Evelyn Patricia Terry (BFA 1970; Art MS 1973) was recently interviewed for a feature with Shepherd Express that chronicled Terry’s six-decade-long career in the arts that has seen her create diverse works and exhibits around the world.
In the Q&A-style article, Terry discusses the beginnings of her career including what brought her to UW-Milwaukee in the 70s.
“I took a class called Related Art,” said Terry in her Shepherd Express feature. “At the end of the class, my teacher said, ‘Evelyn, I think you’re an artist. You should get a degree in drawing.’ I went immediately to the art department in Mitchell Hall.”
As described in the article, Terry’s UWM roots remained influential in the early stages of her career, providing her with connections that led to valuable work opportunities.
“I got two degrees from UWM,” said Terry. “Ruth Milofsky, a UWM professor, hired me to teach residents at the Hillside Public Housing project.”
To learn more about Terry’s life and career, read her feature in Shepherd Express.