MIAD in the News
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 On Milwaukee.
MIAD 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 MIAD and facilitates collaboration between the two nonprofits. Read more from BizTimes.
Fashion and Apparel Design instructor interviewed about Wisconsin clothing industry
May 8, 2025
Iris Acevedo, adjunct instructor of Fashion and Apparel Design at MIAD was interviewed by Wisconsin Public Radio about the challenges tariffs pose to Wisconsin clothing makers. Read the interview from Wisconsin Public Radio.
Milwaukee Arts Board awards MIAD 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 On Milwaukee.
Illustration faculty interview about work on pet portraits
May 6, 2025
Chris Beetow, Illustration faculty at MIAD, was interviewed by Board Panda for her engaging pet potraits. Read the interview and view Beetow’s artwork on Bored Panda.
MIAD collaborates to produce Earth Week celebrations
May 2, 2025
MIAD collaborated with MSOE, MTE, MATC, Milwaukee Public Museum and UW-Madison to plan and produce Earth Week celebrations. Read more from MSOE.
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 FOX 6.
Milwaukee Magazine features MIAD Creative Fusion fundraiser
April 28, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured MIAD Creative Fusion in its roundup of things to do this week. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD president serves on first public art award committee
April 24, 2025
Jeff Morin, MIAD’s president, served on the Milwaukee County Historical Society’s inaugural Janis and Steven Marcus Public Art Award committee. The committee selected Reynaldo Hernandez’s “Mural of Peace” during the awards ceremony April 16. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD senior Isabel Enders interviewed by Waukesha Freeman
April 24, 2025
MIAD senior Isabel Enders ’25 (Illustration – Animation Track) was interviewed by the Waukesha County Freeman. Enders graduated from Muskego High School. Read the interview with Waukesha Freeman.
Peace Tree Planting organized by MSOE and MIAD featured in Milwaukee Mag
April 24, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured a Peace Tree Planting event organized by MSOE Honors Program and MIAD. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges highlights Ruth Arts Grant to MIAD
April 22, 2025
Wisconsin’s Private Colleges highlighted the Ruth Foundation for the Arts grant awarded to MIAD. Read more from Wisconsin’s Private Colleges.
MIAD 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 MIAD, has Wisconsin’s only Dolby Atmos system. Read more from Milwaukee Mag.
“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 Midwest Farm Report.
MIAD 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 Broadway World.
MIAD Senior Exhibition featured in local news
April 16, 2025
MIAD’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 MIAD. Read the feature from BizTimes.
MIAD 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 Urban Milwaukee.
Digitization project by MIAD instructor travels to Manitowoc, WI
April 11, 2025
“Faces of a Fish Empire,” a digitization project by MIAD 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 WUWM’s Lake Effect.
MIAD alum shows art in Racine
April 2, 2025
Jennifer Zygmunt, a MIAD alum, is showing art in downtown Racine at Artists Gallery, 401 Main St., through April. Read more from Journal Times.
Brew City Buzz features MIAD Senior Exhibition Preview Night
April 2, 2025
The Shepherd Express’s Brew City Buzz featured MIAD’s Senior Exhibition Preview Night. Read more from Shepherd Express.
MIAD 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 MIAD, assisted UWM researchers in using tea bags to determine carbon sequestration in wetlands during her PhD program in 2017. Read more from UWM.
WAICU schools’ economic impact on Wisconsin
March 24, 2025
MIAD, 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 Marquette Today.
Creative Allies program featured by Milwaukee Recreation
March 18, 2025
MIAD’s Creative Allies program connects advanced art and design students from MIAD and UWM with after-school sites in the Milwaukee Public School system. Milwaukee Recreation featured the collaboration on their blog. Read the blog post.
MIAD 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 MIAD between 2007-2009. Read the press release.
Wisconsin State Fair selects MIAD alum poster for 2025 competition
March 14, 2025
The Wisconsin State Fair selected MIAD alum Lauren Marvell ’16 (Integrated Studio Arts) as the winner of its 2025 “Fairtastic Poster Competition.” Read more from FOX6 Now.
MIAD film group hosts fundraiser at Cactus Club
March 14, 2025
MIAD Narrow Gauge Film Club hosts a student screening on Sunday, March 16 at Cactus Club to raise money for film stock. Learn more from Milwaukee Magazine.
The Jazz Gallery supports local art and music
March 11, 2025
Riverwest’s Jazz Gallery, whose president is former MIAD Galleries Director Mark Lawson, is a hub of local art and music that frequently supports recent MIAD graduates and students. Read the feature from Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD staff member’s commercial development highlighted by Journal Sentinel
March 11, 2025
Crystal Lemmer, MIAD’s managing director of IT, was featured by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel for her real estate development. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.
Grilled Cheese Grant in its 10th year
March 10, 2025
The Grilled Cheese Grant, started by MIAD alumni, supports emerging artists. Read more about 10 years of Grilled Cheese Grant in Milwaukee Magazine or listen on Radio Milwaukee.
MIAD instructor’s new exhibition featured in local publications
March 7, 2025
MIAD 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 Shepherd Express and Milwaukee Record.
Shepherd Express features MIAD gallery in Spring Arts Guide
March 6, 2025
MIAD’s “Bridge Work” exhibition was featured in the Shepherd Express Spring Arts Guide 2025. Read the guide.
MIAD Board Trustee highlights MIAD’s value in Lake Country Neighbors
February 28, 2025
Deanna Tillisch, MIAD Board Chair, and her family were featured in Lake Country Neighbors’ March 2025 issue. Tillisch discusses how MIAD has impacted her family and her community. Read the feature from Lake Country Neighbors.
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 MIAD instructor and staple in the Italy study abroad program, passed away in 2024. Read more about the exhibition from Thomas Deans Fine Art.
Cedarburg Cultural Center names MIAD alum as March artist-in-residence
February 27, 2025
Cedarburg Cultural Center has named MIAD alum Jeanne Bril ’82 (Painting) as its March artist-in-residence. Read more from Ozaukee County News Graphic.
Ruth Arts + MIAD Artists Grant highlighted by Milwaukee Magazine
February 24, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine highlights the Ruth Foundation for the Arts, including the Ruth Arts + MIAD Artists Grant program. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.
BizTimes examines college enrollment, interviews MIAD president
February 24, 2025
Milwaukee BizTimes examined college enrollment in southeastern Wisconsin and featured an interview with MIAD president Jeff Morin. Read the article from Milwaukee BizTimes.
MIAD Senior Exhibition featured in Milwaukee Magazine
February 21, 2025
MIAD’s Senior Exhibition was featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s “28 Ways to Show Love to the Arts in Milwaukee.” Read the feature from Milwaukee Magazine.
Milwaukee Business Journal announces new occupant of MIAD Gallery at The Ave space
February 21, 2025
Milwaukee Boot Co. will take over the space previously occupied by MIAD Gallery at The Ave. The Gallery will be staying at The Avenue but moving two storefronts down. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.
Marquette University highlights MIAD partnership
February 20, 2025
Marquette University highlighted MIAD and MU’s partnership in a new article featuring Ellie Sabo, a current MU junior taking Communication Design classes at MIAD, and Gracie Pionek, a ‘23 MU graduate. Read the article from Marquette University.
