Filmmaker Yinan Wang (Lecturer, Film, Video, Animation & New Genres) was recently featured on CBS 58 reflecting on his film, “Decoupling,” in advance of screenings at the Milwaukee Film Festival. The film documents his family’s experience during the pandemic, highlighting their journey to reunite with their daughter amidst the challenges of international travel restrictions and strained U.S.-China relations.
Milwaukee Magazine reports that the Bel Canto Chorus has named its next artistic director, Johnathan Laabs (MM 2017, Choral Conducting). Laabs assumes the role following the retirement of Music Director Richard Hynson and Assistant Conductor Michelle Hynson. Laabs has been …
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports that the Florentine Opera’s production of “La Bohème,” which will be set in Milwaukee’s Bronzeville neighborhood in the 1940s, has enlisted the help of Sheri Williams Pannell (Assistant Professor and Area Head of Musical Theatre). According to …
The Wisconsin Film Festival will feature the work of several PSOA faculty and graduates. The following individuals have PSOA connections: Two of these filmmakers, Lori Felker and Magdelena Bermudez, were recognized as Golden Badger Award winners. The WFF runs from April …
Kathryn Henry (BFA 2016, Music) will be featured in Florentine Opera’s 2024-25 season. Henry will sing Micaëla in their production of Bizet’s “Carmen” on May 16 & 18 next year, reports Jim Higgins for the Sheboygan Press. A native of …
Music educators throughout Milwaukee have been recognized for their excellence at the Civic Music Milwaukee Educator Awards. The 2024 ceremony provided teachers with a well-deserved moment in the spotlight. Among them were several Peck School of the Arts alumni, building …
Kurt Ravenwood (BFA 2011, Film) is one of the producers of “Hundreds of Beavers,” a mostly wordless indie comedy that the New York Times reports has been touring the country and holding energetic screenings, complete with appearances by the star …
Peck School of the Arts is well-represented at the 2024 MOWA Wisconsin Artists Biennial. The competitive exhibition showcases emerging artists throughout Wisconsin, highlighting excellence in creative and self-expression. Over a dozen of the artists selected for the exhibition have ties to PSOA, accounting for a quarter of the total artists on view.
Carvd N Stone reports that ThriveOn King has named 20 local artists to add art installations to its first floor. Among the artists are Mutope J. Johnson (MFA 2014, Art) and Evelyn Patricia Terry (BFA 1970, Art; MS 1973, Art). …
Assistant Professor Marquise Mays (Film, Video, Animation & New Genres) sat down with CBS 58 to talk about Milwaukee Film’s upcoming series of special screenings curated by its Black Lens program in celebration of Black History Month. Mays is Milwaukee …