Milwaukee-based artist, Paul Druecke, has considered our relationship with food and land through many lenses, most recently through his Milwaukee Kitchen and Kitchen Minute series on YouTube. Kitchen Minute focuses on gathering everyday kitchen stories from the public. A submission video only needs to be 1-3 minutes long, and the subject matter can be anything from recipes and kitchen hacks to kitchen horror stories. Participants also have the opportunity to create a profile for their online cookbook. Druecke stresses that everyone is welcome in the kitchen, so do not hesitate to share your creations with the world!
Artist’s Call for Contributions:
Kitchen Minute brings together eclectic stories from everyday kitchens. We’d love to hear your best, worst, or most ordinary kitchen tale: a favorite shortcut, unexpected flavor combinations, entertaining anecdote, wild success, offbeat or treasured heirlooms, or hot mess horror story.
Milwaukee Kitchen is accepting submissions. The possibilities are up to you! Need inspiration? We recommend watching what others have shared or an episode of Milwaukee Kitchen!
ITS EASY—Use your smartphone to film a short video telling us about your favorite kitchen story or recipe. Feel free to ask a friend/partner/family member to join the fun! Details are below, though feel free to send an email to milwaukeekitchen2022@gmail.com with the subject line Kitchen Minute. We can walk you through or even stop by to record if we are in your area. Participants have the opportunity to create a profile for our online cookbook and vernacular history of neighborhood kitchens. Please help us spread the word: Everyone is welcome in the kitchen!
HOW TO—The subject matter is up to you: favorite recipe, kitchen hack, heirloom dish, novel pairings, or hot mess adventure. We only ask that it centers around your time in the kitchen.
- Video duration between 1 and 3 minutes. Best to record two takes.
- Recording on a smartphone works well, best to prop up on a table or use a smartphone tripod. Hand-held is the least preferred option.
- Please make sure to have the phone positioned horizontally (landscape orientation).
- Hopefully, you’ll be in the video as well as shots of the kitchen space and, if relevant, a few close-ups of whatever you’re talking about—recipe, handy kitchen device, cooking process, etc.
- Food preparation is optional.
- Submission of content indicates agreement for the video to be edited and included in all Milwaukee Kitchen platforms.
Project support is provided by The Open Fund through the Poor Farm with funding from The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. Special thanks to Company Brewing and Riverwest Co-op.
