John Kowalczyk
About John Kowalczyk
Born in Chicago in 1988, John Kowalczyk currently lives and works in Milwaukee, WI as an artist who utilizes art as a vehicle towards a more equitable society. He received his BFA in painting from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design in 2010, and began a three year residency with RedLine Milwaukee soon after, where he curated gallery exhibitions and developed a passion for community art. Since 2017, Kowalczyk has served as the Program Director with the non-profit organization Artists Working in Education where he oversees large scale community art projects working with artists, community stakeholders, and youth in Milwaukee. Kowalczyk founded the company Brick and Beauty in 2019 which produces custom visual art experiences and mural work. Kowalczyk’s work has been exhibited at the Sienna Art Institute in Italy, The Charles Allis Art Museum, The Museum of Wisconsin Art, Cedarburg Cultural Center, John Michael Kohler Art Center, and D.Varelli Gallery in Chicago along with other galleries across the U.S. Kowalczyk is represented by Scout Gallery in Milwaukee, WI.
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Based In Milwaukee, WI
Why Artists Work with WXLLSPACE
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WXLLSPACE connects real estate developers directly with commissioned mural artists — handling sourcing, contracts, insurance, and on-site delivery as one managed process. Every project is backed by built-in legal agreements and insurance coverage, so your team isn’t negotiating with individual artists or carrying the liability yourself.
End-to-End Mural Project Coordination
We manage everything—from wall prep and lift coordination to artist onboarding and site access. When you commission a mural artist through WXLLSPACE, you avoid the delays and miscommunication that come with managing freelance muralists directly. Production stays predictable from kickoff to final walkthrough.
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Built-In Artist Agreements and Full Insurance Coverage
No need to draft your own contracts. WXLLSPACE handles all legal agreements and provides insurance coverage to protect your asset, timeline, and team. Our contracts are built specifically for commercial mural and public art commissions—reducing liability exposure for your development team.
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Skip the RFQ process. Our platform connects you directly to vetted mural artists—with pricing, availability, and proposals in one place. Review artist portfolios, select a muralist that fits your property, and start the project.
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