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Arts and Culture
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Bound Less features UWM alumna Ellee Spalding. Ellee’s abstract paintings and ceramic works investigate the balance between structure and randomness, drawing attention to the overwhelming number of parallels between their interplay and the rhythms of life. Ellee spends much of …
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Join Sociocultural Programming for our first event of the year! Get to know Sociocultural Programming and other campus resources at our annual kickoff celebration! Pickup a FREE shirt, listen to live music, and meet some of our incredible campus partners! Incredible acrobatic performance by Milwaukee Flyers at 12:30 pm. |
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Join us for a creative writing adventure inspired by the beauty around us. We’ll take a mindful walk through campus, create our own zines, and end the night with s’mores and conversation by bonfire. Whether you're a writer or just looking to connect, this is the perfect chance to spark inspiration and meet new friends. Welcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the …
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Free for everyone!! Harmonize with us at the Union Cinema on Thursday September 4th at 6pm! We have a surprise a cappella group performance before the film screening that starts at 6pm. This film follows a feisty college student gives her … |
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Misericordia will be playing at the Union Cinema on Friday September 5th at 6pm and Saturday September 6th at 8pm. Written and directed by Alain Guiraudie, Misericordia presents a macabre style comedy following Jérémie, an out-of-work baker who has drifted … |
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Misericordia will be playing at the Union Cinema on Friday September 5th at 6pm and Saturday September 6th at 8pm. Written and directed by Alain Guiraudie, Misericordia presents a macabre style comedy following Jérémie, an out-of-work baker who has drifted … |
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Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
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Patrons will be able to gather, meet, and work alongside others creating in fibers mediums. There will be a follow-along activity available to complete with the group, but individuals are also welcome to bring personal projects to work on or …
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Craig Baldwin’s “pseudo-pseudo-documentary” presents a factual chronicle of US intervention in Latin America in the form of the ultimate far-right conspiracy theory, combining covert action, environmental catastrophe, space aliens, cattle mutilations, killer bees, religious prophecy, doomsday diatribes, and just about every other crackpot theory broadcast through the dentures of the modern paranoiac. |
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Milwaukee native, Shelly Conley, is Milwaukee’s newest Poet Laureate. She has always had a Love for words. Her writing is reflective, forgiving and creates a call to action for the listeners. Shelly is a 7 time member of Milwaukee’s National Poetry Slam Team. Her talent has led her to numerous shows, panels, documentaries and musical collaborations with local and national talent.
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Spectres of the Spectrum is a feature-length 16mm film utilizing old 'kinescopes' (filmed records of early TV broadcasts before the advent of videotape, mostly from the late Fifties' educational show called 'Science in Action') to create an eerie, haunted "media-archaeology" zone for a sci-fi time-travel tale, wherein live-action actors search for a hidden electromagnetic secret to save the planet from a futuristic war-machine, inspired by HAARP the High-Frequency Active Auroral Research Program. |
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Join the Union Art Gallery for Bound Less, an exhibition showcasing UWM's own alumna Ellee Spalding. Ellee’s abstract paintings and ceramic works investigate the balance between structure and randomness, drawing attention to the overwhelming number of parallels between their interplay … Welcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the …
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From director Jessica Sarah Rinland, Collective Monologue follows a community of zoos and animal rescue centers across Argentina. Beyond its fascinating portrayal of interspecies care, this film features remarkable 16mm footage that examines social and historical issues like labor, gender, and colonial conquest over the natural world. Be sure to pick up a Union Cinema calendar to see what films we’re showing this month! |
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If you find yourself heart-struck, keep looking up. It’s no secret that life can be overwhelming at times. If you’re feeling the pressure of everyday life, it just might be beneficial to look up at the night sky. In Jem Cohens new film, Little, Big, and Far, an Austrian astronomer is at a crossroads in his life and work. Filmmaker Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich explores the forgotten history of Suzanne Cézaìre, who was incredibly notable for her forward-thinking and allegiance to Surrealism. |
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Filmmaker Madeleine Hunt Ehrlich explores the forgotten history of Suzanne Cézaìre, who was incredibly notable for her forward-thinking and allegiance to Surrealism.
