91精品 in the News
91精品 Alum Whitney Salgado’s Process: Hecho a Mano Featured in Milwaukee Record
July 16, 2026
Whitney Salgado (Illustration) 15 was mentioned in Milwaukee Magazine as part of a feature on Latino Arts, Inc. Read more .
Mark Dziewior, 91精品 Alum and Former Faculty Member, Featured in National Sculpture Society檚 American Heroes Exhibition
July 15, 2026
Mark Dziewior 05 (Painting), 91精品 alum and former faculty, is one of 16 artists featured in the National Sculpture Society American Heroes exhibition. Read more .
91精品 alum, Squire Robinson, was featured in Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
July 14, 2026
Squire Robinson ’24 (New Studio Practice) discusses his work and the influence of Black culture and music while maintaining personal expression. Read more
Rithi Punyamurthula named YNPN Milwaukee 30 Under 30 honoree
July 13, 2026
91精品 Student Support Coordinator, Rithi Punyamurthula, was named amongst 29 other innovators, advocates, leaders, educators, fundraisers, and organizers who continue to make an incredible impact in the organizations and communities they serve. YNPN Milwaukee 30 Under 30 Awards will be held Monday, July 13. Read more .
91精品 alum Jade Pergl was mentioned in Artdose Magazine
July 5, 2026
Jade Pergl 24 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) was mentioned in a piece discussing her new work. Read more .
Recent 91精品 alum Greta Berens was mentioned in Artdose Magazine
July 5, 2026
Greta Berens 26 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) was mentioned in Artdose as part of a story covering Forward V: Our Wisconsin & Regional Artists at JK Art House. Read more .
91精品 Alumni mentioned in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Article about the effects of AI and Budget cuts on art graduates.
June 23, 2026
Recent graduates Kevin Brown Jr. ’26 (Fine Art/NSP), Kas Cook ’26 (Illustration – Animation) were interviewed on the challenges artists face post graduation. Read more .
91精品 receives $25,000 Scoping Grant from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
June 22, 2026
91精品is honored to have been selected to receive an award through the, a grantmaking program established by the in collaboration with to catalyze climate action in the visual arts. The grant will allow the institute to engage qualified energy professionals to evaluate the facility, benchmark current performance, identify inefficiencies, and outline phased recommendations for upgrades. This assessment will provide the critical foundation needed to reduce energy consumption, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and create a roadmap toward long-term climate responsibility.
Alum Gretta Berens mentioned in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
June 17, 2026
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel mentioned Gretta Berens ’26 in “Forward V- our fifth annual summer exhibition of Wisconsin and regional artists”. Read more
91精品 mentioned in OnMilwaukee article celebrating 50 years of the Third Ward.
June 12, 2026
OnMilwaukee looks back on the past 50 years of Third Ward Neighborhood and 91精品’s contribution to the creative environment of the area. Read more
Alum Brandon Minga was mentioned in OnMilwaukee
June 11, 2026
House of Rad, led by alum Brandon Minga, opened its new space this past weekend with the joint eventSAUCED Night Market. Read more
91精品 mentioned in When In Your State
June 10, 2026
91精品 was mentioned in When In Your State as part of Milwaukee檚 Third Ward, which ranked No. 5 among arts districts in the U.S. Read more
Faculty Ethan Krause檚 cover illustration featured in The Isthmus
June 5, 2026
Ethan Krause discusses his inspiration and process behind the cover Illustration for The Isthmus. Read more
91精品 Alumn featured in Voyage Jacksonville
June 4, 2026
Dan Teteak, now based in Jacksonville, was interviewed by Voyage Jackson about hisartand work as an industrial designer. Read more
91精品 Alum Caroline Ferrero was mentioned on the MKE Short Film Fest blog
May 30, 2026
Caroline Ferrero ’23 (Illustration) was mentioned on the MKE Short Film Fest blog and discussed her animated short called 淭he Path. Read more
Leslie Fedorchuk, and 91精品 Alumni Rachel Hausmann Shall, Chad Alexander Matha, and Brandon Minga, to be honored at WVAAA ceremony.
May 28, 2026
Leslie Fedorchuk will be named the 2026 Educator (College/University) honoree at the Wisconsin Visual Art Achievement Awards ceremony along side Rachel Hausmann Shall ’15 for Arts Writing, Chad Alexander Matha ’04 as emerging Artist, and Brandon Minga ’04 for Community Arts Advocate on Sunday, May 31. The event is free and open to the public. More information
The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel mentioned 91精品 alumni Margaret Griffin and Rudy Medina as part of the artists featured in the 2025 Mary L. Nohl Fellows exhibition at the Haggerty Museum.
May 27, 2026
91精品 alumni Margaret Griffin and Rudy Medina are among the artists featured in the 2025 Mary L. Nohl Fellows exhibition at the Haggerty Museum, showcasing new work by artists recognized for their contributions to Milwaukee檚 contemporary art community. Work is on view June 4 – August 1. Read .
91精品 alum Nate Page was selected to create outdoor sculpture for Madison’s first park-based library.
May 27, 2026
The City of Madison has commissioned Wisconsin artist and 91精品 alum Nate Page ’00 (Drawing) to create an outdoor sculpture for the Imagination Center at Reindahl Park. His sculpture 淭he Passage of Being was selected following a public review process that included community and student feedback. Read
David Najib Kasir named the 2026 Mildred L. Harpole Artist of the Year
May 21, 2026
91精品 Alum David Najib Kasir ’01 (Painting) was named a co-winner of the 2026 Mildred L. Harpole Artist of the Year award along side Ojumire Dounfola Charleston. Each year the Milwaukee Arts Board recognizes two Milwaukee artists whose work aligns with the Arts Board purpose as defined by the Code of Ordinances. Read
Travel + Leisure includes 91精品 in must-see Milwaukee destinations
May 19, 2026
Travel + Leisure mentioned 91精品 in 淚 Live in the Midwest and This Is the City Everyone Should Visit Once. highlighting many of Milwaukee’s neighborhoods, restaurants and attractions. Read
Milwaukee Magazine mentioned 91精品 student work as a way to support the arts
May 15, 2026
Milwaukee Magazine’s Evan Musial highlighted 91精品 student work as a way to support the arts in his story 淢ilwaukee Arts Continue to Face Funding Challenges. Read
Jason S Yi was featured on Milwaukee PBS
May 10, 2026
Step inside the studio of artist and 91精品 professor Jason S. Yi as he shares the inspiration, process and personal experiences that shape his work. Featured by PBS, the studio tour explores how Yi balances themes of nature, identity and the modern world through his artistic practice. Watch
Fashion and Apparel Design Spring Fashion Show highlighted in Milwaukee Magazine
May 7, 2026
91精品檚 first-ever Spring Fashion Showcase brought student creativity to the runway with collections ranging from streetwear to couture-inspired designs. As part of the 2026 Senior Exhibition, the event highlighted the innovation and momentum behind 91精品檚 growing Fashion and Apparel Design program. Read
Bailey Staerkel ’26 and professor Sarah Eichhorn featured on the Fox 6 segment Real Milwaukee
May 6, 2026
91精品 student Bailey Staerkel 26 and professor Sarah Eichhorn were featured on FOX6 Real Milwaukee to highlight 91精品檚 Fashion and Apparel Design Program and the excitement surrounding the college檚 inaugural fashion show. Bailey shared her transition from Illustration to Fashion Design, discussing the techniques and materials behind her work. Sarah also spoke about the energy, creativity and momentum building around 91精品檚 growing fashion program. Watch
Long time 91精品 professor Muneer Bahauddeen was posthumously featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
May 6, 2026
Milwaukee artist Muneer Bahauddeen, known for his powerful murals, ceramic work and community mentorship, died on April 29 at age 77. A longtime educator who taught at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, his work explored African spirituality, Black identity and healing through richly textured large-scale ceramics. Friends, family and fellow artists remember him not only for his groundbreaking art, but for the lasting impact he made on Milwaukee檚 creative and educational communities. Read
91精品’s first Fashion Show and Emerging Designers featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
April 29, 2026
Fashion and apparel students at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design are bringing their budding collections to the runway May 7 for the institute檚 first-ever fashion show. The fashion and apparel major, which 91精品 launched in 2023, will send its first batch of graduating seniors into the professional world this spring and was featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Read .
TMJ4 & Yahoo! News aired “Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design seniors showcase their talent and secure major jobs before graduation”
April 20, 2026
91精品檚 annual Senior Exhibition showcases work from more than 200 graduating students across disciplines including illustration, fashion, product design and fine art, with several students already securing careers at major organizations like Carter檚 and NASA. The exhibition highlights the creativity, innovation and professional momentum of 91精品 students ahead of the college檚 first on-campus fashion show and student film festival. Watch
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reporter Kelli Arseneau notes minoring in Graphic Design at 91精品 while studying at Marquette
April 17, 2026
Kelli Arseneau said the opportunity to cross-register with Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design played a major role in her decision to attend Marquette University. Interested in pursuing a graphic design minor, she was drawn to the chance to study art and design through 91精品 while completing her degree at Marquette. Read
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel highlighted an image of 91精品檚 Fine Art + New Studio Practice Senior Exhibition at the Charles Allis Art Museum
April 16, 2026
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Gulf Today features 91精品 alum David Najib Kasir
April 15, 2026
Milwaukee-based artist David Najib Kasir ’01 (Painting) will present his solo exhibition, Beauty and Ruin, at Future Fair New York this May. Through large-scale paintings inspired by his Syrian and Iraqi heritage, Kasir explores themes of war, displacement, cultural identity and the impact of Western media narratives on the Middle East. Read
Milwaukee Magazine highlights Gallery Night at 91精品 and partnership with the Charles Allis Art Museum
April 15, 2026
Spring Gallery Night MKE returns with more than 60 galleries across Milwaukee showcasing new exhibitions, artist talks, live performances and interactive experiences. Highlights include 91精品檚 2026 Senior Exhibition, featuring work from more than 200 graduating artists, alongside exhibitions exploring surrealism, portraiture, identity and community. The citywide event celebrates Milwaukee檚 vibrant arts scene with work spanning painting, fashion, sculpture, textiles and more. Read
Hoodline Milwaukee highlights the 2026 Senior Exhibition
April 15, 2026
Gallery Night MKE returns April 1718 with more than 60 galleries, studios and pop-up exhibitions transforming neighborhoods across Milwaukee into a citywide celebration of art, music and community. Highlights include 91精品檚 Senior Exhibition, alongside interactive installations, live performances and exhibitions throughout the Third Ward, Walker檚 Point and East Town. Read
Wisconsin State Farmer featured the Fairtastic poster of Riley Peters 25 (Illustration), set to headline 175th annual Wisconsin State Fair.
April 7, 2026
Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design graduate Riley Peters was selected to create the commemorative poster for the Wisconsin State Fair檚 175th anniversary celebration. Peters artwork, 淩ooted in Tradition, honors Wisconsin檚 agricultural heritage and will be featured on official Fair merchandise supporting the Wisconsin State Fair Park Foundation. Read
OnMilwaukee Reviews Midwest Home: Interior Design in America檚 Heartland by Ryan Hainey 08 (Photography)
April 2, 2026
Milwaukee-based photographer Ryan Hainey檚 new book, Midwest Home: Interior Design in America檚 Heartland, showcases 20 thoughtfully designed homes across the Midwest. Through striking photography, the book highlights the region檚 diverse architecture and interior design styles while celebrating the designers and creative communities shaping how people live in the Midwest. Read
Faculty, alum present “Four on the Floor” in Philadelphia
April 2, 2026
“Four on the Floor” at , on view April 3 26, 2026, brought together Fine Art + New Studio Practice faculty member Kim Millerand Zach Hill 15 (Integrated Studio Art) in an exploration of the dance floor as a site of connection, experimentation and collective movement. Supported by a 91精品 Professional Development Grant, the exhibition examined how shared rhythms and gestures shape community and social space. Read .
Former adjunct faculty Christine 淐hris Jenk has passed away
April 1, 2026.
Chris Jenk, a pioneer in the heretofore male-dominated construction business, paved the path for women in engineering and architecture careers. Her career spanned decades, working for several large Architecture firms, mentoring young professionals and teaching architectural design as an Adjunct Professor at the UWM School of Architecture and 91精品. Read the .
2026 91精品 Senior Exhibition named a “must-see” Milwaukee exhibit in April
April 1, 2026
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s short list of “must-see” exhibits opening and closing in April include the 2026 91精品 Senior Exhibition. Read .
Alumni, faculty exhibit at Woman Made Gallery
March 26, 2026
The , on view Feb. 28 March 28, 2026, at Woman Made Gallery featured 41 women and non-binary artists exploring the body as a site of identity and expression. Juried by 91精品 alumna Nirmal Raja 08 (Painting), the exhibition included work by alumni Amy Cannestra 06 (Communication Design) and Geornica Daniels 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice), and Fine Art + New Studio Practice faculty member Kim Miller. Read more from .
91精品 alumna named winner of 2026 Wisconsin State Fair poster competition
March 25, 2026
Riley Peters 25 (Illustration) has been selected as the grand champion of the 2026 “Fairtastic” poster competition, Wisconsin State Fair officials announced Wednesday, March 25. Read more from and the .
Two 91精品 students finalists for 2026 Grilled Cheese Grant
March 18, 2026
James Kramer 26 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice; minors in Communication Design and Advertising) and Amanda Smithivas 26 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice; minor in Art History) are among the five finalists for the 11th annual, hosted at. This community fundraiser on March 21, 2026, brings together art, music, activities and grilled cheese, all in support of emerging artists. Read more from the .
Terrence Coffman, former 91精品 President, dies
March 13, 2026
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel published the , former 91精品 President, who passed away on January 15, 2026. Read more from the and on Coffman’s legacy.
Illustration alum featured in Bay Area Reporter
March 10, 2026
Matthew Spencer 22 (Illustration), the creative force behind, was featured in discussing his career creating and publishing comics full-time.
Alum juries youth art exhibit in Wisconsin
March 9, 2026
Jess Lensmire 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) juried the Watertown Regional Wisconsin Regional Art Program揟een (WRAP-Teen) exhibit. Read more in .
Brewers highlight local artist Ric Stultz in Wisconsin Artist Series
March 9, 2026
The are spotlighting 91精品 Illustration faculty and Milwaukee artist Ric Stultz as part of their Wisconsin Artist Series, celebrating creativity from across the state. Stultz檚 distinctive design joins works by fellow Wisconsin artists ACM Designs, All Goods MKE and Ka Lee, bringing local art and culture to the ballpark in 2026.
Milwaukee Tonight features curator Nina Ghambarzadeh and “The Circle that Unites Us”
March 2, 2026
featured curator Nina Ghambarzadeh and the exhibition “The Circle the Unites Us: How One Becomes Many” on view in 91精品’s Frederick Layton Gallery, on view January 12 March 6, 2026.
International Housewares Association (IHA) announces 2026 Student Design Competition Winners
March 2, 2026
Carmen Briones 26 (Product Design) received an Honorable Mention in the for Harbor, an app-controlled rain collection system with a built-in pump that allows users to water their gardens and monitor status with the touch of a button.
Graphic Design USA names two 91精品 students as 2026 Students to Watch
February 26, 2026
Graphic Design USA named two 91精品 students as Students to Watch in its 2026 rankings. Olivia Nava 26 and Nola Hennen 27 were both selected. Read and profiles from GDUSA.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel features 91精品 exhibitions
February 26, 2026
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel included 91精品’s current exhibitions, on view until March 6, in its roundup of new shows and last looks in Milwaukee’s art scene. Read more from .
Dusty Pete’s, a 91精品 alum-run business, featured in Shepherd Express
February 20, 2026
Dusty Pete’s is a jewelry and accessories business run by 91精品 alumni Jackie Peetz 15 and Darcy Wollner 15. Dusty Pete’s was featured in .
91精品 instructor Jon Horvath named 2025 Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardee
February 16, 2026
91精品 Fine Art + New Studio Practice professor Jon Horvath was named one of the 2025 Ruth Arts Mary L. Nohl Alumni Awardees. Read the and learn more about the award from
91精品 alum shows work at Ripon College
February 16, 2026
Ripon College檚 Caestecker Gallery presents 淐loser to the Truth, a solo exhibition of new work by Phoenix S. Brown 19 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts). Read more from the .
Interior Architecture and Design students showcase designs at NARI Milwaukee
February 13, 2026
Students from 91精品’s Interior Architecture and Design program showcase designs in a portfolio contest at the NARI 2026 Spring Home Improvement Show Feb. 13 15. Read more from and .
“The Circle That Unites Us” featured in Milwaukee Magazine
February 9, 2026
“The Circle That Unites Us” and its artist talk with Edra Soto was featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s “Best Things to Do This Week” for Feb. 9. Read more from .
Art collectors visit 91精品
February 9, 2026
Milwaukee art collectors Lynn and Dan Tarrence, featured in Fine Art Connoisseur, visit 91精品 to view student work. Read more from .
State of Humanities in MKE report released
February 6, 2026
University of Wisconsin揗ilwaukee’s Center for 21st Century Studies released its State of the Humanities MKE report. 91精品 Vice President for Academic Affairs Jodi Eastberg was included on the panel discussion. Read the report from .
