Continuum 2022: Sitelines 42

Kenilworth Square East Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Continuum 2022: Sitelines 42 will present Professor Emerita Leslie Vansen’s studio work, including paintings, produced throughout her forty-two years of teaching at UWM, alongside selected works by about 50 alumni at the KSE Gallery.

Dance Studio Workshop Day

Mitchell Hall, Studio 254 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Our three-day summer intensive is designed for young dance artists seeking to deepen their dance practice, discover new techniques and build bridges that lead to pursuing dance professionally and in higher education. Dancers cultivate creativity and technique in a variety of dance forms taught by nationally renowned dance educators from UW-Milwaukee and beyond.

Dance Studio Workshop Day

Mitchell Hall, Studio 254 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Our three-day summer intensive is designed for young dance artists seeking to deepen their dance practice, discover new techniques and build bridges that lead to pursuing dance professionally and in higher education. Dancers cultivate creativity and technique in a variety of dance forms taught by nationally renowned dance educators from UW-Milwaukee and beyond.

Dance Summer Intensive for High School Students

Mitchell Hall, Studio 254 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Our three-day summer intensive is designed for young dance artists seeking to deepen their dance practice, discover new techniques and build bridges that lead to pursuing dance professionally and in higher education. Dancers cultivate creativity and technique in a variety of dance forms taught by nationally renowned dance educators from UW-Milwaukee and beyond.

Sum Total 2023: Department of Art & Design Faculty Exhibition

Kenilworth Square East Gallery 2155 N. Prospect Ave, Milwaukee, WI

Celebrate the vibrant artistic community at Peck School of the Arts with this unmissable, biennial exhibition featuring the work of faculty and teaching staff from the Department of Art & Design.

Sing Out! Tenor-Bass Festival

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Formerly the Real Men Sing Festival, the Sing Out! Tenor-Bass Festival is open to all current and emerging tenors and basses in grades 7–12. No advance preparation necessary. Students will be organized into a middle school and high school choir, and the morning concludes with performances from both ensembles. Interest and reading sessions are available for directors.

The Green Room and Beyond: A Day in the life of a Theatre Student

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Are you a high school student with a passion for theatre? Whether you're a seasoned performer, a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, or simply someone who loves the art of theatre (like all of us here!), we have an exciting event just for you. It's called "The Green Room and Beyond," and it's completely FREE.

Prelude: Day in the Life of a Music Major

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Prelude: Day in the Life of a Music Major is a FREE event for high school musicians featuring faculty performances, breakout sessions by primary instrument/voice, large ensemble rehearsals, an interactive music theory class, and more from the Peck School of the Arts Department of Music.

20th Annual Double Reed Day

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The 20th annual Double Reed Day will include a performance with double reed guest artists and UW-Milwaukee oboe and bassoon faculty, lectures and masterclasses, reed-making guidance, and opportunities to explore and shop the vendors from across the United States.

Lights, Camera, Action! A Day in the Life of Film & Animation Majors

Kenilworth Square East 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI

Are you a high school student with a passion for film or animation? Whether you’re already experimenting with movie making and animating or you’re simply a curious film or animation buff, we’re hosting an exciting event that provides a glimpse inside of our Department of Film, Video, Animation & New Genres! Join us for a series of hands-on workshops for a taste of what it feels like to get creative at the Peck School of the Arts.

Middle School Honors Band Festival

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The UWM Middle School Honors Band Festival is one of the longest standing events of its kind. Our festival provides the region’s most motivated and accomplished middle school instrumentalists an opportunity to work with each other and with regionally and nationally recognized wind band conductors. In addition, students interact with UWM performance staff and experience performances by UWM ensembles.

Vocal Arts Festival

Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The Vocal Arts Festival provides an opportunity for talented singers to interact with, perform for, and join their voices with peers from around the region as they learn and grow as both soloists and choral artists. The festival also includes the UWM Vocal Showcase Recital and the Final Concert with UWM Concert Chorale.

High School Winterdances Matinee & Talkback

Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

Presenting a special matinee performance of Winterdances 2024 for high school groups and high school students. This show features world premiere dance works, where artists present their newest ideas made with their casts and collaborators.

Dance High School Workshop Day

Mitchell Hall, Studio 254 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI

High School Workshop Day is the best way for high school groups and classes to learn from our internationally known faculty. This event is great for those curious and interested in becoming a dance major at UW-Milwaukee's Peck School of the Arts. High school groups, High School dance programs, and individuals (accompanied by a chaperone) are welcome to register.

Wisconsin Saxophone Clinic

Music Building, Recital Hall 175 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI

The Wisconsin Saxophone Clinic (WiSC) aims to empower and inspire saxophonists of all ages to pursue musical excellence through an accessible and inclusive day of learning.