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MIAD’s annual Senior Exhibition returns April 17 – May 9, 2026

Digital and traditional innovations meet in MIAD’s 2026 Senior Exhibition. The exhibition celebrates works of MIAD’s graduating class of emerging creative professionals representing all of MIAD’s Bachelor of Fine Arts majors, programs and minors. Explore our galleries and meet the class of 2026.

  • April 15, Preview Night, 4 – 8 p.m.
    • Business and gallery representatives, VIPs and family and friends of exhibiting seniors are invited to view the exhibition and discuss the work.
  • April 17, Gallery Night public opening, 5 – 9 p.m.
    • All are welcome to view the exhibition. Free admission.
  • April 18, Gallery Day, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
    • All are welcome to view the exhibition. Free admission.

MIAD Galleries are open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Senior Exhibition and MIAD Galleries are located at 273 E. Erie St., Milwaukee, WI 53202.

A pink-hued collage of textures and varied pictures.

MIAD Fine Art + New Studio Practice Senior Exhibition

Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Exhibition Dates: March 17 – April 19, 2026
Opening Reception (free and open to the public): Friday, March 20, 6 – 8 p.m.
Admission is free for MIAD community members with MIAD ID

A black and white woodblock print of a Hmong person in traditional dress.

MIAD Fine Art + New Studio Practice Junior Exhibition

Charles Allis Art Museum, 1801 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Exhibition Dates: April 23 – April 26, 2026
Opening Reception (free and open to the public): Thursday, April 23, 6 – 8 p.m.
Admission is free for community members with MIAD ID

Two students work on their 2025 adaptive design projects in MIAD's Textiles Lab.

MIAD 1st Annual Fashion Showcase

MIAD, 3rd Floor
Thursday, May 7, evening
Admission: $30 general public, $50 VIP, free for students, faculty and staff
Tickets on sale soon

Still from animation of a figuring lying in a green and flowery field of grass

MIAD Senior Animation Screening in partnership with MKE Film

Oriental Theatre – Abele Cinema
2230 N. Farwell Ave., Milwaukee, WI 53202
Friday, May 8, 6 – 8 p.m.
Admission: Free and open to the public

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A detailed stone lithography print of an intricate stained glass window and church pews.

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Tatiana Osburn: Senior Exhibition 2025

A graphic novel cover in black, white and sepia. The perspective is looking up from a grave with people looking down into it.

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Tamar Cawthra: Senior Exhibition 2025

A display of several screens from the "Rada" app.

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Lauren Blood: Senior Exhibition 2025

Rita Jennings, Noah Teague, and Fabian Rico Sanchez

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Students highlight Senior Exhibition 2025 projects

Thank you to our 2026 Senior Exhibition sponsors!

Presenting Senior Exhibition Sponsor

Old National Bank

With additional support from:

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Educators Credit Union
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