Our art and design programs host myriad exhibitions and showcases throughout the academic year, all of them free and open to the public. Join us to experience the power of art to inspire, provoke and transform lives.
When you step into our galleries, you embark on a journey through captivating works of art that push boundaries and challenge conventions. With a wide range of exhibitions, our galleries provide a stimulating platform for emerging artists to showcase their talents, while also hosting established artists who captivate audiences and inspire our students with their artistic prowess.
Upcoming Events
- Apr26April 26, 2024 - May 18, 2024
- May1May 1, 2024 - May 18, 2024
- May3May 3, 2024 - May 15, 2024
Arts Center Gallery
Location: Theatre Building, second floor | 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Hours: During exhibitions or by appointment
The 3,500-square-foot Arts Center Gallery serves as a teaching and research laboratory. It provides an annual setting for exhibitions by students, alumni and special guests, as well as thesis exhibitions, faculty exhibitions and undergraduate scholarship competitions. The gallery is split into four exhibition spaces, which rotate from September to May.
Kenilworth Square East Gallery
Location: Kenilworth Square East | 2155 N. Prospect Ave.
Hours: During exhibitions or by appointment
Originally a Ford Model T plant, the Peck School of the Arts’ Kenilworth Square East building is now a dynamic hub where creativity, innovation and expression converge. The ground level KSE Gallery hosts a wide range of exhibitions, where you’ll encounter everything from paintings and sculptures to cutting-edge installations and multimedia showcases.
Union Art Gallery
Location: UWM Student Union, Room W199 | 2200 E. Kenwood Blvd.
Hours: Visit the Union Art Gallery for hours and exhibitions
The Union Art Gallery is an art space dedicated to the exhibition of diverse, contemporary art. It presents a broad range of visual art by exhibiting work in all mediums by local, regional and national emerging and established artists. In addition, the Union Art Gallery prides itself on being an accessible space for UWM student artists to exhibit and learn.
Emile H. Mathis Gallery
Location: Mitchell Hall, Room 170 | 3203 N. Downer Ave.
Hours: Visit the Emile H. Mathis Gallery for hours and exhibitions
The Emile H. Mathis Gallery serves both the campus and greater Milwaukee community by providing access to the UWM Art Collection through exhibitions. The gallery’s objective complements the university’s educational and outreach mission. As envisioned, both serve as pedagogical vehicles for enhancing art education at all levels, fostering inter-departmental and inter-disciplinary relationships and creating community partnerships.
Kenilworth Open Studios
Immerse yourself in creativity when Peck School of the Arts student and faculty artists open their studios to the public. From exhibitions and studio visits to live performances and family-friendly art activities, you’ll find something to excite you at Kenilworth Open Studios.
Exhibitions & Showcases
May 1–18, 2024
Go Behind the Scenes with Us
As an arts school, we take campus tours one step further by offering on-the-go information sessions designed for creative minds. Go behind the scenes with one of our arts ambassadors and learn about our programs along the way.