Experience “Working for the Water, Working for Each Other,” an art exhibition that flows with purpose and showcases visible metaphors for public access, water pollution, infrastructure, and energy systems that impact our waters. Melanie Ariens (UWM BFA, Painting, Drawing, and Printmaking, 1993) brings attention to the powerful connection between the Great Lakes and local communities through her mixed media works. Placing fluid creativity into unexpected contexts, she reminds us how water connects us all, underlining our collective duty to protect and value this essential resource.
The exhibit was featured at the UWM Union Art Gallery in September 2024. To learn more about Melanie’s work and her role as Creative Arts Manager at Milwaukee Water Commons, go to melanieariens.com & milwaukeewatercommons.org.
To learn more about topics like public access, water quality, infrastructure, and renewable energy, visit uwm.edu/centerforwaterpolicy/category/publications/.