Join us to:

• celebrate creativity while experiencing fun surprises
• raise your virtual paddle to support MIAD scholarships and digital equity
• bid on live and silent auction artwork and experiences

Creative Fusion Reimagined

Join us in increasing students’ equitable access to scholarships and technology at Creative Fusion Reimagined, December 3, 2020, from 7 – 8 p.m. – a fun, engaging and non-ticketed virtual event as only MIAD can do!

We aim to raise at least $100,000 to support 20 MIAD student scholarships and the purchase of 85 iPads for first-year students.

Join us to:

• celebrate creativity while experiencing fun surprises
• raise your virtual paddle to support MIAD scholarships and digital equity
• bid on live and silent auction artwork and experiences

Watch the recorded event!

Creative Fusion is one of the most anticipated galas of the season – a rare experience that supports the future of both the arts and the business communities in the heart of MIAD’s creative studios. Creative Fusion benefits MIAD scholarships and celebrates creativity.

Creative Fusion 2019: Saturday, May 4, 2019, 6:30 p.m.

Sang H. Kim, Bryan LeMonds, Madeleine & David Lubar, Cynthia & Jim Stoll and Sarah & Steve Zimmerman invite you to Experience Creative Fusion in the heart of MIAD’s creative studios, benefiting MIAD student scholarships.

This is a ticketed event. View or print the RSVP form, or contact Carol Davis at caroldavis@miad.edu or 414.847.3238

Venue: 273 E. Erie St, Milwaukee. Complimentary value parking available.

Attire: From street style to high fashion.

Preview our Live Auction experiences and Buy It Now works and experiences.

Check out photos from last year’s Creative Fusion.

MIAD Students: Learn how to sell your work at Creative Fusion!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Your sponsorship is vital to increasing access to a college education and robust careers.

• MIAD’s incoming class has grown 34% over the last four years
• In the last 5 years alone, Creative Fusion has raised $2.3 million in scholarships.
• 26% of MIAD students are first-generation college students and 42% are low-income/Pell eligible
• MIAD is among the top 3 art and design colleges nationwide for helping students from low-income backgrounds attain upper-middle-class jobs (Money Magazine, “2018 Best Colleges for Your Money”)

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Please complete the sponsorship commitment form (PDF) to secure your sponsorship of this annual sold-out event. Contact Vivian Rothschild, Vice President of Development and Communications, at 414.847.3239 with questions on sponsorships.

$15,000 Leading Sponsor – provides THREE student scholarships

• Choice of sponsoring Cocktail Hour or After party with highly visible signage
• Breakfast with MIAD President Jeff Morin (mutually agreed upon date)
• VIP seating for 16 (two tables of 8)
• VIP recognition on table signage
• Logo on invitation, auction brochure, event signage and press release
• Logo and link to website on MIAD’s website
• Recognition on MIAD’s social media and e-newsletters
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$10,000 Contributing Sponsor – provides TWO student scholarships

• Breakfast with MIAD President Jeff Morin (mutually agreed upon date)
• VIP seating for 8 (one table)
• VIP recognition on table signage
• Logo and link to website on MIAD’s website
• Recognition on MIAD’s social media, e-newsletters, event signage and Creative Fusion auction brochure
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$5,000 Colorful Patron – provides ONE student scholarship

• Table for 8 guests
• VIP recognition on table signage
• Logo/recognition on event signage and MIAD’s website
• Recognition on MIAD’s social media, event signage and Creative Fusion auction brochure
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$3,000 MIAD Friend – provides PARTIAL student scholarship

• Table for 8 guests
• Recognition on event signage and auction brochure and MIAD’s website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Individual tickets for Creative Fusion also are available. Seating is limited.

Thank you to our 2019 Creative Fusion sponsors!

	Leading Sponsor
	Contributing Sponsor
	Madeleine & David Lubar
	Eileen & Barry Mandel
	Susan & Robert Mikulay
	Colorful Patron
	Hauske Family Foundation
	Katie Heil
	Kami & Robert Joseph
	Milwaukee Brewers/Brewers Community Foundation
	Cynthia & James Stoll
	Don & Kate Wilson
	Yabuki Family Foundation
	MIAD Friend
	Anonymous
	Shelley & Neil Casey
	Naomi & David Cobb
	Two50Two MIAD Student Apartments
	Claire & Glen Hackmann
	Amanda & Shantanu Singh
	Sarah & Steve Zimmerman
	Media Sponsor

Amy & Chris Goller

We invite you to join event chairs Amy & Chris Goller in benefiting MIAD student scholarships:

Creative Fusion 2018
May 5, 2018
6:30 p.m.
273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee

The evening includes a live auction, which features captivating art and design works by established and emerging artists and designers. A one-of-a-kind Buy It Now sale provides additional opportunities to purchase original works by a variety of artists, including MIAD students. Cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and dinner is provided. The After Party is in MIAD’s Senior Exhibition.

