Gallery News
Two documentary exhibitions explore storytelling, sharing history and truth
MILWAUKEE (January 31, 2020) … Two new documentary exhibitions are on view now through March 14, 2020 in MIAD's Brooks Stevens Gallery. The exhibitions present different approaches to telling stories, sharing history and shifting perspectives. The Opening Reception...
OSSUARY exhibition features 160 Wisconsin artists, 340+ works involving bones
MILWAUKEE (January 2, 2020) … 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...
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....
Like Game of Thrones? Check out Story & Craft – A Magic: The Gathering Exhibition at MIAD
MILWAUKEE … 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’s (MIAD) Brooks Stevens...
Representation and identity among themes addressed in Society for Photographic Education Midwest Juried Exhibition
MILWAUKEE … September 19 – The Society for Photographic Education (SPE) Midwest Juried Exhibition, on view in the Brooks Stevens Gallery at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), September 20 – October 27, highlights professional and student works...
Strange Fire Collective addresses policing bodies, political action and access to power in MIAD Creativity Series and “In this body of mine” exhibition
MILWAUKEE (September 12, 2019) … The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) features the Strange Fire Collective’s four founding members – Jess T. Dugan, Rafael Soldi, Zora J Murff and Hamidah Glasgow – in the MIAD Creativity Series, Friday, October 25, 6 –...
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....
2018 MIAD Faculty Exhibition highlights faculty talents, interests and creative practices
MILWAUKEE (September 10, 2018) - They were artists and designers first. Long before MIAD’s faculty began teaching in the classroom, they were artists and designers with their own practices and projects. The 2018 MIAD Faculty Exhibition, which is on view through...
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...
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 &...
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....
New exhibition at MIAD aims to foster empathy in current divisive social and political climate
In our current divisive social and political landscape, the newest exhibit at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) asks viewers to do what lately seems rather difficult: feel empathy. "Humanly Possible: The Empathy Exhibition" is on view in...