Articles by Mike Brenner

The Bronzed Fonzie and Threats of Being Shived in the Shower

by Mike Brenner | Oct 8, 2010

The Bronzed Fonzie and Threats of Being Shived in the Shower

by Mike Brenner | Oct 8, 2010

The last year my art gallery, Hotcakes, was open, there were a number of significant yet manageable setbacks, but when Milwaukee’s Convention and Visitor’s Bureau got into the business of …

Running a Gallery on a Shoestring Budget

by Mike Brenner | Oct 7, 2010

Running a Gallery on a Shoestring Budget

by Mike Brenner | Oct 7, 2010

Mike Brenner tells some stories about how he survived financially while owning an art gallery.

So what ARE curators looking for?

by Mike Brenner | Oct 4, 2010

So what ARE curators looking for?

by Mike Brenner | Oct 4, 2010

Mike Brenner discusses what curators are looking for when they choose artists.
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How NOT to Approach a Curator

by Mike Brenner | Sep 29, 2010

How NOT to Approach a Curator

by Mike Brenner | Sep 29, 2010

Mike Brenner tells horror stories about artists who wanted to show at his art gallery.

Owning an Art Gallery Was Something I Fell Into

by Mike Brenner | Sep 27, 2010

Owning an Art Gallery Was Something I Fell Into

by Mike Brenner | Sep 27, 2010

Mike Brenner talks about the perils of owning an art gallery and running a nonprofit arts service organization in Milwaukee.