The UW–Madison Glass Lab, housed in the School of Education’s Art Department, is the first collegiate glass program in the nation. And last year, 2022, marked the 60th anniversary of glass at UW. This year the UW Glass Lab presents Glass Madison — a year-long celebration of the sixth decade of this history. Glass Madison will include exhibitions, …
Discover the latest developments in fine art, craft, and design at the UW–Madison Art Department’s free public lectures by some of the nation’s most prominent artists, critics, and gallery and museum directors. The Art Department’s Visiting Artist Colloquium is a series supported by the Anonymous Fund and the Brittingham Trust. Visiting artist lectures are held …
UW–Madison’s Taekyeom Lee, an assistant professor of graphic design in the School of Education’s Art Department, was interviewed last month by The Great Discontent (TGD), a media company “committed to telling the untold stories of today’s artists, makers, and risk takers.” In the interview Lee speaks about his experience as an immigrant, his goals as …
On Friday, Sept. 15, UW–Madison commemorated the life and work of alumnus and Professor Emeritus Truman Lowe by officially dedicating a sculpture created by and honoring the life of the Ho-Chunk Nation artist. The aluminum sculpture, “Effigy: Bird Form,” was created by Lowe in 1997. It was then showcased in a year-long exhibition of 20th-century works at …
UW–Madison alumna Sue Moberly, who graduated from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1992, recently opened up a silversmithing studio in Madison following nearly 30 years as an elementary and high school art teacher. In August, Madison’s Capital Times newspaper spoke with her about her business, art, and passions. Moberly retired from teaching metalwork …
Jason Kartez, who earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 2018, was interviewed last month for a Shoutout LA web series titled, “Social impact: how does your business help the community or the world?” After graduating from UW–Madison, Kartez moved to Los Angeles, California, where he now works as a K-12 …
Five individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the sixth cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are: Angela Johnson, lecturer, Art DepartmentCourtney Parker-West, PhD student, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy AnalysisDiego Román, assistant professor of bilingual/bicultural education, Department of Curriculum and InstructionLaShandra Harbin, PhD student, Department of Educational Policy …
Liesl Chatman will be UW–Madison’s 2023 Folk Artist-in-Residence, as part of the Sustaining Scandinavian Folk Arts in the Upper Midwest project in partnership with the School of Education’s Art Department. Chatman is a spoon carver, kolroser, teacher, and advocate for education and equity in all walks of life. She will be hosting a regular carving …
The UW–Madison School of Education is bringing another talented and diverse cohort of new faculty members to campus for the start of the upcoming fall semester. To welcome these newest members of our community — and to reconnect with colleagues and celebrate the start of the upcoming 2023-24 academic year — the School is hosting …
By Kari Dickinson UW–Madison graduate student Tamara McLean describes augmented reality (AR) as “the future” of graphic design. AR refers to interactive experiences that combine the real world with computer-generated content. One example of AR in action is the popular game Pokémon GO, where users “catch” virtual Pokémon characters that are overlayed in real locations. …