MIAD alum’s solo exhibit at Latino Arts featured in MKE Lifestyle
February 20, 2025
MIAD alum Ellia Ana Hill ’02 (Illustration) opened “Cut & Paste,” a solo exhibition at Latino Arts, on view through Feb. 21. Read more from MKE Lifestyle.
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 MIAD students created. Read more from FOX6 News.
Exhibition curated by MIAD 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 MIAD instructor Melissa Dorn ’96. The exhibition features work by a number of artists, including Dorn and MIAD instructors Morgan Chandler Bouldes and Kate E. Schaffer. Read more from Charlotte Street Gallery.
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 MIAD’s 160 Gallery. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.
Milwaukee Magazine highlights MIAD Senior Exhibition
February 5, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine highlighted MIAD’s 2025 Senior Exhibition in its “Milwaukee Arts Events to Check Out This Spring.” Read the article in Milwaukee Magazine.
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 MIAD’s Director of Galleries and Community Engagement Monica Miller. They discussed MIAD’s “Bridge Work: Ten Years of Making” exhibition, on view until March 8. Watch the interview from FOX6.
Shepherd Express profiles “Bridge Work” exhibition
February 3, 2025
Shane McAdams of the Shepherd Express explores MIAD’s “Bridge Work: Ten Years of Making” and investigates the Plum Blossom Initiative program and its place in Milwaukee. Read the feature from Shepherd Express.
MKE Airport and MIAD 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 MIAD. The rotating art exhibit is located on Concourse D. Read more from WisBusiness.
Milwaukee Magazine features MIAD Youth + Community summer programs
February 2, 2025
Milwaukee Magazine featured MIAD’s Summer Pre-College in their Summer Camps and Programs section of the February 2025 issue. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine on page 82.
Girl Scouts of Wisconsin partner on scholarship with MIAD
January 30, 2025
The Girl Scouts of Wisconsin have partnered with MIAD to offer a $16,000-26,000 per year scholarship for eligible Girl Scouts. Read the press release from Urban Milwaukee.
Shepherd Express promotes MIAD Zine Fair
January 29, 2025
MIAD’s Zine Fair, returning Feb. 8, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. in MIAD’s 160 Auditorium, was highlighted by Shepherd Express. Read more from Shepherd Express.
Painter and MIAD 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 MKE Lifestyle.
MIAD 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 Milwaukee BizTimes.
MIAD Vice President for Institutional Advancement featured as art advocate
January 22, 2025
Tracy Milkowski, MIAD’s vice president for Institutional Advancement, was featured by the Ozaukee Press for her arts advocacy work in Port Washington. Read more from the Ozaukee Press.
Bridge Work exhibition featured on local news
January 14, 2025
Local news stations have featured MIAD’s Bridge Work exhibition, which showcases work by artists who participated in Plum Blossom Initiative’s Bridge Work program. Watch interviews from:
MIAD 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 Milwaukee Record and explore Hill’s exhibition.
Mary L. Nohl Fund Fellowship recognizes MIAD alumni
January 3, 2025
The 2025 Mary L. Nohl Fund fellows were announced and include two MIAD 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 Urban Milwaukee, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and Milwaukee Community Journal.
MIAD donates computers to new South Side facility
December 30, 2024
Milwaukee Baseball Club has opened a new community center on Milwaukee’s South Side. MIAD provided computers for the student resource center. Read more from Shepherd Express.
MIAD 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 CanvasRebel.
WTMJ interviews MIAD President Jeffrey Morin on the future of art
December 15, 2024
Libby Collins of WTMJ interviewed MIAD President Jeff Morin about the future of art and Morin’s experience at art school. Listen to the interview.
MIAD President Jeffrey Morin selected as juror for public art award
December 10, 2024
MIAD 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 Urban Milwaukee.
MIAD Board Member named among Wisconsin’s most influential business leaders
December 9, 2024
Sarah Pancheri, President and CEO of Milwaukee World Festival and MIAD board member, was named among BizTime’s top 275 most influential business leaders in Wisconsin. Read more from BizTimes.
MIAD 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 Volume One.
MIAD 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 MIAD’s upcoming Holiday Sale. Watch the interview on FOX6.
- CBS58 interviewed Tracy Milkowski about MIAD’s upcoming Holiday Sale. Watch the interview on CBS58.
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 MIAD alumni. Read more from Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
MIAD Holiday Sale highlighted in local Holiday Sale roundups
November 21, 2024
- Milwaukee Magazine included MIAD’s Holiday Sale in its roundup of Milwaukee Holiday Markets to visit this season
- Radio Milwaukee features MIAD Holiday Sale
MIAD FYE instructor contributes to new book
November 21, 2024
MIAD FYE instructor Neil Horsky contributed an article about Qigong to the new “An Encyclopedia of Radical Helping.” Read more about the book.
Marquette University grad who minored at MIAD makes community impact
November 19, 2024
Yesi Pérez, a Marquette University grad who minored in Fine Art + New Studio Practice at MIAD through the university’s partnership, talks about her commitment to community through art. Read more from MKE Lifestyle.
MIAD faculty member featured for work at Sievers fiber arts school
November 18, 2024
Shawn Simmons, part of MIAD’s Communication Design faculty, was featured by the Wisconsin Energy Cooperative News for her work at the Sievers School of Fiber Arts. Read the full story.
Milwaukee Magazine releases Milwaukee Holiday Gift Guide, includes MIAD Holiday Sale
November 13, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine listed MIAD’s Holiday Sale in their 2024 Milwaukee Holiday Gift Guide. Read the full list from Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD 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 MIAD the Organizational Award for its Student Services team and Equity + Inclusion Center. Read the press release.
Executive Director of Marketing and Communication at MIAD named Woman of Distinction
November 8, 2024
Stacey Steinberg ’04 (Drawing), MIAD’s executive director of marketing and communication, was named a 2024 Woman of Distinction by Milwaukee Magazine. Read the story from Milwaukee Magazine.
Abel Contemporary Gallery shows work by MIAD 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 Abel Contemporary Gallery.
MIAD instructor interviewed by Lenscratch
November 8, 2024
MIAD instructor Ryan Peter was interviewed by Lindsay Lochman of Lenscratch. Read the interview.
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 Milwaukee Magazine.
Urban Milwaukee highlights “Of Our Time” exhibition
November 6, 2024
In its monthly art guide, Urban Milwaukee recommends visiting MIAD’s “Of Our Time” exhibition for its focus on art history. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.
“Giving Good” author, a MIAD 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 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
MIAD 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 Art Daily.
Milwaukee PBS features MIAD 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 Milwaukee PBS.
Shepherd Express promotes MIAD Holiday Sale
November 1, 2024
In their Holiday Gift Guide 2024, the Shepherd Express included MIAD’s annual Holiday Sale. Read more from Shepherd Express.
MIAD president exhibits work at Grove Gallery
October 29, 2024
MIAD President Jeff Morin will exhibit work in “Truth, White Noise, and The Vote” at Grove Gallery Nov. 15 – Dec. 28, 2024. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.
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 MIAD. 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 gener8tor’s press release.
Wisconsin Achievers features MIAD 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 WAICU.
Interior Architecture and Design instructor hired by Las Vegas design agency
October 23, 2024
Samantha Wilson ’14 (Interior Architecture and Design), adjunct instructor for MIAD’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 Exhibitor Online.
