University of Wisconsin–Madison

Category: Art Department

Paper Artist Collective features UW-Madison’s Velliquette as Artist of the Month

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. Velliquette explains to the Paper Artist Collective: “I began my investigations into paper art about 15 years ago somewhat accidentally, …

Tone Madison highlights ‘Bury the Hatchet’ project from UW–Madison’s Hitchcock

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 …

NPR interviews UW-Madison’s Barry about ‘Genius Grant’ recognition

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. She joined the faculty in 2013 after serving as the spring 2012 artist in …

Tandem Press Holiday Open House and Sale on Dec. 14

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 Ave. Tandem Press, founded in 1987, is affiliated with the School of Education’s Art Department. The organization brings in artists who use its facilities to create editions of prints …

UW–Madison Glass Lab Holiday Sale on Dec. 14-15

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 …

Abdu’Allah noted in Muse’s memoriam of curator Silva

UW-Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah, an associate professor with the School Education’s Art Department and faculty director of The Studio, was mentioned in Muse’s memoriam of well-known art curator Olabisi Obafunke Silva (known as Bisi), who Abdu’Allah credits with launching his art career in London. After working in London, Silva left the UK in 2000 to champion global arts of …

UW-Madison students, artist-in-residence Hanson present ‘From topic to topography’ Nov. 21

Carrie Hanson, the UW-Madison Division of the Art’s Fall 2019 Interdisciplinary Artist in Residence, and students will present “From topic to topography: Mapping issues through movement.” The event runs from 6 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 21. in the lobby of the Chazen Museum of Art. Hanson is a choreographer, educator, and the artistic director …

‘In Dialogue’ show features work of UW-Madison students enrolled in ‘Art and Social Change’

The School of Education Gallery is currently featuring work from students enrolled in Art Department faculty member Laurie Beth Clark’s course, “Art and Social Change.” The show is titled “In Dialogue.” The exhibit explores themes about the human experience, utilizing various mediums to discuss contemporary dilemmas, such as waste and violence. “In Dialogue” interrogates existing systems, offers …

UW-Madison’s Teixeira receives two major awards for documentary, ‘On Exile’

UW-Madison’s José Carlos Teixeira recently received two major awards for his experimental documentary film, “On Exile.” Teixeira is an assistant professor with the School of Education’s Art Department. “On Exile” received both the Jurors Award and Best Documentary Short recognition at The Artists Forum Festival of the Moving Image in New York on Oct. 19. At the intersection …

New master’s program in design and innovation engages five disciplines

The new UW-Madison accelerated master of science in design and innovation gives new meaning to collaboration. Combining expertise from five schools and colleges with team-based interaction, the program promises to offer students a breadth of highly desired skills. “The interdisciplinary nature of the program promotes creative thinking and an ability to solve complex problems,” says …