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Life. Art. Education. Honoring the Legacy of Allison B. Cooke

November 18, 2024 | 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

UWM Professor Allison B. Cooke seated backward on a wooden chair in front of a large abstract blue painting.
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Monday, November 18, 2024 (3–5 p.m.)Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Room 250

For twelve consecutive summers, while teaching at UW-Milwaukee, Allison B. Cooke served as Director and Professor for the Study Abroad program at the Santa Reparata International School of Art (SRISA) in Florence, Italy. There she inspired countless students through on-location drawing and painting classes across the stunning city and developed an intensive four-week summer course in Renaissance painting techniques.

Join us as we celebrate her invaluable contributions to art and education, honoring the lasting influence she has had on students and the broader artistic community.

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Room 250

2419 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Milwaukee, WI 53211