This is a ticketed event.

View/print the RSVP form or contact Arlene Remsik at 414-270-3000, ext. 230.

Attire: From street style to high fashion.

Parking: There is complimentary valet parking upon arrival–we’ll see you there!

Preview our Live Auction and Buy It Now works.

Check out photos from last year’s event.

Attention students: Sell your work at Creative Fusion!

$15,000 Leading Sponsor – provides three student scholarships

• Logo on event invitation and signage
• Two 8-person tables at the event
• Recognition on collateral and materials, including communications and media
• Recognition on MIAD’s website and social media, including live links to sponsor promotions
• Recognition in MIAD newsletters and blogs
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$10,000 Contributing Sponsor – provides two student scholarships

• A table for 8 at the event
• Recognition on event signage, collateral and materials
• Recognition on MIAD’s website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$5,000 Colorful Patron – provides one student scholarship

• A table for 8 at the event
• Recognition on event signage and selected materials
• Recognition on MIAD’s website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$3,000 MIAD Friend – provides partial student scholarship

• A table for 8 at the event
• Recognition on event signage
• Recognition on MIAD’s website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

Contact Vivian Rothschild, Vice President of Development and Communications, at 414‑847‑3239 with questions on sponsorships.

For general event information or to learn more about individual tickets, contact Arlene Remsik at 414-270-3000 ext. 230.

Presenting Sponsor

Leading Sponsor

Contributing Sponsor

Associated Bank; Madeleine & David Lubar; Eileen & Barry Mandel; Weyco Group, Inc.; The Yabuki Family Foundation

Colorful Patron

Baird; Cindy & Jerry Benjamin; BMO Harris Bank; Foley & Lardner LLP; Katie Heil; Jacobson Rost; Kami & Robert Joseph; Marcus Corporation; Robert T. Schwartz, GM-Global Design & User Experience, GE Healthcare; Steelcase Education

MIAD Friend

Kari & Harley Bernstein; Burke Properties and National Center for Housing Management; Cannon & Dunphy S.C.; Colectivo Coffee; Fiskars Brands, Inc.; Hanson Dodge; Jessica Jubelirer Design; KPMG LLP; Laughlin Constable, Inc.; Susan & Robert Mikulay; Park Bank; Rinka Chung Architecture; Rite Hite Holding Corp.; Welch Allyn; Liza & Jim Wiemer; Sarah & Steve Zimmerman

Creative Fusion – IGNITE the Night

May 6, 2017 at 6:30 p.m.

You’ve waited and it’s back – Milwaukee’s signature FUNdraiser in the heart of MIAD’s creative studios.

Join event chairs Molly Gallagher & Peter Kies in benefiting MIAD Scholarships – to ignite curious minds through art, design and service.

Guests’ Red Dot stickers allow guests to support MIAD student scholarships all night long through the Buy It Now, Scholars

hip Bid and Live Auction.

This is a ticketed event. To learn more about tickets and sponsorship opportunities, contact Carol Davis at 414‑847‑3238.

There is valet parking upon arrival–we’ll see you there!

View the 2017 Buy It Now and Live Auction brochure.

View our one-of-a-kind Buy It Now and Live Auction works.

View images from Creative Fusion’s 10th Anniversary in 2016.

Download sponsorship and general info.

Presenting Sponsor:

Contributing Sponsor: Associated Bank; Baird & Peter Kies; Madeleine & David Lubar; Eileen & Barry Mandel; Susan & Robert Mikulay; Milwaukee Brewers/Brewers Community Foundation; Weyco Group, Inc.

Colorful Patron: Chris Abele; Cindy & Jerry Benjamin; BMO Harris Bank; Foley & Lardner LLP; Hauske Family Foundation; Katie Heil; Jacobson Rost; Kami & Robert Joseph; The Marcus Corporation; Mortara Instrument, Inc.; Robert T. Schwartz, GM-Global Design & User Experience, GE Healthcare

MIAD Friend: Allen Edmonds Corporation; Amy Carman Design; Kari & Harley Bernstein; Burke Properties; Colectivo Coffee; Fiskars Brands, Inc.; Claire & Glen Hackmann; Gavin & Teresa Hattersley; Jessica Jubelirer Design; Laughlin Constable, Inc.; Brie & Mike Lindemann; Park Bank; Heidi & Ryan Ramos; Rinka Chung Architecture; US Bank; We Energies Foundation; Liza & Jim Wiemer

Creative Fusion – Party with Passion!