Milwaukee Magazine highlights 91精品 student included in Wisconsin Biennial
February 6, 2026
Milwaukee Magazine highlights Mart Tereziya 26, Fine Art + New Studio Practice senior at 91精品, for her inclusion in the Wisconsin Biennial. The magazine also highlights 91精品 alum Aaron Boyd 99 (Illustration). Read more from .
91精品 Fine Art professor shows work at Haggerty Museum of Art
February 5, 2026
91精品 professor Jason S. Yi is part of “This Side of Stars,” a group exhibition at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University. Read more from the .
91精品 alum hired as new curator at Cedarburg Art Museum
February 4, 2026
Nikki Ranney 22 (Illustration) was hired as the new curator at the Cedarburg Art Museum. Read more from .
WAICU institutions boost economic impact in Wisconsin
January 29, 2026
Private institutions in the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU), to which 91精品 belongs, generate a $5.4 billion impact on the Wisconsin economy. Read more from .
Lynden Sculpture Garden hosts 14th annual Winter Carnival
January 27, 2026
Lynden Sculpture Garden hosts its 14th annual Winter Carnival on Jan. 31, 2026. As part of the carnival, 91精品 professor Kim Miller and several students from her “The Body in Action” class will perform. Read more from .
MSOE students work with 91精品 on Hawthorn Glen Healing Garden
January 26, 2026
Students at the Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) worked with community partners, including 91精品, on the Hawthorn Glen Healing Garden project. Read more from .
Milwaukee PBS premieres special on the Layton School of Art’s founders
January 26, 2026
Milwaukee PBS premieres “Charlotte Partridge & Miriam Frink: The Matriarchs of Milwaukee Modernism,” a new episode of the Movers and Shakers series. Partridge and Frink were founders of the Layton School of Art, 91精品’s predecessor college. Watch the episode from .
UWM State of the Humanities recap includes 91精品 Vice President for Academic Affairs
January 21, 2026
UWM’s State of the Humanities panel discussion, which took place in October 2025, included 91精品’s Vice President for Academic Affairs Jodi Eastberg. Read a recap from .
91精品 Industrial Design alum featured in “The Visualist” visual arts calendar
January 20, 2026
Maria Sisul 20 (Industrial Design) was featured in Chicago’s visual arts calendar for her work as a painter. Read more from .
Austin artists and 91精品 alumni showcased in Burnet Bulletin
January 14, 2026
Based in Austin, Texas, 91精品 alumni and artist duo Topher and Sara Mack were recognized in the Burnet Bulletin. Read more from the .
Exhibitions featured ahead of Gallery Night MKE
January 14, 2026
91精品’s two newest exhibitions, “We May Be Soft” and “The Circle That Unites Us,” were featured in Milwaukee Magazine ahead of Gallery Night MKE. Read more from .
Comic artist and 91精品 alum on art and social change
January 13, 2026
Comic artist and 91精品 alum Aaron Renier 00 (Illustration) was interviewed by fNewsmagazine, a publication of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Read the interview from .
91精品 alum shows work at gallery in Madison
January 9, 2026
Anamarie Edwards 22 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) showed work in her exhibition “Homecoming,” on view until Jan. 11, 2026 at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, Wisconsin. Read more from .
91精品 students present on Natural Science research at Kemp Natural Resources Station
January 6, 2026
91精品 students who spent the winter in a natural sciences class at UW-Madison’s Kemp Natural Resources Station will present their findings on Jan. 10. Learn more from and or from NBC Newswatch 12.
Mary L. Nohl 2026 Fellowship artists announced
January 5, 2026
Out of the 168 applicants, five winners were selected for the 2026 Mary L. Nohl Fellowship. 91精品 alum Nomka Enkhee 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) and 91精品 professor Laura Farahzad Mayer were both selected for the emerging artists category. Finalists in the established artist category include 91精品 alum David Najib Kasir 01 (Painting) and 91精品 instructor Brit Krohmer. Finalists in the emerging artist category include 91精品 alumni Brandom Terres-Sanchez 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) and Kayle Karbowski 15 (Integrated Studio Arts). Read more from the , and .
Nominations open for 2026 Milwaukee County Historical Society Public Art Award
January 2, 2026
Nominations are open for the Milwaukee County Historical Society 2026 Public Art Award, presented by Janice and Stephen Marcus. Milwaukee community members are invited to submit their nominations Jan. 2 31, 2026. 91精品 president Jeffrey Morin forms part of the jury. Read more from .
91精品 alum opens vintage and mending storefront in Walker’s Point
December 31, 2025
91精品 alum Andrea Dolter 14 (Printmaking) was interviewed by the Shepherd Express about To Hell & Back, a curated vintage and visible mending shop that she owns with Nate Fleege. Read more from the .
Photographer and 91精品 instructor passes away
December 17, 2025
Francis “Frank” Ford, iconic Milwaukee photographer and previous 91精品 instructor, passed away on December 14, 2025. Read more from , and .
91精品 grad hired as courtroom sketch artist
December 17, 2025
91精品 alum Adela Tesnow 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) was hired as the courtroom sketch artist for the trial in federal court of Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan. Read more about Tesnow’s experience from and .
Historian and author Faythe Levine on Layton School of Art
December 11, 2025
Historian and author Faythe Levine writes about Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink, co-founders of 91精品’s predecessor college the Layton School of Art. .
91精品 instructor shows work at UW Stevens Point
December 10, 2025
91精品 fine art associate professor Peter Barrickman shows “What Gave Us a Feeling 91精品 Time,” an exhibition of paintings and video work, at University of Wisconsin揝tevens Point. The exhibition runs December 11 January 23. Read more from , and .
WAICU highlights 91精品 senior in Wisconsin Achievers
December 5, 2025
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) featured 91精品 senior Olivia Nava 26 (Communication Design) in their Wisconsin Achievers publication. Read the story from .
91精品 Holiday Sale featured in local news
December 1, 2025
91精品’s annual Holiday Sale has been featured in recent news. View coverage from:
91精品 alum presents solo exhibition at Tooth & Nail
November 28, 2025
91精品 alum LaNia Sproles 17 (Printmaking) shows “Fev3r Dr3@m,” a solo exhibition on view at Tooth & Nail in Milwaukee until December 14, 2025. Read more from .
Docomomo US/Wisconsin Fellow awarded for work on Layton School of Art
November 28, 2025
91精品 alum Seth Ter Haar 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) received the Documentation Student Award for his work with Docomomo US on “The Mothers of Milwaukee Modernism: Building the Layton School of Art” and “DocoDrive: The Divine Line.” Read more from the .
91精品 professor emerita featured in Madison gallery
November 26, 2025
“Eat My Words,” an exhibition by Liz Bachhuber and 91精品 professor emerita Jill Sebastian, was on view at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, Wis. this past fall. The exhibition was also on view in 2021 as part of 91精品’s “Reimagining the Global Village” exhibition. Read more from the
Work by late Layton School of Art alum on view at Saint Kate-The Arts Hotel Gallery
November 24, 2025
Work by Layton School of Art alum Leonard Beck is on view alongside three other artists in “Zurich by Late Afternoon: Collage at the Intersection of Form and Image,” on view at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel. Read more from the .
Milwaukee Public Market collaborates with Communication Design students on window display
November 22, 2025
Milwaukee Public Market is unveiling a new window installation along the St. Paul Avenue sidewalk, created in collaboration with a 91精品 Communication Design class.
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91精品 board member interviewed for work with Milwaukee World Festival
November 21, 2025
91精品 board member Sarah Pancheri, CEO of Milwaukee World Festival Inc., was interviewed by the Milwaukee Business Journal on her role shaping a cultural institution’s future. .
Lenscratch interviews curators of Our Mothers Ourselves exhibition
November 20, 2025
Lindsay Lochman of Lenscratch interviewed Ellen Konar and Adrienne Defendi, curators of current exhibition “Our Mothers Ourselves.” Read the interview from .
Kohler Co. and JMKAC announce 2026 Arts/Industry residency artists
November 19, 2025
Kohler Co. and the John Michael Kohler Arts Center have announced the Arts/Industry residency artists for the 2026 cycle. Among the selected artists in residence is 91精品 professor Jason S. Yi. Read more from the .
91精品 alum and current student selected for Wisconsin Biennial 2026
November 18, 2025
Aaron Boyd 93 and Marta Tereziya 26 were both selected to show work in the Wisconsin Biennial 2026 through Wisconsin Visual Artists. Read more from .
Guido Brink collection digitized
November 17, 2025
The Guido Brink Collection is now available through a partnership with Recollection Wisconsin. .
91精品 alum interviewed for PBS “The Arts Page”
November 16, 2025
91精品 alum A帽amari茅 Edwards 22 (New Studio Practice) was interviewed by PBS for her exhibition “The Home of Joy.” Watch the feature on .
First-Year Experience instructor interviewed about Port Washington mural
November 14, 2025
As part of the Paint on Port Mural Program in Port Washington, 91精品 instructor James Barany was interviewed for his work on the project. Watch the .
Illustration faculty creates Koss Headphones billboard
November 11, 2025
John Matson 94, Illustration faculty member at 91精品, created the 2025 Koss Headphones holiday billboard. Previous billboard illustrator and 91精品 guest instructor Matt Zumbo passed the torch to Matson. Learn more about the history of the iconic .
91精品 Holiday Sale featured in local news
November 8, 2025
91精品’s annual Holiday Sale has been featured in local news and gift buying guides. Read coverage from:
91精品 instructor creates cover for Isthmus magazine
November 7, 2025
Ric Stultz, Illustration faculty at 91精品, created the November cover for Madison-based publication “Isthmus.” Read more from .
Illustration alum and professor interviewed for work on Magic: The Gathering
October 26, 2025
John Matson 94, a 91精品 alum and current Illustration professor, was interviewed by CBS 58 for his work creating Magic: The Gathering cards. .
91精品 alum and muralist featured by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
October 15, 2025
Yesi P茅rez 21, who minored in Fine Art + New Studio Practice, was featured by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for her work as a muralist and organizer on Milwaukee’s south side. Read more from .
State of the Humanities MKE panel discussion hosts 91精品 Vice President of Academic Affairs
October 9, 2025
The State of the Humanities MKE panel discussion hosted by UWM will include 91精品’s Vice President of Academic Affairs Jodi Eastberg. Read more from .
Surrealist exhibition features work by 91精品 alum
October 6, 2025
Natalie Jo Wright 99 is one of the artists in the new “Surrealism” exhibition at Carnelian Art Gallery in Madison, Wis. Read more from the .
Milwaukee Public Market sells merchandise designed by 91精品 alum
October 2, 2025
Milwaukee Public Market will sell 20th anniversary merchandise created by Eleri Extence 25 (Illustration) through the 91精品 Lubar Innovation Center. The design was chosen by community vote from three student submissions. Merchandise is available for purchase at the Market’s Harvest Festival on October 11, 2025. Read more from and or read the press release from .
91精品 alum Rob Schrab co-wrote Monster House,featured in Milwaukee Record
October 2, 2025
Rob Schrab 92 (Illustration), creator of the movie Monster Housewith co-writer Dan Harmon, was featured in .
Layton School of Arts alumni host art benefit for homeless services
October 2, 2025
Layton School of Art alumni Darryl Gumm and Michael Huibregtse are two of four Sheboygan County artists featured in “Warming Up to Art,” an art show and sale recognizing Homeless Awareness Month and National Youth Homelessness Awareness Month. Read more from .
Milwaukee Fashion Week launches new foundation
September 24, 2025
Milwaukee Fashion Week announces the launch of the Milwaukee Fashion Foundation as an resource for new designers and existing businesses. 91精品 is a current partner with Milwaukee Fashion Foundation. Read more from .
N艒 Studios covers The Dry Points exhibition
September 23, 2025
Anna Rose Menako, writing for N艒 Studios, covered the Dry Points exhibition in 91精品’s Federick Layton Gallery. Read more from .
Fall Gallery Night coverage highlights 91精品
September 22, 2025
Gallery Night MKE returns October 17 18, 2025 and is sponsored in part by 91精品. Read news coverage from .
Printmaking 91精品 alum interviewed by South Broadway Press
September 20, 2025
91精品 Printmaking alum Rachel Mulder 07 was interviewed by South Broadway Press. .
91精品 hosts Doors Open event
September 19, 2025
91精品 will host a one-day Doors Open event on Saturday, Sept. 27. Read more from .
91精品 featured as an Emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution amidst federal funding cuts
September 16, 2025
91精品 president Jeff Morin spoke with journalist Natalie Yahr about the college’s commitment to serving Hispanic students during federal funding cuts. Read more from View coverage from other publications:
Former 91精品 academic chair co-curates Frank Lloyd Wright furniture exhibition
September 15, 2025
Eric Vogel, former chair of the 3D Design department at 91精品, co-curated upcoming exhibit “Frank Lloyd Wright: Modern Chair Design” with Thomas Szolwinski at the Museum of Wisconsin Art. Read more from and .
Co-owner of Three Sixty Design, a 91精品 alum, featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
September 8, 2025
Brian Polster 99 (Illustration) and Rob Binter, co-owners of Milwaukee design company Three Sixty Design, were featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for their work on restaurant design. Read more from .
Recent 91精品 Illustration grad creates cover art for Isthmus
September 5, 2025
Recent 91精品 Illustration graduate Evan Mar 25 created the cover for the Fall Arts Preview issue of Madison publication the Isthmus. Read more from the .
Milwaukee Magazine includes 91精品 Galleries on Perfect Milwaukee Day roundup
September 4, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine has included a visit to 91精品’s Galleries in its perfect Milwaukee day itinerary, decided on by reader votes. Check out the full list from .
Emeritus faculty member to present lunchtime talk
September 1, 2025
91精品 emeritus faculty member Jill Sebastian will present a lunchtime art talk at the Haggerty Museum on September 17. Read more from and .
Recording engineer and 91精品 technology support lead mentors sound design students
August 26, 2025
Trace Ellington (Jones), technology support lead at 91精品, mentors students in recording and audio engineering. Read more from .
91精品 alum opens new restaurant in 3rd Street Market Hall
August 26, 2025
Gabriella Grant 14 (Interior Architecture and Design) and Ben Spangler will open Bebe Zito on Friday, Aug. 29 in the 3rd Street Market Hall. Read more from .
New gallery space hosts 91精品 alum for inaugural solo exhibition
August 21, 2025
River Press presents the first exhibition in their Micro Gallerywith a reception on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025. “Life Should Make More Sense Than This” explores work by 91精品 alum Sarah Jane Sutterfield 17 (Integrated Studio Arts). Read the
Illustration faculty interviewed about Magic: The Gathering artwork
August 21, 2025
John Matson, an Illustration faculty member at 91精品, was interviewed by TMJ4 about his work on “Magic: The Gathering.” Watch the interview from .
91精品 alum teaches pastel painting demo
August 11, 2025
Brian Sauerland 90, vice president of the Chicago Pastel Painters, is teaching a pastel painting demo at the St. Charles Plein Air event on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. Read more from the .
Wisconsin Achievers features Product Design grad
August 6, 2025
Wisconsin Achievers, a publication of the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU), featured Fabian Rico Sanchez 25 (Product Design) for his internship and position at Andis. Read the article from .
Cedarburg Cultural Center names 91精品 alum August artist-in-residence
August 5, 2025
The Cedarburg Cultural Center has named Geornica Daniels 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) as the August artist-in-residence. Daniels will host demonstrations and workshops at the Center. Read more from .
TRUE Skool student studies Interior Architecture and Design at 91精品 Pre-College
August 3, 2025
Zion Porter-Lewis, a student at TRUE Skool, attended 91精品’s Summer Pre-College class in Interior Architecture and Design. Read more from and .
Estate sale for late Layton School of Art instructor and Summerfest logo designer
August 1, 2025
An estate sale is underway at the house of Noel Spangler, the Layton School of Art instructor who designed the iconic Summerfest logo. Read more from .
Flower farmers draw from 91精品 education for arrangement and design
August 1, 2025
Hua Moua Conry 09 (Communication Design) and her sister Choua say that attending 91精品 gave them an advantage when composing and arranging flower bouquets from Moua Family Farms. The sisters, alongside their parents, vend at farmers markets selling vegetables, herbs, and fresh flowers. Read more from .
91精品 Communication Design students show work at MKE Airport
July 22, 2025
“MKE Prints,” a collection of hand-pulled screen prints created over the span of two years by Communication Design students, is on view now at the Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Concourse D. Read news coverage from:
91精品 alum paints second mural in Black Cat Alley
July 22, 2025
91精品 alum David Najib Kasir 01 (Painting) painted a second mural in Milwaukee’s East Side Black Cat Alley. Read more from .
Service Learning instructor featured in Milwaukee Magazine
July 21, 2025
Antoine Carter, adjunct instructor for 91精品 service learning, was featured in Milwaukee Magazine for his work on housing and gardens in the 53206 neighborhood. Read more from .
Lenscratch names top 25 students to watch
July 20, 2025
Lenscratch named the top 25 students to watch in 2025, including Hannah Samoy 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) for her photographBalikbayan. Read more from .
