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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MIAD students write OnMilwaukee articles on art and design issues in Milwaukee

December 2019

In a series for OnMilwaukee, MIAD students wrote articles on both the apparent and hidden influences of professional art and design in Milwaukee. Read the articles in the series:

Where is the diversity in Milwaukee’s creative industry?

December 2, 2019

MIAD alum DeChazier Stokes-Johnson ’04 and adjunct instructor Debbie Sajnani discuss diversity in Milwaukee’s creative professions and the new Greater Equity 2030 initiative. Read more in Milwaukee Magazine (subscription required to view full article).

MIAD is among the initial partners on the Greater Equity 2030 initiative

November 2019

Milwaukee area creatives call on employers to hire 1,600 minority employees by 2030. Read more in the Milwaukee Business Journal and BizTimes.

Benches for Victory Over Violence Park represent building efforts for a safer community

October 13, 2019

The collaboration between MIAD, The Furniture Society, Milwaukee Art Museum Teen Internship Program and Milwaukee’s HOME GR/OWN initiative to build benches for Victory Over Violence Park was featured on television. Watch via CBS58.

As other schools struggle, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is undergoing rapid growth

October 8, 2019

MIAD’s enrollment has grown as it invests in opportunities for students through the MIAD Innovation Center, expanded partnerships with companies and adding new programs. Read more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Owned by Alisa Toninato ’05, American Skillet Co. pops up in Garver Feed Mill for cooking classes

October 1, 2019

Alisa Toninato ’05 (Sculpture) chats about American Skillet Co., her company that creates state-shaped cast iron skillets. Read more from Madison Magazine.

Inspired by her father’s endearment, Maria Knier ’93 creates a magical, artful world

October 2019

Maria Knier ’93 (Illustration) discusses the children’s book she wrote and illustrated, and what inspired it. Read more from MKE Lifestyle.

Whitney Salgado ’15: Creative Inspirations from the Magical Storytelling of Film

September 29, 2019

Whitney Salgado ’15 (Illustration) discusses some of her projects and inspirations. Read more from the Milwaukee Independent.

Latina artists launch LUNA, a ‘support group and platform’ in Milwaukee

September 25, 2019

A group of Latinx artists from Milwaukee, including Gabriel Riveros ’16 (Illustration), created a group to promote and help other Latinx artists in the community. Read/watch more from FOX6NOW.

List of 33 Brilliant New Tools, Toys and Tech includes work by Ben McGinley ’10

September 2019

Men’s Journal put out a list of 33 important innovations from 2019, and it included the Harley-Davidson LiveWire bike co-designed by Ben McGinley ’10 (Industrial Design). Read more from Men’s Journal.

MIAD first-year students move-in to residence hall, marking record enrollment at school

2019 Savannah Hudson, Move-in Day at MIAD

Click to watch video.

August 21, 2019

Milwaukee TV stations CBS 58, FOX 6 and TMJ4 visited campus to talk with students, parents and President Jeff Morin about move-in day at TWO50TWO residence hall and the college’s record-breaking fall enrollment. Watch video on CBS 58. View story and photos at FOX 6.

Future Urban Leaders immerses African American students into the world of design and more

August 19, 2019

Jayla Washington, who attended MIAD Pre-College, and Peter Jarosz ’14 (Industrial Design) were featured for their involvement with Future Urban Leaders. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.

Business is booming for MIAD alum and florist

August 19, 2019

MIAD alum Deb Fowler, owner of The Flower Lady in Wauwatosa, shares her tips for making a backyard bouquet. Read the Milwaukee Magazine article.

“Look for more” within the campaign art for the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival

July 30, 2019

Whitney Salgado ’15 (Illustration) created the campaign art for the 2019 Milwaukee Film Festival. Read more from Milwaukee Record.

Young art entrepreneur thinks big

July 15, 2019

Josh Hintz ’12 was featured for his galleries, Var Gallery and Var West Gallery. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.