If you find yourself heart-struck, keep looking up. It’s no secret that life can be overwhelming at times. If you’re feeling the pressure of everyday life, it just might be beneficial to look up at the night sky. In Jem Cohens new film, Little, Big, and Far, an Austrian astronomer is at a crossroads in his life and work. |
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Kick off Latine Heritage Month with live music, dancing, and local Latine vendors and more! FREE caricatures, and FREE tarot readings! Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
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This promotional initiation video lures inductees with promises of decolonization and settler remediation. Imagery of settler-led planetary destruction is juxtaposed with sequences of underground group therapy sessions where settlers can lose, forget, and explore their identities in order to indigenize. |
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Join us to personally customize a free journal for your fall semester. Relax, enjoy some snacks and express your creative side. Participants will receive a FREE JOURNAL and materials to decorate it like washi tape, stickers, markers and glitter glue. …
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Have you ever wanted to learn to crochet the famous Granny Square that can be combined into scarves, blankets, clothing, and other fun and useful objects? Even if you’ve never held a crochet hook in your hand, you can learn … In this workshop, you will learn how to score, cut, foil, solder, and assemble your own stained- glass motif. Class participants will choose their own colors for a sunrise pattern which they will be able to then assemble to make … |
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Join us for a Drawing workshop centered on integrating randomness into art with Ellee in the Union Art Gallery. Our spaces are to all we look forward to having you. Welcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the … |
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The Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! We hope to see you Friday, September 19th at 6pm and Saturday September 20th at 7pm to see … 
This upcoming weekend, the Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! Join us Friday, September 19th at 8pm, and Saturday, September 20th at 5pm for a … |
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This upcoming weekend, the Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! Join us Friday, September 19th at 8pm, and Saturday, September 20th at 5pm for a …
The Union Cinema will be featuring two films by Giorgi Mrevlishvili, who holds an MFA in Film from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee! We hope to see you Friday, September 19th at 6pm and Saturday September 20th at 7pm to see … |
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National Hazing Prevention Week is September 22-26. Join us for a movie showing of a document by Byron Hurt called 'Hazing'. This movie offers a "look inside the culture, tradition, and secrecy surrounding hazing rituals". Free popcorn for the first … Beginner crocheters – learn to crochet a warm and colorful winter hat! It’s easier than you think. You’ll learn a hat pattern that can be adapted to any size yarn and hook, and you’ll walk away with solid crochet skills. |
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Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
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Please join us for a screening to honor the late Tomonari Nishikawa’s work—a celebration of his singular vision and lasting influence. His films, often shot on 8mm and 16mm, explore the act of observation through material processes and formal experimentation. |
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In this workshop, you will learn how to score, cut, foil, solder, and assemble your own stained- glass motif. Class participants will choose their own colors for a sunrise pattern which they will be able to then assemble to make … Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to …
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Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with a night of sounds, stories, and stars! UWM Film professor Renato Umali will share his journey to Guatemala that opened his eyes to its vast culture and recent history. The program will include an indoor stargazing session of the night sky followed by the opportunity to ask questions. |
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Welcome to the first section of SACC’s introductory printmaking workshops for the fall semester! In this class, participants will learn how to effectively make a design for screen printing. Then they will coat a screen, burn it, and print the …
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The Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres at UWM is home to a celebrated group of faculty and staff whose creative work spans disciplines, genres, and modes of production. They are not only exceptional educators but also accomplished artists whose films have screened at festivals, museums, and galleries around the world. This special program is a chance to experience the breadth and vitality of their work. Expect drama, documentary, comedy, experimental film, animation, appropriation, and, of course, the unexpected. Many of the artists (your teachers!) will be in attendance. |
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Join us at the Union Cinema for a special program of Stan Brakhage films selected in response to featured artist Ellee Spalding's exhibition in the Union Art Gallery.
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Join us in the Union Art Gallery for a post-film reception following the of Films by Stan Brakhage in the Union Cinema! Our space is open to all! We look forward to welcoming you. |
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Beginner crocheters – learn to crochet a warm and colorful winter hat! It’s easier than you think. You’ll learn a hat pattern that can be adapted to any size yarn and hook, and you’ll walk away with solid crochet skills. |
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Are you curious to try out the pottery wheel? Join us for five weeks to familiarize yourself with the fundamentals of wheel throwing and clay! Between classes, participants will have access to the studio space to practice and work through …
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Curated by the Department of Film, Video, Animation and New Genres, these programs feature a unique opportunity to see some of the incredible 16mm prints from the UWM Cinema Arts Archive. |
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Join us for an evening honoring Milwaukee’s rich history of activism and the 55th anniversary of the Roberto Hernandez Center. Experience archival footage, hear from impactful speakers, and engage in activities that connect past movements to today’s efforts for change. Come celebrate a legacy that continues to inspire. Curious about sewing but feeling a little intimidated by sewing machines? In this class, we’ll break down the basics, guiding you step-by-step through operating a sewing machine and creating your own patchwork piece. You’ll learn essential techniques and terminology to …
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Free For Everyone!! Join us for an evening honoring Milwaukee’s rich history of activism and the 55th anniversary of the Roberto Hernandez Center. Experience archival footage, hear from impactful speakers, and engage in activities that connect past movements to today’s … |
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Flourish your pens and cast a story about the wizarding world in this writing workshop! We will be discussing well known magical worlds like Harry Potter, The Hobbit, and more. Bring your creativity, magical wonder, a writing utensil and we will provide the notebooks!
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Join us for section two of our introductory printmaking workshops. In this class, we will be exploring intaglio printmaking by making and printing drypoint PVC plates. Learn to bevel a plate, set a press, and experiment with ways to customize …
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Join us for section two of our introductory printmaking workshops. In this class, we will be exploring intaglio printmaking by making and printing drypoint PVC plates. Learn to bevel a plate, set a press, and experiment with ways to customize … |
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On 35mm!! Join us at the Union Cinema on Friday, October 3rd at 8:30pm and Saturday, October 4th at 5pm to see a screening of The Hidden! This film follows an L.A. cop who teams up with an FBI agent. … |
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On 35mm!! Join us at the Union Cinema on Friday, October 3rd at 8:30pm and Saturday, October 4th at 5pm to see a screening of The Hidden! This film follows an L.A. cop who teams up with an FBI agent. … |