MIAD’s signature charitable event and Milwaukee’s most avant-garde event celebrated its 10th Anniversary Saturday, May 7, 2016 and has raised a record $580,000 for student scholarships!

This 10th anniversary event celebrated the visionary leadership of event founders Madeleine and David Lubar and the accomplishments of the MIAD college community.

Guests joined chairs Katie Heil and Peter Mahler for an unforgettable evening benefiting MIAD student scholarships and the 98% of students who receive financial aid.

Thanks to event chairs Katie Heil and Peter Mahler Creative Fusion was sold out!

View and download the 10th Anniversary Tribute Program, honoring event founders Madeleine and David Lubar.

Watch the 10th Anniversary Tribute video.

View the 2016 Buy it Now & Super Silent brochure.

View Buy it Now & Super Silent works.

Three ways to give:

Among the three ways to give this year was a special 10th anniversary tribute book honoring event founders Madeleine and David Lubar, see below for further information.

$15,000 Leading Sponsor:

• Logo on high visibility event signage
• Double-page ad honoring Madeleine and David Lubar
• Two 8-person tables at the event
• Recognition on collateral and materials, including communications and media
• Recognition on MIAD’s website and social media, including live links to sponsor promotions
• Recognition in MIAD newsletters and biogs
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

• A table for 8 at the event
• Full-page program ad honoring Madeleine and David Lubar
• Recognition on all event signage, collateral and materials
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$5,000 Colorful Patron

• A table for 8 at the event
• Half-page program ad honoring Madeleine and David Lubar
• Recognition on event signage and selected materials
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

• A table for 8 at the event
• One-third page program ad honoring Madeleine and David Lubar
• Recognition on event signage
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

• Full-page ad – $1,000
• 1/2 page ad – $500
• 1/4 page ad – $250

Upload your ad content.
For sponsors/individuals who already purchased a table and received a tribute ad as a sponsor benefit.

Purchase and upload your ad.
For guests of sponsors, or businesses/individuals not attending Creative Fusion, who wish to honor Madeleine & David Lubar with a tribute ad.

All forms are due by April 20, contact Carol Davis at caroldavis@miad.edu or 414‑847‑3238 with questions.

Please note that you do not need a ticket to purchase an ad, and purchasing an ad does not guarantee admission to the event.

Sponsors include:

Presenting Sponsor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Contributing Sponsor: Associated Bank; Milwaukee Brewers/Brewers Community Foundation; Hauske Family Foundation, Inc.; Katie Heil; Madeleine & David Lubar; Eileen & Barry Mandel; Susan & Robert Mikulay; Mortara Instrument, Inc.; Nicholas Company; Smart Choice MRI; Weyco Group, Inc.; and Ziegler Family Foundation

Milwaukee’s most anticipated event – Creative Fusion – returned Saturday, May 2, 2015 and has raised $446,000 to date!

View images from this incredible evening, and Save the Date for next year’s Creative Fusion, Saturday, May 7, 2016!

Guests joined event chairs Lori & Kurt Bechthold and Jami & Bruce Ross to “Make an Impression” and celebrate MIAD students, while being immersed in the creative art and design studios at MIAD’s unique college campus in the Historic Third Ward. Creative Fusion helps the 98% of MIAD students who receive financial aid.

“We are a little college with a deep soul, an inspiring vision and a huge impact.”
MIAD Board Chair Madeleine Kelly Lubar

$15,000 Leading Sponsor

• Two 8-person tables at the event
• Prominent recognition on all event signage, collateral & materials
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$10,000 Contributing Sponsor

• A table for up to 10 at the event
• Recognition on all event signage, collateral and materials
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$5,000 Colorful Patron

• A table for 8 at the event
• Recognition on even signage and selected materials
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

$3,000 MIAD Friend

• A table for 8 at the event
• Recognition on event signage
• Recognition on MIAD website and social media
• Recognition at MIAD’s annual Scholarship Luncheon

For more information, or to become a Creative Fusion Sponsor, contact Carol Davis at 414‑847‑3238

More information on MIAD and Sponsor Levels.

View the Auction Brochure highlighting Live Auction and Buy It Now pieces.

Sponsors included:

Presenting Sponsor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Contributing Sponsor: Madeleine & David Lubar; Mortara Instrument, Inc.; Weyco Group, Inc.

