PSOA alum and faculty member receive 2023 Nohl Fellowships

Alayna N. Pernell (left) and Janelle VanderKelen (right)

As reported by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, PSOA had a recent alum and a current faculty member receive 2023 Mary L. Nohl Fellowships.

Alum Janelle VanderKelen (MFA 2016, Performing Arts) was one of two recipients in the Established Artists category this year. Recognizing her intermedia installations and experimental animation, VanderKelen was awarded a $35,000 fellowship.

PSOA was also represented in the Emerging Artists category by Alayna N. Pernell (Lecturer, Photography & Imaging). Pernell was one of the three recipients to receive a $15,000 fellowship. Pernell uses research, photography, and found materials to examine the complexities of Black America through art.

Mike Gibisser’s ‘A Common Sequence’ Shines in 2023 Sundance Film Festival

Small group gathered around a dimly lit object, examining it while wearing a headlamp.

Associate Professor Mike Gibisser, showcased his exceptional talent as a filmmaker and artist with his film “A Common Sequence” at the prestigious 2023 Sundance Film Festival. This thought-provoking film was featured in the New Frontier category, known for its emphasis on experimental works that push the boundaries of traditional formats. Described as “experimental films that significantly push format boundaries,” the New Frontier films offer a unique and immersive cinematic experience.

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Filmmaker Lenore Rinder Honored at Wildlife Week Celebration Film Festival in Bangalore, India

Lenore Rinder and Vallish Kaushik stand beside a decorated elephant in a green outdoor setting.

UW-Milwaukee alumna and talented filmmaker Lenore Rinder recently visited Bangalore, India to screen two of her short films at the Wildlife Week Celebration Film Festival. Not only did she receive recognition from the Bangalore Rotary Club and Watchers India Trust, but her films captivated the audience, leading to an unplanned screening of a second film. 

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