MARN’s new executive director, a MIAD alum, featured in On Milwaukee
October 22, 2024
Joe Hausch ’84 (Graphic Design) was named MARN’s new executive director. Read more from On Milwaukee.
“Art on the Edge” exhibition of recently censored work includes MIAD 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 Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD faculty member featured in Milwaukee Independent
October 20, 2024
Jason S. Yi, faculty member at MIAD, spoke with Milwaukee Independent about feeling at peace with the duality of being both an American and a Korean in Milwaukee. Read more from Milwaukee Independent.
MIAD 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 TMJ4.
Historic Third Ward Association partners with MIAD on murals
October 18, 2024
The Historic Third Ward Association partnered with MIAD on four new large-scale outdoor paintings. MIAD 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 TMJ4 and watch an interview with WISN-12.
Wisconsin LGBT Chamber of Commerce names MIAD Nonprofit Organization of the Year
October 15, 2024
Wisconsin’s LGBT Chamber of Commerce has named MIAD 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 Urban Milwaukee.
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 “MIAD Pathsetters: An Emeriti Exhibition” during Gallery Night MKE. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD partners with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra on “Coco in Concert”
October 14, 2024
The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra partnered with MIAD 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 On Milwaukee.
New murals to be installed on Riverwalk, two by MIAD alumni
October 8, 2024
Two MIAD 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 Milwaukee Record.
“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 MIAD’s predecessor school, the Layton School of Art. Read an interview with Levine from Milwaukee Record.
MIAD 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 Milwaukee BizTimes.
Gallery Night MKE features MIAD-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 MIAD community members Erin Eastham ’24 (Illustration), Caroline Ferrero ’23 (Illustration), Rachel McNeilly and John Kowalczyk ’10 (Painting). Read more from Shepherd Express and CBS58.
MIAD 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 Savage Support’s channel.
MIAD Lubar Innovation Center director and student interviewed on TMJ4
September 30, 2024
Drew Maxwell, executive director of the Lubar Innovation Center at MIAD, sat down with Kate Kasper, a MIAD sophomore, and Andi Kneeland of Veolia to discuss their partnership and Veolia’s new mural. Watch the interview on TMJ4.
MIAD 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 Shepherd Express.
Chicago artist and MIAD grad paints murals of alebrijes
September 27, 2024
Natalia Virafuentes, a MIAD alum, painted brightly-colored murals of alebrijes in Mexico before returning to Chicago to do the same. Read more from the Chicago Sun Times.
MIAD students and alumni show work at Bay View Gallery Night
September 24, 2024
Several MIAD students and alumni are participating in this fall’s Bay View Gallery Night. Current junior Joelle Turner will be at Heirloom MKE, Jannet Dženeta 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, MIAD 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 Milwaukee Record.
Jeff Morin featured on 620WTMJ The Upswing
September 17, 2024
MIAD 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 The Upswing.
Sandy Maxx interviews MIAD 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 MIAD Gallery at The Ave, the Milwaukee Night Market and MIAD’s 50th anniversary. Listen to the interview.
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 Urban Milwaukee.
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 MIAD. Carter was highlighted by the Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service for his work building and leading community. Read more.
Play Music on the Porch Day, founded by MIAD alum, returns Aug. 31
August 29, 2024
Play Music on the Porch Day, a worldwide event, was founded by MIAD alum Brian Mallman ’94 (Drawing). It takes place Aug. 31, 2024. Learn more from the Shepherd Express.
Painting alum talks murals with CBS58
August 29, 2024
John Kowalczyk ’10 (Painting) was interviewed by CBS58 about mural painting. Read the story.
WUWM interviews MIAD President Jeffrey Morin
August 28, 2024
WUWM’s Lake Effect interviewed MIAD President Jeffrey Morin about his nearly ten years at the college. Listen to the interview.
Milwaukee Fashion Week hosts event at MIAD
August 28, 2024
Milwaukee Fashion Week will host a styling, photography and modeling master class event in MIAD’s academic building on Sept. 4. Read more from Shepherd Express, Milwaukee Magazine and MKE Lifestyle.
TMJ4 highlights MIAD 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 TMJ4.
Cedarburg Cultural Center selects MIAD 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 Waukesha Freeman.
MIAD President interviewed by CBS58 for Cars & Coffee
August 25, 2024
MIAD President Jeffrey Morin was interviewed, alongside Ryan Hahn, design director at Brooks Stevens Inc., for Cars & Coffee. Watch the interview from CBS58.
Industrial Design alum on professional toy development
August 23, 2024
Peggy Brown ’88 (Industrial Design) was interviewed by TMJ4 about her toy development career. Read the interview from TMJ4.
Milwaukee Magazine spotlights MIAD president Jeffrey Morin
August 23, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine profiled MIAD president Jeffrey Morin in their August issue. Read the profile.
Cars & Coffee honors Brooks Stevens
August 21, 2024
This year’s Cars & Coffee Sunday event held at MIAD will feature classic cars like the Excalibur, free coffee and an exhibition of Brooks Stevens’ design work. Read more from the Shepherd Express, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Urban Milwaukee and Milwaukee Magazine.
Fashion and Apparel Design Professor weighs in on back-to-school fashion
August 21, 2024
Sarah Eichhorn, professor of Fashion and Apparel Design at MIAD, was interviewed by CBS58 about back-to-school fashion. Watch the interview.
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 MIAD, was named a Notable Marketing Executive by the Milwaukee Business Times. Read the article.
Art by MIAD alum featured in new Japanese restaurant in Walker’s Point
August 16, 2024
MIAD 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 On Milwaukee.
Milwaukee public artist in residence, a MIAD alum, combats reckless driving
August 15, 2024
MIAD 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 Urban Milwaukee, CBS58 and FOX6.
Bronzeville’s Gallery 507 hosts MIAD 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 Shepherd Express.
13th Annual Bronzeville Week awards scholarship to MIAD student
August 13, 2024
During its 13th year, Bronzeville Week awarded MIAD senior Noah Paolo-Teague ’25 one of its two youth scholarship awards. Read more about the celebration from Urban Milwaukee.
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). Read the article.
Racine Art Museum features MIAD alumni in “Wisconsin Photography 2024”
August 7, 2024
André 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 Racine Art Museum.
MIAD 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 Greater Milwaukee Today.
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 press release from Brad Anthony Bernard, as well as coverage from Madison 365, FOX6 and CBS58.
Flint Institute of Art Pre-College prepares students for schools like MIAD
August 1, 2024
Flint Institute of Art’s Pre-College program prepares its students for college programs like MIAD. “Graduates of the program who apply for college art studies are consistently accepted into their first-choice institutions,” McCoy states. “Many 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.” Read the full article.
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. MIAD’s Continuing Education classes were also highlighted as a way to connect with community. Read the ranking from Forbes and the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
MIAD receives $100,000 Implementation Grant from Helen Frankenthaler Foundation
July 30, 2024
MIAD received a $100,000 Implementation Grant to enact innovative, infrastructure upgrades for energy efficiency from the Helen Frankenthaler Foundation. Read more from Art Forum and The Architect’s Newspaper and explore the Frankenthaler Climate Initiative Grant.
MIAD president contributes to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce Development and AI
July 30, 2024
MIAD 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 Biz Times.
“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. Read more.
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 WUWM.
MIAD 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 WUWM.
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 Shepherd Express.
