We Energies Foundation Art Collection
Our Art
The We Energies Foundation Art Collection has been carefully curated to portray the characteristics, culture, people and landscapes of Milwaukee and the surrounding region. Each work can stand alone as an engaging and vibrant piece of art, but when combined they tell the story of Milwaukee and Wisconsin’s past triumphs and struggles, exciting present and hope for the future.
Much of the art you see at Baird Center was created by local artists or artists with special ties to the area. In total, twenty-one of the thirty-five artists reside in the Milwaukee area, Wisconsin or have lived in the state.
Check back often for updates, we will be posting featured profiles on each artist contributing to the collection, new information about their piece(s) and videos of the artists themselves explaining their vision, techniques and creation process.
We hope you enjoy your visit to Baird Center and through its art, leave with a better understanding of the pride we have in our community.
Featured Artist
Their canvas was massive. That was the first impression Laura Haddad and Tom Drugan had when they stepped inside Baird Center. For the Seattle-based art collaboration—known for transforming public spaces through large-scale public installations—the building itself felt like both an invitation and a challenge. After amassing nearly 50 public art commissions, this project stood out for Haddad|Drugan. Most of their work lives outdoors, shaped by weather and landscape. Baird Center would be only their second indoor installation—and one of their most ambitious. The final piece, titled Floe, stretches roughly 75 feet, running almost the entire length of the North Building, greeting guests as they rise through four levels of escalators.
Artists