Massive mural by MIAD alumnus and professor celebrates Chilton’s diverse history

July 10, 2019

Professor James Barany has been working on a large mural in his hometown of Chilton, WI. Watch via NBC26 Green Bay.

MIAD alumnus featured on Innovation Nation

June 20, 2019

Ovie Smarterware, a product by Dave Joseph ’08 (Industrial Design), was featured on CBS’s The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation with Mo Rocca. The story begins around 6:18. Watch via CBS.

MIAD students do real-world work via MIAD Innovation Center

June 10, 2019

The MIAD Innovation Center has become an incubator-like space where students can pursue their entrepreneurial ideas, try taking their products to market, and work with corporate and nonprofit clients to gain professional paid experience. Read more from the BizTimes.

MIAD alumnus featured on Innovation Nation

June 4, 2019

Jimmy Cobb ’22 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) recently completed a mural at Blended Furniture Market in Muskegon, MI. Read more from The Muskegon Times.

May 8, 2019

Harley-Davidson LiveWire designer McGinley talks evolution from prototype to product: Q&A

MIAD alum Ben McGinley ’10 (Industrial Design), design manager for electric vehicles at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, talks about his role co-designing LiveWire and other products. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle part of MIAD’s Creative Fusion: Slideshow

May 7, 2019

More than 350 Milwaukee-area business and community leaders got the chance to purchase experiences and original artwork by established artists and MIAD students May 4, as well as check out Harley-Davidson’s LiveWire electric motorcycle as part of the college’s Creative Fusion event. View the slideshow from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

MIAD designers present adaptive tools to special needs MPS students

Through empathy and design, MIAD students changed the daily lives of MPS students with special needs by creating assistive devices for them.

Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Innovation Center brings student creations to market

March 7, 2019

MIAD’s new Innovation Center has the technology to allow students to realize their ideas. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal and view the slideshow.

Visual Art: Bridge Over Troubled Waters

February 18, 2019

MIAD show features women artists from many countries bridging cultures and colors. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.

The Intersection of people, design & technology

February 15, 2019

Michael DelGaudio ’01 previews his MIAD Creativity Series presentation. Read/listen at WUWM Lake Effect.

#MeToo artistry: Kingsford grad animates new music video

January 19, 2019

Casey Hoaglund ’19 animated a music video for popular local artist Trapper Schoepp. Read more from WUWM and the Iron Mountain Daily News.

Artists explore culture & immigration in “I Contain Multitudes”

January 18, 2019

Nina Ghanbarzadeh discusses the “I Contain Multitudes” exhibition at MIAD on the radio. Read/listen at WUWM Lake Effect.

Drawn to Milwaukee: MIAD President Jeffrey Morin wants to make art school more accessible to future generations

December 13, 2018

MIAD President Jeffrey Morin discusses his firsthand experience with how hard it can be for first-generation college students to succeed, misconceptions of the types of students MIAD serves and the future of creative careers. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.

GE Healthcare’s Schwartz about improving the human experience in health care, chairs MIAD Board of Trustees

December 7, 2018

MIAD Board of Trustee Chair Bob Schwartz, vice president of global design and user experience at GE Healthcare, talks about his distinguished design career and his excitement for MIAD’s evolution into one of the best art and design colleges in the country. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

Sheboyganite turns origami hobby into lamp business

December 7, 2018

Justin Thao ’14 has launched Incredifold, an online business where he sells origami lamps. He crafts the lamps by hand and designs and prints the bases using a 3D printer. Read more from the Sheboygan Press.

Evan Hoffman ’16 wins Wilson Golf’s “Driver vs. Driver 2” golf club design competition

November 14, 2018

MIAD Industrial Design alum Evan Hoffman ’16 wins Wilson Golf’s “Driver vs. Driver 2” competition on the Golf Channel with the Cortex driver design. View videos from the Golf Channel on Evan’s inspiration for the club design and his process of designing. Read more on Golf.com and in The San Diego Union-Tribune.

