{"id":20,"date":"2020-11-13T11:52:38","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:52:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/?page_id=20"},"modified":"2026-04-22T08:48:32","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T13:48:32","slug":"home","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"uwm-p-banner uwm-u-mb-20\"><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--video\"><video id=\"banner-video\" loop preload=\"auto\" muted><source src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/videos\/arts\/PSOABanner2023.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><button aria-controls=\"banner-video\" id=\"uwm-video-control\" class=\"uwm-p-banner--video-control\"><span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Pause video<\/span><\/button><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Arts-Home-Page-Video-Banner.webp\" alt=\"UWM Student Union Mural Painting\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1500\" height=\"650\" \/><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--gradient\"><\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-banner--content uwm-u-flex uwm-u-flex--column uwm-u-text--center uwm-u-flex--center-y\"><h2>Create your world with the arts<\/h2><p>Join one of the leading art schools in Wisconsin with a community of artists and innovators united on a mission to make positive change<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row uwm-l-row--4\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-order--last uwm-u-mb-40\">\n<figure class=\"uwm-c-img--caption-gray\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Kenilworth-Square-East.webp\" alt=\"Kenilworth Square East\" class=\"wp-image-15263\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Kenilworth-Square-East.webp 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Kenilworth-Square-East-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-u-mb-20\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator size-h1\" id=\"h-at-the-peck-school-of-the-arts-our-students-are-more-than-artists\">At the Peck School of the Arts, our students are more than artists.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"uwm-u-mt-0 lead-in\">They are trailblazing visionaries, inquisitive researchers, and creative entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Students are drawn to the Peck School of the Arts for a variety of reasons. For some, it is our location in the cultural capital of Wisconsin and our deep connections to the region&#8217;s creative community. Others are impressed by the quality of a visual and performing arts school at an affordable price. And those who <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/visit\/\">visit us<\/a> are sure to experience how our accomplished faculty not only educate and inspire the next generation of artists, but also welcome them as essential collaborators on a common goal to change the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"size-p-lg\">Whatever your reason, you&#8217;ve found your creative home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--dark uwm-c-list--border\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/departments\/art-design\/\"><strong>Art &amp; Design<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/departments\/film\/\"><strong>Film &amp; Animation<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list uwm-c-link--dark uwm-c-list--border\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/departments\/dance\/\"><strong>Dance<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/departments\/music\/\"><strong>Music<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/departments\/theatre\/\"><strong>Theatre<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray-dark uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center size-h1 heading-separator uwm-u-text--center\" id=\"h-hands-on-learning-is-the-kind-of-learning-we-do-best\">Hands-on learning is the kind of learning we do best<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center size-p-lg\">From the first brush stroke to the grand finale, our students make fine arts come alive in the classroom and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock uwm-p-gridblock--7\"><div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  uwm-p-gridblock--stretch\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/organizations-clubs\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/DocUWM-IMG_9237-THUMB.webp\" alt=\"docUWM Group Shot\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"800\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Student organizations are a platform to create change<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/events\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>350+<\/strong>public events annually<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/events-community\/youth-community-programs\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/World-Percussion-2023-Youth-and-Community-Programs-THUMB.webp\" alt=\"World Percussion 2023\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Learn your whole life with our youth and community programs<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gray-dark-gold-text \"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>150+<\/strong>arts and cultural organizations in the region<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/internships\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/Milwaukee-Skyline-INTERNSHIPS-THUMB.webp\" alt=\"Milwaukee Skyline\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\">Students collaborate professionally across the region<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--stat uwm-p-block--gold \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/students\/scholarships-aid\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><span><strong>$850,000<\/strong>in aid awarded annually to PSOA students<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-gridblock--block uwm-p-block--image  \"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/academics\/\" rel=\"\" target=\"\"><div class=\"uwm-p-block--content-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/UWM-Into-the-Woods-THUMB.webp\" alt=\"UWM Into the Woods Performance\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\"\/><span class=\"uwm-p-block--\"><strong>40+<\/strong>major, minor, certificate and graduate programs in the arts<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-white uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h2\" id=\"h-news-amp-stories\">News &amp; Stories<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-l-grid uwm-l-grid--2\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/collaboration-drives-production-process-for-yearlong-thesis-projects-screening-at-union-cinema\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/Mel-Senior-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mel Ulate and her lead actress hold the title slate which says the film has wrapped production.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/Mel-Senior-1.webp 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/Mel-Senior-1-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/collaboration-drives-production-process-for-yearlong-thesis-projects-screening-at-union-cinema\/\">Collaboration drives\u00a0production process for yearlong thesis projects screening at Union Cinema\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-students-and-alumni-bring-original-work-to-new-dramaworks-short-play-festival\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/New-Dramworks_directors.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Theater rehearsal with people wearing headsets, arranging chairs and script on stage.