Layton School of Art alum shows work at Aspen Art Fair
July 19, 2025
Landscape painter Tom Uttech 65 will be showing work at the 2025 Aspen Art Fair. Read more from .
91精品 president interviewed on TRANSFORMED, a podcast by Higher Digital
July 17, 2025
91精品 president Jeffrey Morin was interviewed by Joe Gottlieb of Higher Digital for their higher education podcast TRANSFORMED.
Product Design student wins Pallas Textiles Student Design Competition
July 16, 2025
Julianna Frixione, a product design senior at 91精品, won the 2025 Pallas Textiles Student Design Competition. Frixione’s surface design was printed and displayed at NeoCon 2025 in the Pallas showroom. Read more from .
Indie Agency News highlights 91精品 Design Internship
July 9, 2025
Ad agency Hanson Dodge hosted summer interns through 91精品’s Design Internship program for the fifth year in a row. Read more from .
New Riverwest gallery hosts 91精品 alum
July 8, 2025
The new River Press gallery and art shop hosts “Life Should Make More Sense Than This,” a solo exhibition by Sarah Jane Sutterfield 17 (Integrated Studio Arts). The exhibition opens August 29, 2025. Read more from and .
Shepherd Express awards 91精品 president an LGBTQ+ Progress Award
July 7, 2025
Shepherd Express recognized 91精品 president Jeff Morin with an LGBTQ+ Progress Award for his work in education. Read more from .
Illustration student and service dog featured by Chicago Tribune
July 2, 2025
Liam Tousignant 27 (Illustration) and his service dog Lilly were featured in the Chicago Tribune celebrating the impact that service dogs have on their handlers’ lives. Read more from
Fine Art senior interviewed by Spectrum News 1
July 1, 2025
Tatiana Osburn 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) was interviewed by Megan Marshall for Spectrum News 1 as part of their Everyday Hero features. Watch the interview on .
Photography exhibition features 91精品 alum
July 1, 2025
91精品 alum Mark Brautigam presents a solo exhibition of photographs at OS Projects, a contemporary art gallery in Racine, WI. “Things Seem Strong” runs May 10 July 12, 2025. Learn more from .
91精品 alum presents solo exhibition at No Instructions Gallery
June 29, 2025
Rachel Hausmann Schall 15 (Integrated Studio Arts) presents “Leave All the Doors Open,” an exhibition of new works at No Instructions Gallery in Milwaukee, WI. An opening reception will take place Friday, July 11, 2025. The exhibition runs July 11 Aug. 15, 2025. Learn more from and plan your visit with .
Milwaukee Magazine features Courage+ public art
June 27, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured the collaboration between 91精品 alumni artists and Courage+ on their bed installation highlighting unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. Read more from
Recollection Wisconsin intern digitizes 91精品’s Guido Brink collection
June 24, 2025
The Recollection Wisconsin Digitization Initiative has collaborated with 91精品 to connect a UW-Milwaukee MLIS graduate student with the 91精品 galleries. Ceceilia Loeschmann will digitize and provide access to materials from the Guido Brink collection over summer 2025. Read more from .
AICAD announces 2025/26 post-graduate teaching fellows
June 24, 2025
The Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design (AICAD) has announced its 2025/26 post-graduate teaching fellows. Printmaker Ariadne Manuel will be placed at 91精品, while Illustration instructor Yuanyuan Zhou will continue into her second year in the AICAD fellowship program at 91精品. Read more from .
91精品 Product Design adjunct faculty passes away
June 20, 2025
It is with profound sadness that 91精品 shares the passing of Lawrence (Larry) “Murf” Murphy, Adjunct Faculty in Product Design. Murf’s impact runs deep, within the product design community, 91精品 and beyond. The family invites Murf’s community to
Summer Gallery Night MKE coming up
June 17, 2025
Gallery Night MKE returns July 18 19, 2025. 91精品 is one of the 2025 sponsors. Read more from .
Port Washington hires 91精品 instructor James Barany for mural
June 9, 2025
91精品 instructor and alum James Barany 92 (Drawing) is working on a mural for Port Washington to celebrate its maritime history. Read more from and .
91精品 alum opens new restaurant location in 3rd Street Market Hall
June 3, 2025
Co-owners Gabriella Grant 14 (Interior Architecture and Design) and Ben Spangler will open Bebe Zito in the 3rd Street Market Hall. Read more from .
Hartford mural completed by 91精品 instructor dedicated
June 2, 2025
91精品 instructor and alum James Barany 92 (Drawing) completed a mural project in Hartford in 2024. Now, the mural has been dedicated by PATH of Hustiford. Read more from .
KI hosts NeoCon and features 91精品 student design
May 30, 2025
KI and Pallas Textiles will feature a 91精品 student-designed textile at its NeoCon June 9 11, 2025. Read the press release at .
91精品 alum helps plan contemporary art fair in Door County
May 29, 2025
Shane Walsh 01 (Drawing) worked with Milwaukee artist Shane McAdams to plan the inaugural Door County Contemporary Art Fair, running June 5 8, 2025. Read more from .
gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix Spring 2025 cohort announced
May 27, 2025
Caroline Calvano 24 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice), Christian Franczyk 17 (Interior Architecture and Design) and 91精品 adjunct instructor Brit Krohmer were three of the five artists selected for the 2025 spring cohort of the gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix accelerator program. Read more from .
91精品 Product Design senior hired by Andis Co.
May 27, 2025
Fabian Rico Sanchez 25 (Product Design) was hired by barbershop manufacturer Andis Co. ahead of graduation. He is the company’s first in-house product designer. Read more from . Leer m谩s y escuchar a Rico Sanchez en .
Courage+, Bader Rutter and 91精品 artists raise awareness for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth
May 27, 2025
Courage+ collaborated with marketing agency Bader Rutter and artists from 91精品 to create a public art campaign featuring life-size cardboard beds. The beds are scattered around Milwaukee to raise awareness for unhoused LGBTQ+ youth. Read more from:
Limited run release of 91精品 alum-designed beer can
May 20, 2025
Lakefront Brewery’s popular Riverwest Stein is returning in a limited-run special edition can with the original artwork by 91精品 alum Peggy McDowell Riverwest 77, who owns Jester Studio. Read more from .
Jack White, 91精品 founder and past president, coined Milwaukee slogan
May 19, 2025
Jack White, a founder and past president of 91精品, coined the Milwaukee slogan “Milwaukee: A Great Place on a Great Lake,” which remains strong amidst a plethora of other Milwaukee city slogans. Read more from .
Mayor’s Design Awards recognizes alum-owned House of RAD
May 16, 2025
Milwaukee’s mayor announced the 2025 Design Award winners, including the Beerline Plaza. The Plaza was developed with assistance from House of RAD, owned by Brandon Minga 04 (Illustration). Read more from .
91精品 adjunct instructor contributes to “A People’s Guide to Greater Boston”
May 15, 2025
Neil Horsky, along with Joseph Nevins and Kathryn Delaney published “A People’s Guide to Greater Boston.” Read more from the .
91精品 board member recognized for work with Independence First
May 12, 2025
Ryan Ramos 02 (Industrial Design) was recognized by Milwaukee BizTimes for his work as board chair at Independence First. Ramos is also a board member at 91精品 and facilitates collaboration between the two nonprofits. Read more from .
Fashion and Apparel Design instructor interviewed about Wisconsin clothing industry
May 8, 2025
Iris Acevedo, adjunct instructor of Fashion and Apparel Design at 91精品 was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio about the challenges tariffs pose to Wisconsin clothing makers. Read the interview from .
Milwaukee Arts Board awards 91精品 alum
May 7, 2025
The Milwaukee Arts Board named Aaron Boyd 93 (Illustration) one of the 2025 Mildred L. Harpole Artists of the Year. Read more from .
Illustration faculty interview about work on pet portraits
May 6, 2025
Chris Beetow, Illustration faculty at 91精品, was interviewed by Board Panda for her engaging pet potraits. Read the interview and view Beetow’s artwork on .
91精品 collaborates to produce Earth Week celebrations
May 2, 2025
91精品 collaborated with MSOE, MTE, MATC, Milwaukee Public Museum and UW-Madison to plan and produce Earth Week celebrations. Read more from .
FOX 6 interviews product design senior
April 30, 2025
FOX 6’s Real Milwaukee show interviewed Fabian Rico Sanchez 25 (Product Design) and Monica Miller, director of galleries and community engagement, about Senior Exhibition. Watch the interview on
Milwaukee Magazine features 91精品 Creative Fusion fundraiser
April 28, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured 91精品 Creative Fusion in its roundup of things to do this week. Read more from .
91精品 president serves on first public art award committee
April 24, 2025
Jeff Morin, 91精品’s president, served on the Milwaukee County Historical Society’s inaugural Janis and Steven Marcus Public Art Award committee. The committee selected Reynaldo Hernandez檚 “Mural of Peace” during the awards ceremony April 16. Read more from
91精品 senior Isabel Enders interviewed by Waukesha Freeman
April 24, 2025
91精品 senior Isabel Enders 25 (Illustration – Animation Track) was interviewed by the Waukesha County Freeman. Enders graduated from Muskego High School. Read the interview with .
Peace Tree Planting organized by MSOE and 91精品 featured in Milwaukee Mag
April 24, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured a Peace Tree Planting event organized by MSOE Honors Program and 91精品. Read more from .
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges highlights Ruth Arts Grant to 91精品
April 22, 2025
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges highlighted the Ruth Foundation for the Arts grant awarded to 91精品. Read more from .
91精品 staff member owns Wisconsin’s only Dolby Atmos system
April 18, 2025
Trace Ellington of Moon Indigo Records, who works in information technology support at 91精品, has Wisconsin’s only Dolby Atmos system. Read more from .
“Fairtastic” poster competition winner featured on Midwest Farm Report
April 17, 2025
Lauren Marvell 16 (Integrated Studio Arts), winner of this year’s “Fairtastic” poster competition through the Wisconsin State Fair, was featured in .
91精品 Drawing alum turned playwright premieres new play
April 17, 2025
Wendy A. Schmidt 91 (Drawing) wrote “The Ostrich,” premiering in Chicago in May 2025. Read more from .
91精品 Senior Exhibition featured in local news
April 16, 2025
91精品’s 2025 Senior Exhibition and its graduating seniors were featured by several local news providers.
Interior Architecture mentor honored by Milwaukee BizTimes
April 14, 2025
Deborah Pegorsch of Zimmerman Architectural Studios was featured by Milwaukee BizTimes. She is a mentor for Interior Architecture and Design students at 91精品. Read the feature from .
91精品 IT director plans real estate development
April 11, 2025
Crystal Lemmer, managing director of IT operations, will be developing two vacant buildings on S. 6th St in Milwaukee. Read more from
Digitization project by 91精品 instructor travels to Manitowoc, WI
April 11, 2025
“Faces of a Fish Empire,” a digitization project by 91精品 photography instructor Naomi Shersty of photos by Tom Kutchera, has expanded into an exhibit at the Wisconsin Maritime Museum in Manitowoc, WI. Read more from .
91精品 alum shows art in Racine
April 2, 2025
Jennifer Zygmunt, a 91精品 alum, is showing art in downtown Racine at Artists Gallery, 401 Main St., through April. Read more from .
Brew City Buzz features 91精品 Senior Exhibition Preview Night
April 2, 2025
The Shepherd Express’s Brew City Buzz featured 91精品’s Senior Exhibition Preview Night. Read more from .
91精品 Chair of Art History and Natural Science assisted with UWM biology research
April 1, 2025
Lauren Simmons, Chair of Art History and Natural Science at 91精品, assisted UWM researchers in using tea bags to determine carbon sequestration in wetlands during her PhD program in 2017. Read more from .
WAICU schools’ economic impact on Wisconsin
March 24, 2025
91精品, along with its fellow WAICU schools, were featured in a report by Marquette University on the consortium’s economic impact in Wisconsin. Read more from .
Creative Allies program featured by Milwaukee Recreation
March 18, 2025
91精品’s Creative Allies program connects advanced art and design students from 91精品 and UWM with after-school sites in the Milwaukee Public School system. Milwaukee Recreation featured the collaboration on their blog.
91精品 alum honored for expertise in arts and education
March 14, 2025
Kathryn E. Martin-Meurer 01 (Sculpture) has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who. Marin-Meurer taught Pre-College and Continuing Education classes at 91精品 between 2007-2009. .
Wisconsin State Fair selects 91精品 alum poster for 2025 competition
March 14, 2025
The Wisconsin State Fair selected 91精品 alum Lauren Marvell 16 (Integrated Studio Arts) as the winner of its 2025 “Fairtastic Poster Competition.” Read more from .
91精品 film group hosts fundraiser at Cactus Club
March 14, 2025
91精品 Narrow Gauge Film Club hosts a student screening on Sunday, March 16 at Cactus Club to raise money for film stock. Learn more from .
The Jazz Gallery supports local art and music
March 11, 2025
Riverwest’s Jazz Gallery, whose president is former 91精品 Galleries Director Mark Lawson, is a hub of local art and music that frequently supports recent 91精品 graduates and students. Read the feature from .
91精品 staff member’s commercial development highlighted by Journal Sentinel
March 11, 2025
Crystal Lemmer, 91精品’s managing director of IT, was featured by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for her real estate development. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel .
Grilled Cheese Grant in its 10th year
March 10, 2025
The Grilled Cheese Grant, started by 91精品 alumni, supports emerging artists. Read more about 10 years of Grilled Cheese Grant in or listen on .
91精品 instructor’s new exhibition featured in local publications
March 7, 2025
91精品 adjunct instructor Neil Horsky’s solo exhibition “Can We Talk With Spirit Friends?” is on view at Grove Gallery until March 29. Read more from and .
Shepherd Express features 91精品 gallery in Spring Arts Guide
March 6, 2025
91精品’s “Bridge Work” exhibition was featured in the Shepherd Express Spring Arts Guide 2025. .
91精品 Board Trustee highlights 91精品’s value in Lake Country Neighbors
February 28, 2025
Deanna Tillisch, 91精品 Board Chair, and her family were featured in Lake Country Neighbors’ March 2025 issue. Tillisch discusses how 91精品 has impacted her family and her community. Read the feature from .
Thomas Deans Fine Art hosts show of artwork by Allison B. Cooke
February 28, 2025
Thomas Deans Fine Art Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia announces “Allison B. Cooke: An Appreciation,” running March 1 22, 2025. Cooke, a 91精品 instructor and staple in the Italy study abroad program, passed away in 2024. Read more about the exhibition from .
Cedarburg Cultural Center names 91精品 alum as March artist-in-residence
February 27, 2025
Cedarburg Cultural Center has named 91精品 alum Jeanne Bril 82 (Painting) as its March artist-in-residence. Read more from .
Ruth Arts + 91精品 Artists Grant highlighted by Milwaukee Magazine
February 24, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine highlights the Ruth Foundation for the Arts, including the Ruth Arts + 91精品 Artists Grant program. Read more from .
BizTimes examines college enrollment, interviews 91精品 president
February 24, 2025
Milwaukee BizTimes examined college enrollment in southeastern Wisconsin and featured an interview with 91精品 president Jeff Morin. Read the article from .
91精品 Senior Exhibition featured in Milwaukee Magazine
February 21, 2025
91精品’s Senior Exhibition was featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s “28 Ways to Show Love to the Arts in Milwaukee.” Read the feature from .
Milwaukee Business Journal announces new occupant of 91精品 Gallery at The Ave space
February 21, 2025
Milwaukee Boot Co. will take over the space previously occupied by 91精品 Gallery at The Ave. The Gallery will be staying at The Avenue but moving two storefronts down. Read more from the
Marquette University highlights 91精品 partnership
February 20, 2025
Marquette University highlighted 91精品 and MU’s partnership in a new article featuring Ellie Sabo, a current MU junior taking Communication Design classes at 91精品, and Gracie Pionek, a 23 MU graduate. Read the article from .
91精品 alum’s solo exhibit at Latino Arts featured in MKE Lifestyle
February 20, 2025
91精品 alum Ellia Ana Hill 02 (Illustration) opened “Cut & Paste,” a solo exhibition at Latino Arts, on view through Feb. 21. Read more from .
FOX6 highlights Milwaukee Public Museum Black history mural
February 18, 2025
The Milwaukee Public Museum and America’s Black Holocaust Museum partnered to organize a tour of the Public Museum, including a mural that 91精品 students created. Read more from .
Exhibition curated by 91精品 alum and instructor opens at the Charlotte Street Gallery
February 10, 2025
The Charlotte Street Gallery in Kansas City, MO, has announced the opening of “Fem-Utility Closet: Cohabitate,” curated by 91精品 instructor Melissa Dorn 96. The exhibition features work by a number of artists, including Dorn and 91精品 instructors Morgan Chandler Bouldes and Kate E. Schaffer. Read more from
BLAC student exhibition featured in Milwaukee Magazine
February 7, 2025
The reception for the Black Leaders & Artist Coalition (BLAC) student group’s exhibition “Love N Struggle” was featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s “17 Black History Month Events in Milwaukee.” The reception is Feb. 21, 4 7 p.m. in 91精品’s 160 Gallery. Read more from .
