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The College of the Arts & Architecture provides access to specialized spaces where ideas are tested, performances are developed, prototypes are built and research comes to life. Across the School of Architecture & Urban Planning and the Peck School of the Arts, faculty and students work in studios, laboratories, galleries, performance venues and fabrication spaces that support discovery, collaboration and creative practice.

Peek into the creative environments that support research and artistic practice across the College of the Arts & Architecture.

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Animation Lab
Peck School of the Arts
Professional animation labs support 2D, 3D and stop-motion production.
Two people working together at an anvil in a metal workshop.
Blacksmithing Forge
Peck School of the Arts
Forge, weld and shape metal in a professional blacksmithing studio.
Two people wearing protective gear put material into a glowing wood fire kiln.
Ceramics Studios
Peck School of the Arts
Professional ceramics studios support making, glazing and kiln-fired research.
Person using a power drill at a workbench while others stand in a workshop.
Construction Lab
School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Build and test designs in a professional construction lab with CNC technology.
Three people kneel on a large white floor, drawing in a studio space.
Dance Tech Lab
Peck School of the Arts
Flexible dance tech lab powers filming, projection and media exploration.
Spacious lab with workstations, 3D printing and fabrication equipment, and colorful material storage.
Digital Fabrication & Design Lab
Peck School of the Arts
Advanced technologies support research, fabrication and experimentation.
Live multimedia performance with musicians and projected digital visuals.
Electro-Acoustic Music Centers
Peck School of the Arts
Explore sound, technology and multimedia creation in flexible music studios.
A student wearing protective gear uses manufacturing equipment in a fabrication lab.
Fabrication Lab
School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Create precise prototypes with 3D printing, laser cutting and fabrication.
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Kenilworth Square East
Peck School of the Arts
Creative studios, galleries and maker spaces fuel artistic research and practice.
People use a miter saw and woodworking tools in a fabrication workshop.
Scenic Studio
Peck School of the Arts
Create stage scenery with professional fabrication, painting and welding tools.
Modern glass-front university innovation building at sunset.
UWM Prototyping Lab
UWM Innovation Accelerator
Prototype, engineer and fabricate products with advanced manufacturing tools.
Two people wearing VR headsets interact in a virtual reality lab.
XR Lab
School of Architecture & Urban Planning
Achieve extended reality experiences for use in architecture and design projects.

Peck School of the Arts

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The Peck School of the Arts offers an extensive network of creative spaces spanning campus and Milwaukee’s East Side, including galleries, performance venues, recording studios, rehearsal spaces, digital labs and specialized studios for every artistic discipline.

Purpose-built facilities drive creative research, artistic production and public engagement, providing students and faculty with the resources to create, perform, exhibit and collaborate.

School of Architecture & Urban Planning

Two architecture students working on building models in a bright studio with large windows

The School of Architecture & Urban Planning’s facilities support a culture of making through dedicated design studios, fabrication and construction labs, photography studios and industry-supported learning environments.

Students and faculty have 24/7 access to personal studio space and professionally equipped facilities that support every stage of the design process. These spaces encourage experimentation while preparing graduates for professional practice.

Interested in renting our spaces?

Beyond their core purpose to foster artistic exploration for students and faculty, we welcome the opportunity to accommodate community uses of our versatile spaces. From conference rooms and rehearsal studios to classrooms and performance venues, we offer a range of well-equipped facilities to rent. Don’t miss the wildly popular Jan Serr Studio, a sought-after destination for unforgettable weddings, corporate events and more.