The City of Milwaukee approved a vibrant new rainbow crosswalk project this summer in Walker's Point, marking a significant addition to the neighborhood's long history as an LGBTQ+ destination. The public infrastructure project is entirely funded through private donors, sponsors and grants.
The Wisconsin LGBTQ History Project , a nonprofit that has been preserving hidden LGBTQ+ history across Wisconsin since 1994, spearheaded the art installation.
The crosswalks were designed by Jeremy Novy , a former Milwaukee resident and internationally renowned queer street artist. The design honors the diverse, colorful, and independent spirit of Milwaukee's modern gayborhood, sending a message of safety, belonging, and acceptance to all visitors.
The artistic installation includes colorful Koi