CFO of the Year: Brenda Jones

September 20, 2018

MIAD’s VP of Financial Affairs is a Milwaukee Business Journal CFO of the Year. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

It’s all in the details: 360 Degrees rocks out amazing restaurant interiors

September 5, 2018

Alumnus Brian Polster co-founded 360 Degrees, a prominent restaurant-design firm in Milwaukee. Read more from OnMilwaukee.

‘Mathew Hintz: Spirit of the Open Road’ exhibition celebrates the late artist’s legacy

August 31, 2018

Alumnus Adam Meurer discusses fellow alumnus Mathew Hintz and his work as a licensed Harley-Davidson artist. Read more from WUWM: Lake Effect.

Milwaukee artist you should know: Amanda Huff

August 27, 2018

Alumna Amanda Huff discusses her burgeoning music career. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.

Check out the wonderful campaign art for the 2018 Milwaukee Film Festival

August 16, 2018

Alumna Melissa Lee Johnson has designed the film festival’s artwork this year. Read more from the Milwaukee Record.

This Milwaukee art student built a pop-up kevlar tent to prevent deaths in school shootings

July 10, 2018

Dana Deggs ’18 used her senior thesis project to address the issue of gun violence in schools. Read more from American Inno.

Madeleine Lubar: Community Supporter

June 22, 2018

MIAD Trustee Madeleine Lubar is featured as a 2018 Woman of Influence. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design is infusing Brew City with inspiration, innovation and access to the creative class

May 18, 2018

MIAD is featured in a profile highlighting its emerging technologies, graduates’ successes and more. Read more from OnMilwaukee.com.

Greenfield designer conquering chronic health problems

May 18, 2018

Tessa Koller ’08 will not let health issues stop her from designing wedding dresses. Watch more from Today’s TMJ4.

#TimesUp for the myth of the “genius”

May 18, 2018

LaNia Sproles ’17 is mentioned as a great candidate for a biopic. Read more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Where Milwaukee artist JoAnna Poehlmann finds inspiration

May 17, 2018

Layton School of Art alumna JoAnna Poehlmann talks about the inspiration she draws from the animal kingdom. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.

In Wisconsin, businesses finding success by keeping it local and made in America

May 15, 2018

ABC World News Tonight’s David Muir visited Madison, WI, and highlighted a cast-iron skillet company owned by Alisa Toninato ’05 (Sculpture). Watch more on ABC News.

Today’s TMJ4’s Susan Kim, Ozaukee County Supervisor Janette Braverman, Madeleine Lubar among 2018 Women of Influence

May 1, 2018

Community volunteer and MIAD Trustee Madeleine Lubar was named a 2018 Woman of Influence. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

3D printing lights the way for a sleek and modern table lamp design

May 1, 2018

A table lamp design by Jade Akim ’19 won an award in an Extreme Redesign Challenge. Read more from Stratasy’s blog.

Coming home: Melissa Thornton of MilwaukeeHome

April 20, 2018

Alumna Melissa Thornton ’02 (Communication Design) discusses her successful business, Milwaukeehome. Read more from OnMilwaukee.com.

The Colorful World of Skully Gustafson

April 19, 2018

Skully Gustafson ’12 gives an interview about his artistic development. Read more from Urban Milwaukee.

This weekend: MIAD’s seniors show off at thesis exhibit

April 18, 2018

MIAD’s largest annual exhibition gets previewed ahead of Spring Gallery Night. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.

Wisconsin-born artist finds solace and inspiration wandering Wisconsin’s backroads

March 30, 2018

MIAD alumnus Tony Stencel gives his tips on the art of wandering. Read more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

New Milwaukee Bucks arena to feature work by Jeffrey Morin, dozens of other artists

March 9, 2018

MIAD President Jeff Morin and several MIAD alumni will have their artwork on view at the new Milwaukee Bucks arena. Read more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

Highest Honors: 2018 Top Graphic Design Schools

February 2018

For the third consecutive year, MIAD was named a Top Graphic Design school. Read more from Graphic Design USA.

