The new sculpture created with the iconic MECCA basketball floor will be revealed to the general public on Saturday, Sept. 21 in the City Hall rotunda during Historic Milwaukee’s Doors Open Milwaukee event.
The event will feature the sculpture, designed by New Flux, and a visit with civic leaders as they present the future of public art in Milwaukee. You're invite to attend and enjoy complimentary appetizers and live entertainment. A cash bar will be on site, as well as limited edition MECCA prints that are available for purchase.
This free event will be hosted from 5:30 to 8 p.m., and RSVPs are requested.
OnMilwaukee.com first told you about the rebirth of the MECCA floor in mid-August. And, since the event on Aug. 23, the rebirth of Milwaukee's legendary piece of sports pop art has garnered attention from across the country.
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