February 25, 2020
The UW–Madison Division of the Arts announced its 2020 Awards in the Creative Arts and two faculty members from the School of Education garnered recognition.
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Novelist James Patterson to keynote commencement; John Felder will be alumni speaker
February 22, 2020
James Patterson, the world's top-selling author of the past 20 years, will give the charge to graduates as keynote speaker for spring commencement at UW-Madison. Joining him on stage will be this year's alumni speaker, John Felder, a retired labor union administrator and one of the primary organizers of the Black Student Strike of 1969 at UW-Madison.
Big move: Buisch’s painting makes its way to the Chazen
February 17, 2020
As a part of the campus-wide faculty show at UW-Madison’s Chazen Museum, Derrick Buisch, a professor with the School of Education’s Art Department, and a team of helpers, moved his 38.75-foot-long painting from the Art Lofts to the museum across major streets on campus.
‘Urban Bubble’ exhibition showing through Jan. 31
January 28, 2020
The Bubbler, in collaboration with UW-Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah and MMSD’s Foundations Central graduation recovery program, presents an art exhibition by Madison youth. "Urban Bubble" is currently showing at the Overture Center for the Arts’ Rotunda Gallery, until Jan. 31.
Milton’s lens captures impact of socio-economic issues
January 16, 2020
Lianne Milton is a documentary photographer and photojournalist who is pursuing a master of fine arts degree through the School of Education’s Art Department. Milton explains that her work “examines the impact of socio-economic issues on race, class, and citizenship — from global migration to the lasting effects of poverty and violence — as well as exploring the relationship between the environmental landscape and the human experience.”
Paper Artist Collective features UW-Madison’s Velliquette as Artist of the Month
December 26, 2019
The Paper Artist Collective recently profiled UW–Madison’s Michael Velliquette as its December Artist of the Month. Velliquette, who is known for crating paper sculptures, is a faculty associate with the School of Education’s Art Department.
Tone Madison highlights ‘Bury the Hatchet’ project from UW–Madison’s Hitchcock
December 20, 2019
The work of UW-Madison’s John Hitchcock was featured in Tone Madison’s look back at top musical offerings during 2019. The Tone Madison report explains: “Artist John Hitchcock's ‘Bury The Hatchet’ project (currently on display at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art's Wisconsin Triennial, complete with a vinyl listening station), combines printmaking, oral history, and music to explore the clash of Indigenous people and white conquest in the Wichita Mountains of Oklahoma." Hitchcock, is a professor with the Art Department and is the School of Education's associate dean for the arts.
NPR interviews UW-Madison’s Barry about ‘Genius Grant’ recognition
December 18, 2019
National Public Radio (NPR) recently interviewed UW-Madison’s Lynda Barry, one of this year’s recipients of the MacArthur Foundation's "Genius Grants." Barry is a professor of interdisciplinary creativity with the School of Education’s Art Department and holds the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art. The artist spoke to NPR about genius, which she doesn’t believe is necessary to create comics or art.
Tandem Press Holiday Open House and Sale on Dec. 14
December 10, 2019
The 2019 Tandem Press Holiday Open House and Sale will be held on Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tandem Press facility at 1743 Commercial Avenue.
UW–Madison Glass Lab Holiday Sale on Dec. 14-15
December 5, 2019
The 2019 UW-Madison Glass Lab Holiday Sale will be held Dec. 14-15, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Art Lofts at 111 N Frances St. The Glass Lab is a part of the Art Department, which is housed within the School of Education. The public is welcome to attend and are invited to watch live glassblowing all weekend. Unique ornaments hand-crafted by students will be available for purchase.