MIAD launching apprenticeship program for design graduates backed by $3M grant

January 24, 2018

MIAD is launching a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for design graduates. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

MIAD introduces management program for design graduates

January 23, 2018

MIAD is launching a first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for design graduates. Read more from the BizTimes.

Cream City: Behind the Brick that Built Milwaukee

January 18, 2018

Professor Robert Lynch explains what makes cream city break so special. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.

Local artist’s work shown in Black Creativity Exhibition in Chicago

January 14, 2018

Work by MIAD alumnus Scott Terry is featured in the prominent Chicago exhibit. Read more from the Racine Journal Times.

Dorn Richards transforms humble mop heads into paintings and sculpture

January 11, 2018

Melissa Dorn Richards ’96 finds both personal and communal associations with mop heads for her newest exhibition. Read more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

How to Do Anything: The Best Continuing Education Classes in Milwaukee

January 8, 2018

MIAD’s Continuing Education courses are highlighted as being some of the best in the city. Read more from Milwaukee Magazine.

Art galleries expanding on Milwaukee’s south side

January 3, 2018

Josh Hintz ’12 will open another Var Gallery & Studios in Milwaukee. Read more from the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

People on the Move: Sarah O. Zimmerman

December 15, 2017

MIAD welcomes Sarah O Zimmerman, president of the Astor Street Foundation, to the MIAD Board of Trustees. Read more from the Milwaukee Business Journal.

MIAD Holiday Sale 2017

November 25, 2017

The MIAD Holiday Sale and select items for sale from participating artists and designers were featured on WISN. See the WISN video.

MIAD alum Rob Schrab ’92 (Illustration) speaks with WUWM’s Bonnie North

November 10, 2017

Rob Schrab talks with Bonnie North about his climb from MIAD student to Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated Hollywood screenwriter and director. Listen to the WUWM Lake Effect interview.

MIAD alum and Emmy winner wants you to “Embrace the Dumb”

October 30, 2017

Rob Schrab ’92 (Illustration) a Wisconsin native, has amassed a slew of achievements over the 20 years he’s spent in Hollywood, and now he’s coming to MIAD to present “Embrace the Dumb: The Rob Schrab Experience” at the November MIAD Creativity Series. Read the Milwaukee Magazine article.

The story behind the Milwaukee Home shirts

October 20, 2017

MIAD alumna Melissa Thornton ’02 (Communication Design) and her Milwaukee Home t-shirt business has thrived. Read the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.

‘Chairness’ and Contemporary Illustration at MIAD

October 17, 2017

MIAD opens two new exhibits on Fall Gallery Night about the evolution of chairs and contemporary illustration, respectively. See the Shepherd Express article.

Color or B&W? Gallery Night a choice adventure

October 16, 2017

Two MIAD exhibits are among the offerings on Fall Gallery Night in the Historic Third Ward. See the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article.

Milwaukee’s Gallery Night and Day shows off city’s vibrant art scene

September 20, 2017

MIAD’s galleries and exhibitions, “FANTASTIC: Four Contempoary Illustration Artists” and “Chair5: Five Perspectives on Form, Function and Innovation,” are included among the places to stop at Fall Gallery Night. See the Chicago Tribune article.

MIAD’s Fedorchuk celebrates the art of service

September 14, 2017

Professor Leslie Fedorchuk has spent her career fusing community service and the arts. See the Milwaukee Business Journal article.