Colorful Patron: Jessie & Jason Allen, Foley & Lardner LLP; The Anderson Group, Inc.; BMO Harris Bank; Christopher L. Doerr; Fiserv; Flux Design; General Capital; Judy & Gary Guten; Kathy & Tom Hauske; Jessica Jubelirer Design; Kami & Robert Joseph; Susan & Robert Mikulay; Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Jami & Bruce Ross; Robert T. Schwartz, GM-Global Design & User Experience, GE Healthcare; Smart Choice MRI

MIAD Friend: Associated Bank; Baird; Burke Properties; Colectivo Coffee; Fiskars Brands Inc.; GMR Marketing LLC; Katie Heil; Marquette University College of Engineering; McCullough Investment Group of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC; Judy & Larry Moon; Jill & Kent Morin; Park Bank Foundation; Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.; Rinka Chung Architecture; Robertson Ryan & Associates; Seifert Family; Strauss Brands Incorporated; Liza & Jim Wiemer; Sandy Williams & Family; Andrew & Carlene Ziegler

This year, in celebration of MIAD’s 40th birthday and the college’s continuous impact on our economy and society, an anonymous donor who believes strongly in MIAD students will match every new and increased scholarship gift up to $250,000.

View images from Creative Fusion 2014 – Made by MIAD.
Image (from left): Bruce & Jami Ross, Lori & Kurt Bechthold

Milwaukee’s signature charitable event – Creative Fusion – returned Saturday, May 3, 2014, and raised a record $429,000 for student scholarships!

Guests joined chairs Jessica & David Jubelirer for Creative Fusion – Made by MIAD, an avant-garde celebration that immersed guests in art and design at MIAD’s unique college campus. Creative Fusion helps the 98% of MIAD students who receive financial aid. View a selection of Buy It Now works and the Live Auction works on flickr.

“David and I are privileged to chair MIAD’s 2014 Creative Fusion. Art and design play a tremendous role in innovation, which is fundamental in the 21st century’s global economy. MIAD’s unique place at the intersection of art, design and technology is important for the college’s students and our community. We are inspired by MIAD’s students, and the creative energy they show in their work, and by MIAD’s passionate faculty, whose hands-on approach enables graduates to engage with the world and strengthen our community. We look forward to an unforgettable evening in the heart of MIAD’s creative studios!”
Jessica Jubelirer, Jessica Jubelirer Design, and David Jubelirer, General Capital Group

New this year! Guests received Red Dot stickers with their bid numbers, allowing them to support MIAD student scholarships all night long!

The Red Dots were used for for:

• Buy It Now – a new opprotunity to immediately own great works for art by established and emerging artists & designers during cocktails with friends and the After Party in the 2014 Senior Exhibition
• Scholarship Bid
• Live Auction

View a selection of Buy It Now and the Live Auction works on flickr.

As a special addition this year, guests enjoyed the “dreamlike sounds” of Wisconsin’s own S. Carey in the After Party in the 2014 Senior Exhibition. Carey’s chosen musical expression is a beatific, restorative panorama of beauty, inspired by landscape and the wonder of nature. He has been described as Grammy-winner “Bon Iver’s secret weapon.” His appearance is generously sponsored by an anonymous donor.

View images from Creative Fusion 2014 – Made by MIAD.

Sponsors included:

Presenting Sponsor: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Leading Sponsor: Jessica Jubelirer Design

Contributing Sponsor: General Capital; Madeleine & David Lubar; Milsco Manufacturing Company; Weyco Group, Inc.

Colorful Patron: Jason W. Allen, Foley & Lardner, LLP; The Anderson Group, Inc.; Baird; BMO Harris Bank; Christopher L. Doerr; Flux Design; Judy & Gary Guten; Kathy & Tom Hauske, Jr.; Katie Heil; Kami & Robert Joseph; ManpowerGroup; Susan & Robert Mikulay; MillerCoors; Mortara Instrument, Inc.; Robert T. Schwartz, GM – Global Design & User Experience, GE Healthcare; Susan & Oyvind Solvang; Strauss Brands Incorporated

MIAD Friend: Burke Properties; Colectivo Coffee; Fiskars Brands; Hiebing; Judy & Larry Moon; Jill & Kent Morin; Park Bank Foundation; Payne & Dolan, Inc.; Reinhart Boerner Van Deuren s.c.; Rinka Chung Architecture; Liza & Jim Wiemer; Andrew & Carlene Ziegler

Creative Fusion ‘Drawing You In’ – Milwaukee’s signature charitable event – raised a record $308,000 for MIAD scholarships May 4, 2013.

