The exhibition, BIKE MKE, will feature the poster art of cycling enthusiast and renowned designer, illustrator and artist, Michael Valenti. The Chicago-based designer has created a new, limited edition poster to commemorate the 2013 launch of Midwest BikeShare in Milwaukee. Valenti will unveil his newest creation at the exhibition’s opening reception on the evening of Thursday, March 21 at the HDC studios. Limited edition, silkscreen prints of the commemorative poster will be sold at the event, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Midwest BikeShare.
Midwest BikeShare is a non-profit corporation working to bring the kiosk-based bike- sharing concept to Milwaukee. The organization hopes to install 25 bike rental kiosks and some 250 shared bikes throughout Milwaukee by the summer of 2013, and has raised nearly one-third of the $1.5 million needed to launch the program.
The exhibition will run through May 30 at the HDC studios, 220 E. Buffalo St. Admission is free and open to the public.