More MIAD in the News

In the Wings: Meet creative Xavier Ruffin ’10

Eight aspiring ad execs including Daniela Valle Chavelas ’17 reveal their hopes and fears about working for you

CopyWrite Magazine founded by alumni Lexi Brunson and Carsyn Taylor is a spotlight on Milwaukee’s urban culture

Supported by MIAD, Milwaukee named a top-10 best city for creative workers to launch a career in the arts

Professor Jason Yi participates in ‘Sculpture Milwaukee’ installing public art downtown on Wisconsin Avenue

Mother and soon-to-be MIAD graduate Christine Carr ’17 designs drone to track her autistic child

Made in Milwaukee: Alumni Jesse Meyer and Kamryn Boelk specialize in some very impressive art

MIAD’s among 7 student art shows to check out at Milwaukee-area universities this spring

Inside Project Dali, Adobe’s mind-blowing VR experiment with alumnus Erik Natzke

15 Minutes with: Alumnus Aaron Boyd

MIAD named 2017 Top Graphic Design School

Ethan Keister named 2017 Student to Watch

Gabriela Riveros showcases her illustrations and her love for her Paraguayan culture on The Arts Page

Shana McCaw and Brent Budsberg model the art of collaboration

This Fyxation custom bike designed by Tim Reddington ’16 featuring the new ‘people’s flag’ is the most Milwaukee thing

Guerrilla Girls take over MIAD

Guerrilla Girls bring message of equality to Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design

‘Just the Facts’ questions objectivity of museum exhibits

Supported by MIAD, Milwaukee named one of three up-and-coming places to live

Scream and Professor Zoe Darling will create a print out of it

‘Just the Facts’ exhibit at MIAD challenges how museums tell stories

Ariana Vaeth ’17 announced as Pfister artist-in-residence finalist

Var Gallery, owned by Josh Hintz ’12, an accessible portal to art world

Trustee Linda Marcus named to Bizwomen’s ‘Women to Watch’ list

Dominic Chambers ’16 appears on Black Nouveau program

MIAD Holiday Sale featured on the news

Mapping life through furniture: a conversation with Asher Israelow ahead of the MIAD Creativity Series

New MIAD gallery highlights user experience

Fall Gallery Night and Day preview features MIAD User Experience exhibit

Latino Arts hires Jacobo Lovo ’00 (Painting) as new managing artistic director

New tool lets MIAD students create virtual art

NSP class featured on the airwaves

Renee Martinez’s ’17 (Printmaking) mural transforms east side path into Black Cat Alley

Two MIAD exhibits are not to miss

Alumnus Cory Zimmerman propels passion for cancer nonprofit

Kevin Wrencher ’16 goes Beyond the Classroom with NSP major

Alumnus Jordan Waraksa’s bellophones featured on French TV

Gabriela Riveros ’16 (Illustration) designs the campaign art for the 2016 Milwaukee Film Festival

Jessica Kuczynski’s ’18 (Illustration) graphic novel created in Research, Practice & Methods, is featured in MIC

Manuja Waldia ’14 (Communication Design) designs the cover art for repackaged Shakespeare classics

MIAD and Milwaukee Pride create Rising Star scholarship for LGBTQ students

  • From the Wisconsin Gazette

Caitlin Xiong’s ’16 (Illustration) senior thesis is featured in the Journal Sentinel’s Fresh MKE section

MIAD illustration students design for Colectivo

Emily Siira ’17 (ID) and ID professor Thorton Lothrop consult on first-of-its-kind Nobo wearable hydration monitor

MIAD hosts the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee annual Fine Arts Exhibition

MIAD alumna Indie LaLonde ’14 (ISA) is named a finalist for the 2015 Pfister Artist in Residence Program

MIAD Trustee Jessica Jubelirer is one of the Milwaukee Business Journal’s 2016 40 under 40 winners

Kellymarie Stamper ’16 (ISA) work from the New York Studio Residency Program Exhibition is featured in Arte Fuse

2014 Nohl Fellows, including alumni Jenna Knapp and Emily Belknap, and faculty members Shana McCaw and Brent Budsberg, work is celebrated

MIAD students mentioned in WUWM Lake Effect segment

Korean papermaking is celebrated in New Hanji, co-curated by faculty members Chelsea Holton and Rina Yoon, featuring alumnus Nirmal Raja ’08 and faculty member Christiane Grauert

President Jeff Morin is ready ‘to raise MIAD’s profile’

MIAD faculty and alumni named 2015 Nohl Fellowship recipients

President Jeff Morin supports a place ‘Where passion finds purpose’