Baird Center hosts new work from MIAD 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 Wisconsin Muslim Journal.
MIAD adjunct faculty selected for Wormfarm Institute Farm/Art DTour
July 3, 2024
Matthew Vivirito, adjunct instructor at MIAD, is one of eight artists and artist teams selected for Wormfarm Institute’s annual Farm/Art DTour. Learn more from Wormfarm Institute.
Hanson Dodge hosts MIAD high school Design Interns
July 2, 2024
Hanson Dodge, a Milwaukee-based advertising agency, hosted high school students for MIAD’s Design Internship. The interns worked on real-life client projects, this year focusing on the Harley-Davidson Museum. Read more from Reel 360.
Urban Milwaukee features MIAD exhibition
July 2, 2024
Included in Annie Raab’s rundown of Milwaukee’s July art scene is MIAD’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 Urban Milwaukee.
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—which she did before graduating. After a year at WDM Architects in Wichita, Kansas, Sedovic reflects on her first big zoo design project. Read the article.
Industrial Design alum passes away
July 1, 2024
MIAD 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. Read Jarosz’s full obituary.
Milwaukee airport unveils partnership with MIAD
June 27, 2024
The Milwaukee airport (MKE) held a news event on June 27 to unveil a new partnership with MIAD. The airport will host a rotating art exhibition in one of its concourses. See news coverage from:
- APG Wisconsin
- FOX6 Milwaukee
- CBS58
- WisPolitics
- Urban Milwaukee
- Airport Improvement Magazine
- Milwaukee Magazine
Harley-Davidson opens new Davidson Park with work by MIAD 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:
- Financial Times
- On Milwaukee
- Urban Milwaukee
- Milwaukee Biz Times
- CBS58
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
- Yahoo News
- Visit Milwaukee
- American Rider
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 Milwaukee Magazine.
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 MIAD for over 30 years. Read her obituary.
MIAD welcomes AICAD Post-Graduate Teaching Fellow
June 10, 2024
MIAD 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 e-flux Education.
MIAD 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. MIAD’s galleries will be open. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.
Layton School of Art alum shows work at MOWA
May 24, 2024
Mark Mulhern, a graduate of MIAD’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. Explore more from the Shepherd Express.
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. Read the profile.
MIAD 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 Twin Cities Pioneer Press.
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. Read more from TMJ4.
Fine Art professor interviewed by Framing Culture radio show
May 8, 2024
Jason S. Yi, professor in Fine Art + New Studio Practice at MIAD, was interviewed by José Teixeria of WORT-FM’s Framing Culture show. Listen to the interview.
‘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 MIAD during January 2023, was featured by Arts Midwest. Read the story.
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 USA Today.
MIAD 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. Watch the interview on FOX6.
MIAD Senior Exhibition 2024 highlighted on local news
April 24, 2024
MIAD’s 2024 Senior Exhibition, which runs April 19 – May 11, was highlighted on local television and radio stations.
- WISN12 interview with Kim Miller and Caroline Calvano ’24 (Fine Art + New Studio Practice).
- FOX6 interview with Jeff Morin, MIAD President
- WTMJ radio features Senior Exhibition with Libby Collins
- CBS58 interviews with MIAD 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. Listen to the 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 Milwaukee Magazine.
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 Shepherd Express.
MIAD Coordinator of Equity + Inclusion interviewed by University of Minnesota
April 17, 2024
Rithinay Punyamurthula, MIAD’s Coordinator of Equity + Inclusion, was interviewed by University of Minnesota Rochester. Read the interview.
MIAD alumni, buildings featured in Imagine Milwaukee video
April 14, 2024
Imagine Milwaukee’s annual “Milwaukee Day” video featured a collaboration between True Skool and MIAD, as well as MIAD’s offsite Gallery at The Ave. Read more and watch the video on Milwaukee Record.
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 Portrait Society Gallery.
Longtime MIAD figure drawing model interviewed
April 6, 2024
Ginger Whimsy, also known as Alice Wilson, is a longtime figure drawing model at MIAD. She was interviewed by Spectrum News 1.
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. Read the interview.
Wausau Center for the Visual Arts to host MIAD president
April 2, 2024
Wausau’s Center for the Visual Arts will host a reception for MIAD president Jeffrey Morin’s new exhibition “The Vote, White Noise and Truth” on Saturday, April 12, 2024. Read more from the Wausau Pilot and Review.
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 MIAD and has donated artwork to the 2024 Creative Fusion gala. Read the press release from the Isthmus.
Milwaukee Public Artist in Residence, a MIAD alum, interviewed
March 27, 2024
Milwaukee’s first Public Artist in Residence, Sarah Davitt ’99 (Painting), was interviewed by WUWM. Listen to the interview.
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. MIAD is one of the 2024 sponsors, as well as hosting its own celebrations for Gallery Night & Day in its Senior Exhibition. Read more from OnMilwaukee and Shepherd Express.
Milwaukee Magazine highlights MIAD’s 50th anniversary
March 25, 2024
MIAD’s 50th Anniversary was highlighted by Milwaukee Magazine. Read the full story.
MIAD’s Senior Exhibition listed among April must-do events
March 25, 2024
Milwaukee Magazine listed MIAD’s Senior Exhibition among the top 19 things to do in Milwaukee this April. Read the full list in Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD 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 The Cap Times.
MIAD 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.” Listen to the interview.
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 MIAD 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 Milwaukee Chamber Theatre.
MIAD 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 interview by Ad Forum.
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’s private colleges, including one MIAD Illustration senior. Read more from WAICU.
Milwaukee’s first Public Artist in Residence, a MIAD 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 Milwaukee Magazine.
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 MIAD. 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 WisBusiness.
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 The Visualist.
MIAD Fine Art alumni show art in “Bridge Work”
March 8, 2024
The Allen Priebe Gallery’s new exhibition, Bridge Work, features six artists’ work, including MIAD Fine Art alumni Ellie Garry ’23 and Margaret Griffin ’23. Read more about Bridge Work and the Plum Blossom Initiative.
Adjunct Fashion and Apparel Design faculty featured for punk clothes
March 7, 2024
Bonnie Chandek, who will be teaching MIAD’s Sewing with Stretch Knit Fabrics in fall 2024, was interviewed by Shepherd Express about her ’80s inspired punk fashion pieces. Read the story from Shepherd Express.
Illustration faculty will present “Eclipse” book in Chicago
March 4, 2024
Andy Rash, associate professor of Illustration at MIAD, will present his children’s book “Eclipse” at Chicago’s The Book Stall on March 20, 2024. Read more.
MIAD Board Trustee keeps Downer Avenue shop alive
March 4, 2024
Sarah Zimmerman, a MIAD 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. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.
Historic Third Ward named fifth best arts district in the United States
March 1, 2024
The Historic Third Ward, which is home to MIAD 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 USA Today and Shepherd Express.
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 MIAD professor. Read the interview here.
MIAD x Marquette University student starts apparel business
February 27, 2024
Mariam Ali, a Marquette University graduate who studied Communication Design at MIAD 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 MIAD printing logos for a boxing club, the current Marquette graduate student now redesigns popular logos using Arabic calligraphy. Read more from the Marquette Wire.
ReFED Food Waste Action Network spotlights MIAD
February 26, 2024
ReFED Food Waste Action Network spotlighted MIAD and interviewed Andi Sciacca, Associate Professor of Liberal Studies. Read the feature and interview here.