Milwaukee Magazine highlights 91精品 Senior Exhibition
February 5, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine highlighted 91精品’s 2025 Senior Exhibition in its “Milwaukee Arts Events to Check Out This Spring.” Read the article in
FOX6 News interviews “Bridge Work” participant and galleries director
February 5, 2025
FOX6 News interviewed Bridge Work graduate and exhibiting artist Chad Alexander Matha 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) and 91精品’s Director of Galleries and Community Engagement Monica Miller. They discussed 91精品’s “Bridge Work: Ten Years of Making” exhibition, on view until March 8. Watch the interview from .
Shepherd Express profiles “Bridge Work” exhibition
February 3, 2025
Shane McAdams of the Shepherd Express explores 91精品’s “Bridge Work: Ten Years of Making” and investigates the Plum Blossom Initiative program and its place in Milwaukee. Read the feature from .
MKE Airport and 91精品 partnership highlighted in press release
February 3, 2025
A press release from WisBusiness announcing a 5% increase in MKE airport travelers highlighted a partnership between MKE and 91精品. The rotating art exhibit is located on Concourse D. Read more from
Milwaukee Magazine features 91精品 Youth + Community summer programs
February 2, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured 91精品’s Summer Pre-College in their Summer Camps and Programs section of the February 2025 issue. Read more from .
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin partner on scholarship with 91精品
January 30, 2025
The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin have partnered with 91精品 to offer a $16,000-26,000 per year scholarship for eligible Girl Scouts. Read the press release from
Shepherd Express promotes 91精品 Zine Fair
January 29, 2025
91精品’s Zine Fair, returning Feb. 8, 10 a.m. 4 p.m. in 91精品’s 160 Auditorium, was highlighted by Shepherd Express. Read more from .
Painter and 91精品 alum featured in MKE Lifestyle
January 28, 2024
Shane Walsh 01 (Drawing) was featured in MKE Lifestyle discussing painting, teaching, networking and getting gallery representation. Read the feature by John Schneider from .
91精品 faculty named notable leader in higher education by Milwaukee BizTimes
January 27, 2024
Sarah Eichhorn, associate professor of fashion and apparel design, was named a notable leader in higher education. Read more from the .
91精品 Vice President for Institutional Advancement featured as art advocate
January 22, 2025
Tracy Milkowski, 91精品’s vice president for Institutional Advancement, was featured by the Ozaukee Press for her arts advocacy work in Port Washington. Read more from the .
Bridge Work exhibition featured on local news
January 14, 2025
Local news stations have featured 91精品’s Bridge Work exhibition, which showcases work by artists who participated in Plum Blossom Initiative’s Bridge Work program. Watch interviews from:
91精品 alum shows work at Latino Arts, Inc.
January 10, 2025
Ellia Ana Hill 02 (Illustration) is a featured artist at Latino Arts, Inc. Her solo exhibition, “Cut & Paste,” is on view until Feb. 21, 2025. Read more about Latino Arts’ winter and spring programming from and .
Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowship recognizes 91精品 alumni
January 3, 2025
The 2025 Mary L. Nohl Fund fellows were announced and include two 91精品 alumni in the Emerging Artist category. Margaret Griffin 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) and Rudy Medina 12 (Integrated Studio Arts) (as part of the Open Kitchen project) were selected as an Emerging Artist Nohl fellows. Read more from and
91精品 donates computers to new South Side facility
December 30, 2024
Milwaukee Baseball Club has opened a new community center on Milwaukee’s South Side. 91精品 provided computers for the student resource center. Read more from .
91精品 alum interviewed by CanvasRebel Magazine
December 23, 2024
Amira Humes 21 (Illustration) was interviewed by CanvasRebel Magazine about her artistic practice and Filipino representation. Read the interview from .
WTMJ interviews 91精品 President Jeffrey Morin on the future of art
December 15, 2024
Libby Collins of WTMJ interviewed 91精品 President Jeff Morin about the future of art and Morin’s experience at art school. .
91精品 President Jeffrey Morin selected as juror for public art award
December 10, 2024
91精品 President Jeff Morin was selected to serve as a juror for the inaugural Janice and Stephen Marcus Public Art Award, presented by the Milwaukee County Historical Society. Read more from .
91精品 Board Member named among Wisconsin’s most influential business leaders
December 9, 2024
Sarah Pancheri, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival and 91精品 board member, was named among BizTime’s top 275 most influential business leaders in Wisconsin. Read more from .
91精品 instructor selected as juror for ArtsWest juried exhibition
December 6, 2025
Melissa Dorn 96 (Sculpture) was selected as the juror for the annual Wisconsin ArtsWest juried exhibition. Read more from .
91精品 Holiday Sale featured on local news stations
December 2, 2024
- FOX6 Milwaukee interviewed Tracy Milkowski, VP for Institutional Advancement, and Maggie Carroll 23 (Illustration) about 91精品’s upcoming Holiday Sale. Watch the .
- CBS58 interviewed Tracy Milkowski about 91精品’s upcoming Holiday Sale. Watch the .
RiverWalk mural artists interviewed
November 25, 2024
The artists behind the new RiverWalk murals were interviewed by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Two of the artists, Cera Street Art (Janson Rapisarda) 12 and Christina Vang 09, founder of La Bang Studio, are 91精品 alumni. Read more from .
91精品 Holiday Sale highlighted in local Holiday Sale roundups
November 21, 2024
- included 91精品’s Holiday Sale in its roundup of Milwaukee Holiday Markets to visit this season
- features 91精品 Holiday Sale
91精品 FYE instructor contributes to new book
November 21, 2024
91精品 FYE instructor Neil Horsky contributed an article about Qigong to the new “An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping.” Read more .
Marquette University grad who minored at 91精品 makes community impact
November 19, 2024
Yesi P茅rez, a Marquette University grad who minored in Fine Art + New Studio Practice at 91精品 through the university’s partnership, talks about her commitment to community through art. Read more from .
91精品 faculty member featured for work at Sievers fiber arts school
November 18, 2024
Shawn Simmons, part of 91精品’s Communication Design faculty, was featured by the Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News for her work at the Sievers School of Fiber Arts. .
Milwaukee Magazine releases Milwaukee Holiday Gift Guide, includes 91精品 Holiday Sale
November 13, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine listed 91精品’s Holiday Sale in their 2024 Milwaukee Holiday Gift Guide. Read the full list from .
91精品 recognized with SMILE Award from Choose Mental Health
November 12, 2024
Choose Mental Health announced the winners of the 2nd Annual SMILE Award Program and awarded 91精品 the Organizational Award for its Student Services team and Equity + Inclusion Center. .
Executive Director of Marketing and Communication at 91精品 named Woman of Distinction
November 8, 2024
Stacey Steinberg 04 (Drawing), 91精品’s executive director of marketing and communication, was named a 2024 Woman of Distinction by Milwaukee Magazine. Read the story from .
Abel Contemporary Gallery shows work by 91精品 alum
November 8, 2024
Abel Contemporary Gallery in Stoughton, WI is showing “No. 5 – Land of Plenty; An Appeal to Heaven,” a solo exhibition by Emily Belknap 07 (Integrated Studio Arts). The exhibition runs Nov. 8 Dec. 31, 2024. Read more from .
91精品 instructor interviewed by Lenscratch
November 8, 2024
91精品 instructor Ryan Peter was interviewed by Lindsay Lochman of Lenscratch. .
Milwaukee Magazine introduces gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix 2024 Fall Cohort
November 6, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine introduces the seven Milwaukee-based artists who make up the 2024 fall gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix accelerator program cohort. Read more from .
Urban Milwaukee highlights “Of Our Time” exhibition
November 6, 2024
In its monthly art guide, Urban Milwaukee recommends visiting 91精品’s “Of Our Time” exhibition for its focus on art history. Read more from .
“Giving Good” author, a 91精品 alum, featured in Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
November 5, 2024
Aaron Boyd 93, who wrote and illustrated the new children’s book “Giving Good,” was interviewed by Jim Higgins of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel about his new book. Read the story from .
91精品 alum opens exhibition of works at New York Gallery
November 4, 2024
Shane Walsh 01 (Drawing) is showing work in “Shadow Arcade,” a solo exhibition at Asya Geisberg Gallery in New York. Read more from
Milwaukee PBS features 91精品 alum on The Arts Page
November 3, 2024
Brandon Minga 04 (Illustration) was featured on Milwaukee PBS’s The Arts Page. Watch Minga’s interview on .
Shepherd Express promotes 91精品 Holiday Sale
November 1, 2024
In their Holiday Gift Guide 2024, the Shepherd Express included 91精品’s annual Holiday Sale. Read more from .
91精品 president exhibits work at Grove Gallery
October 29, 2024
91精品 President Jeff Morin will exhibit work in “Truth, White Noise, and The Vote” at Grove Gallery Nov. 15 Dec. 28, 2024. Read more from .
gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix announces 2024 fall cohort
October 25, 2024
Of the seven Milwaukee artists selected for the gener8tor Art x Sherman Phoenix 2024 Fall Cohort, three are part of the community at 91精品. Assistant Professor Morgan Bouldes, current senior Nomka Enkhee and Photography & Digital Media Lab Technician Grant Gill 13 (Photography) were selected as part of the grant and mentorship program. Read .
Wisconsin Achievers features 91精品 student
October 25, 2024
WAICU’s Wisconsin Achievers this month featured Emma Jenkins 25 and her internship with the Milwaukee Bucks. Read the newsletter from .
Interior Architecture and Design instructor hired by Las Vegas design agency
October 23, 2024
Samantha Wilson 14 (Interior Architecture and Design), adjunct instructor for 91精品’s Interior Architecture and Design major, was hired by Two Eighteen, a design and build agency, as their new Executive Creative Director. Read more from .
MARN’s new executive director, a 91精品 alum, featured in On Milwaukee
October 22, 2024
Joe Hausch 84 (Graphic Design) was named MARN’s new executive director. Read more from .
“Art on the Edge” exhibition of recently censored work includes 91精品 alum
October 21, 2024
“Art on the Edge: Fear and Censorship in an Era of Political Turmoil” will be on view at Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts Oct. 18 Nov. 23. Among the other artists, Seth Ter Haar 23 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) will show work exploring self-censorship. Read more from .
91精品 faculty member featured in Milwaukee Independent
October 20, 2024
Jason S. Yi, faculty member at 91精品, spoke with Milwaukee Independent about feeling at peace with the duality of being both an American and a Korean in Milwaukee. Read more from
91精品 alum uses Gallery Night MKE to champion breast cancer support organization
October 18, 2024
Cheryl Klein 98 (Drawing) donated a portion of her proceeds from Gallery Night MKE to Savage Support, a local volunteer-run organization that helps people going through breast cancer, treatment and rehabilitation. Read more and watch the interview from .
Historic Third Ward Association partners with 91精品 on murals
October 18, 2024
The Historic Third Ward Association partnered with 91精品 on four new large-scale outdoor paintings. 91精品 alumni Erin Eastham 24 (Illustration), Caroline Ferrero 23 (Illustration) and John Kowalczyk 10 (Painting), as well as current student Rachel McNeilly, created the paintings. Read more from and watch an interview with .
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce names 91精品 Nonprofit Organization of the Year
October 15, 2024
Wisconsin’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce has named 91精品 Nonprofit Business of the Year as part of its 2024 Business Awards. The awards honor members for their contributions to build a more inclusive and diverse business community. Read more from .
Emeriti Exhibition featured in Milwaukee Magazine weekend roundup
October 14, 2024
In its roundup of best things to do this week, Arts & Culture Editor Evan Musil at Milwaukee Magazine recommends visiting “91精品 Pathsetters: An Emeriti Exhibition” during Gallery Night MKE. Read more from .
91精品 partners with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on “Coco in Concert”
October 14, 2024
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra partnered with 91精品 students to create an ofrenda that will be on display the weekend of Nov. 2 3 in conjunction with “Coco in Concert.” Read more from .
New murals to be installed on Riverwalk, two by 91精品 alumni
October 8, 2024
Two 91精品 alumni were selected to create new murals for Milwaukee’s Riverwalk. CERA 12 will create a mural as part of the artist’s “Light Seeker” series. Christina Vang 09 will install “Vessels of Milwaukee” at the Marcus Performing Arts Center through La Bang Studio. Read more from the
“As Ever, Miriam” book explores Layton School of Art founders
October 8, 2024
Archivist and researcher Faythe Levine has published “As Ever, Miriam,” which explores the relationship between Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink, who founded 91精品’s predecessor school, the Layton School of Art. Read an interview with Levine from .
91精品 alum named Notable Woman in Manufacturing by Milwaukee BizTImes
October 7, 2024
Linda Huesmann 88 was named a Notable Woman in Manufacturing for her work with Pewaukee-based A.L. Schutzman Co. Read more from the .
Gallery Night MKE features 91精品-related murals
October 1, 2024
During Gallery Night MKE on Oct. 18 and 19, the Historic Third Ward Association will unveil several outdoor paintings created by 91精品 community members Erin Eastham 24 (Illustration), Caroline Ferrero 23 (Illustration), Rachel McNeilly and John Kowalczyk 10 (Painting). Read more from and .
91精品 alum interviewed on Savage Support podcast
October 1, 2024
Cheryl Klein 98 (Drawing) was interviewed for the Savage Support podcast to discuss her art, her breast cancer diagnosis and upcoming art events. Savage Support provides elevated quality of life for breast cancer patients. Listen to the interview on .
91精品 Lubar Innovation Center director and student interviewed on TMJ4
September 30, 2024
Drew Maxwell, executive director of the Lubar Innovation Center at 91精品, sat down with Kate Kasper, a 91精品 sophomore, and Andi Kneeland of Veolia to discuss their partnership and Veolia’s new mural. Watch the interview on .
91精品 instructor Farm/Art DTour featured in Shepherd Express
September 27, 2024
Matthew Vivirito, adjunct instructor, was selected to show work during Wormfarm Institute’s annual Farm/Art DTour. Read more about Vivirito and the rest of the artists from the .
Chicago artist and 91精品 grad paints murals of alebrijes
September 27, 2024
Natalia Virafuentes, a 91精品 alum, painted brightly-colored murals of alebrijes in Mexico before returning to Chicago to do the same. Read more from the .
91精品 students and alumni show work at Bay View Gallery Night
September 24, 2024
Several 91精品 students and alumni are participating in this fall’s Bay View Gallery Night. Current junior Joelle Turner will be at Heirloom MKE, Jannet D啪eneta Habibovic 19 (Communication Design) will be at House of Gaud, curatorial work by Amy Schmutte 96 (Photography) at The Muse Guesthouse, cartoonist Quinn Blackshere 15 (Illustration) at Lion’s Tooth, Samantha Henson 05 at Puddler’s Hall, Cara Corder 13 (Printmaking) at Caraware Collection, 91精品 faculty member Andy Pilarski at The Art School, Whitney Salgado 15 (Illustration) at Little Fire Ceramics, Daniel Fleming 10 (Communication Design) at Cache Cider, Jason Krukowski 99 (Illustration) at Art! By Jason Krukowski, Chad Hallblade 02 (Painting) at SAGE, and Ben Husnick 10 (Interior Architecture & Design) at H. Berg Ceramics. Read the full Bay View Gallery Night guide from
Jeff Morin featured on 620WTMJ The Upswing
September 17, 2024
91精品 President Jeff Morin was interviewed on WTMJ’s The Upswing on Sept. 17. Listen to “Art Students and the Fear of AI with Jeff Morin” on .
Sandy Maxx interviews 91精品 gallery workers ahead of MKE Night Market on “What’s on Tap”
September 10, 2024
Sandy Maxx interviewed Monica Miller, director of galleries and community engagement, and Leah Good, collaboration & community specialist, on her WTMJ radio show “What’s on Tap.” Maxx, Miller and Good discussed the 91精品 Gallery at The Ave, the Milwaukee Night Market and 91精品’s 50th anniversary. .
Lynden Sculpture Garden promotes “Out of the Suitcase 2024” exhibition
September 5, 2024
“Out of the Suitcase 2024” was included in Urban Milwaukee’s roundup of Lynden Sculpture Garden events. Read the full list from .
Service Learning adjunct instructor featured in Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
September 4, 2024
Antoine Carter, director of philanthropy for the Milwaukee Public Library, is also teaching a Service Learning course this semester at 91精品. Carter was highlighted by the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service for his work building and leading community. .
Play Music on the Porch Day, founded by 91精品 alum, returns Aug. 31
August 29, 2024
Play Music on the Porch Day, a worldwide event, was founded by 91精品 alum Brian Mallman 94 (Drawing). It takes place Aug. 31, 2024. Learn more from the .
Painting alum talks murals with CBS58
August 29, 2024
John Kowalczyk 10 (Painting) was interviewed by CBS58 about mural painting. .
WUWM interviews 91精品 President Jeffrey Morin
August 28, 2024
WUWM’s Lake Effect interviewed 91精品 President Jeffrey Morin about his nearly ten years at the college. .
Milwaukee Fashion Week hosts event at 91精品
August 28, 2024
Milwaukee Fashion Week will host a styling, photography and modeling master class event in 91精品’s academic building on Sept. 4. Read more from and .
