Art By Any Means Necessary

Art can be a powerful way to explore emotions, express ideas, and connect with others. Art By Any Means Necessary is an expressive workshop where participants are invited to explore their feelings and creativity through a variety of artistic mediums. Whether you enjoy painting, drawing, poetry, or another form of artistic expression, this workshop encourages you to create in the way that feels most meaningful to you.

Participants are free to choose the medium that best helps them connect with their inner voice. Independence First will provide supplies and support to help participants experiment with different creative outlets in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No prior artistic experience is required. This workshop is about self-expression, not perfection.

This workshop will be held at Independence First’s Milwaukee office and group size is limited to help ensure a comfortable and supportive space for everyone. RSVP is required to attend.

If you need disability-related accommodations, please contact us at least two weeks before the meeting date so we can do our best to support your participation.

Location:
Independence First – Milwaukee Office
540 S 1st St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Conference Room 106A

Dates:
Mondays from 2:00–3:00 PM

Monday, April 13,
Monday, April 20,
Monday, April 27,
and Monday, May 4, 2026

To RSVP or to request accommodations, contact Harvey Ross at (414) 226-8127 or hross@independencefirst.org.

Reasonable Accommodations
Independence First is committed to providing the highest degree of accessibility when offering agency-sponsored events. Please notify Harvey Ross at 414-226-8127 or hross@independencefirst.org with your disability-related accommodation requests by 2 weeks before the event. We will do our best to honor accommodation requests made after this date.

Environmental Chemical Sensitivities
For the safety and comfort of those with chemical and environmental sensitivities, Independence First requests that when attending agency-sponsored events, please refrain from using any perfumed products such as scented soaps, deodorants, perfumes, colognes and heavily scented fabric softeners. To maintain a smoke-free environment, please also refrain from smoking in paths of travel and doorways.