The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration is organized by a steering committee of long-time community members, school representatives, corporate leaders, and Marcus Center staff.

This community event is free and open to the public. There are no tickets or reservations required to attend this event.

Seating in Uihlein Hall is on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information about the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, or for funding opportunities, please contact Anthony D. Smith – Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion at 414.273.7121 or email A Smith.

The Marcus Center for the Performing Arts is proud to recognize teachers who have continuously championed and encouraged their students to participate in the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday Celebration Contests throughout the years.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Art Contest
Sponsored by Brewers Community Foundation, Inc, and the Marcus Performing Arts Center

Visit HERE to view contest rules as a PDF

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Speech Contest
Sponsored by We Energies and the Marcus Performing Arts Center
 

Visit HERE to view contest rules as a PDF.

Application and contest rules can be found at: http://www.we-energies.com/educators

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Writing Contest
Sponsored by Milwaukee Teachers’ Education Association, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Marcus Performing Arts Center

Visit HERE to view contest rules as a PDF.