Peace Posts and Growing Resistance featured on TMJ4
February 23, 2024
Tahleel Mohieldin of TMJ4 visited the Growing Resistance exhibition at MIAD for a Peace Post unveiling event with Milwaukee Through Embodied Research, Muneer Bahauddeen and True Skool. Watch the news story here and read Moheildin’s story here.
Fine Arts Professor selected for Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project
MIAD alum and Fine Arts professor Brad Anthony Bernard ’93 (Painting) was selected to participate as a visual arts collaborator in this year’s Wisconsin Arts Celebration Project, 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. Read more.
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 available to read here.
“Growing Resistance” community guardians interviewed
February 12, 2024
Stephanie Brown from TMJ4 connected with curators and community guardians from MIAD’s “Growing Resistance” exhibition, including Lisa Roszkowski, Camille Mays and Arijit Sen. Read more from TMJ4.
Interview 1 with Camille Mays and Arijit Sen
Interview 2 with Lisa Roszkowski
Shepherd Express features MIAD 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. Read the article here.
Milwaukee Film Festival reveals artwork for 2024 season by MIAD alum
February 7, 2024
Lindsey Yeager ’21 (Illustration, Fine Art) created the art for the 2024 Milwaukee Film Festival. View the poster here.
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 his Wobble indoor plant pot design. Read more about the competition and winners.
MIAD assistant professor publishes new graphic novel, hosts author talk
January 31, 2024
Talia Dutton, assistant professor of Illustration, recently published M is for Monster, a queer, young adult spin on the classic Frankenstein story. Boswell Books will host Dutton for an author talk on Feb. 7, 2024. The author talk is also featured in Milwaukee Magazine’s Must-Do Events in Milwaukee 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 MIAD Gallery at The Ave through February 20. Read more from CBS58.
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. Learn more and vote here!
Exhibition curators interviewed ahead of Gallery Night
January 19, 2024
FOX6 News visited MIAD’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.” Watch both interviews here.
Milwaukee Bucks mascot Bango visits campus, promotes all-star voting
January 18, 2024
Monica Miller, Manager for MIAD Gallery at The Ave, was interviewed by CBS58 about the gallery’s collaboration with the Milwaukee Bucks. The Bucks mascot, Bango, also visited MIAD’s campus to help promote all-star voting. Watch the interview here.
“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. Listen or read here.
MIAD professor and curator of “Growing Resistance” interviewed on Lake Effect
January 17, 2024
Helen Bullard, curator for “Growing Resistance” and professor at MIAD, was interviewed on WUWM’s Lake Effect. (Interview begins around 25:15) Read more and listen.
Milwaukee Bucks partner with MIAD 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 MIAD 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. Read more here, watch an interview with FOX6, learn more from CBS58 and explore coverage from WISN12.
MIAD alum Nirmal Raja exhibits at Portrait Society Gallery
January 16, 2023
MIAD 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. Learn more here.
MIAD 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. Read more from WXPR.
ThriveOn King works with MIAD 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 MIAD-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 press release from Greater Milwaukee.
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 MIAD entitled “Old Type, New Ways: Work from the Hamilton Wood Type & Printing Museum.” Watch the interview here.
Wisconsin Visual Artists magazine interviews MIAD alum
January 8, 2024
Cassandra Smith ’06 (Sculpture), a mixed media artist whose work has been featured by MIAD Gallery at The Ave, was interviewed by Wisconsin Visual Artists magazine. Smith’s artwork was also spotlighted on the cover of the magazine. Read the interview.
What’s Up in the Ward? highlights “Growing Resistance” exhibition
January 5, 2024
FOX6’s “What’s Up in the Ward?” segment highlights MIAD’s newest exhibition, “Growing Resistance: Untold Stories of Milwaukee’s Community Guardians.” Watch the segment and explore MIAD’s galleries!
Milwaukee Magazine features MIAD 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. Read more in Milwaukee Magazine.
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 MIAD included Kim Miller (Chair, Fine Art + New Studio Practice), Mariah Tate Klemens (Textiles Lab Technician) and Matthew Vivirito (Adjunct Faculty). Read more in the Journal Sentinel.
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 Ozaukee Press.
Trout Museum of Art features MIAD 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. Read more from Trout Museum of Art.
MIAD staff member highlighted as MARNMentor
December 28, 2023
Grant Gill ’13 (Photography) was highlighted as a MARNMentor. Read his statement here.
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. MIAD’s predecessor college, the Layton School of Art, evolved from this gallery space. Read the article by John Gurda in Milwaukee Magazine.
MIAD Emeritus Board Trustee inducted into Marquis Biographical Registry
December 21, 2023
James L. Roberts, MIAD Board Trustee Emeritus from 1987 – 1992, was inducted into the Marquis Who’s Who Biographical Registry. Read the press release.
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 Shepherd Express.
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 New Atlas.
MIAD 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 Asian Journal.
“Punks, Geeks, and Lovers” featured in Shepherd Express
December 7, 2023
MIAD Gallery at The Ave’s new exhibition of MIAD zines, “Punks, Geeks, and Lovers,” was featured in a Shepherd Express This Week in Milwaukee guide.
Zócalo Food Park original design reimagined
December 5, 2023
Popular Zócalo Food Park underwent renovations recently, keeping in the mind the design of the original tavern designed with the help of MIAD alum Gloria Ruiz-Santos ’09 (Interior Architecture and Design). Read more from On Milwaukee.
WAICU features MIAD 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. Read the story in their December issue.
LIVE AV event hosted by MIAD faculty draws WUWM attention
December 4, 2023
LIVE AV, a collaborative film and music program created by MIAD Fine Art faculty Kim Miller and Peter Barrickman, was featured on WUWM recently. Read more or listen to the story.
MIAD 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 The Cap Times.
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 MIAD Holiday Sale. Watch the interview.
MIAD Holiday Sale vendors interviewed ahead of event
November 27, 2023
Two MIAD students, Carl Sabroff ’24 (Product Design) and Brady VanderHart ’24 (Communication Design) teamed up to create a unique item for the 2023 MIAD Holiday Sale. Watch the interview on Fox6.
Scott Schwebel interviewed by On Milwaukee
November 15, 2023
Scott Schwebel, MIAD Emeritus Board Trustee and the Milwaukee Art Museum’s new Chief Experience Officer, was interviewed by Bobby Tanzilo of On Milwaukee. Read the interview.
Holiday Outlet featured in Milwaukee Magazine
November 14, 2023
MIAD Gallery at The Ave was listed in Milwaukee Magazine’s Guide to Local Holiday Gifts and Deals. Read the full list here. The Holiday Outlet was also included in “19 Holiday Markets Around Milwaukee This Season.”
LaNia Sproles exhibits at Lynden Sculpture Garden
November 13, 2023
MIAD 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 Milwaukee Community Journal and Lynden Sculpture Garden.
MIAD 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 City Biz.
Local children’s book author taps MIAD 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 Milwaukee NPR.
MIAD Holiday Sale featured on CBS58
November 8, 2023
Historic Third Ward Marketing Director Jordan Dechambre calls out MIAD Holiday Sale from Nov. 30 – Dec. 2, 2023. Learn more about Historic Third Ward events by watching the interview.
