem

All previous benefits plus:

Exclusive invitation to meet the panelists following the Glass Spiral Sculpture Talk.


Contact tasha@sculpturemilwaukee.com with any inquiries.

Contact tasha@sculpturemilwaukee.com with any inquiries.

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