Milwaukee area students will experience the works of Hispanic artist
Martín Ramírez

Milwaukee (October 3, 2007) — Funded by a grant from the Harley-Davidson
Foundation, twenty-five hundred Milwaukee area children from thirty-four
predominantly Hispanic schools will be able to see and learn from the works of
legendary 20th century Mexican artist Martín Ramírez. The docent-guided tours
will be conducted by staff at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Starting October 6, participating schools will receive up to two free bus
trips to the Museum along with free admission for students, teachers and
chaperones. The Museum is training 180 docents to provide Ramírez school tours
offered in English and Spanish.

“Ramirez is a remarkable self-taught artist whose work is rich with
expressive power,” said Gail Lione, President of the Harley-Davidson Foundation.
“We’re very proud to make his art accessible to students at Milwaukee area
bilingual schools so they can see and learn from his work.”

Martin Ramírez (1885-1960), was born in Jalisco, Mexico. He moved to the
United States around 1925. He created nearly 300 drawings of extraordinary
visual clarity within the confines of DeWitt State Hospital in northern
California, where he resided the last 15 years of his life. He is most
appreciated for complex multilayered drawings.

Eighty drawings by Ramírez, whose art and inspiring personal achievements
will be on display at the Milwaukee Art Museum October 6, 2007 through January
13, 2008.

Funding for the Ramirez exhibit education program is just one of several
Hispanic focused programs supported by the Harley-Davidson Foundation. Milwaukee
area projects currently serving Hispanics and receiving funding from the
Foundation include health and education programming at the United Community
Center, adult literacy programs at Milwaukee’s Journey House and youth
development programs at the Latino Community Center.

The Harley-Davidson Foundation was established to support the communities in
which the company has facilities and employees. The majority of the Foundation's
investments are in the areas of education and community revitalization with
funds also supporting programs in arts and culture, health, the environment and
national veteran's initiatives.

In additional to community program support, the company is also supporting
initiatives that extend an invitation for Hispanics to experience the
Harley-Davidson brand. Earlier this year, Harley-Davidson sponsored special
motorcycle activities at Milwaukee’s Mexican Fiesta in an effort to connect with
the local community of riders and the Hispanic community at large. The company
has also developed key relationships with Hispanic riding organizations,
specifically the Latin American Motorcycle Association (LAMA), the nation’s
largest Hispanic motorcycle club.

To learn more about Harley-Davidson Foundation giving or information on
products and services visit us at www.harley-davidson.com.