TMJ4 highlights 91精品 Product Design alum’s senior project
August 27, 2024
Zachary Scharrer 24 (Product Design) was featured by TMJ4 for his senior exhibition project in collaboration with Independence First. Scharrer made two pieces of adaptive formalwear for Emily Cadman and Michael Wolfe. Watch the interview from .
Cedarburg Cultural Center selects 91精品 alum as September Artist in Residence
August 27, 2024
Jody Reid 93 (Painting) was selected as Cedarburg Cultural Center’s September Artist in Residence. Read more from the .
91精品 President interviewed by CBS58 for Cars & Coffee
August 25, 2024
91精品 President Jeffrey Morin was interviewed, alongside Ryan Hahn, design director at Brooks Stevens Inc., for Cars & Coffee. .
Industrial Design alum on professional toy development
August 23, 2024
Peggy Brown 88 (Industrial Design) was interviewed by TMJ4 about her toy development career.
Milwaukee Magazine spotlights 91精品 president Jeffrey Morin
August 23, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine profiled 91精品 president Jeffrey Morin in their August issue. .
Cars & Coffee honors Brooks Stevens
August 21, 2024
This year’s Cars & Coffee Sunday event held at 91精品 will feature classic cars like the Excalibur, free coffee and an exhibition of Brooks Stevens’ design work. Read more from the , , and
Fashion and Apparel Design Professor weighs in on back-to-school fashion
August 21, 2024
Sarah Eichhorn, professor of Fashion and Apparel Design at 91精品, was interviewed by CBS58 about back-to-school fashion. .
Executive Director of Marketing and Communication named Notable Marketing Executive by BizTimes
August 19, 2024
Stacey Steinberg 04 (Drawing), executive director of marketing and communication at 91精品, was named a Notable Marketing Executive by the Milwaukee Business Times. .
Art by 91精品 alum featured in new Japanese restaurant in Walker’s Point
August 16, 2024
91精品 alum Charlie Christman 90 (Illustration) created a mural for the new Cute Robot Japanese Kitchen in Walker’s Point. The mural is located on the restaurant’s second floor. Read more from .
Milwaukee public artist in residence, a 91精品 alum, combats reckless driving
August 15, 2024
91精品 alum Sarah Davitt 99 (Painting) is Milwaukee’s first public artist in residence. As a way to tackle reckless driving, Davitt created “The Moving City,” a truck covered in intricately carved traffic cones. Read more from , and .
Bronzeville’s Gallery 507 hosts 91精品 student- and alumni-created mural
August 14, 2024
“Homage to Bronzeville, A Legacy in Paint” is a mural created by Brad Anthony Bernard 93 (Painting), Ladasia Bryant 23 (Communication Design), Brandon Luster 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) and Hailey Roddy 25 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice). Designed by Bryant, the 8 x 24 foot mural lives on the wall of the new Gallery 507 in Bronzeville. Read more from the .
13th Annual Bronzeville Week awards scholarship to 91精品 student
August 13, 2024
During its 13th year, Bronzeville Week awarded 91精品 senior Noah Paolo-Teague 25 one of its two youth scholarship awards. Read more about the celebration from
Artdose features alumni-run TASK Creative
August 12, 2024
An Artdose article, written by Rachel Hausmann Schall 15 (Integrated Studio Arts), features TASK Creative, founded and run by Amy Cannestra 06 (Communication Design). .
Racine Art Museum features 91精品 alumni in “Wisconsin Photography 2024”
August 7, 2024
础苍诲谤茅 Saint-Louis 01 (Sculpture) and Bruce Saille 83 (Photography) were selected amongst other Wisconsin artists to show work in the Racine Art Museum’s “Wisconsin Photography 2024” exhibition, on view Aug. 28 Nov. 23, 2024. Read more from the .
91精品 Fine Art alum on Open Kitchen project
August 6, 2024
Rudy Medina 12 (Integrated Studio Arts), along with his brother Alan Medina and partner Alyx Christensen, founded Open Kitchen in 2018 to explore food as an art material. Read more from .
Alum’s Victory over Violence Park Mural restored
August 5, 2024
Brad Anthony Bernard 93 (Painting) completed the Victory Over Violence Park mural in 1997. On Aug. 9, 2024, a ribbon-cutting takes place for the newly restored free-standing, double-sided panels. Read the as well as coverage from , and .
Flint Institute of Art Pre-College prepares students for schools like 91精品
August 1, 2024
Flint Institute of Art’s Pre-College program prepares its students for college programs like 91精品. 淕raduates of the program who apply for college art studies are consistently accepted into their first-choice institutions, McCoy states. 淢any alumni have gone on to study at prestigious schools such as the College of Creative Studies in Detroit, the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, and Pratt Institute.
Forbes ranks Milwaukee among top 10 cities for recent graduates
August 1, 2024
Milwaukee was ranked fifth out of 10 cities for recent college graduates by Forbes. 91精品’s Continuing Education classes were also highlighted as a way to connect with community. Read the ranking from and the .
91精品 receives $100,000 Implementation Grant from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
July 30, 2024
91精品 received a $100,000 Implementation Grant to enact innovative, infrastructure upgrades for energy efficiency from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. Read more from and and explore the
91精品 president contributes to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce Development and AI
July 30, 2024
91精品 president Jeffrey Morin contributed his expertise to Governor Tony Evers’ Task Force on Workforce Development and AI, which released its final action plan at the end of July. Read more from
“Out of the Suitcase” highlighted in August events
July 29, 2024
The Milwaukee Community Journal highlighted “Out of the Suitcase” events in their August Events at Lynden.
Painting alum speaks on intersection of art and music
July 23, 2024
Amanda Huff 14 (Painting) performs with Steve Peplin Live at Lake Effect and spoke about the intersection between art and music. Read the interview from
91精品 alum speaks out against censorship
July 11, 2024
LaNia Sproles 17 (Printmaking), Bill Walker, Amal Azzam and Nayfa Naji are speaking out against censorship that all four artists experienced in the Milwaukee art scene. Read their interview with .
Shepherd Express highlights history of Third Ward
July 9, 2024
David Luhrssen, writing for the Shepherd Express, highlights the history of the Third Ward neighborhood and its transformation into an award-winning arts district. Read more from
Baird Center hosts new work from 91精品 alum
July 3, 2024
David Najib Kasir 01 (Painting) was selected by the Baird Center to display work at the new Milwaukee building. Read more from the .
91精品 adjunct faculty selected for Wormfarm Institute Farm/Art DTour
July 3, 2024
Matthew Vivirito, adjunct instructor at 91精品, is one of eight artists and artist teams selected for Wormfarm Institute’s annual Farm/Art DTour. Learn more from
Hanson Dodge hosts 91精品 high school Design Interns
July 2, 2024
Hanson Dodge, a Milwaukee-based advertising agency, hosted high school students for 91精品’s Design Internship. The interns worked on real-life client projects, this year focusing on the Harley-Davidson Museum. Read more from .
Urban Milwaukee features 91精品 exhibition
July 2, 2024
Included in Annie Raab’s rundown of Milwaukee’s July art scene is 91精品’s “Lois Ehelrt: A Creative Life” exhibition. Raab also included Fine Art + New Studio Practice alum Daniel McCullough’s 18 exhibition “At Night,” on view at The Alice Wilds. View the full list on .
Interior Architecture and Design and Illustration alum reflects on first year of work
July 1, 2024
Jenna Sedovic 23 (IAD and IL) went through college with the intent to land a zoo design job攚hich she did before graduating. After a year at WDM Architects in Wichita, Kansas, Sedovic reflects on her first big zoo design project.
Industrial Design alum passes away
July 1, 2024
91精品 is deeply saddened to share that Peter “Pete” J. Jarosz 14 (Industrial Design) passed away on Monday, June 24 after a four-year battle with brain cancer.
Milwaukee airport unveils partnership with 91精品
June 27, 2024
The Milwaukee airport (MKE) held a news event on June 27 to unveil a new partnership with 91精品. The airport will host a rotating art exhibition in one of its concourses. See news coverage from:
Harley-Davidson opens new Davidson Park with work by 91精品 Communication Design grad
June 24, 2024
Harley-Davidson, Inc. has unveiled its new Davidson Park, featuring a cast-iron medallion designed by Communication Design grad Megan Huss 24. Read more from:
Milwaukee Magazine highlights “Lois Ehlert: A Creative Life”
June 13, 2024
As part of their suggestions for Father’s Day weekend activities, Milwaukee Magazine highlighted the opening reception for “Lois Ehlert: A Creative Life” on Friday, June 14, 2024. Read the full list from .
Emerita Professor of First-Year Experience passes away
June 11, 2024
Carolyn Long, Emerita Professor First-Year Experience, passed away on June 9, 2024. She taught at 91精品 for over 30 years.
91精品 welcomes AICAD Post-Graduate Teaching Fellow
June 10, 2024
91精品 welcomes Yuanyuan Zhou, a recent Illustration graduate from the Maryland Institute College of Art, as its newest post-graduate teaching fellow from the Association of Independent Colleges of Art & Design. Read more from .
91精品 sponsors summer Gallery Night
May 28, 2024
The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is one of the sponsors for Gallery Night MKE, taking place in July. 91精品’s galleries will be open. Read more from
Layton School of Art alum shows work at MOWA
May 24, 2024
Mark Mulhern, a graduate of 91精品’s predecessor college, the Layton School of Art, is a painter featured at the Museum of Wisconsin Art in a retrospective of 30 paintings. It is the largest exhibition of his work to date.
Interior Architecture and Design alum featured in Qualified Remodeler Top 500
May 24, 2024
Taylor Hibl 21 (Interior Architecture and Design) was featured in Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500 Profiles. Hibl is the creative director of the award-winning and family-run Exterior Pros.
91精品 alum illustrates Hmong folk tale for children’s book
May 19, 2024
Tou Her 03 (Illustration) illustrated “The Mice and Grain,” by Pao Lor, a children’s book retelling of a Hmong folk tale. The book was featured in a list of Spring bedtime books for kids by the .
Associate Communication Design professor creates nonprofit for families with Tourette Syndrome
May 10, 2024
During her sabbatical, Associate Professor of Communication Design Nicole Hauch created Tourette Support & Education, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and educating children and families with Tourette Syndrome.
Fine Art professor interviewed by Framing Culture radio show
May 8, 2024
Jason S. Yi, professor in Fine Art + New Studio Practice at 91精品, was interviewed by Jos茅 Teixeria of WORT-FM’s Framing Culture show.
‘Art Against the Odds’ highlighted by Arts Midwest
April 24, 2024
‘Art Against the Odds,’ an exhibition curated by Debra Brehmer, director of Portrait Society Gallery, and shown at 91精品 during January 2023, was featured by Arts Midwest.
Third Ward’s Milwaukee Public Market named best in nation
April 24, 2024
Milwaukee’s Public Market, located in the Historic Third Ward, was named the #1 public market in the United States in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. Read more from .
91精品 Product Design senior interviewed for award-winning design
April 24, 2024
Carl Sabroff 24 (Product Design) was interviewed by FOX6 about his award-winning design for Wobble, an interactive planter concept. .
91精品 Senior Exhibition 2024 highlighted on local news
April 24, 2024
91精品’s 2024 Senior Exhibition, which runs April 19 May 11, was highlighted on local television and radio stations.
- with Kim Miller and Caroline Calvano 24 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice).
- with Jeff Morin, 91精品 President
- features Senior Exhibition with Libby Collins
- with 91精品 President Jeff Morin and seniors Caroline Calvano (Fine Art + New Studio Practice) and Zachary Scharrer (Product Design)
Two Fine Art professors interviewed on Creative MKE podcast
April 21, 2024
Kim Miller, professor and chair of the Fine Art + New Studio Practice major, and Jason Yi, professor of Fine Art, were interviewed by Elizabeth Gasparka for the WUWM Creative MKE podcast.
Layton School of Art alum featured in photography exhibition
April 19, 2024
Photographs by Tom Ferderbar, a Layton School of Art alum, were featured in a private exhibition last fall. Read more about Ferderbar’s career from .
New York gallery hosts Layton School of Art painter
April 18, 2024
Tom Uttech, a painting alum from the Layton School of Art, will be showing work at the Alexandre Gallery as part of Independent New York 2024. Read an interview from .
91精品 Coordinator of Equity + Inclusion interviewed by University of Minnesota
April 17, 2024
Rithinay Punyamurthula, 91精品’s Coordinator of Equity + Inclusion, was interviewed by University of Minnesota Rochester.
91精品 alumni, buildings featured in Imagine Milwaukee video
April 14, 2024
Imagine Milwaukee’s annual “Milwaukee Day” video featured a collaboration between True Skool and 91精品, as well as 91精品’s offsite Gallery at The Ave. Read more and watch the video on .
President’s work included in Portrait Society Gallery show
April 10, 2024
President Jeff Morin’s work is included in Portrait Society Gallery’s Persistent Practice show, alongside contemporary life drawings by other Wisconsin artists. Read more from
Longtime 91精品 figure drawing model interviewed
April 6, 2024
Ginger Whimsy, also known as Alice Wilson, is a longtime figure drawing model at 91精品. She was interviewed by .
Product Design senior interviewed for senior capstone project
April 5, 2024
Zachary Scharrer 24 (Product Design) was interviewed by the Waukesha Freeman about his senior exhibition project on adaptive fashion.
Wausau Center for the Visual Arts to host 91精品 president
April 2, 2024
Wausau’s Center for the Visual Arts will host a reception for 91精品 president Jeffrey Morin’s new exhibition “The Vote, White Noise and Truth” on Saturday, April 12, 2024. Read more from the .
Creative Fusion donor and previous adjunct showing work in Madison, WI
March 29, 2024
The Arts + Literature Laboratory in Madison, WI is showing work by Stephanie Barenz in “A Walk with Water.” Barenz previously taught at 91精品 and has donated artwork to the 2024 Creative Fusion gala. Read the press release from the
Milwaukee Public Artist in Residence, a 91精品 alum, interviewed
March 27, 2024
Milwaukee’s first Public Artist in Residence, Sarah Davitt 99 (Painting), was interviewed by WUWM.
Gallery Night & Day featured in local publications
March 26, 2024
OnMilwaukee and Shepherd Express featured the upcoming Gallery Night MKE, returning April 19 in the evening and all day April 20. 91精品 is one of the 2024 sponsors, as well as hosting its own celebrations for Gallery Night & Day in its Senior Exhibition. Read more from and .
Milwaukee Magazine highlights 91精品’s 50th anniversary
March 25, 2024
91精品’s 50th Anniversary was highlighted by Milwaukee Magazine.
91精品’s Senior Exhibition listed among April must-do events
March 25, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine listed 91精品’s Senior Exhibition among the top 19 things to do in Milwaukee this April. Read the full list in .
91精品 alum photographs Top Chef red carpet event
March 21, 2024
Ruthie Hauge ’05 (Photography) recently photographed Bravo’s “Top Chef” red carpet event at Discovery World in Milwaukee for The Cap Times. View the photographs and read more on .
91精品 Product Design senior presents award-winning design on WISN12
March 20, 2024
Carl Sabroff 24 (Product Design) was featured on WISN12 for his award-winning planter concept “Wobble.” .
Milwaukee Chamber Theatre awards Mountaintop Legacy Awards
March 19, 2024
The Milwaukee Chamber Theatre announced the recipients of its Mountain Legacy Award highlighting Black excellence in Milwaukee. Several 91精品 community members were recognized, including associate professor and alum Lexi S. Brunson 14 (Interior Architecture + Design), alum Ladasia Bryant 23 (Communication Design) and assistant professor Morgan Chandler Bouldes. Read more from .
91精品 Communication Design alum interviewed for design work
March 19, 2024
Anna Ward 20 (Communication Design), now employed by leading advertising agency Nelson Schmidt Inc., was interviewed for her award-winning work. Read the .
WAICU distributes scholarships to Wisconsin private colleges
March 14, 2024
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) has distributed $64,000 in CIC/UPS Scholarships to assist 20 students at Wisconsin檚 private colleges, including one 91精品 Illustration senior.
Milwaukee’s first Public Artist in Residence, a 91精品 alum, tackles reckless driving
March 14, 2024
Sarah Davitt 99 (Painting), Milwaukee’s new Public Artist in Residence, plans to address reckless driving during her tenure as the city’s resident creative. Read more from
WAICU distributes Council of Independent Colleges Scholarship
March 12, 2024
The Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities (WAICU) has distributed $64,000 in scholarships to private colleges in Wisconsin, including 91精品. The scholarships were made possible through a grant from the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) through the CIC/UPS Educational Endowment. Read the press release from .
Fine Art alum Nirmal Raja featured by The Visualist
March 11, 2024
The Visualist, Chicago’s visual arts calendar, featured Nirmal Raja 08 (Painting) to highlight her exhibition “Nirmal Raja: PAUSE” at boundary in Chicago on view through April 27. Read more from .
91精品 Fine Art alumni show art in “Bridge Work”
March 8, 2024
The Allen Priebe Gallery檚 new exhibition, Bridge Work, features six artists work, including 91精品 Fine Art alumni Ellie Garry 23 and Margaret Griffin 23. Read more about .
