Gallery News
Two documentary exhibitions explore storytelling, sharing history and truth
Two new documentary exhibitions are on view now through March 14, 2020 in MIAD’s Brooks Stevens Gallery.
OSSUARY exhibition features 160 Wisconsin artists, 340+ works involving bones
Originally inspired by curator Laurie Beth Clark’s research at repositories of bones in countries where mass violence has occurred, “OSSUARY: A Project by Laurie Beth Clark” features more than 300 artists and more than 340 total works comprised of or themed around bones.
MIAD’s Galleries launch annual call for art and design exhibitions
MILWAUKEE (December 10, 2019) … The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) and its galleries — the Frederick Layton Gallery and Brooks Stevens Gallery — invite professional artists, designers and curators nationwide to submit proposals for exhibitions. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis, however, proposals for consideration for the 2021-2022 season are …
Like Game of Thrones? Check out Story & Craft – A Magic: The Gathering Exhibition at MIAD
If you like science fiction, fantasy art, Dungeons & Dragons or TV shows like Game of Thrones, then you may want to check out Story & Craft – A Magic: The Gathering Exhibition at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.
Representation and identity among themes addressed in Society for Photographic Education Midwest Juried Exhibition
The Opening Reception is Friday, October 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. to coincide with SPE’s October national conference in Milwaukee. “There is evidence of multiple current trends in contemporary photography, including themes of representation, identity, the changing landscape, and the manipulation of both new and antiquated imaging tools,” said Jon H …
Strange Fire Collective addresses policing bodies, political action and access to power in MIAD Creativity Series and “In this body of mine” exhibition
Works of 14 Strange Fire Collective artists are on view October 18 – December 7, 2019 at MIAD’s Frederick Layton Gallery in the exhibit, “ In this body of mine.” The exhibition, which is generously supported in part by the Mary L. Nohl Fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, questions what it means …
MIAD’s galleries launch call for art & design exhibitions
MILWAUKEE (February 14, 2019) … The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) and its galleries — the Frederick Layton Gallery and Brooks Stevens Gallery — invite professional artists, designers and curators nationwide to submit proposals for exhibitions. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis, however, proposals for consideration for the 2020-2021 season are …
2018 MIAD Faculty Exhibition highlights faculty talents, interests and creative practices
Ben Dembroski, MIAD’s D …
New MIAD exhibition honors late alumnus & Harley-Davidson licensed artist Mathew Hintz
MILWAUKEE… July 24, 2018 – The newest exhibit at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) celebrates the life and work of a late MIAD alumnus with strong ties to Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Mathew Hintz: Spirit of the Open Road,” on view in MIAD’s Brooks Stevens Gallery August 8 – October …
Renowned curator Glenn Adamson presents “Make or Break: Inside and Outside the Rules” April 24
Guest speaker Glenn Adamson discusses his current research into the work of two artists/designers and what goes into career-shaping breakthroughs in a talk, “Make or Break: Inside and Outside the Rules,” April 24, 2018, 7 p.m. at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) Student Union. This presentation …
Special Programming Announced for Chair5 Exhibition
Four special events have been announced in support of MIAD’s Chair5: Five Perspectives on Form, Function and Innovation exhibition. All programming events and MIAD’s galleries are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Generously sponsored by the Caxambas Foundation. Special programming …
New exhibition at MIAD aims to foster empathy in current divisive social and political climate
Participants include seven artists from the exhibit’s original Minneapolis run and five new artists, like recent Mary L. Nohl Fellowship winner Lois Bielefeld of Milwaukee. Her photography and digital media work explores the power and complexity of gender identity. Raoul Deal, also of Milwaukee and new to the exhibit, displays …