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

Join our co-chairs Linda Gorens-Levey & Julia Taylor

When you join us at MIAD's derby-style Creative Fusion Gala, you are doing more than attending a celebration-you are fueling student scholarships and the bold creative futures they make possible. It's where imagination meets opportunity, and every moment helps our students go the distance.

For 19 years, the Milwaukee community has come together to raise more than $5 million in MIAD student scholarships. This year, we're inviting you to be part of the tradition once again.

Purchase Sponsorships or Tickets

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors!

Joel and Caran Quadracci
Windhover Foundation

Madeleine & David Lubar

Thank you to our Run for the Roses Sponsors!

Thank you to our Winner's Circle Sponsors!

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

Thank you to our Event Sponsors!

ACME Corp. Production Resources
CG Schmidt * Dillett Mechanical
Foley & Lardner LLP * Harley-Davidson Foundation
Herb Kohl Philanthropies * Heritage Printing
Tim Hoelter * Mach1 Capital
Susanna & Justin Mortara
Melissa Perez and Eric Resch
Palermo's * RINKA
Riverwater Partners * Smart Asset Realty
Selzer-Ornst Construction Company

Thank you to our Racetrack Table Sponsors!

Peggy Ann * Annex Wealth Management
Baird * Catalyst Construction
Godfrey & Kahn, LLP * Greenfire Management Services
Hammes *  Jennifer & Michael Hansen
Hurley/Fletcher Family * Robert & Kami Joseph
Kohler * Maker * Robert Schwartz & Carol Motzel
Julia Taylor * Sarah & Steve Zimmerman 

Thank you to our Scholarship Sponsors!

Palermo
Sarah & Matt Pancheri