University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Art Department

Wisconsin State Journal spotlights ‘Prince Hall’ series by UW–Madison’s Abdu’Allah

The Wisconsin State Journal is once again putting the spotlight on the work of UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah. Abdu’Allah, who holds the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art, is an internationally acclaimed artist, professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, and the associate dean of the arts in the School of Education.  The story focuses …

UW–Madison’s Hitchcock speaks about art, Native heritage in Q&A for Capital Times

John Hitchcock, a professor of printmaking with the School of Education’s Art Department, recently did a Q&A with a reporter from The Capital Times discussing his “artistic roots, narrative resilience, and what Native heritage means to him.” Hitchcock speaks not only about his artwork, but also his music, family, and Native heritage in the piece …

UW–Madison alumnus Chihuly continues to captivate the world through glass art

By Sofie Schachter UW–Madison alumnus Dale Chihuly earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1967 as a student in the recently created Glass Lab. Since then, he has been featured in museums, founded the renowned Pilchuck Glass School, decorated buildings across the world, and had a museum dedicated to his work. …

Students recognize nine School of Education educators as ‘Honored Instructors’

UW–Madison students living in University Housing each year have the ability to recognize outstanding educators via the Honored Instructor program. Through this program, University Housing takes nominations from students who want to honor and recognize instructors who challenge students, make learning fun, and/or are inspiring. This fall’s list of Honored Instructors includes nine outstanding educators …

The School of Education’s 2022 moments in time

As we welcome 2023, we wanted to look back and share photos that highlight some of the special moments that took place across our School in 2022. What an amazing year it was!  Below are some special moments to remember from across the School of Education, winnowed from the many hundreds of photos our photographers …

Q&A spotlights UW–Madison alumna who is the Met’s inaugural curator of Native American art

The Wisconsin Alumni Association published a Q&A with School of Education alumna Patricia Marroquin Norby, the first full-time curator of Native American art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Norby earned her master of fine arts degree from the School of Education’s Art Department in 2002. In the interview, she identifies …

UW–Madison’s Scheer is featured on WORT’s ‘The 8 O’Clock Buzz’

UW–Madison’s Elaine Scheer, a professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, was featured on WORT-FM’s “The 8 O’Clock Buzz” recently in a segment that is titled, “Watercolors by the ‘Gram.” In the segment, host Andy Moore picks Scheer’s brain about her paintings, the experiences behind them, and why she chose Instagram as a platform …

Wisconsin Alumni Association spotlights Art Professor Tom Jones

A story from the Wisconsin Alumni Association spotlights the work of UW–Madison Professor Tom Jones, an instructor of photography in the School of Education’s Art Department and an Art Department alumnus (BFA, 1988). The story, titled “Worth A Thousand Words: An Inside Look,” delves into Jones’s experience in Madison as a member of the Ho-Chunk …

Art Department alum named UW–Parkside artist in residence

UW–Madison alumnus Roberto Torres Mata recently became the UW–Parkside College of Arts and Humanities’ first selection for their artist-in-residence program. Mata is a printmaker who specializes in papermaking, installations, and sculpture inspired by Indigenous cultures in the Americas. He earned his MA and MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department. Mata’s solo exhibition will …