Named “Saint Kate,” hotel will celebrate artistic expression in all
forms; a place to create, discover and participate in the creative
process
MILWAUKEE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 13, 2018--
Curiosity, Creativity, Collaboration, Community, Common Ground – this is
the inspiration behind Milwaukee’s newest independent arts hotel, Saint
Kate. Named for Saint Catherine, the patron saint of artists, this
first-of-its-kind hotel will offer an experience unlike any other hotel
through the celebration of the arts.
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Expected to open in spring 2019, Saint Kate The Arts Hotel, will be a
place that will create discussion and drive collaboration among
visitors, allowing guests to see things from a beautiful new
perspective. Blending exceptional hospitality with artistic expression,
the hotel’s motto, “invite participation and expect change,” will
challenge visitors to keep an open mind, embrace change and evolve as
individuals.
At an unveiling event held November 12 in collaboration with Milwaukee’s
vibrant creative community, over 400 artists witnessed the vision and
story of Saint Kate unfold, and learned how they can be a part of the
hotel’s dynamic creative process and experiential DNA. Artists were
invited to use Saint Kate as a space to share their vision, passion and
imagination with travelers and locals alike.
“Saint Kate is a place for everyone who treasures the arts and
appreciates all that art can bring to our lives and communities. Like
art in its most basic form, this hotel is fully inclusive and a home to
experience the power of contrasts. Saint Kate will help show the world
that Milwaukee is a vibrant destination for creative expression,” said
Reginald Baylor, one of Wisconsin’s best-known artists and the first
Artist in Residence of The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee. “All our lives
are made richer by letting go of the familiar and embracing the process
of creativity. At Saint Kate, our community can unite to embrace the
beauty of what could be.”
Like an artist’s blank canvas, the entire experiential destination will
celebrate art in all its many forms, from music to dance, painting to
sculpture, film to poetry and more. All ideas are welcome and
encouraged. Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s theatre and
entertainment district, the 219-room hotel will feature art-inspired
guestrooms, 13,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, 11 event rooms
and three restaurants, as well as bars and lounges. Design plans
unveiled at the event include a theatre that will feature plays,
lectures, classes and musical and dance performances; world-class
gallery space; a working Artist-in-Residence studio that will give
guests a window into the creative process; and event spaces to host
rotating exhibitions, screenings, workshops and more.
“We are in the business of asking what-if and why not? People like
adventure and authentic experiences and the opportunity to step out of
their day-to-day. Saint Kate will be full of surprises for those who
crave an enriching travel experience - to engage and explore, rather
than simply observe. Our number-one goal is to challenge people’s
thinking about art and the creative process. By tapping into our
creative community, we are using art as a tool to show that there is
beauty in the process as well as the finished product. All can be
celebrated at Saint Kate,” said hotel visionary Greg Marcus, president
and CEO of The Marcus Corporation.
The hotel is currently seeking proposals from artists around the world
that will be reviewed by an independent arts advisory board comprised of
leaders from Milwaukee arts organizations and creative influencers. All
ideas are welcome and should be emailed to: proposals@saintkatearts.com.
“Where there is art, there is change and appreciation. Every time you
visit Saint Kate it will be a different experience, a new perspective
and a rewarding individual journey. From the moment guests walk through
the door, they will have a new view of Milwaukee and the creative spirit
that pulses through our streets. We are inviting the curious, the
seekers, the inventors to be part of the Saint Kate experience and to
use this new platform to share their expressions with the community,”
Marcus said.
For more information on the vision and creative process of the arts
hotel, please visit: www.SaintKateArts.com.
About Marcus Hotels & Resorts
Saint Kate is owned and managed by Marcus®
Hotels & Resorts, a division of The
Marcus Corporation (NYSE: MCS), which owns and/or manages 21 hotels,
resorts and other properties in the U.S. The company’s distinctive
portfolio includes city-center meeting hotels, upscale resorts, historic
properties, and premium branded and independent first-class hotels.
Marcus Hotels & Resorts is an approved operator for all major lodging
brands. A leader in the hospitality industry since 1962, Marcus Hotels &
Resorts creates asset value for hotel owners through its expertise in
management, development and product repositioning. This includes hotel
food and beverage concepts developed by its Marcus Restaurant Group,
featuring premier brands such as Mason Street Grill, ChopHouse, Miller
Time Pub & Grill and SafeHouse Restaurants. For more information, please
visit: http://www.marcushotels.com
and follow the company on Facebook
and Twitter (@MarcusHotels).
About The Marcus Corporation
Headquartered in Milwaukee, The Marcus Corporation is a leader in the
lodging and entertainment industries, with significant company-owned
real estate assets. In addition to its lodging division, its theatre
division, Marcus
Theatres®, is the fourth largest theatre circuit in the U.S. and
currently owns or operates 890 screens at 68 locations in eight states.
Upon completion of its announced acquisition of the Movie Tavern circuit
in early 2019, Marcus Theatres will own or operate 1,098 screens at 90
locations in 17 states. For more information, please visit the company’s
website at www.marcuscorp.com.
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