In fall the of 2023, UWM collaborated with Pilot Project Brewing and partners to release Panther Pale Ale, a new product available at UWM home games and in retailers throughout Milwaukee. A major factor that sets the beverage apart from other ales on the market today is the vivid art featured on every can. The striking design is by Gisselle Dominguez, a senior design and visual communication student from Waukesha.
Music Education student and saxophonist Adam LuMaye was recently awarded the Richard G. Gaarder Award at this year’s Wisconsin Music Educators Association conference. The achievement recognizes excellence in leadership, musicianship, and service to the music education community. Receiving the award helped Adam reflect on his legacy: “I want to leave a lasting effect on my students and the music community.”
Peck School of the Arts helps students explore a variety of arts-based subjects, including some that are somewhat obscure in the day-to-day world. Lillian Hayward, a theatre student, is exploring dramaturgy. Recently, Hayward explained dramaturgy and how this special type of theatrical research makes productions feel more realistic. Hayward served as dramaturg for the Department of Theatre’s productions of The Moors and Macbeth.
From current graduate students to esteemed alumni and faculty members, the Peck School of the Arts Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres was well represented on the international film festival circuit this Fall. We’re excited to showcase the achievements of some of our very own who are currently screening their works across the globe.
Peck School of the Arts graduate student and lecturer Elisabeth Roskopf was featured in a recent episode of No Studios’ mini-documentary series Creating Milwaukee. The series showcases artists and creatives throughout Milwaukee, celebrating their work and how it connects to their community.
Dozens of students from the Peck School of the Arts attended a special networking event designed specifically for aspiring artists and creative entrepreneurs. The event, which took place at the Milwaukee Artists Resource Network (MARN) in Milwaukee’s Third Ward neighborhood, drew students from each of the school’s visual and performing arts departments. The collaborative event is one example of how UW-Milwaukee is addressing a need for industry-specific career support, including arts disciplines that are often overlooked by career services at other institutions.
“He’s one of the best guitarists in the world right now. I’m talking about from all generations to young generations to my generation. He’s definitely one of the best,” Rene Izquierdo, a professor of guitar at UW-Milwaukee’s Peck School of the Arts, told TMJ4 in a feature about graduate student Kevin Lo.
For three weeks in August, the MKE Black Theatre Festival immersed Milwaukee in a celebration of culture and creativity spanning full-productions, staged readings, masterclasses, artist panels and more, all highlighting the vibrant Black arts scene in Milwaukee. The festival has …
In August, a dynamic fusion of artistic innovation and community collaboration unfolded at the annual Steamroller MKE event. This vibrant gathering, held at the House of Rad in Milwaukee’s Riverwest neighborhood, brought together a diverse array of artists, students, and enthusiasts to celebrate creativity, forge connections, and support Anchor Press, Paper & Print (AP3) — a cornerstone for emerging talents within PSOA and beyond.
Scotlyn Haverkorn, a junior studying Vocal Performance at PSOA, is about to embark on an exciting adventure to Lucca, Italy, for a summer intensive opera program.
The Milwaukee Film Festival recently concluded, and the UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts has much to celebrate. With a longstanding relationship with the festival, the talented students, faculty, and alumni from the Peck School showcased their passion, organized compelling programs, and worked tirelessly behind the scenes to contribute to the festival’s success.
Art & Design student Jovanny Hernandez Caballero (BFA, Art: Photography) was featured in an episode of Nō Studios’ documentary series Creating Milwaukee. The series explores and celebrates artists and creatives across Milwaukee, showcasing their work and how it relates to their community.
In Bolton Hall, the Cultures and Communities room has undergone a breathtaking metamorphosis, thanks to a captivating mural by Sav Canales. However, this artwork transcends its visual appeal, embodying a profound symbol of community and the power of collective effort.
Sculpture Milwaukee is growing with a new exhibition called “Dear Nature,” curated and designed by students and faculty from local colleges. This student-led showcase explores the relationship between humans and nature.
Kathryn Henry confessed she felt “so many butterflies” when she walked on the Metropolitan Opera stage Sunday morning in New York.
But that was just a quick look-see for Henry and other semifinalists in the national Met Auditions competition. When she returned later that day to sing, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee senior, who recently turned 22, nailed her two arias. The Met judges named her one of nine finalists, winnowed down from more than 1,500 singers who began competing months ago at district levels.
