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The world is their studio

At the Akropoditi Dance Festival on the Greek island of Syros, UW–Madison student Dara Zahorik stepped into a dance studio…

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Why Wisconsin? Student Edition

Amari Priya Kukreja Sophomore, majoring in violin performance When Amari Priya Kukreja was looking for a university, she worried she’d…

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Arts at UW

At UW–Madison, the arts are for everyone. No matter your major, you’re encouraged to make creative exploration part of your college experience.

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Awards & Funding

The Division of the Arts is here to support the arts on campus. Apply for the Creative Arts Awards or Arts Business Competition.

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Artists in Residence

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Fall 2026

V. Selvaganesh

International Visiting Artist Program (IVAP)

Arist in residence Seph Rodney

Fall 2026

Seph Rodney

Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Programs (IARP)

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