When Carrie Hanson and her Chicago-based dance company The Seldoms performed at the Wisconsin Union Theater in 2018, then junior Mariel Schneider was moved by the performance. The piece, in sync with Hanson’s overall vision, utilized …
Arts at UW
Step into the Artist’s Studio
Each fall, over 50 students in the MFA (Master of Fine Arts) program in Studio Art at the University of Wisconsin–Madison Art Department open their studio doors to the public. Their spaces, usually quiet and …
The Wait is Over: Hamel Music Center
Modern. Vibrant. Innovative. Expansive. State-of-the-art. These are just a few ways one could describe the brand-new, long-awaited Hamel Music Center*. It started as an idea almost 15 years ago. If you walked, drove, or biked …
Celebrating 100 Years of Classical Music Excellence
Over the past 99 years, the Wisconsin Union Theater has brought world-class performers, musicians, and artists to the stage at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Renowned twentieth century music icons have graced the stage, and this …
The Lasting Impact of Helen Louise Allen
The 50th anniversary celebration of the Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection (HLATC) is drawing to a close. Over the past year, we’ve seen events, exhibitions, and receptions dedicated to appreciating and reflecting on the impact that …
A Year in Review: the Arts on Campus
Arts Business Competition – Each year, the Division of the Arts holds the Arts Business Competition (ABC), a campus-wide competition encouraging innovation and creativity by students across all disciplines at the UW. This year’s first-place …
Passing the Torch
The UW–Madison means something different to every graduate who walks off its campus. For some, it may simply mean you’ve received an education. For others, your most valuable takeaway may be the friends you’ve made …
The Gesture of Collage as Practice
Since 1999, over 30 world-class artists have spent a semester at the UW–Madison as part of the Interdisciplinary Arts Residency Program (IARP). Each artist not only instructs a course, but also takes part in public …
50 Years of Inspiration: Celebrating Helen Louise Allen
It all started with one woman – Helen Louise Allen. A lover of travel with a desire to immerse herself in new cultures, Allen traveled the world collecting textiles from across the globe. Unlike many …
From Then to Now: Celebrating Wisconsin Filmmakers
At 7:00 pm on March 30 of 2000, Chump Change – Fame, Fortune, Cheese and Beer was screened at the Orpheum Theater on State Street. Shot in 35mm film, this 90-minute film would prove to be …