May 1, 2026
Works by UW–Madison MFA candidates Fatemeh Fani and Swan Ferraro were recognized at the Wisconsin Artists Biennial, which took place Feb. 7–April 19 at the Museum of Wisconsin Art (MOWA).
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UW–Madison alumna shares coin-based art on CBS Sunday Morning
April 24, 2026
UW–Madison alumna and Philadelphia-based artist Stacey Lee Webber was recently featured on CBS Sunday Morning, speaking about her work transforming spare change into valuable, coin-based art.
UW–Madison MFA student featured on PBS Wisconsin
April 22, 2026
UW–Madison MFA student Christie Tirado is featured in a recent PBS Wisconsin video profile highlighting her work as an artist and researcher.
Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Mark Almanza
April 17, 2026
Mark Almanza is an interdisciplinary artist who works across a variety of mediums to explore their Chicano identity. Their MFA thesis exhibition, “Don’t Everybody Like The Smell Of Gasoline?” will be on view April 21–26 in UW–Madison’s Art Lofts Gallery.
Tandem Press honored by Print Center New York
April 16, 2026
UW–Madison’s Tandem Press is being honored for its significant contributions to the field of printmaking at Print Center New York's spring benefit on May 11.
Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Kate Flake
April 8, 2026
Kate Flake is an interdisciplinary artist working with photography and printmaking to create sculptures and installations that explore identity, family, and the body. Their MFA thesis exhibition, “When did I stop knowing you?” will be on view April 7–12 in the Front Space Gallery at UW–Madison’s Art Lofts.
School of Education faculty and students recognized with 2026 Creative Arts Awards
April 2, 2026
Several faculty and students from the School of Education have been named as recipients of 2026 UW–Madison Division of the Arts Creative Arts Awards.
Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Matt Bruhn
March 25, 2026
Matt Bruhn creates furniture and sculptural objects that "exist between function and autonomy." His MFA thesis exhibition, “13 Pretty Things,” will be on view April 7–12 in Gallery 7 on the seventh floor of the Humanities Building.
Art in Focus: Q&A with MFA candidate Kalil Mitchell
March 13, 2026
Kalil Mitchell creates luminous, abstract paintings that explore the interplay among light, space, and perception. Her final thesis exhibition, “Bright Obscurities,” will be on view at UW–Madison's Art Lofts Gallery from March 24–28.
Mandy Choy from the School of Education’s Art major
March 12, 2026
Students in the UW–Madison School of Education are committed to making their college experience a meaningful journey that aligns with their interests and helps them achieve their future goals. Following is a Q&A with Mandy Choy, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Art with a specialization in Graphic Design. She is also pursuing certificates in Business and Digital Studies and graduating in spring 2027.