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"The function of art is to do more than tell it like it is -
it's to imagine what is possible" bell hooks
Memory Keepers
Memory Keepers Program
The Memory Keepers Program is a community-driven initiative dedicated to preserving and celebrating the stories, artifacts, and legacies that define our shared history. By gathering personal narratives, family heirlooms, and cultural treasures, the program creates a living archive that honors the rich heritage of Black and Brown communities. Through workshops, storytelling events, and collaborative projects, Memory Keepers empowers participants to safeguard their histories while contributing to a collective tapestry of belonging and identity.
The CR8TV EXCHANGE
The CR8TV Exchange
The CR8TV Exchange is a curated platform for artist talks and conversations, bringing creatives and community members together to share ideas, experiences, and inspirations. Through engaging dialogues, the program fosters connection, collaboration, and the exchange of perspectives, celebrating the transformative power of creativity.
Sankofa Artist Residency
The Sankofa Artist Residency offers a supportive, inclusive environment for Black and Brown artists to explore their practice. Free from traditional art institution constraints, it fosters personal growth, community engagement, and creative freedom, encouraging artists to contribute to a community archive and honor their cultural heritage. providing equitable access to studio space.
Programs
a home for artists
At CR8TV HOUSE, dreaming radically is not just a philosophy—it’s a necessity. For Black and other historically marginalized artists, the act of imagining beyond current realities is a powerful form of resistance and creation. Radical dreaming allows us to envision a world that prioritizes equity, access, and belonging, where our stories are not only told but celebrated and preserved.
By fostering a space for bold, uninhibited imagination, CR8TV HOUSE empowers artists to break free from traditional constraints, challenge oppressive systems, and explore innovative ways to connect with their communities. Dreaming radically means creating a future that honors our experiences, centers our narratives, and redefines how art can transform lives.
In a world that often tells us to play small, CR8TV HOUSE dares us to think big, act boldly, and dream a future that is as limitless as our collective creativity.
We all need space to dream radically.
At CR8TV HOUSE, the community archive is a living testament to the richness of Black life and creativity. Through the collection of Black ephemera—artifacts, photographs, documents, and everyday items—we honor the narratives that often go untold, celebrating the beauty, resilience, and complexity of our experiences.
These pieces are more than objects; they are stories. Each artifact holds a connection to the past, a reflection of the present, and a promise for the future. By preserving and curating this ephemera, we create a space where our histories are not just remembered but actively engaged with, sparking dialogue, inspiration, and empowerment.
The community archive is a collective effort, built by and for the people it represents. It serves as a reminder that our lives, no matter how ordinary they may seem, are valuable threads in the fabric of history. At CR8TV HOUSE, we are committed to ensuring that these stories remain accessible and celebrated, anchoring our community in a sense of identity and purpose.
PAST COLLABORATIONS
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Contact Information:
414-502-8142
THE CR8TV HOUSE 93-3252713
Mailing Address:
3536 W Fond Du Lac Ave. Suite 3
Milwaukee, WI 53216
Physical Address available per request.
Business Hours:
Available via Appointments Only