Heather Haney-King ’97 (Interior Architecture and Design) is named Director of Operations at Dimension Design’s Las Vegas hub

MIAD receives $3 million grant for AIM High Wisconsin initiative

Niki Johnson’s (Faculty) portrait of Pope Benedict XVI made from condoms sparks controversy after the Milwaukee Art Museum announces its display in their permanent collection

Mike Kasun ’86 (Illustration) helped design the 2016 Indianapolis 500’s logo for its 100th run

Granite Gear designer Michael Meyer ’05 (Industrial Design) recieves SGB’s 40 Under 40 Award

Retiring president Neil Hoffman reflects on his time at MIAD

MIAD names Jeffrey Morin college president

2015 Senior Exhibition

MIAD’s Two50Two Residence Hall receives AIA Wisconsin, Real Estate Award and Mayor’s Design Award

New Milwaukee Bucks logo created under the direction of Justin Kay ’04

Matt Levatich (former MIAD Trustee) takes the throttle as president and chief executive officer at Harley-Davidson

Todd Mrozinski ’97 casts a new light as the 2015 Pfister Artist in Residence

Alisa Toninato’s ’05 American Skillet Company featured on ABC’s The Chew

Mara Natkin’s ’09 Artery Ink combines art and wellness

  • From the Morning Blend
  • From Maker Market

MIAD, GM team up to develop automotive modeling skills

Boris Pelcer’s ’07 illustration featured on cover of Newsweek

Rob Schrab ’92 to direct sequel to The Lego Movie

MIAD alum named 2015 Pfister Artist in Residence

Eyes on Milwaukee: MIAD opens new residence hall, celebrates 40 years

MIAD joins Meatless Monday

MIAD students and alumni create mural outside Milwaukee Public Market

  • From Milwaukee Magazine

Ben McGinley ’10 was the lead designer for Harley-Davidson’s Project LIveWire

  • From the Wall Street Journal

Photography Lab Technician Tara Bogart discusses “A Modern Hair Study”

Alum Brian Mallman ’94 gave a TED talk April 18, 2014

ID student Luis Hernandez creates LEGO Calatrava

MIAD exhibition First Person: Contemporary Cuban Art interview with co-curators, artists

Xavier Ruffin ’10 answers 5 questions for AdAge about “Mad Black Men”

Niki Johnson named 2014 Pfister Artist in Residence

Ayla Boyle ’14 (Sculpture) wins downtown Milwaukee public art showdown

A fine-arts degree may be a better choice than you think

  • From the Wall Street Journal

Faculty members Niki Johnson & Tyanna J. Buie named in the 20 Most Creative Milwaukeeans

  • From Milwaukee Magazine

Alum Paul Druecke to show in 2014 Whitney Biennial

Faculty member Niki Johnson’s ‘Interdisciplinary Is the New Black’

Associated Professor Christiane Grauert named winner of the 2nd American Batik Competition

Printmaking faculty member Tyanna J. Buie gets top billing at Dean Jensen show

MIAD a part of Summit to explore the creative process

MIAD, Marquette collaborate on groundbreaking curriculum

New residence hall to open across from MIAD in 2014

Associate Professor John Caruso on how design thinking can change your company

Milwaukee named a Top 12 ArtPlace

  • America’s Top 12 ArtPlaces 2013

Tyanna Buie wins Nohl Fellowship

MIAD works with Muslim student to craft compromise built on tolerance

MIAD Creativity Series and Foundations students’ work get a closer look

Alisa Toninato ’05 was named an Honoree by Martha Stewart

MKE<->LAX featured in the Third Coast Digest’s Gallery Night review

Julia Kozerski ’12 chronicles weight loss in “Changing Room”

2012 Faculty Exhibition featured in the Third Coast Digest

Executive Director of Financial Aid discusses student loans with the Business Journal of Milwaukee