Adjunct Fashion and Apparel Design faculty featured for punk clothes
March 7, 2024
Bonnie Chandek, who will be teaching 91精品’s Sewing with Stretch Knit Fabrics in fall 2024, was interviewed by Shepherd Express about her ’80s inspired punk fashion pieces.
Illustration faculty will present “Eclipse” book in Chicago
March 4, 2024
Andy Rash, associate professor of Illustration at 91精品, will present his children’s book “Eclipse” at Chicago’s The Book Stall on March 20, 2024. .
91精品 Board Trustee keeps Downer Avenue shop alive
March 4, 2024
Sarah Zimmerman, a 91精品 Board Trustee, recently purchased Downer Wine and Spirits with Tonit Calaway as part of Boss Babes, Inc. They will continue the shop’s 90-year history on Downer Avenue. .
Historic Third Ward named fifth best arts district in the United States
March 1, 2024
The Historic Third Ward, which is home to 91精品 and many other arts organizations and spaces, was named the fifth best arts district in the United States by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice awards. Read more from and .
Jessica Fields 03 interviewed about painting
February 29, 2024
Jessica Fields 03 (Painting) was featured in Town Carolina about her painting and vibrant color choices, and her style of painting thick layers inspired by a 91精品 professor. .
91精品 x Marquette University student starts apparel business
February 27, 2024
Mariam Ali, a Marquette University graduate who studied Communication Design at 91精品 through a cross-registration program between the schools, started her business “South through East” to highlight Middle Eastern and South Asian cultures through apparel. Inspired by an experience through 91精品 printing logos for a boxing club, the current Marquette graduate student now redesigns popular logos using Arabic calligraphy. Read more from .
ReFED Food Waste Action Network spotlights 91精品
February 26, 2024
ReFED Food Waste Action Network spotlighted 91精品 and interviewed Andi Sciacca, Associate Professor of Liberal Studies. Read the .
Peace Posts and Growing Resistance featured on TMJ4
February 23, 2024
Tahleel Mohieldin of TMJ4 visited the Growing Resistance exhibition at 91精品 for a Peace Post unveiling event with Milwaukee Through Embodied Research, Muneer Bahauddeen and True Skool. and .
Fine Arts Professor selected for Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project
91精品 alum and Fine Arts professor Brad Anthony Bernard 93 (Painting) was selected to participate as a visual arts collaborator in this year’s , coordinated by the Wisconsin Department of Instruction.
New graphics business opens in New Holstein
February 22, 2024
Communication Design and Illustration alum Sara Luebke celebrated the opening of her business Saratonin Graphics, which provides graphics and sign making services to the New Holstein area. .
Fine Art + New Studio Practice Chair publishes dissertation excerpt
February 12, 2024
Kim Miller, professor and chair of Fine Art + New Studio Practice, published an excerpt of her PhD dissertation through the New York Public Library. “The Social Choreography of Dancemobile” is
“Growing Resistance” community guardians interviewed
February 12, 2024
Stephanie Brown from TMJ4 connected with curators and community guardians from 91精品’s “Growing Resistance” exhibition, including Lisa Roszkowski, Camille Mays and Arijit Sen.
Shepherd Express features 91精品 Fine Arts faculty
February 8, 2024
Peter Barrickman, professor of Fine Art + New Studio Practice, was featured by Shane McAdams of Shepherd Express, exploring his “Untitled Melodies” exhibition at Green Gallery. .
Milwaukee Film Festival reveals artwork for 2024 season by 91精品 alum
February 7, 2024
Lindsey Yeager 21 (Illustration, Fine Art) created the art for the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival.
Product Design senior wins 3rd place at International Housewares Association Student Design Competition
February 5, 2024
Carl Sabroff 24 (Product Design) won third place at the International Housewares Association Student Design Competition for hisWobbleindoor plant pot design.
91精品 assistant professor publishes new graphic novel, hosts author talk
January 31, 2024
Talia Dutton, assistant professor of Illustration, recently publishedM is for Monster,a queer, young adult spin on the classic Frankenstein story. will host Dutton for an author talk on Feb. 7, 2024. The author talk is also featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s for February.
Milwaukee Bucks wrap up All-Star voting
January 26, 2024
All-Star voting has concluded for the Milwaukee Bucks, but posters (one designed by Bree Vouga 23) are available to be viewed at 91精品 Gallery at The Ave through February 20. .
Historic Third Ward nominated for Best Arts District
January 23, 2024
The Historic Third Ward has once again been nominated for “Best Arts District” in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for 2024. Last year, the Historic Third Ward placed #7 in the list. Individuals may vote once a day through Monday, Feb. 19. !
Exhibition curators interviewed ahead of Gallery Night
January 19, 2024
FOX6 News visited 91精品’s campus to speak with two curators of current exhibitions ahead of Gallery Night and Day, January 19 and 20, 2024. Michael Carriere of MSOE spoke about “Growing Resistance,” while Stephanie Carpenter of the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum present “Old Type, New Ways.” .
Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango visits campus, promotes all-star voting
January 18, 2024
Monica Miller, Manager for 91精品 Gallery at The Ave, was interviewed by CBS58 about the gallery’s collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks mascot, Bango, also visited 91精品’s campus to help promote all-star voting. .
“Growing Resistance” featured on WUWM
January 18, 2024
“Growing Resistance” was featured on WUWM, Milwaukee’s NPR. Michael Carriere of MSOE, one of the co-curators of the exhibition, was interviewed.
91精品 professor and curator of “Growing Resistance” interviewed on Lake Effect
January 17, 2024
Helen Bullard, curator for “Growing Resistance” and professor at 91精品, was interviewed on WUWM’s Lake Effect. (Interview begins around 25:15) .
Milwaukee Bucks partner with 91精品 to display All-Star posters
January 16, 2024
The Milwaukee Bucks will showcase artwork for their candidates for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game at an exhibit at 91精品 Gallery at the Ave. The exhibit runs from Jan. 16 Feb. 20 and will feature art pieces and posters highlighting the candidates, as well as all current Bucks players ahead of all-star voting. watch an and explore .
91精品 alum Nirmal Raja exhibits at Portrait Society Gallery
January 16, 2023
91精品 alum Nirmal Raja 08 (Painting) presents solo exhibition “Grace and Grit” at Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art from January 19 March 9, 2024, with an artist talk and special event on February 24, 2024. .
91精品 students visit Northwoods
January 12, 2024
Students in Professor Maurizio Murru and adjunct professor Paul Engevold’s Field Experience: Lake & Forest class visited the Northwoods to do scientific research as part of their course. .
ThriveOn King works with 91精品 community members
January 9, 2024
ThriveOn King, a new community hub being developed on North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, will feature work by several 91精品-affiliated community members, including Professor and alum Brad Anthony Bernard 93 (Painting), adjunct instructor and alum Vedale Hill 11 (Integrated Studio Arts), Isaic Pulliam 24 (Fine Art) and John Kowalczyk 10 (Painting). Read the .
CBS58 showcases “Old Type, New Ways” exhibition
January 9, 2024
Stephanie Carpenter, Project Manager of the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum, was interviewed on CBS58 about the museum’s collaborative exhibition at 91精品 entitled “Old Type, New Ways: Work from the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum.” .
Wisconsin Visual Artists magazine interviews 91精品 alum
January 8, 2024
Cassandra Smith 06 (Sculpture), a mixed media artist whose work has been featured by 91精品 Gallery at The Ave, was interviewed by Wisconsin Visual Artists magazine. Smith’s artwork was also spotlighted on the cover of the magazine. .
What’s Up in the Ward? highlights “Growing Resistance” exhibition
January 5, 2024
FOX6’s “What’s Up in the Ward?” segment highlights 91精品’s newest exhibition, “Growing Resistance: Untold Stories of Milwaukee’s Community Guardians.” and explore 91精品’s galleries!
Milwaukee Magazine features 91精品 alum, faculty member’s YouTube show
January 4, 2024
Paul Drueke 87 hosts popular YouTube show Milwaukee Kitchen, which explores the communal nature of cooking together. .
2024 Nohl Fellowship winners include Layton School of Art alum
January 3, 2024
Roy Staab 65, a Layton School of Art alum, was one of five Milwaukee-based artists to be awarded the 2024 Nohl Fellowship. Finalists from 91精品 included Kim Miller (Chair, Fine Art + New Studio Practice), Mariah Tate Klemens (Textiles Lab Technician) and Matthew Vivirito (Adjunct Faculty)..
Gallery 224 exhibits ArtServancy work
January 3, 2024
Haley Krob 22 (Fine Art), along with two other artists, will have work featured at Gallery 224 as part of ArtServancy. Read more from .
Trout Museum of Art features 91精品 alum
January 2, 2024
Amy Cannestra 06 (Communication Design) will host a solo exhibition at Trout Museum of Art from January 12 to May 12, 2024. “The Body Problem” explores the emotional bonds of our physical bodies and navigates body acceptance, self-love and emotion.
91精品 staff member highlighted as MARNMentor
December 28, 2023
Grant Gill 13 (Photography) was highlighted as a MARNMentor. .
Milwaukee Magazine explores history of Layton Art Gallery
December 28, 2023
Milwaukee’s first fine art gallery, the Layton Art Gallery, was founded by Frederick Layton. 91精品’s predecessor college, the Layton School of Art, evolved from this gallery space. Read the article by .
91精品 Emeritus Board Trustee inducted into Marquis Biographical Registry
December 21, 2023
James L. Roberts, 91精品 Board Trustee Emeritus from 1987 1992, was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry. .
Fine Art alum sells paintings to fund emergency relief to Palestine
December 19, 2023
David Najib Kasir 01 (Painting), whose current series focuses on the results of war on Syrian environments and families, has committed to donate all proceeds from these paintings to Palestinian relief funds. Read more from .
Product Design alum invents electric penn-E-farthing
December 18, 2023
Chris Terpstra 12 (Industrial Design) designed a one-of-a-kind electric penny farthing bicycle. Read more in .
91精品 alum creates Filipino food-inspired mural for Knorr
December 7, 2023
Amira Humes 21 (Illustration) was tasked by food company Knorr with creating a mural highlighting Filipino food. The mural, located in Brooklyn, NY, features a tamarind soup mix product from Knorr. Read more in the .
“Punks, Geeks, and Lovers” featured in Shepherd Express
December 7, 2023
91精品 Gallery at The Ave’s new exhibition of 91精品 zines, “Punks, Geeks, and Lovers,” was featured in a .
Z贸calo Food Park original design reimagined
December 5, 2023
Popular Z贸calo Food Park underwent renovations recently, keeping in the mind the design of the original tavern designed with the help of 91精品 alum Gloria Ruiz-Santos 09 (Interior Architecture and Design). Read more from .
WAICU features 91精品 Product Design senior in Wisconsin Achievers
December 5, 2023
Benjamin Cole 24 (Product Design) was featured in the Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities Wisconsin Achievers publication. .
LIVE AV event hosted by 91精品 faculty draws WUWM attention
December 4, 2023
LIVE AV, a collaborative film and music program created by 91精品 Fine Art faculty Kim Miller and Peter Barrickman, was featured on WUWM recently. .
91精品 Fine Art professor to close Center for Black Excellence and Culture event
December 1, 2023
Brad Anthony Bernard 93 (Painting), associate professor in Fine Art + New Studio Practice, will close the Center for Black Excellence and Culture’s first Black Art Expo in a panel discussion this Saturday, December 2. Learn more about the event and the new Madison space from .
Tracy Milkowski, VP for Institutional Advancement, interviewed by CBS58
December 1, 2023
Tracy Milkowski, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, was interviewed by CBS58 ahead of the annual 91精品 Holiday Sale. .
91精品 Holiday Sale vendors interviewed ahead of event
November 27, 2023
Two 91精品 students, Carl Sabroff 24 (Product Design) and Brady VanderHart 24 (Communication Design) teamed up to create a unique item for the 2023 91精品 Holiday Sale. .
Scott Schwebel interviewed by On Milwaukee
November 15, 2023
Scott Schwebel, 91精品 Emeritus Board Trustee and the Milwaukee Art Museum’s new Chief Experience Officer, was interviewed by Bobby Tanzilo of On Milwaukee. .
Holiday Outlet featured in Milwaukee Magazine
November 14, 2023
91精品 Gallery at The Ave was listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s Guide to Local Holiday Gifts and Deals. . The Holiday Outlet was also included in “.”
LaNia Sproles exhibits at Lynden Sculpture Garden
November 13, 2023
91精品 alum LaNia Sproles 17 (Printmaking) is exhibiting work at Lynden Sculpture Garden in “Products of the Heart” until February 25, 2024. Read more on the and .
91精品 alum appointed creative director of Underground Atlanta
November 13, 2023
Mike Stasny 03 (Communication Design) was appointed as one of two new Creative Directors of Underground Atlanta, an arts and entertainment district. Marina Skye was also selected as Creative Director. Read more from .
Local children’s book author taps 91精品 alum for illustration
November 9, 2023
Brigid Malloy 18 (Illustration) illustrated a new children’s book from local Milwaukee author Katie Meyer. The book, titled “Gust,” is about Milwaukee’s only wind turbine. Read more from .
91精品 Holiday Sale featured on CBS58
November 8, 2023
Historic Third Ward Marketing Director Jordan Dechambre calls out 91精品 Holiday Sale from Nov. 30 Dec. 2, 2023. Learn more about Historic Third Ward events by .
Fine Art faculty interviewed ahead of Ornament Trail opening
November 8, 2023
Brad Anthony Bernard, associate professor of Fine Art, was interviewed by CBS58 about his contribution to the Ornament Trail, on view in downtown Milwaukee through January 6, 2024. Watch the .
Layton School of Art alum remembered at Milwaukee Art Museum
November 3, 2023
Lois Elhert 59 (Advertising Design), a Layton School of Art alum known for her beloved children’s books, is the subject of a month of programming at the Milwaukee Art Museum. Read more from .
FOX6 covers upcoming 91精品 Holiday Sale
November 3, 2023
On What’s Up in the Ward, FOX6 covered the upcoming 91精品 Holiday Sale. .
Drawing alum creates interior murals in California
November 2, 2023
Charles Leonard 95 (Drawing) was featured in Luxe Interiors + Design for his work as a decorative artist. .
Communication Design alum is Gallery 224 artist of the month
November 1, 2023
Lisa Leick 06 (Communication Design) will be celebrated at Port Washington’s Gallery 224 on Nov. 4, 2023 as the gallery’s artist of the month. .
Various 91精品 alumni and instructors featured in Milwaukee Ornament Trail
November 1, 2023
For the Holiday Lights Festival’s 25th anniversary, the organization is debuting the Ornament Trail. 91精品 alumni Josephine Rice 10 (Interior Architecture and Design), John Kowalczyk 10 (Painting), Nova Czarnecki 81 (Painting), Monique Machut 18 (Illustration) and CERA 12 (Printmaking) all contributed artwork to the project. Associate Professor Brad Anthony Bernard and current student Grace Gasser also collaborated on artwork outside 91精品 Gallery at The Ave. o . Find more details, including event specifics and locations, .
Molson Coors supports 91精品 with donation
November 1, 2023
Molson Coors supports 91精品 with an investment of $100,000 over two years.
Featured artist at Dr枚mhus is 91精品 painting alum
November 1, 2023
Carley Weber 07 (Painting) is the featured artist at Door County gallery space Dr枚mhus. Her work will be featured at gallery night on Nov. 3. Read more from .
91精品 president selected for Governor’s Task Force on AI
October 26, 2023
91精品 President Jeffrey Morin was selected to serve on the Governor’s Task force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence alongside 30 industry colleagues. Read news coverage of the committee:
91精品 alum celebrates artist residency in Chicago
October 26, 2023
LaNia Sproles 17 (Printmaking) celebrates their residency at Kimball Arts Center with an opening in November 2, 2023, 2 9 p.m. Sproles shares the residency with fellow artist Mariana Rockwell. Read more from .
On Milwaukee publishes 91精品 student guide to Third Ward
October 24, 2023
Molly Snyder of On Milwaukee compiled a list of gems in the Third Ward neighborhood specifically for 91精品 students. Read “.”
Emeritus 91精品 Board Trustee named Milwaukee Art Museum’s first chief experience officer
October 23, 2023
Scott Schwebel, an emeritus member of 91精品’s Board of Trustees, was recently named Milwaukee Art Museum’s first chief experience officer following a national search. The position aims to promote the museum and engage visitors. Read more about the position and selection on and on .
Fox 6 News highlights 91精品 exhibitions and Lubar Emerging Technology Center
October 23, 2023
Brian Kramp from Fox 6 News highlighted 91精品’s “Predecessor” exhibition and explored VR in the Lubar Emerging Technology Center. He spoke with Seth TerHaar 23 (NSP), who worked as a curator for the “Predecessor” exhibition, as well as Benji Cole 24 (Product Design) who used VR to design footwear. Watch and the from Fox 6.
Chicago Gallery News suggests visit to 91精品 Galleries
October 23, 2023
Among the plethora of gallery spaces in Milwaukee, Chicago Gallery News highlighted 91精品’s gallery spaces. .
