By Kari Dickinson Earlier this month, the printmaking, book art, and paper area of UW–Madison’s Art Department proudly hosted the 2025 national conference of CBAA: The Association for Book Art Education (formerly known as the College Book Art Association), drawing more than 200 artists, librarians, students, educators, and book art enthusiasts from across the United States to campus. …
A recent article in the Wisconsin State Journal highlights an unexpected and inspiring collaboration between UW–Madison’s Faisal Abdu’Allah — the Chazen Family Distinguished Chair in Art and associate dean of the arts in the School of Education — and Kamari McGee, a former player on UW–Madison’s men’s basketball team. Their connection began in 2022 after …
UW–Madison MFA graduate Mariah Moneda is featured in a Madison365 article spotlighting her recent thesis exhibition, “Magmula Sa Lupa” (“From the Earth” in Tagalog), which explored themes of survival, memory, and belonging through interdisciplinary work grounded in Filipino cultural traditions. Moneda, who completed her MFA in studio art in May, describes her path to the …
Faculty and alumni from UW–Madison’s Art Department are among those featured in the 2025 Wisconsin Triennial, which opened May 2 at the Madison Museum of Contemporary Art (MMoCA). The exhibition, a major survey of contemporary art in the state, includes work by nine current faculty members and several graduates of UW–Madison’s art programs. Through a …
UW–Madison’s Katie Hudnall, who leads the woodworking and furniture program in the School of Education’s Art Department, was recently featured on WPR’s “Wisconsin Today” program in a story exploring her artistic and teaching practices. In the interview, Hudnall discussed her approach to woodworking, her experience as an educator, and the ways she encourages students to …
UW–Madison’s Tamara McLean, an MFA candidate in the School of Education’s Art Department, has been accepted to present at the 2025 AIGA Design Educators Community’s Design Education Conference, taking place June 12–13 at Illinois State University. McLean will present a case study titled, “Beyond the Brief: Teaching Design as a Tool for Social Change.” Her …
By Jason Gohlke, UW–Madison Office of Strategic Communication As part of the annual UW Day at the Capitol on April 30, 2025, School of Education researchers and faculty were among nearly 300 UW–Madison alumni, students, and staff who provided their unique perspective on the university’s critical role in the future of Wisconsin. The university’s top capital …
Five extraordinary members of the UW–Madison School of Education faculty have been honored during the last year with awards supported by the estate of professor, U.S. Senator, and UW Regent William F. Vilas (1840-1908). Julie Chen, a professor in the Art Department, and Carl Grant, a professor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, were …
UW–Madison’s John Hitchcock, a Vilas Distinguished Achievement Professor in the School of Education’s Art Department, has received the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award from Southern Graphics Council International (SGCI). The award recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to teaching printmaking and demonstrated excellence in their own creative work. Hitchcock was honored at SGCI’s 2025 …
Over the last few months we have been offering a glimpse into the creative process of the Art Department’s graduating master of fine arts candidates, who are presenting their final thesis exhibitions throughout the spring semester. These exhibitions represent the culmination of years of dedicated study and artistic exploration, showcasing our students’ diverse talents and …