Milwaukee Public Museum to showcase a canned food art exhibition that also benefits residents in need

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The Milwaukee Public Museum is set to host "CANstruction," an exhibition and competition where teams of local architects and engineers create sculptures from canned and nonperishable food items.

Running from Saturday, Jan. 27 through Sunday, Feb. 4, the event is organized in collaboration with Women in Design, Wisco NOMA and AIA Milwaukee. It aims to blend STEM concepts with artistic creativity, fostering a spirit of competition while contributing to the fight against hunger.

Visitors to the museum will see intricate can-constructed sculptures, each crafted using a minimum of 1,000 food items. These displays, situated in the Steigleder Special Exhibits Gallery, will not only showcase engineering and artistic skills but also emphasize the importance of community service and support.

An awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, Feb. 1 from noon until 1 p.m., recognizing achievements in various categories such as best meal, best structural ingenuity and people's choice.

When the exhibition comes to a close, the sculptures will be disassembled, and the food items used will be donated to the Jewish Community Pantry, a resource that has provided food to residents facing food insecurity in Milwaukee for nearly 50 years.

Access to the exhibition is included with museum admission, but tickets will be discounted at $15 on Saturday, Jan. 27 and Sunday, Jan. 28 during the VISIT Milwaukee Museum Days. Admission will be free to everyone on Thursday, Feb. 1 as part of Kohl's Thank You Thursday.

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