Product Design faculty designs lab coats for cancer doctors
October 13, 2023
Larry “Murf” Murphy, a longtime instructor in Product Design, designed and presented his sixth uniquely designed lab coat to Froedtert Hospital radiation oncologist Dr. Lindsay Puckett. .
91精品 alum featured in Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine
October 12, 2023
Paul Druecke 87, the Milwaukee Arts Board’s 2023 Artist of the Year, is featured in John Schneider’s For Arts Sake column in the latest issue of MKE Lifestyle Magazine. Read Druecke’s profile, written by John Schneider, on .
91精品 highlighted as emerging Hispanic Serving Institution
October 11, 2023
91精品’s status as an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution was highlighted by and . The college is one of seven emerging Hispanic Serving Institutions in the state.
Predecessor: Works from the Layton School of Art featured in news
October 8, 2023
“Predecessor: Works from the Layton School of Art,” 91精品’s new exhibition, is featured in news publications and events. Learn more about the exhibition.
Illustration faculty publishes new children’s book
October 5, 2023
Andy Rash, associate professor of Illustration at 91精品, wrote and illustrated a new children’s book called “Eclipse.” The book follows him and his son as they view the 2017 solar eclipse. Rash will sign copies of his book at on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. and .
Plum Blossom 2023 exhibition featured in Milwaukee Magazine weekend events
September 27, 2023
Plum Blossom Initiative will host its Bridge Work 09 exhibition opening reception on Saturday, September 30 from 6 9 p.m. Featuring works by Ellie Garry 23 (NSP: Fine Arts) and Margaret Griffin 23 (NSP: Fine Arts), as well as Julia Bradfish, a UW-Milwaukee alum, the initiative seeks to connect recent art school graduates with opportunities to sustain their artistic momentum. Read more about the and view the full list of .
Muralist and 91精品 alum helps City of Port Washington complete mural project
September 25, 2023
John Kowalczyk 10 (Painting) is one of several artists to complete a variety of new murals in Port Washington. “I檝e always loved community art and art that is for everybody and is accessible for everybody, he says in the TMJ4 interview. .
Interior Architecture and Design alum celebrates five years in business
September 20, 2023
Jennifer Hissa 96 (Interior Design) celebrated the five-year anniversary of Great Chicago Kitchen and Bath, a design showroom that she owns. As principal designer, Hissa is also certified by the National Kitchen and Bath Association as a Certified Kitchen Designer. .
91精品 alum contributes designs to Kohl’s Hispanic Heritage Month collection
September 19, 2023
Whitney Salgado 15 (Illustration) designed two patterns for Kohl’s Hispanic Heritage Month collection. , and read more about Salgado’s work.
Fine art alum exhibits in Door County
September 14, 2023
Ariana Vaeth 17 (Integrated Studio Arts) will be exhibiting a collection of work at S脰MI gallery in Sturgeon Bay. In addition, she will be completing an artist residency in Wausau in October. .
91精品 professor demonstrates spinning and weaving arts at Sievers School of Fiber Arts
September 13, 2023
Shawn Simmons, professor of communication design at 91精品, led demonstrations of fiber art skills at the Sievers School of Fiber Arts on Washington Island in Door County this summer. Read more about .
Cherry Street Community Garden features artwork by 91精品 students
September 12, 2023
Isaic Pulliam 24 was interviewed by WUWM about his work on the Cherry Street Community Garden murals. .
91精品 Holiday Sale named Best Place to Shop for Interior Design Artwork
September 11, 2023
Greater Milwaukee Today named the 91精品 Holiday Sale the best place to shop for interior design artwork. .
Joy Engine hosts 91精品 Lubar Innovation Center students at Nitelight
September 8, 2023
Students from the 91精品 Lubar Innovation Center collaborated with Joy Engine and other local artists to create digital light shows for Milwaukee’s first Nitelight festival. .
Visiting lecturer of Product Design Frank M. Grunwald passes away
September 1, 2023
Frank M. Grunwald, a product and industrial designer who frequently lectured at 91精品, passed away at the age of 90. Read here.
John Edwin Spurgin, previous 91精品 Academic Dean, passes away
August 31, 2023
John Edwin Spurgin, a painter and printmaker from Evansville, IL who served as 91精品’s vice president of Academic Affairs from 1989 1997, passed away at age 90. Read here.
Friends, Neighbors, and Distant Comrades featured in news
August 31, 2023
“Friends, Neighbors, and Distant Comrades: Selections from the Moore Collection of ’80s NYC Art,” 91精品’s new exhibition, was featured by several art publications. Learn more about the exhibition.
Peach Beast interviewed by Shepherd Express
August 29, 2023
Elly Hazard 14 (Drawing), the mind behind “wearable weirdness” brand Peach Beast, was interviewed by Milwaukee’s Shepherd Express. Peach Beast also sells items on consignment through 91精品’s Gallery at The Ave.
Collegiate Paper Art Triennial features work by 91精品 alum
August 29, 2023
Haley Krob 22 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) was selected in 2022 as a senior at 91精品 to participate in the 8th Collegiate Paper Art Triennial, which concludes its nationwide journey at the Lyndon House Art Center in Athens, Georgia. Krob’s work, “Lily Pads I,” is cut paper with handmade paper and natural dyes. .
First-Year student awarded Cream City Foundation LGBTQ+ scholarship
August 28, 2023
First-year student Paityn Gross 27 received a scholarship from the Cream City Foundation (CCF) to study Illustration at 91精品. The CCF awarded scholarships to 20 students in Milwaukee. .
New Sculpture Milwaukee director plans for educational partnerships
August 22, 2023
John Riepenhoff, the new executive director for Sculpture Milwaukee, says the organization hopes to see more educational collaborations between the nonprofit and local colleges, including the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. Read more about .
Notable Alumni: Sara Mulloy
August 21, 2023
Sara Mulloy 06 (Painting), part of the team behind Hindman Auctions in Milwaukee, was featured in Biz Times. She is currently president of 91精品’s Alumni Association board. Read the .
91精品 alum creates “Mobile Mural” for City of Oak Creek
August 11, 2023
Lauren Marvell 16 (Integrated Studio Arts) completed work on a 24-foot “mobile mural” for the City of Oak Creek, depicting landmarks from around the city. The mural, located on the city’s event trailer, was unveiled at the Oak Creek Farmers Market on Saturday. Read more about .
Cranbrook Academy of Art hires previous 91精品 faculty and Chair of Foundations as Academic Dean
August 11, 2023
Lynn Tomaszewski, previously 91精品 faculty and Chair of Foundations, was recently appointed Dean of Academic Affairs at Cranbrook Academy of Art. She is joined by Michael Stone-Richards, who was named Dean of Programs and Partnerships. Read more on .
Students from 91精品 Lubar Innovation Center collaborate on Joy Engine Nitelight show
August 9, 2023
Students supported by 91精品’s Lubar Innovation Center produced motion graphics 4D mapping for JOY ENGINE’s new immersive outdoor lights show, Nitelight. Taking place Friday, September 8 and Saturday, September 9, the installation will be on view in Milwaukee’s Historic Mitchell Street Neighborhood. Read more from the .
91精品 Gallery at The Ave featured in Midwest Living
August 3, 2023
91精品’s new offsite Gallery at The Ave has landed among the top ten places in the Midwest to eat, drink, play and stay this fall, according to Midwest Living. .
Var Gallery hosts solo exhibition by painting alum David Najib Kasir
July 28, 2023
“Neighborhoods in Subtraction,” an exhibition of 13 pieces of work by David Najib Kasir 01 (Painting) is on view at Var Gallery on 5th until August 6. Kasir will give a presentation on Tuesday, August 1. For more information about the exhibition, visit or .
Drawing alum exhibiting at hometown public library
July 24, 2023
The St. Charles Public Library in Illinois is hosting a solo exhibition of work by Tessa Koller 08 (Drawing) through the end of August. Read about the exhibition and Koller’s artwork on .
“Don’t Call Me Junior” featured ahead of Gallery Night
July 21, 2023
Brian Kramp from Fox6 Milwaukee spoke with Sophia, one of two Communication Design students who produced the brand identity for “Don’t Call Me Junior,” ahead of Gallery Night Milwaukee. Listen to .
Adjunct assistant professor featured for solo photography exhibition at The Alice Wilds
July 18, 2023
Grant Gill 13 (Photography), adjunct assistant professor and photography + digital media technician at 91精品, is exhibiting his second solo show at The Alice Wilds, a Milwaukee art gallery. “Glowing Images” runs until August 12, 2023. Read more on .
Hanson Dodge hosts Design Internship students
July 14, 2023
Milwaukee advertising agency Hanson Dodge is once again hosting some of Milwaukee’s most talented high school designers as part of 91精品’s Design Internship program. Read more at and .
Fine Arts alum starts “Girl of the 21st” after installation at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel
July 14, 2023
Sarah Sutterfield 17 (Integrated Studio Arts) has been making waves with her new accessory brand “Girl of the 21st,” selling earrings, stickers, prints and more. Sutterfield also studied Writing and Sculpture at 91精品, and still pursues a robust fine arts practice, most recently exhibiting at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel. Read Sutterfield’s profile on .
Sculpture Milwaukee’s seventh year includes art by 91精品 students, installation on Riverwalk
July 13, 2023
In Sculpture Milwaukee’s seventh annual season, the non-profit arts organization placed sculptures around Milwaukee. One of the three-part installation “Untitled” by Pao Her is located on 91精品’s building on the Riverwalk, while an indoor exhibition at The Avenue features work by 91精品 students and alumni. .
Joy Engine presents BloomMKE Community Garden with 91精品 murals
July 11, 2023
BloomMKE, a recipient of the Joy Engine Community Challenge Grant, will unveil its newest community garden project on Saturday. Cherry Street Community Garden features murals and artworks by students from 91精品. Read more about the opening from the and with .
Milwaukee Magazine features 91精品 Gallery at The Ave
July 2023
Milwaukee Magazine featured three new gallery spaces, including 91精品’s offsite Gallery at The Ave, in their July 2023 issue. .
91精品 President Jeffrey Morin shows work at University of Oxford
July 10, 2023
91精品’s President Jeffrey Morin is featured in a new exhibition at the Bodleian Libraries at the University of Oxford, England. Alphabets Alive!celebrates the artistic and social significance of alphabets. Curated by Robert Bolick, the exhibition features over 150 works by a variety of artists, including Morin. Read the and .
Communication Design alum designs Madison, WI magazine cover
July 7, 2023
Poornima Moorthy 04 (Communication Design) designed the July cover of Madison’s Isthmus magazine using “pattern-filled imagery to create whimsical landscapes.” .
Fine Art alum shows work at Bird Show in Chicago
June 29, 2023
D Rosen 11 (Integrated Studio Arts) will show work in “IDOLATRY VII: Avian Feeding Rituals Under a Fowl Sun” at Bird Show, an outdoor project space in Chicago. The work will be live streamed on Twitch, or visitors can contact Bird Show to arrange a visit. The exhibition is on view July 2nd and July 9th. .
Industrial Design alum interviewed for International Women in Engineering Day
June 27, 2023
Architectural Designer and 3D Modeler Jeannette Watson 12 (Industrial Design) shared her thoughts on product design, 91精品 and women in engineering for International Women in Engineering Day. Watson, who works for Synergi, credits 91精品 with piquing her interest in industrial design. .
Matt Rinka named among Wisconsin’s 40 Most Influential Asian American Leaders
June 26, 2023
Matt Rinka, Emeritus Member of the Board of Trustees at 91精品, was recognized as one of Wisconsin’s most influential Asian American leaders by Madison 365. Rinka owns architecture design practice , which collaborates frequently with 91精品 for projects like the Design Internship program. Learn more about .
91精品 Managing Director of Emerging Technologies Center & Institutional Labs talks AI
June 19, 2023
Ben Dembrowsi, 91精品’s Managing Director of the Emerging Technologies Center & Institutional Labs, shared his expert perspective on AI and its place in the creative world with Biz Times Milwaukee. .
Communication Design alum named Co-Director for Veterans Business Outreach Centers
June 15, 2023
Steffane Timm 14 (Communication Design) was named the new co-director for Wisconsin and Minnesota’s Veterans Business Outreach Centers by the Wisconsin Women’s Business Initiative Corporation. A veteran herself, Timm brings a multitude of experience in business, management and networking. “My focus is to ensure that each client is given the utmost support to learn, grow and succeed,” she said in the press release. .
Sculpture Milwaukee celebration week features work by 91精品 students
June 13, 2023
From June 26 June 30, Sculpture Milwaukee is hosting a celebration week to kick off their 2023 programming season. One of the exhibitions on display is “Dear Nature,” an installation featuring work by students from 91精品, UW Milwaukee and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Learn more at .
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel features illustrations by 91精品 student
June 13, 2023
As part of a service learning class called “Storytelling the Environment,” students in instructor Hj Bullard’s class partnered with LGBT milWALKee to provide creative solutions for their new House of History project. Intan Zulkifli 24 illustrated several portraits of Black LGBTQ+ Milwaukeeans, which will be featured in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel through the month of June.
Jessica Fields 03 featured in The American Scholar
June 12, 2023
Jessica Fields 03 (Painting) was featured in The American Scholar for her distinctive painting style using turpentine and beeswax to create textured and colorful landscapes. Read the article from .
91精品 alumni, exhibition spaces participate in QKE for Pride month
June 9, 2023
QKE is a Milwaukee-wide effort to showcase queer art across the city. As part of the network, 91精品 hosts Boyfriend Material, curated by LaNia Sproles 17 (Printmaking), in the Brooks Stevens Gallery. Another 91精品 alum, Monica Miller 13 (Integrated Studio Arts) curated a second QKE show at Hawthorn Contemporary. Read more about QKE on or .
LaNia Sproles 17 participates in solo exhibition in Chicago
June 7, 2023
LaNia Sproles 17 (Printmaking) is showing work in a solo exhibition at Goldfinch Gallery in Chicago. Sproles also curated 91精品’s current exhibition, Boyfriend Material.Read more about at the Goldfinch Gallery here.
Product Design alum shapes workplace design
June 6, 2023
Rikki Crowe 01 (Industrial Design), Senior Workplace Advisory Manager at Allsteel, has contributed substantially to her company’s workplace design research and evolution. Read more on .
Discovery World opens new exhibit with sea creatures designed by 91精品 alum
June 5, 2023
Lily Johnson 22 (Illustration) has worked as Discovery World’s graphic designer for almost a year. Most recently, she designed the ocean animals in their newest exhibit “Me, Undersea” for the museum’s Reiman Aquarium. Read more in the .
‘Wisconsin Pride’ documentary includes Layton School of Art original founders
June 2, 2023
A new PBS documentary featuring LGBTQ+ stories from Wisconsin’s history portrays the original founders of the Layton School of Art. Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink, partners in art and in life, founded the Layton School of Art, which would become the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. and watch the .
Illustration alum recognized for graphic design achievement for Illinois Farm Bureau
June 1, 2023
Tifani Shea 15 (Illustration), who also minored in Communication Design, was recognized for her graphic design work for the Illinois Farm Bureau. As one of the contributors to design project, Shea’s team earned high praise from judges: “A true standout among the competition,” one judge said. .
91精品 faculty, staff, alumni selected for the James Watrous Gallery 2023 season in Madison, WI
May 31, 2023
Jurors have announced the artists and curators for the 2023 season at the James Watrous Gallery in Madison, Wisconsin. Exhibition proposals from 91精品 faculty members Jamal Currie and Jon Horvath, professor emerita Jill Sebastian, alumna and 91精品’s Executive Director of Marketing & Communication Stacey Steinberg 04 (Drawing) and alumna Anamarie Edwards 22 (NSP: Fine Arts) were all selected. A career retrospective of work by alum Nirmal Raja 08 (Painting) guest curated by Ann Sinfield was also selected. .
Two 91精品 alumni win Mayor’s Design Award for neighborhood art installation
May 24, 2023
Brandon Minga 04 (Illustration) and 础苍诲谤茅 Saint-Louis 01 (Sculpture) worked together on a large-scale art installation project for the Near West Side neighborhood in Milwaukee, creating neighborhood markers with informational plaques and sculptures with design elements reflecting different aspects of the neighborhood’s history. Now, their work has caught the attention of Milwaukee’s mayor. Read about the on Urban Milwaukee and explore 础苍诲谤茅 and Brandon’s perspectives on their collaboration.
91精品 alum talks collaboration and photography
May 23, 2023
Jamie Robarge 15 (Photography) was interviewed by the Milwaukee Shepherd Express about her experiences in photography, her perspective on collaboration and career-defining moments like photographing Milwaukee icon The Milverine. from Shepherd Express.
91精品 students interviewed during AAPI month
May 23, 2023
Mengdian Xing 23 (Product Design) and her sister Lynn Xing 23 (Interior Architecture and Design) were interviewed by TMJ4 about their senior exhibition projects and their experiences moving from China to America. Their story was featured on TMJ4’s channel for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. and view the .
Sculpture Milwaukee features poster by 91精品 alum for 2023-24 season
May 18, 2023
Kelsey Robinson 21 (Communication Design) designed this year’s Sculpture Milwaukee poster for the 2023-24 season. Read more about the exhibition in .