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 interview on CBS58.
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 Milwaukee Magazine.
FOX6 covers upcoming MIAD Holiday Sale
November 3, 2023
On What’s Up in the Ward, FOX6 covered the upcoming MIAD Holiday Sale. Watch the segment.
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. Read the full interview here.
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. Read more from Ozaukee Press.
Various MIAD 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. MIAD 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 MIAD Gallery at The Ave. Read more from CBS58 o leer en Español. Find more details, including event specifics and locations, on FOX6.
Molson Coors supports MIAD with donation
November 1, 2023
Molson Coors supports MIAD with an investment of $100,000 over two years. Read more in Milwaukee Business Journal.
Featured artist at Drömhus is MIAD painting alum
November 1, 2023
Carley Weber ’07 (Painting) is the featured artist at Door County gallery space Drömhus. Her work will be featured at gallery night on Nov. 3. Read more from Door County Pulse.
MIAD president selected for Governor’s Task Force on AI
October 26, 2023
MIAD 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:
Official press release
Lake Geneva Regional News
WTAQ
Wisconsin Inno Business Journals
Wisconsin Law Journal
MIAD 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 The Visualist.
On Milwaukee publishes MIAD 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 MIAD students. Read “MIAD guide to neighborhood fun and adventure.”
Emeritus MIAD Board Trustee named Milwaukee Art Museum’s first chief experience officer
October 23, 2023
Scott Schwebel, an emeritus member of MIAD’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 Milwaukee Biz Times and on Art Daily.
Fox 6 News highlights MIAD exhibitions and Lubar Emerging Technology Center
October 23, 2023
Brian Kramp from Fox 6 News highlighted MIAD’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 the morning segment and the Real Milwaukee show from Fox 6.
Chicago Gallery News suggests visit to MIAD Galleries
October 23, 2023
Among the plethora of gallery spaces in Milwaukee, Chicago Gallery News highlighted MIAD’s gallery spaces. Read more here.
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. Read more and watch an interview about Murf’s designs on TMJ4.
MIAD 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 page 31 of MKE Lifestyle Magazine.
MIAD highlighted as emerging Hispanic Serving Institution
October 11, 2023
MIAD’s status as an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution was highlighted by CBS58 and Telemundo Wisconsin. 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,” MIAD’s new exhibition, is featured in news publications and events. Learn more about the exhibition.
PBS Wisconsin Events
Shepherd Express
Fox 6 News
Illustration faculty publishes new children’s book
October 5, 2023
Andy Rash, associate professor of Illustration at MIAD, 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 Boswell Books on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 11 a.m. Read an interview with Rash by Milwaukee’s NPR and watch an interview with TMJ4.
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 Plum Blossom Initiative and view the full list of weekend events from Milwaukee Magazine.
Muralist and MIAD 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’ve always loved community art and art that is for everybody and is accessible for everybody,” he says in the TMJ4 interview. Watch the interview and read more from TMJ4.
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. Read more from Suburban Chicago’s Daily Herald.
MIAD 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. Watch an interview with TMJ4, discover more in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel 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 SÖMI gallery in Sturgeon Bay. In addition, she will be completing an artist residency in Wausau in October. Read more from the Door County Pulse.
MIAD professor demonstrates spinning and weaving arts at Sievers School of Fiber Arts
September 13, 2023
Shawn Simmons, professor of communication design at MIAD, led demonstrations of fiber art skills at the Sievers School of Fiber Arts on Washington Island in Door County this summer. Read more about Door County’s arts and music classes.
Cherry Street Community Garden features artwork by MIAD students
September 12, 2023
Isaic Pulliam ’24 was interviewed by WUWM about his work on the Cherry Street Community Garden murals. Read the full story or listen to the interview on WUWM 89.7.
MIAD Holiday Sale named Best Place to Shop for Interior Design Artwork
September 11, 2023
Greater Milwaukee Today named the MIAD Holiday Sale the best place to shop for interior design artwork. Read the full list on gmtoday.
Joy Engine hosts MIAD Lubar Innovation Center students at Nitelight
September 8, 2023
Students from the MIAD Lubar Innovation Center collaborated with Joy Engine and other local artists to create digital light shows for Milwaukee’s first Nitelight festival. Read more from TMJ4.
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 MIAD, passed away at the age of 90. Read Grunwald’s full obituary here.
John Edwin Spurgin, previous MIAD Academic Dean, passes away
August 31, 2023
John Edwin Spurgin, a painter and printmaker from Evansville, IL who served as MIAD’s vice president of Academic Affairs from 1989 – 1997, passed away at age 90. Read Spurgin’s full obituary 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,” MIAD’s new exhibition, was featured by several art publications. Learn more about the exhibition.
Bad at Sports – Paul Krainak
Artdose Magazine
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 MIAD’s Gallery at The Ave. Read the full Shepherd Express interview.
Collegiate Paper Art Triennial features work by MIAD alum
August 29, 2023
Haley Krob ’22 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) was selected in 2022 as a senior at MIAD 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. Read more about the Triennial here.
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 MIAD. The CCF awarded scholarships to 20 students in Milwaukee. Read more about CCF and Paityn.
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 John Riepenhoff and Sculpture Milwaukee.
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 MIAD’s Alumni Association board. Read the full article here.
MIAD 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 Marvell’s work.
Cranbrook Academy of Art hires previous MIAD faculty and Chair of Foundations as Academic Dean
August 11, 2023
Lynn Tomaszewski, previously MIAD 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 artdaily.com.
Students from MIAD Lubar Innovation Center collaborate on Joy Engine Nitelight show
August 9, 2023
Students supported by MIAD’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 Milwaukee Record.
MIAD Gallery at The Ave featured in Midwest Living
August 3, 2023
MIAD’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. Explore the full list on 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 Var Gallery or learn more about Kasir.
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 Shaw Local News Network.
“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 Sophia’s interview on Fox6.
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 MIAD, is exhibiting his second solo show at The Alice Wilds, a Milwaukee art gallery. “Glowing Images” runs until August 12, 2023. Read more on Lenscratch.
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 MIAD’s Design Internship program. Read more at Little Black Box and Reel360.
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 MIAD, and still pursues a robust fine arts practice, most recently exhibiting at Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel. Read Sutterfield’s profile on Shepherd Express.
Sculpture Milwaukee’s seventh year includes art by MIAD 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 MIAD’s building on the Riverwalk, while an indoor exhibition at The Avenue features work by MIAD students and alumni. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.
Joy Engine presents BloomMKE Community Garden with MIAD 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 MIAD. Read more about the opening from the Shepherd Express and with Steph Connects at TMJ4.
Milwaukee Magazine features MIAD Gallery at The Ave
July 2023
Milwaukee Magazine featured three new gallery spaces, including MIAD’s offsite Gallery at The Ave, in their July 2023 issue. View the article.
MIAD President Jeffrey Morin shows work at University of Oxford
July 10, 2023
MIAD’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 press release and learn more about Morin’s work.
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.” Read more here.
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. Read more here.
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, MIAD and women in engineering for International Women in Engineering Day. Watson, who works for Synergi, credits MIAD with piquing her interest in industrial design. Read the interview here.
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 MIAD, was recognized as one of Wisconsin’s most influential Asian American leaders by Madison 365. Rinka owns architecture design practice RINKA+, which collaborates frequently with MIAD for projects like the Design Internship program. Learn more about Matt Rinka and the other leaders recognized here.
