Marcus Hotels & Resorts has announced that it is reinventing the 221-room InterContinental Milwaukee into an independent arts hotel. The property will blend hospitality with curated exhibits, contemporary installations and live performances.

“By reimagining this hotel’s place in our community, we aspire to serve as a welcoming, freeing space for those who wish to experience Milwaukee through an entirely different lens,” explained Greg Marcus, president and chief executive officer of The Marcus Corporation.

The repurposed property will open mid-2019.