Retrospective exhibition features Layton School of Art alum
May 18, 2023
Layton School of Art alum Paul Yank (1931 – 2020), a sculptor and printmaker, will be featured in 淧aul Yank: His Genius, Sculpture and Prints at the Cedarburg Art Museum through September 24, 2023. .
Successful Creative Fusion gala raises over $485,000 for student scholarships
May 9, 2023
Community stakeholders and business leaders joined the 91精品 community on Saturday, May 6 for the college’s annual fundraising gala. by Kenny Yoo of the Milwaukee Business Journal.
91精品’s Veteran Print Project featured in Milwaukee PBS
April 20, 2023
Students from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design who participated in Veteran Print Project have select works displayed at Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Watch the preliminary PBS .
Ruth Foundation for the Arts awards inaugural grant to 91精品
April 18, 2023
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) has awarded 91精品 an inaugural grant through its new Wisconsin Grants to Artists program. 91精品 has launched the Faculty and Staff Fine Arts Grant, which will support up to 15 full-time faculty and staff to develop new work. Read coverage below.
2023 Senior Exhibition students and events featured in local media
April 7, 2023
The 91精品 2023 Senior Exhibition draws annual community interest. Explore coverage of the exhibition here.
Queer quilting workshop hosted at 91精品
April 4, 2023
Grace Rother led a queer quilting workshop hosted in 91精品’s Textiles Lab. !
Communication Design senior at 91精品 interviewed about magazine
Mar 15, 2023
Dasia Bryant 23 (Communication Design) was interviewed by the Shepherd Express about Braided Magazine, a publication she conceptualized at 91精品, that amplifies BIPOC creatives. the full story.
91精品 Gallery at the Ave featured ahead of opening
Feb 23, 2023
91精品 Gallery at the Ave is the college’s new space for students, alumni, faculty and staff to exhibit work. Read news coverage ahead of the opening.
91精品 students on artificial intelligence and art
Feb 19, 2023
Frank Healy from CBS 58 stopped by 91精品’s Lubar Innovation Center and the Lubar Emerging Technology Center to speak with students who are exploring artificial intelligence and its place in their artistic practice. Read more and watch the spotlight on .
“Art Against the Odds” featured in Milwaukee news
Jan 10, 2023
“Art Against the Odds: Wisconsin Prison Art” runs January 16 – March 11 in 91精品’s Frederick Layton Gallery. The exhibition, curated by Debra Brehmer of Milwaukee’s Portrait Society Gallery of Contemporary Art and hosted by Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, features more than 60 artists who turned to creative production to mitigate the dehumanizing conditions of incarceration.
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Phoenix Brown, 91精品 alum, featured in MKE Lifestyle
Dec 2022
Phoenix Brown 19 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) was featured speaking about her artistic practice and her work as senior curator at the Charles Allis and Villa Terrace Art Museums. Read more on page 35 of the December issue of .
91精品 Holiday Sale featured in local news and interviews
Nov 29, 2022
91精品 presents its annual Holiday Sale during the first weekend of December, this year from Thursday, December 1 to Saturday, December 3. See the coverage from the following media outlets:
Tracy Milkowski, VP for Institutional Advancement, named woman of distinction
Nov 7, 2022
Tracy Milkowski, 91精品’s Vice President for Institutional Advancement, was named a woman of distinction in Milwaukee Magazine’s 2022 Women of Distinction. Read more and meet the other women honored in .
Adjunct Faculty member Laura Fuller-Cooper’s art therapy studio featured
Nov 2, 2022
Laura Fuller-Cooper, adjunct faculty at 91精品 and owner of Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective, was featured on CBS58 to speak about mental health, wellbeing and art therapy. Watch the segment on .
91精品 announces new Fashion & Apparel Design major
Oct 31, 2022
91精品 announces a new program of study and shares updates about its new facilities on the first and fourth floors. Read more in the
News spotlights “Then as Now: Woodland Pattern 1980-2022” exhibition
Oct 24, 2022
91精品’s collaboration with Woodland Pattern Book Center was featured in Milwaukee Magazine. .
91精品 Liberal Studies Adjunct Professor to speak at philosophy seminar
Oct 18, 2022
Dr. Gregory Sadler, Adjunct Professor in the Liberal Studies department at 91精品, will speak at the Marquette Midwest Seminar on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy on October 19. and find more information about Dr. Sadler at 91精品.
New exhibitions featured on CBS 58
Oct 12, 2022
CBS 58 featured two of 91精品’s new exhibits, “Then as Now: Woodland Pattern 1980-2022” and “Relative Perception, a Veteran Print Project,” in an interview with Jill Sebastian, Professor Emerita and chief curator of “Then as Now.” The feature comes ahead of the gallery opening for “Then as Now,” which will take place on Friday, Oct 14 from 5 – 8 p.m. in the Frederick Layton Gallery at 91精品. .
91精品 Trustee Emeritus speaks about Milwaukee arts
Oct 4, 2022
Matt Rinka, 91精品 Trustee Emeritus, speaks about supporting Milwaukee arts. Rinka is the Architect/CEO of RINKA, one of 91精品檚Design Internshippartners. Read the interview in the.
91精品 student interns design, create mural for MPM檚 Africa Gallery
Sep 1, 2022
淛ourneys from Africa to Milwaukee: Black Resistance and the Fight for Freedom was unveiled September 1 at the museum檚 Africa Gallery. The mural comprises three panels, each representing 100 years of history. Its unveiling culminated a collaborative process among eight 91精品 student interns from several majors, Professor Brad Anthony Bernard 93, MPM and community members.
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91精品 professor and student design Bronzeville mural project
Aug 5, 2022
A community mural project designed by 91精品 student Ladasia Bryant and led by Professor Brad Bernard kicks off on August 6th as part of Bronzeville Week. Read the .
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BizTimes features 91精品 President in CEO Q&A
July 27, 2022
91精品 President Jeff Morin was featured in a CEO Q&A in Biz Times. Morin discusses the transformative power of education. .
Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, home to 91精品, ranked in the top 5 U.S. arts districts
July 23, 2022
The Historic Third Ward was voted the country檚 fourth best arts district in the 2022 USA Today 10Best Readers Choice Awards. and .
91精品 goes public with $10 million dollar comprehensive campaign
May 17, 2022
BizTimes reported the news of 91精品’s $10 million public fundraising campaign, the college檚 first such multi-million effort in 20 years. .
91精品 reveals $10 million dollar capital campaign at Creative Fusion event
May 16, 2022
Milwaukee Business Journal broke the news of 91精品’s $10 million public fundraising campaign, announced at the college’s annual fundraiser, Creative Fusion. .
91精品 Assistant Professor “scientist’s artist” volunteers for Carthage College
May 2022
Associate Professor Matthew Warren Lee, a painter whose work incorporates scientific instruments and sweeping landscapes, volunteers with Carthage College’s Institute of Paleontology and forges connections between the College and 91精品 students. Lee was featured in the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Spring 2022 publication. .
91精品 exhibits highlight Black American experience and a contemporary take on famous ad campaign
February 1, 2022
Associate Professor Brad Anthony Bernard and Director of Galleries Mark Lawson discussed two new exhibitions at 91精品: “Presence & Persistence: Visions of American Blackness” and “Great Ideas for Humanity: Posters for Thought.” .
Meet the winners of Milwaukee Magazine‘s Unity Awards
January 31, 2022
91精品 alum and adjunct faculty member Vedale Hill ’11 is one of six individuals and organizations being honored for helping make Milwaukee a better place for all. Hill is recognized for work in art and social justice. .
BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards honor 91精品 and TRUE Skool
November 5, 2021
A collaboration between 91精品 and TRUE Skool was recognized as a 2021 Collaboration of the Year finalist at the BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards. .
91精品 exhibit examines the many unseen ways our world is connected
October 28, 2021
CBS Sunday Morning featured the “Reimagining the Global Village” exhibition on view in 91精品’s Frederick Layton Gallery through Dec. 4, 2021. .
Jewish Community Pantry mural is an amalgam of requests
October 20, 2021
A vibrant new mural in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood was created by 91精品 alum LaNia Sproles ’17 with input from the community. .
91精品 opens new gallery at The Avenue to sell student and alumni work
October 2021
91精品 announced plans to expand its footprint and open 91精品 Gallery at The Ave, a gallery that will sell student, alumni, faculty and staff work. The gallery is anticipated to open in November 2021. Read the news stories:
Strike a Pose: The Story Behind the 3rd Street Market Hall’s selfie museum
October 2021
MKE Lifestyle shares the story of how 91精品 students, through the 91精品 Innovation Center, designed the selfie booths in the 3rd Street Market Hall’s new selfie museum. (click October 2021 issue; see page 108).
91精品 alum Nirmal Raja and “Reimagining the Global Village” exhibition featured in podcast
October 5, 2021
The Authentic Obsessions podcast by Margret Petrie featured an interview with 91精品 alum Nirmal Raja ’08 (Painting). Raja curated the “Reimagining the Global Village” exhibition, which is on view at 91精品 October 11 through December 4, 2021. .
Milwaukee street mural blooms out of concrete to connect art and health in city’s Latino community
September 15, 2021
Whitney Salgado ’15 (Illustration) was featured by CBS 58 for a new mural she created in Milwaukee. The mural recognizes the correlation between art and health in a community. .
As it works to boost diversity, Milwaukee’s creative industry focuses on young talent
August 15, 2021
BizTimes featured a new graphic design internship program for Milwaukee high school youth developed by 91精品 and Hanson Dodge. .
91精品 faculty and staff honored as BizTimes Notable Women in Education
July 16, 2021
Kim Miller, chair of New Studio Practice: Fine Arts, and Brenda Jones, Vice President for Financial Affairs, were recognized as BizTimes’ Notable Women in Education. Read more about and .
Latina artist draws Milwaukee Bucks players in unique way
July 13, 2021
Esthefanie Lupo ’15 (Communication Design), who loves basketball, has drawn unique player cards featuring Milwaukee Bucks players. .
Arts leaders on creating a sustainable and equitable arts careers pipeline in Milwaukee
July 12, 2021
91精品 President Jeff Morin and Imagine MKE CEO David Lee discuss sustainable and equitable art and design career pipelines in Milwaukee, including 91精品’s partnerships with TRUE Skool and Hanson Dodge that provide design and career exploration opportunities for high school students. .
Partners paved the way for art education in Milwaukee
June 29, 2021
Charlotte Partridge and Miriam Frink established the Layton School of Art in Milwaukee in 1920, fostering the early careers of many studio artists. After the Layton School of Art closed in 1974, Layton faculty and students created what is now known as the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. .
91精品 2021 Senior Exhibition and students featured in local media
- May 20, 2021: Waukesha Freeman featured Lydia Kolinski ’21 (Product Design) and the ergonomic chair for tattoo artists that she designed. .
- May 6, 2021: CBS 58 featured 91精品 President Jeff Morin and students Olivia Paul ’21 (Product Design) and Kelsey Robinson ’21 (Communication Design) to discuss the 91精品 2021 Senior Exhibition.
91精品 alum helps find unmarked grave of Black victim of lynching in Milwaukee, raises funds for headstone
May 12, 2021
Tyrone Randle ’15 (Integrated Studio Arts) was on a mission to find the unmarked grave of George Marshall Clark, who was the only Black victim of lynching in the City of Milwaukee. After two days of searching and the help of others at Forest Home Cemetery, the grave was found and Randle helped raise funds for a headstone to be placed. .
91精品 President Jeff Morin recognized for big ideas
March 29, 2021
91精品 President Jeff Morin was among other Milwaukee leaders featured in a on “25 big ideas for Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin檚 future.”
91精品 alum works to memorialize George Marshall Clark
February 23, 2021
Tyrone Randle ’15 (Integrated Studio Arts) is on a mission to get a headstone installed on the unmarked grave of George Marshall Clark, the only Black victim of lynching in the City of Milwaukee.
Perez ’04 designs the 2021 Kentucky Derby Festival poster
January 15, 2021
Andy Perez ’04 (Illustration) is the Official Poster Artist of the 2021 Kentucky Derby Festival poster.
91精品 alum makes her own rules
October 25, 2020
Peggy Brown ’88 (Industrial Design) talks about her work featuring Connor Kriha ’17 (Industrial Design) and Miranda Branley ’17 (Illustration) that work alongside her to create the latest board games.
FYE professor builds European travel wagon
October 19, 2020
FYE professor James Barany discusses the 19th-century European travel wagon he is building in his backyard for the past few months.
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Sunday Morning Spotlight: Brad Bernard
October 11, 2020
Associate Professor Brad Bernard ’93 discusses his work and the power in art in CBS58′s Sunday Morning Spotlight segment.
An everyday hero through art
October 7, 2020
Adjunct professor and alum Vedale Hill 11 was featured as Natalie’s Everyday Hero by CBS58 for a new mural in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood that helps students represent themselves through art.
Preserving Humboldt Park through photographs
September 14, 2020
Ignacio Catral ’92 (Interior Architecture and Design) captures images of Humboldt Park year-round to share the beauty and raise awareness of the park to the Milwaukee community.
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Greater Milwaukee Committee and higher education leaders meet
September 14, 2020
During a call with the Greater Milwaukee Committee and leaders of higher education in Milwaukee, President Jeff Morin discusses how 91精品 is supporting students with online learning.
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Educating kids through illustration
September 8, 2020
Drew Laser ’23 (Illustration) helped illustrate a children’s book that educates kids about returning to school during the pandemic.
Person of the Week: Vedale Hill
August 17, 2020
Adjunct professor and alum Vedale Hill 11 talks about his mural with Sharp Literacy, Inc. and is named “Person of the Week.”
Racial justice mural in West Allis led by 91精品 associate professor
August 2, 2020
Associate Professor Brad Bernard ’93 discusses the Black Lives Matter mural in West Allis that he, along with four 91精品 students and community partners, helped create.
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91精品 waiting for the next phase
August 1, 2020
Fox 6 Milwaukee interviews President Jeff Morin discussing courses and the value of in-person learning.
Tyrone Randle ’15 continues to march
July 20, 2020
After his injuries while protesting last month, Tyrone Randle ’15 (Integrated Studio Arts) is back with protesters and participating in Black Lives Matter marches.
91精品 alumni couple become entrepreneurs
July 15, 2020
Kiel McGuinness ’08 (Integrated Studio Arts) and Ashley McGuinness (Interior Architecture and Design) met at 91精品 and now own Rookery Brewing Co., where they make their own beer from ingredients grown in their Wauwatosa backyard.
91精品 keeping workforce whole
July 9, 2020
The Milwaukee Business Journal interviews President Jeff Morin discussing the Paycheck Protection Program loan and maintaining 91精品 employees. (Subscription required to read the full article.)
Staying creative and positive in difficult times
May 19, 2020
Dominique Viverette ’18 (Illustration) shares how he is staying creative and optimistic during the pandemic.
Artist of the day: Lauren Medina ’15
May 8, 2020
OnMilwaukee features Lauren Medina ’15 (Communication Design) and her recent projects.
New courthouse mural by 91精品 alumni depicts more than just justice
May 5, 2020
A new mural, “Nuestra Madre Justicia (Our Mother Justice)” painted by 91精品 alums Lauren Medina ’15 (Communication Design), Whitney Salgado ’15 (Illustration) and Debbie Sajnani ’16 (Communication Design) and others fromLatinas Unidas eN las Artes (LUNA) is at the Milwaukee County Courthouse.
91精品 President Jeff Morin named for leadership
May 4, 2020
BizTimes Media recognizes 91精品 President Jeff Morin on its Notable LGBTQ Executives list.
Bike talk with 91精品 Industrial Design alum
April 28, 2020
Ben McGinley ’10 (Industrial Design) talks about Harley Davidson’s first electric bike, LiveWire, that he helped design.
91精品 alum reconnecting the community through photography
April 17, 2020
Jamie Robarge ’15 (Photography) talks about using photography to bring people together at a time we are ordered to stay apart.
91精品’s first Director of Inclusivity strengthening college core values
April 17, 2020
Richard Anderson-Martinez discusses about how the college’s focus on inclusivity serves the campus community and Milwaukee area businesses. (Subscription required to read full article.)
Artist helps people at home stay engaged in the arts
April 9, 2020
Katie Musolff ’04 (Illustration) created a video tutorial on how to paint an egg to help keep people engaged in the arts at home. It’s featured in Tory Folliard Gallery’s new Artist Project series.
91精品 alum goes back to the drawing board
March 26, 2020
Todd Gnacinski ’95 (Illustration) discusses going back to the drawing board to help make ends meet during the pandemic.
Carmex turns to 91精品 students for latest social media campaign
February 10, 2020
Carmex partnered with 91精品 on a project for Illustration students to create digital artwork for a new social media campaign.
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Four chickens are the stars of this artist’s Shoreline backyard
January 27, 2020
91精品 alum Julie White is featured for her bird and chicken portraiture, and for raising chickens at her home. .
The mother of all beauty
January 23, 2020
Urban Milwaukee reviews “OSSUARY: A Project by Laurie Beth Clark” on view in the Frederick Layton Gallery. .
PBS’ show “Wisconsin Life” features 91精品 alum
January 9, 2020
Bren Sibilsky ’87 was featured for her sculpture work in a recent episode of “Wisconsin Life.” .
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