It’s never too late or too early to learn and grow. We offer a diverse range of engaging and educational youth and community arts programs for learners of all ages, from children and teenagers to working adults and retirees. Whether you join us for an arts summer camp, try out a dance class or play in a community ensemble, our dedicated faculty and staff create a safe and supportive environment for you to develop your artistic skills, gain confidence and explore your unique talents.
In addition to the youth and community arts programs below, you may be interested to know that UWM provides options for high school students to earn college credit through the Office of Dual Enrollment. Plus, many of our alumni and staff teach creative arts programs offered through UWM College for Kids and Teens. No shortage of options here!
Summer Opportunities
![Summer Workshops: Jewelry & Metalsmithing and Digital Fabrication & Design](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/summer-metals.jpg)
Ages 18+, Accompanied Minors
![Art and Design Summer Open Studios](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Art-and-Design-Summer-Open-Studios-WEB.jpg)
UWM Students + Alumni
![artsECO Pre College Program](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/artsECO-Pre-College-Program.jpeg)
Ages 14–18
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Summer-Dance-Intensive-WEB.jpg)
Ages 14+
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Summer-Film-camp-WEB.jpg)
Ages 14–18
![UWM-String-Academy-WEB](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/UWM-String-Academy-WEB.jpg)
Ages 4–18
![University Community Orchestra](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/University-Community-Orchestra-WEB.jpg)
Ages 12+
![University Community String Orchestra Promo Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/04/University-Community-String-Orchestra-Placeholder-Image-800x400-1.jpg)
Ages 12+
Performing Arts
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/07/University-Community-World-Music-Ensemble-THUMB.jpg)
Ages 12+
![Free Dance Classes for High School Students](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Free-Dance-Classes-for-High-School-Students.jpg)
Ages 18+
![Dance High School Workshop Day Promo Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/06/CheyenneNDM-Dance-High-School-Workshop-Day-WEB-800x400-1.jpg)
Grades 9–12
![Winterdances Matinee and Talkback Promo Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/06/Kia-Full-Res-6293-Winterdances-Matinee-and-Talkback-WEB-800x400-1.jpg)
Grades 9–12
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Summer-Dance-Intensive-WEB.jpg)
Ages 14+
![Day in the Life of a Theatre Student promo image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/PSOA_Theatre-Day-in-the-Life-of-a-Theatre-Student-WEB-800X400-1.jpg)
Ages 14–18
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Middle-School-Honors-Band-WEB-021120_MD_IMC-97.jpg)
Ages 11-18
![MKE Percussion Festival Promo Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/03/MKE-percussion-Festival-dark-artwork-800x400-1.jpg)
All Ages
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/PSOA_Music-Prelude-Day-in-the-Life-of-a-Music-Major-WEB.jpg)
Ages 14–18
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Sing-Out-Tenor-Bass-Festival-WEB.jpg)
Grades 7–12
![UWM-String-Academy-WEB](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/UWM-String-Academy-WEB.jpg)
Ages 4–18
![Suzuki and Pre-College Guitar](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/06/Suzuki-and-Pre-College-Guitar-WEB.jpg)
Ages 5-18
![University Community Band Placeholder Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/04/University-Community-Band-WEB-800x400-1.jpg)
Ages 18+, Approved Minors
![University Community Orchestra](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/University-Community-Orchestra-WEB.jpg)
Ages 12+
![University Community String Orchestra Promo Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2024/04/University-Community-String-Orchestra-Placeholder-Image-800x400-1.jpg)
Ages 12+
![Vocal Arts Festival Warm-Up](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/06/Vocal-Arts-Festival-THUMB.jpg)
High School Students
![Conducting Symposium Promo Image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/11/Conducting-800x400-1.jpg)
Ages 18+
![Youth Jazz Ensemble](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/06/Youth-Jazz-Ensemble-THUMB.jpg)
Ages 14–18
![Youth Wind Ensemble UWAY](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/06/Youth-Wind-Ensemble-WEB.jpg)
Grades 8–12
Visual Arts
![Artists Now! Guest Lecture Series](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/McDONAH_Hearing-Protection-Protector-Container-PS-800x400-1.jpg)
All Ages
![Summer Workshops: Jewelry & Metalsmithing and Digital Fabrication & Design](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/summer-metals.jpg)
Ages 18+, Accompanied Minors
![Art and Design Summer Open Studios](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Art-and-Design-Summer-Open-Studios-WEB.jpg)
UWM Students + Alumni
![artsECO Pre College Program](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/artsECO-Pre-College-Program.jpeg)
Ages 14–18
![UWM Experimental Tuesdays - Animations by Justin Tomchuk](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/06/UWM-Experimental-Tuesdays-Animations-by-Justin-Tomchuk-THUMB.jpg)
All Ages
![](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/05/Summer-Film-camp-WEB.jpg)
July 22–26, 2024
Ages 14–18
![Film Day in the Life of a Film and Animation major Promo image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/10/PSOA_Film-Day-in-the-Life-of-a-Film-and-Animation-major-WEB-800X400.jpg)
Ages 14–18
![Milwaukee Home Movie Day promo image](https://uwm.edu/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/09/HMD-Flyer_800x400.jpg)
All Ages
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.