MIAD Managing Director of Emerging Technologies Center & Institutional Labs talks AI
June 19, 2023
Ben Dembrowsi, MIAD’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. Read more here.
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. Read more here.
Sculpture Milwaukee celebration week features work by MIAD 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 MIAD, UW Milwaukee and Milwaukee School of Engineering. Learn more at Shepherd Express.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel features illustrations by MIAD 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 American Scholar.
MIAD 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, MIAD hosts Boyfriend Material, curated by LaNia Sproles ’17 (Printmaking), in the Brooks Stevens Gallery. Another MIAD alum, Monica Miller ’13 (Integrated Studio Arts) curated a second QKE show at Hawthorn Contemporary. Read more about QKE on Radio Milwaukee or Shepherd Express.
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 MIAD’s current exhibition, Boyfriend Material. Read more about LaNia Sproles: Objects of Affection 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 Allwork in collaboration with Work Design Magazine.
Discovery World opens new exhibit with sea creatures designed by MIAD 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 BizTimes article.
‘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. Learn more about the documentary and watch the Layton School of Art PBS feature.
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. Read more here.
MIAD 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 MIAD faculty members Jamal Currie and Jon Horvath, professor emerita Jill Sebastian, alumna and MIAD’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. Read more here.
Two MIAD alumni win Mayor’s Design Award for neighborhood art installation
May 24, 2023
Brandon Minga ’04 (Illustration) and André 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 2023 Mayor’s Design Award winners on Urban Milwaukee and explore André and Brandon’s perspectives on their collaboration.
MIAD 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. Read the article from Shepherd Express.
MIAD 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. Watch the interview on TMJ4 and view the follow up segment here.
Sculpture Milwaukee features poster by MIAD 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 Sculpture Milwaukee’s press release.
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 “Paul Yank: His Genius, Sculpture and Prints” at the Cedarburg Art Museum through September 24, 2023. Learn more about the exhibit.
Successful Creative Fusion gala raises over $485,000 for student scholarships
May 9, 2023
Community stakeholders and business leaders joined the MIAD community on Saturday, May 6 for the college’s annual fundraising gala. View photos and read more by Kenny Yoo of the Milwaukee Business Journal.
MIAD’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 video here.
Ruth Foundation for the Arts awards inaugural grant to MIAD
April 18, 2023
The Ruth Foundation for the Arts (Ruth Arts) has awarded MIAD an inaugural grant through its new Wisconsin Grants to Artists program. MIAD 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.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Ruth Arts Wisconsin Grants to Artists press release
2023 Senior Exhibition students and events featured in local media
April 7, 2023
The MIAD 2023 Senior Exhibition draws annual community interest. Explore coverage of the exhibition here.
Shepherd Express – NSP: Fine Arts Group Shows
Milwaukee Magazine
Urban Milwaukee
FOX6 interview with Jenna Sedovic
TMJ4 interview with Dominick Streff and Alex Beiza
CBS58
Queer quilting workshop hosted at MIAD
April 4, 2023
Grace Rother led a queer quilting workshop hosted in MIAD’s Textiles Lab. Read the story by WUWM 89.7!
Communication Design senior at MIAD 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 MIAD, that amplifies BIPOC creatives. Read the full story.
MIAD Gallery at the Ave featured ahead of opening
Feb 23, 2023
MIAD 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.
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Shepherd Express
Shepherd Express podcast
620WTMJ Wisconsin’s Weekend Morning News
CBS58
Telemundo Wisconsin
TMJ4
MIAD students on artificial intelligence and art
Feb 19, 2023
Frank Healy from CBS 58 stopped by MIAD’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 CBS 58.
“Art Against the Odds” featured in Milwaukee news
Jan 10, 2023
“Art Against the Odds: Wisconsin Prison Art” runs January 16 – March 11 in MIAD’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.
See coverage of the exhibition from the following media outlets:
Shepherd Express
Shepherd Express podcast
WISN
WISN – Gallery Opening
TMJ4
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel – photos
Milwaukee Neighborhood News Service
Milwaukee Magazine
CBS58
CBS58 – Interviews; Wig Heavier than a Boot exhibition
CBS58 – Sunday Morning Spotlight
Telemundo Wisconsin
Urban Milwaukee
Wisconsin Public Radio
Wisconsin Public Radio – March 7
WUWM 89.7
Phoenix Brown, MIAD 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 MKE Lifestyle.
MIAD Holiday Sale featured in local news and interviews
Nov 29, 2022
MIAD 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, MIAD’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 Milwaukee Magazine.
Adjunct Faculty member Laura Fuller-Cooper’s art therapy studio featured
Nov 2, 2022
Laura Fuller-Cooper, adjunct faculty at MIAD and owner of Milwaukee Art Therapy Collective, was featured on CBS58 to speak about mental health, wellbeing and art therapy. Watch the segment on CBS58.
MIAD announces new Fashion & Apparel Design major
Oct 31, 2022
MIAD announces a new program of study and shares updates about its new facilities on the first and fourth floors. Read more in the Milwaukee Business Journal.
News spotlights “Then as Now: Woodland Pattern 1980-2022” exhibition
Oct 24, 2022
MIAD’s collaboration with Woodland Pattern Book Center was featured in Milwaukee Magazine. Read the story.
MIAD Liberal Studies Adjunct Professor to speak at philosophy seminar
Oct 18, 2022
Dr. Gregory Sadler, Adjunct Professor in the Liberal Studies department at MIAD, will speak at the Marquette Midwest Seminar on Ancient and Medieval Philosophy on October 19. Learn more about the event and find more information about Dr. Sadler at MIAD.
New exhibitions featured on CBS 58
Oct 12, 2022
CBS 58 featured two of MIAD’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 MIAD. Watch the full story.
MIAD Trustee Emeritus speaks about Milwaukee arts
Oct 4, 2022
Matt Rinka, MIAD Trustee Emeritus, speaks about supporting Milwaukee arts. Rinka is the Architect/CEO of RINKA, one of MIAD’s Design Internship partners. Read the interview in the Shepherd Express.
MIAD student interns design, create mural for MPM’s Africa Gallery
Sep 1, 2022
“Journeys from Africa to Milwaukee: Black Resistance and the Fight for Freedom” was unveiled September 1 at the museum’s Africa Gallery. The mural comprises three panels, each representing 100 years of history. Its unveiling culminated a collaborative process among eight MIAD student interns from several majors, Professor Brad Anthony Bernard ’93, MPM and community members.
See the coverage from the following media outlets:
MIAD professor and student design Bronzeville mural project
Aug 5, 2022
A community mural project designed by MIAD student Ladasia Bryant and led by Professor Brad Bernard kicks off on August 6th as part of Bronzeville Week. Read the Bronzeville Center for the Arts Bronzeville Week press release.
Read the coverage in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, OnMilwaukee and Urban Milwaukee.
BizTimes features MIAD President in CEO Q&A
July 27, 2022
MIAD President Jeff Morin was featured in a CEO Q&A in Biz Times. Morin discusses the transformative power of education. Read the interview.
Milwaukee’s Historic Third Ward, home to MIAD, ranked in the top 5 U.S. arts districts
July 23, 2022
The Historic Third Ward was voted the country’s fourth best arts district in the 2022 USA Today “10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.” See the rankings in USA Today and read the MKE Magazine story.