MIAD/MU partner to help ‘Nourish’ one girl’s life

Alum’s iconic skillets featured in the Huffington Post

MIAD seniors showcase final projects

MIAD Senior’s thesis featured in CNN

JSOnline: MIAD student helps design Kohl’s tote bags

MIAD Senior wins 2nd place in International Home + Housewares Competition

Peggy Sue Dunigan of the Shepherd Express joins a critique in New Exchanges

How magazine names Adrian Gilling ’10 one of “16 Inspiring Young Creatives”

MIAD alumni, faculty awarded prestigious Nohl fellowships

Radio Milwaukee talks about MIAD’s Service Learning Program

  • Listen to the interview with alum Ben Rothschild, and seniors Courtney Morgan and Carlie Nesgoda

Professors Eric Vogel and Nichole Jeffries talk to Radio Milwaukee about Green projects

  • Listen to the interview about MIAD’s partnership with Habitat for Humanity

Alum Casey Ketterhagen is the lead stylist for Harley-Davidson’s Blackline

Service Learning Symposium speakers and Ugandan youth leaders

Media & Morality students join instructor & art critic Pedro Vélez in artnet

2011 MIAD Senior Exhibition

Watch MIAD ID Alumni on MPTV’s Arts Digest

MIAD leases east side apartments for student housing, pursues 3rd Ward project

MIAD students win international design award

Charles Dwyer’s (’84) career-changing shift.

Photography student publishes cookbook.

Prof. Jill Sebastian honored as Woman of Influence.

  • Read the Business Journal article

Recent grad Jeanette Arellano (’10) on The Morning Blend.

  • Watch the TMJ4 video

WUWM Lake Effect Interview with MIAD students.

Sustainability in the MIAD Senior Show.

  • Read the Susceptible to Images blog post.

Growing Power’s Will Allen to receive honorary doctorate.

MIAD Photography Students Photograph Milwaukee’s Art Scene.

  • Read the MyMidwest feature

MIAD helps drive Milwaukee’s fresh new urbanism.

  • Read Southwest Airlines’ Spirit Magazine article

Harley donates $1.4 million in materials.

Professor Jason Yi Helps ‘Make Milwaukee’

  • Listen to 88Nine radio Interview

MIAD elects new board members.

Pfister names alumna Katie Musolff next artist in residence.

  • Read the Journal Sentinel story

MIAD student Xavier Ruffin gives back as OnRamp board member.

  • Watch the Fox6 news coverage

Alum Ostrerov featured at Portrait Society

ID Professor Caruso joins judging team in “Redefining Dining.”

  • Read the What’s Bubbling story
  • Learn more about the design competition

Foundations student using talent to support charity

Alumna Peggy Brown ’88 wins Tagie Award

Harley museum exhibit featured work of MIAD students

MIAD’s ‘Great American Kitchen’

MIAD professor puts people at the forefront of design

  •  Go to M Magazine story

MIAD grad designs alternative for seizure safety

MIAD President Neil Hoffman calls for action in support of arts in our city’s schools

Industrial Design Alum Dan Gluba presents designs to Davenport Levee Commission

MIAD students, local youth paint for progress

Students’ senior exhibit project uses art/design to transmit old Hmong tales

Neil Hoffman featured as one of Milwaukee 20

MIAD President Neil Hoffman is one of 20 innovators building Milwaukee’s future in a MyMidwest magazine special section shot by Photography students and alumni.

Professor of Writing Judith Harway publishes second book.

Illustration juniors take on the Oscars

Class project winner Jason Untiedt’s work is the cover feature in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel’s Oscar coverage.

Creative Coalition Task Force

MIAD President Neil Hoffman is co-leading the Creative Coalition Planning Task Force, part of a creative community summit that is providing a road map for a thriving local creative community.

MIAD Artists Featured in MyMidwest
MIAD Faculty Jason S. Yi, James Barany ’92 and kathryn e. martin ’01, and alumnus Cassandra Smith ’06, are among the eastern Wisconsin artists featured in a new MyMidwest cover story on the state’s creative communities.

  • Go to MyMidwest story
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