Tag UW-Madison Arts Institute
Awards honor creativity through music, dance, more
The UW–Madison Awards in the Creative Arts honored everything from a dance work to a recording of new music to a multi-channel, multi-screen video artwork examining the philosophy of Jean-Jacques Rousseau.
Abdu’Allah to lead arts learning community
Artist — and barber — Faisal Abdu’Allah talks about his work while cutting the hair of volunteer Alison Jones Chaim during…
Libraries, Chazen, Arts Institute celebrate Shakespeare in Wisconsin
As the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death is marked this year, UW–Madison has spearheaded the Shakespeare in Wisconsin 2016 initiative.
Artist mixes traditional and contemporary; decorative and political
Interdisciplinary artist-in-residence Meeta Mastani teaches students about natural dyes and printing, but she also encourages them to use their art to express their emotions and beliefs.
John Baldacchino to lead Arts Institute
He comes to the UW from the University of Dundee in Scotland, where he held a professorial chair of arts education at the School of Education & Social Work.
Arts Institute director finalists announced
A search and screen committee has named three finalists, presenting its recommendations to Provost Sarah Mangelsdorf.
Students present creative innovation at New Arts Venture Challenge
Funding pitches to investors tend to relate to innovative ideas in science, engineering or business. At the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a campus wide competition has…
No typical day in artist in residence’s classroom
Amy Franceschini’s class may be unconventional at times, but it’s teaching important lessons about social change and uncertainty.
Community arts procession STRUT! scheduled for Saturday, May 2
Members of the public are invited to watch and participate with over 30 of Madison's creative and cultural groups in STRUT!, a community arts procession showcasing stilt walking, dance, music, design, puppetry and more.