Arts
The fine arts are an expression of stories, culture, and individuality. At the UW System, faculty and staff encourage students to express themselves artistically by providing tools, opportunities and resources to help them succeed and thrive in the world of art.
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UW-La Crosse alum stars on hit singing show “The Voice”
December 4, 2020
For Aaron Scott, the road to stardom began in a dorm room. In 2005-06, Scott was a junior at UW-La Crosse — spending his days studying art education, wishing he […]
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UW-Eau Claire senior is first-known student to curate outside exhibition at Foster Gallery
November 10, 2020
Caleb Carr grew up on a southwest Wisconsin farm and, from a young age, understood the importance of natural resources and the environment in his family’s rural lifestyle. The University […]
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‘Every culture is singing the same song’ in UW Oshkosh multicultural mural
October 1, 2020
A large colorful mural—with a unifying theme celebrating differences―is on view for all to see this fall on the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus. Three years in the making, the […]
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UW-Whitewater poet, professor Marilyn Annucci on living in the moment
September 11, 2020
Award-winning poet Marilyn Annucci brings us into the moment — bringing to life vivid details of memories — and encouraging us to pause to see the things we might otherwise […]
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UW-Parkside offers DIY scene painting kits for final projects
May 14, 2020
UW-Parkside Theatre Arts Associate Professor Jody Sekas has adapted his scene painting class not just by channeling his inner Bob Ross and showing the students the joy of painting through […]
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UW Oshkosh art students, faculty show ability to adapt in unusual spring semester
May 11, 2020
Leslie Walfish is witnessing it now, how those in the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh art department are making the best of the circumstances brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. As […]
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See the UW-Green Bay Lawton Gallery ‘Knees Deep’ exhibition through photos
April 20, 2020
The Jefreid Lotti exhibit at UW-Green Bay’s Lawton Gallery had to be suspended because of the COVID-19 response. But thanks to Curator Emma Hitzman, the public can still view Lotti’s […]
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On, Wisconsin at home: UW-Madison shares ways to enjoy art and music while social distancing
April 16, 2020
While we’re all practicing social distancing, online resources from the University of Wisconsin–Madison can make you feel a little closer to campus. Follow #onwisconsinathome on Twitter and Instagram for more […]
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UW-Parkside professor and students help showcase local businesses
April 1, 2020
UW-Parkside students in Professor Kristen Bartel’s digital photography class recently partnered with downtown Racine businesses to create The Root Magazine. In the new publication, which is named after the city’s […]
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Performing the Wisconsin Idea at UW-Madison’s new Hamel Music Center
December 18, 2019
UW-Madison’s new Hamel Music Center opened in late October with a free concert. Built entirely with private funds, this state-of-the-art music facility will add excitement to Madison’s cultural scene and […]