Guests joined co-chairs Tom and Jennifer Florsheim for an evening unlike any other in celebration of MIAD and the 98% of students who receive financial aid, helping them to become creative leaders in the community.

“MIAD is such a treasure for our city,” said Jennifer Florsheim. “Tom and I both had the pleasure of working with recent MIAD graduates and have been so impressed with their passion, creativity and professionalism.”

“Creative Fusion gives us an opportunity to lend our support and enthusiasm to an event that showcases the outstanding talent of Milwaukee’s emerging artists and designers. Each year that we have attended the event we have experienced one of the most joyous celebrations of creativity in the city.”

View the Auction Catalogue for the silent and live auctions.

Continuing the excitement from last year, Creative Fusion featured the opportunity to buy hundreds of works by student artists and designers.

Sponsors included: Presenting Sponsors Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Weyco Group, Inc.; Contributing Sponsor Madeleine & David Lubar; Colorful Patrons Jason W. Allen, Partner, Foley & Lardner LLP, Alterra Coffee Roasters, The Anderson Group, Inc., BMO Harris Bank, Flux Design, Judy & Gary Guten, Kami & Robert Joseph, MillerCoors, Milsco Manufacturing Company, Mortara Instrument, Inc., Northwestern Mutual, Robert W. Baird & Co., Robert T. Schwartz, GM-Global Design & User Experience, GE Healthcare, Strauss Brands Incorporated; MIAD Friend Cindy & Jerry Benjamin, Fifth Third Bank, Fiskars Americas, Kathy & Tom Hauske, Jr., HB Performance Systems, Sue & Neil Hoffman, Jessica Jubelirer Design, Susan & Robert Mikulay, Judy & Larry Moon, Jill & Kent Morin, Rinka Chung Architecture, Strauss Brands Incorporated, Sarah & Michael Weiss and Kimberly Knight & Mike Humphrey, Liza & Jim Wiemer, and Sandy Williams & Family.

View images from Creative Fusion – Drawing You In
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Third image: Famous City Hall Lighted Letters Spelling A.R.T., Live Auction item

Milwaukee’s signature charitable event returned for a sixth year May 5, 2012, as more than 300 guests took flight at Creative Fusion with event co-chairs Matt and Brenda Levatich. Presenting Sponsors included Harley-Davidson Motor Company and Jason and Milsco, A Unit of Jason.

Sold out each of its previous years, the fun-filled event benefited MIAD scholarships and the 96% of MIAD students who receive financial aid to help them become the creative leaders who drive our economy.

View the Auction Catalog! (online viewer, best for large monitors)
Download Auction Catalog (pdf)

“Creativity makes our world more interesting, productive and progressive, and we enjoy seeing MIAD students’ talents ‘take flight’ into meaningful professional and personal pursuits,” said the Levatichs, who encouraged guests to “come celebrate Creative Fusion with us.”

Guests’ spirits soared as Creative Fusion took surprising new paths in MIAD’s one-of-a-kind campus, including the opportunity to buy hundreds of works by student artists and designers.

Guests also experienced the art and design processes, while enjoying fine cuisine by Chef Scott Shully, live and silent auctions of fine art and design, the 2012 Senior Exhibition and a final destination of dancing in the 4th floor “Lounge.”

Creative Fusion 2011’s student speaker, Julie Xiong ’12, one of the 25% of MIAD students who are  the first in their family to attend college, thanked donors for “making MIAD accessible to students like me” and shared her story.

Sponsors included: Presenting Sponsors Harley-Davidson Motor Company, and Jason and Milsco, A Unit of Jason; Contributing Sponsors Madeleine & David Lubar Charitable Fund and Weyco Group, Inc.; Colorful Patrons Anderson Seal, Inc., BMO Harris, Mortara Instrument, Inc., Northwestern Mutual, Robert W. Baird & Co., Sterling Aviation, U.S. Bank National Association and Tom Wilson & Patrick Crimmings; MIAD Friends Jason W. Allen, Alterra Coffee Roasters, Anonymous, Cindy & Jerry Benjamin, Cramer-Krasselt,  Fiskars Americas, Flux Design, Godfrey & Kahn, Judy & Gary Guten, Hays Companies, HB Performance Systems, Sue & Neil Hoffman, Kami & Robert Joseph, Kahler Slater & Jill Morin, Linda & Greg Marcus, Susan & Robert Mikulay, Miller Compressing Company, Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Judy & Larry Moon, Andrea & Jim Schloemer, Robert T. Schwartz, Strauss Brands Incorporated and Sandy Williams & Family.

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View images from 2012 Creative Fusion – Take Flight!