MIAD goes public with $10 million dollar comprehensive campaign
May 17, 2022
BizTimes reported the news of MIAD’s $10 million public fundraising campaign, the college’s first such multi-million effort in 20 years. Read the story.
MIAD reveals $10 million dollar capital campaign at Creative Fusion event
May 16, 2022
Milwaukee Business Journal broke the news of MIAD’s $10 million public fundraising campaign, announced at the college’s annual fundraiser, Creative Fusion. Read the story.
MIAD 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 MIAD students. Lee was featured in the Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts & Letters Spring 2022 publication. Read the profile.
MIAD 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 MIAD: “Presence & Persistence: Visions of American Blackness” and “Great Ideas for Humanity: Posters for Thought.” Watch TMJ4 video.
Meet the winners of Milwaukee Magazine‘s Unity Awards
January 31, 2022
MIAD 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. Read the story.
BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards honor MIAD and TRUE Skool
November 5, 2021
A collaboration between MIAD and TRUE Skool was recognized as a 2021 Collaboration of the Year finalist at the BizTimes Nonprofit Excellence Awards. Read more.
MIAD 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 MIAD’s Frederick Layton Gallery through Dec. 4, 2021. Watch CBS 58 story.
Jewish Community Pantry mural is an amalgam of requests
October 20, 2021
A vibrant new mural in the Metcalfe Park neighborhood was created by MIAD alum LaNia Sproles ’17 with input from the community. Read the article in the Jewish Chronicle.
MIAD opens new gallery at The Avenue to sell student and alumni work
October 2021
MIAD announced plans to expand its footprint and open MIAD 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 MIAD students, through the MIAD Innovation Center, designed the selfie booths in the 3rd Street Market Hall’s new selfie museum. Read the story (click October 2021 issue; see page 108).
MIAD 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 MIAD alum Nirmal Raja ’08 (Painting). Raja curated the “Reimagining the Global Village” exhibition, which is on view at MIAD October 11 through December 4, 2021. Listen to the podcast.
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. Watch the CB8 58 interview.
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 MIAD and Hanson Dodge. Read the BizTimes article.
MIAD 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 Kim Miller and Brenda Jones.
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. Watch WISN-TV video.
Arts leaders on creating a sustainable and equitable arts careers pipeline in Milwaukee
July 12, 2021
MIAD President Jeff Morin and Imagine MKE CEO David Lee discuss sustainable and equitable art and design career pipelines in Milwaukee, including MIAD’s partnerships with TRUE Skool and Hanson Dodge that provide design and career exploration opportunities for high school students. Listen to the interview on WUWM Lake Effect.
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. Read the Wisconsin Historical Society article.
MIAD 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. Read the story.
- May 6, 2021: CBS 58 featured MIAD President Jeff Morin and students Olivia Paul ’21 (Product Design) and Kelsey Robinson ’21 (Communication Design) to discuss the MIAD 2021 Senior Exhibition. Watch the CBS 58 interviews.
MIAD 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. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel story.
MIAD President Jeff Morin recognized for big ideas
March 29, 2021
MIAD President Jeff Morin was among other Milwaukee leaders featured in a BizTimes article on “25 big ideas for Milwaukee and southeastern Wisconsin’s future.” Read more on President Morin’s input.
MIAD 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. Read and listen to the WUWM interview.
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. Read the Spectrum News 1 article.
MIAD 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. Watch the CBS58 interview.
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.
- October 16, 2020: Read the Greater Milwaukee Today article.
- October 19, 2020: Watch the TMJ4 interview.
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. Watch the CBS58 interview.
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. Watch the CBS58 interview.
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.
- September 14, 2020: Watch the TMJ4 Milwaukee interview.
- September 16, 2020: Watch the CBS58 interview.
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 MIAD is supporting students with online learning.
- September 14, 2020: Watch the TMJ4 Milwaukee interview.
- September 14, 2020: Read the Milwaukee Business Journal article.
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. Read the Chicago Tribune article.
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.” Watch the WISN 12 News interview.
Racial justice mural in West Allis led by MIAD associate professor
August 2, 2020
Associate Professor Brad Bernard ’93 discusses the Black Lives Matter mural in West Allis that he, along with four MIAD students and community partners, helped create.
- August 2, 2020: Watch the CBS58 interview.
- August 12, 2020: Watch MPTV’s “Black Nouveau” interview. (Segment starts at 14:38)
MIAD waiting for the next phase
August 1, 2020
Fox 6 Milwaukee interviews President Jeff Morin discussing courses and the value of in-person learning. Watch the Fox 6 Milwaukee interview.
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. Watch the TMJ4 Milwaukee interview.
MIAD alumni couple become entrepreneurs
July 15, 2020
Kiel McGuinness ’08 (Integrated Studio Arts) and Ashley McGuinness (Interior Architecture and Design) met at MIAD and now own Rookery Brewing Co., where they make their own beer from ingredients grown in their Wauwatosa backyard. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.
MIAD keeping workforce whole
July 9, 2020
The Milwaukee Business Journal interviews President Jeff Morin discussing the Paycheck Protection Program loan and maintaining MIAD employees. Read the Milwaukee Business Journal article. (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. Read the Shepherd Express article.
Artist of the day: Lauren Medina ’15
May 8, 2020
OnMilwaukee features Lauren Medina ’15 (Communication Design) and her recent projects. Read OnMilwaukee article.
New courthouse mural by MIAD alumni depicts more than just justice
May 5, 2020
A new mural, “Nuestra Madre Justicia (Our Mother Justice)” painted by MIAD alums Lauren Medina ’15 (Communication Design), Whitney Salgado ’15 (Illustration) and Debbie Sajnani ’16 (Communication Design) and others from Latinas Unidas eN las Artes (LUNA) is at the Milwaukee County Courthouse. Read OnMilwaukee article.
MIAD President Jeff Morin named for leadership
May 4, 2020
BizTimes Media recognizes MIAD President Jeff Morin on its Notable LGBTQ Executives list. Read the BizTimes article.
Bike talk with MIAD Industrial Design alum
April 28, 2020
Ben McGinley ’10 (Industrial Design) talks about Harley Davidson’s first electric bike, LiveWire, that he helped design. Read the Milwaukee Magazine article.
MIAD 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. Watch the Fox 6 interview.
MIAD’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. Read the MKE Business Journal article. (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. Read the Shepherd Express article.
MIAD 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. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.
Carmex turns to MIAD students for latest social media campaign
February 10, 2020
Carmex partnered with MIAD on a project for Illustration students to create digital artwork for a new social media campaign.
- February 10, 2020: Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article and view photos.
- February 13, 2020: Read the Journal Times article.
- February 14, 2020: Read the Today’s TMJ4 article and watch videos.
- February 23, 2020: Watch the CBS 58 interview.
Four chickens are the stars of this artist’s Shoreline backyard
January 27, 2020
MIAD alum Julie White is featured for her bird and chicken portraiture, and for raising chickens at her home. Read the Seattle Times article.
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. Read the Urban Milwaukee review.
PBS’ show “Wisconsin Life” features MIAD alum
January 9, 2020
Bren Sibilsky ’87 was featured for her sculpture work in a recent episode of “Wisconsin Life.” Watch the video.
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