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/New-Dramworks_directors.webp 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/New-Dramworks_directors-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-students-and-alumni-bring-original-work-to-new-dramaworks-short-play-festival\/\">UWM students and alumni bring original work to New Dramaworks Short Play Festival<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-playwright-inspires-the-next-generation-of-storytellers\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/20250430_Waves_Saar_Rios_AM_04.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Alvaro Saar Rios smiling and standing in front of a stage.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/20250430_Waves_Saar_Rios_AM_04.webp 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/20250430_Waves_Saar_Rios_AM_04-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-playwright-inspires-the-next-generation-of-storytellers\/\">UWM playwright inspires the next generation of storytellers<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/guest-artist-and-alum-karlies-kelley-reflects-on-growth-and-return-in-springdances\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/04\/SD-7-750.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"Karlies Kelley in black outfit reaching forward in a dynamic pose against textured studio backdrop.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/04\/SD-7-750.webp 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/04\/SD-7-750-300x200.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/guest-artist-and-alum-karlies-kelley-reflects-on-growth-and-return-in-springdances\/\">Guest artist and alum Karlies Kelley reflects on growth and return in Springdances<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-grid uwm-c-button--grid uwm-l-grid-row--30 uwm-l-grid-column--30 uwm-l-grid--2 uwm-l-grid--equal-y uwm-u-mb-40\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/news\/\" rel=\"\">More News &amp; Stories<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short size-h2\" id=\"h-in-the-news\">In The News<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-p-posts uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-c-list--border\"><li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/music-alum-receives-tony-award-nomination-for-sound-design\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/ITN-Schmidt-Tony-Nomination-750-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"A photo of Joshua Schmidt.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/music-alum-receives-tony-award-nomination-for-sound-design\/\">Music alum\u00a0receives\u00a0Tony Award nomination for sound design\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/theatre-faculty-members-recognized-for-their-dedication-to-teaching-during-teacher-appreciation-week\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/ITN-Teacher-Week-750-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Orlenko and Rochester smile and pose in the costume shop. They stand in front of a mirror surrounded by wings and costumes.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/theatre-faculty-members-recognized-for-their-dedication-to-teaching-during-teacher-appreciation-week\/\">Theatre faculty members recognized for their dedication to teaching during teacher appreciation week\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/madison-classical-guitar-society-brings-alum-and-gfa-champion-leonela-alejandro-to-the-overture\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2025\/09\/Alejandro_Leonela_750x500-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Leonela Alejandro holding her guitar\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/madison-classical-guitar-society-brings-alum-and-gfa-champion-leonela-alejandro-to-the-overture\/\">Madison Classical Guitar Society brings alum and GFA Champion Leonela Alejandro to the Overture<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/film-alum-to-deliver-commencement-speech-at-2026-spring-graduation-ceremony-and-receive-honorary-degree\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/05\/ITN-26-Graduation-750-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Clayborn Benson smiles against a black background\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/film-alum-to-deliver-commencement-speech-at-2026-spring-graduation-ceremony-and-receive-honorary-degree\/\">Film alum to deliver commencement speech at 2026 spring graduation ceremony\u00a0and\u00a0receive\u00a0honorary degree\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/dance-student-celebrates-history-of-jazz-through-musical-performance\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/ITN-Satin-Jazz-750-1-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Pharria Jones and Corynn Latta pose in front of a WUWM backdrop.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/dance-student-celebrates-history-of-jazz-through-musical-performance\/\">Dance student and Music alum team up to celebrate\u00a0history of jazz\u00a0through musical performance\u00a0<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<li><figure class=\"post-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-students-earn-praise-in-skylight-collaboration-with-rockin-midsummer-nights-dream\/\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2026\/04\/Review-A-ROCKIN-MIDSUMMER-NIGHT-S-DREAM-at-Skylight-Music-Theatre-1775912187-150x150.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Shades of purple wash the stage during a performance of Rockin&#039; Midsummer Night&#039;s Dream.\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"post-content\"><a class=\"post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/uwm-students-earn-praise-in-skylight-collaboration-with-rockin-midsummer-nights-dream\/\">UWM students earn praise in Skylight collaboration with \u2018Rockin\u2019 Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream\u2019<\/a><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-buttons--full\">\n<a class=\"uwm-c-button uwm-c-button--full uwm-u-mb-20 uwm-u-mt-40\" href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/category\/in-the-news\/\" rel=\"\">More In The News<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"uwm-bg-gray uwm-u-py-80\"><div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-l-container--overflow-hidden\"><div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-2075\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading heading-separator-short default\" id=\"h-upcoming-featured-events\">Upcoming Featured Events<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"uwm-u-events uwm-c-list--cleanlist uwm-events-list--grid uwm-event-list--grid-4 has-images\"><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/05\/20240229_EH_IMC_IMG_9628-768x432.webp\" alt=\"Person using a hammer and metal block at a workshop table with tools scattered around.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/event\/art-design-summer-workshops\/\">Art &amp; Design Summer Workshops<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">June 3, 2026 - August 1, 2026<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/PSOA_Film-Summer-Camp-2026-CAL-1-768x432.webp\" alt=\"Illustration of a film camp tent with camera and lights under a moonlit sky.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/event\/film-summer-camp\/\">Film Summer Camp<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">June 22, 2026 - June 26, 2026<\/div><\/div><\/li><li><div class=\"event-content\"><div class=\"event-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/637\/2023\/04\/intensive-2026-1-scaled-1-768x432.webp\" alt=\"Two dynamic Peck School of the Arts Dance students are seen opposite each other with the event title between.\"\/><\/div><div class=\"event-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/arts\/event\/dance-summer-intensive\/\">Dance Summer Intensive for Emerging Dancers<\/a><\/div><div class=\"event-date\">July 23, 2026 - 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