Peck School of the Arts

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Offering more than 20 undergraduate and graduate programs while serving more than 2,100 students the Peck School is Wisconsin's leading comprehensive arts institution and has been in the business of developing arts professionals and leaders for over fifty years. The school's alumni in the fields of art and design, dance, film, music, and theatre have played influential roles in arts organizations,

schools, and businesses, particularly in Milwaukee and Wisconsin but also across the country and throughout the world.

This Week in the Arts | Aug 31-Sep 6uwm.edu/arts/events (link in bio!)
08/31/2026

This Week in the Arts | Aug 31-Sep 6

uwm.edu/arts/events (link in bio!)

Two exhibitions. Decades of artistic influence.Continuum 2026 brings together "Touching the Earth: Kevin Giese and Frien...
08/28/2026

Two exhibitions. Decades of artistic influence.

Continuum 2026 brings together "Touching the Earth: Kevin Giese and Friends" and "Mentorship & Memory: The Haitian Exchange with John C**t."

Together, they offer a powerful exploration of place, memory, and artistic legacy across generations.

🗓 Sep 4–26 | Kenilworth Square East Gallery
đź‘Ź Opening reception: Friday, Sep 4 at 5 p.m. (remarks at 6 p.m.)

Info and gallery hours at the Events Calendar link in comments.

FEATURED ARTISTS (images in order)

“Touching the Earth”
02 | Brent Budsberg & Shana McCaw
03 | Jeffry Giese
04 | Kevin Giese
05 | David Niec
06 | Josie Osborne
07 | Richard R. Taylor

“Mentorship & Memory”
08 | Mary Carlson
09 | Stuart Carlson
10 | John C**t
11 | Warren Garstecki
12 | Ruth Kjaer
13 | Jane Michalski (Lubbers)
14 | Kathy Middleton
15 | Ellie Mixter-Keller
16 | Sue Strande

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08/28/2026

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đź‘Ź Congratulations, Travis! đź‘ŹTheatre alum Travis A. Knight (BFA 2007) makes his Broadway debut as James in "Paranormal Ac...
08/14/2026

đź‘Ź Congratulations, Travis! đź‘Ź

Theatre alum Travis A. Knight (BFA 2007) makes his Broadway debut as James in "Paranormal Activity" at the August Wilson Theatre.

Knight’s path to Broadway spans nearly two decades of professional theatre, and an unexpected journey with "Paranormal Activity" that began behind the scenes as an associate director before bringing him into the cast.

Read more about Knight’s career, his UWM roots and the lessons he’s carried with him from Milwaukee to Broadway at the News & Stories link in comments.

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Alumni Association

📸 Production photos by Matthew Murphy

đź‘Ź Congratulations, Molly! đź‘ŹJust two years after earning her Master of Fine Arts in Dance at UWM, Molly Lieber is a Gugge...
07/08/2026

đź‘Ź Congratulations, Molly! đź‘Ź

Just two years after earning her Master of Fine Arts in Dance at UWM, Molly Lieber is a Guggenheim Fellow.

She was driving through New York City when she learned that she was selected. Her longtime collaborator Eleanor Smith called with news that they were chosen, together, from a pool of nearly 5,000 applicants.

Lieber credits UWM's low-residency graduate program with helping her better articulate the ideas behind her work.

Read the full story at the link in comments!

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee UWM Women's & Gender Studies
MKE Theater District John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation
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📸 Photo by Maria Baranova-Suzuki

UpStart MFA Dance Research Concert is July 30! Join MFA Dance students for an evening of experimental choreography devel...
06/23/2026

UpStart MFA Dance Research Concert is July 30!

Join MFA Dance students for an evening of experimental choreography developed in collaboration with UWM students, alumni, and the Milwaukee community. UpStart is a unique opportunity to experience choreography by artists from across the nation.

đź—“ July 30, 2026 | Mitchell Hall Studio 254 + Virtual
🎟 Tickets and more info at events calendar link in comments!

Choreography and performances by Kelly Anderson, Sydney Bannach, Alex Hlavaty, Tiffany Kadani, Adrean Maxwell, Dalia Salary, and Carly Vanderheyden.

06/22/2026

Congratulations to Peck School of the Arts classical guitar alum Leonela Alejandro on her solo performance at Carnegie Hall 👏 The recital was part of a winner’s tour celebrating her first place win in the 2024 Guitar Foundation of America (GFA) International Concert Artist Competition, considered the world’s top competition for classical guitarists! Read more at the link in the comments 👇

06/16/2026

Alum Elora Hennessey turned her arts education and passion for visual storytelling into a career as a staff photographer. And she didn't even need to leave UWM to fine her dream job.

Read more about Elora at the link in comments.

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Story by Jason McCullum '25 (JAMS)
Video by Cameron Wise '26 (BFA Film)

06/02/2026

Learn metalsmithing this summer!

Find new ways to turn creative ideas into wearable art, useful objects and stunning works of art. Faculty-led workshops are available for beginners and skilled makers.

⛏️ Art & Design Summer Workshops registration is open!
đź“ŤMore info at Youth & Community Programs link in bio.

đź’› Congratulations, UWM PSOA graduates! đź’› This weekend marks the beginning of new chapters for an INCREDIBLE group of art...
05/17/2026

đź’› Congratulations, UWM PSOA graduates! đź’›

This weekend marks the beginning of new chapters for an INCREDIBLE group of artists and creative entrepreneurs. You are all making the world a better place, and the Peck School of the Arts is of each and every one of you.

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