19th Annual Creative Fusion Gala
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Run for the Roses and Support Our Mission!


Join us for an unforgettable derby-style evening steeped in elegance, excitement, and timeless tradition. Your sponsorship helps fuel our mission while giving your organization standout recognition at one of the year's most anticipated events - Creative Fusion!

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Thank you to our Run for the Roses Sponsors!
Weyco Group

Thank you to our Winner's Circle Sponsors!

Katie Heil
Eileen and Barry Mandel
Susan and Bob Mikulay
Peck Foundation, Milwaukee Ltd.
Amanda & Shantanu Singh

Associated Bank

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

After Dinner: RINKA
Appetizer: CG Schmidt
Derby Dessert: Melissa Perez and Eric Resch
DJ: Mach1 Capital
Fascinator Swag Bag: Foley & Lardner LLP
Invitation: Riverwater Partners
Mint Julep Signature Drink: Smart Asset Realty
Paddock Lounge Happy Hour: Selzer-Ornst Construction Company
Photo Booth: Herb Kohl Philanthropies
Printing: Heritage Printing
Silent Auction: Harley-Davidson Foundation
Technology: Susanna & Justin Mortara and ACME Corp. Production Resources

Thank you to our Racetrack Table Sponsors!

Peggy Ann * Annex Wealth Management
Catalyst Construction * Robert & Kami Joseph
Maker * Robert Schwartz & Carol Motzel
Julia Taylor * Sarah & Steve Zimmerman 

Hosted By

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design
Questions? Please contact Tracy Milkowski, Vice President for Institutional Advancement

Location

273 East Erie Street, Milwaukee, WI, USA

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