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Common Ground – Exhibition Run
Common Ground explores the possibilities of working with natural materials, bringing together artists whose practices engage with these mediums. The featured works demonstrate the diverse ways artists transform raw materials into objects of beauty, meaning, and innovation. Each work reflects …
Narrative | Milwaukee premiere!
Anocha Suwichakornpong’s latest shape-shifting excavation of Thai history examines the still-palpable events of the military crackdown that left ninety dead and thousands injured during Bangkok's 2010 pro-democracy protests.
The Holy Mountain | 35mm print!
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesScandal of Cannes 1973, Alejandro Jodorowsky’s flood of sacrilegious imagery and existential symbolism is a spiritual quest for enlightenment pitting illusion against truth. The Alchemist (Jodorowsky) recruits a group of people from all walks of life to divest themselves of their worldly baggage and embark on a journey to ascend the Holy Mountain and displace the gods who rule from its terrible shadow. Preceded each night by a surprise short by the Mexican experimental film collective, Colectivo los Ingrávidos.
Come Here | Milwaukee premiere!
The continual restaging and reformatting of the past is the theme of Suwichakornpong’s Come Here, which follows four young actors on an oneiric trip to the site of Thailand's infamous Death Railway built by conscripted workers and Allied prisoners during the Second World War. Meanwhile, a woman alone in the jungle changes form, and history folds itself back on top of the present.
The Holy Mountain | 35mm print!
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesScandal of Cannes 1973, Alejandro Jodorowsky’s flood of sacrilegious imagery and existential symbolism is a spiritual quest for enlightenment pitting illusion against truth. The Alchemist (Jodorowsky) recruits a group of people from all walks of life to divest themselves of their worldly baggage and embark on a journey to ascend the Holy Mountain and displace the gods who rule from its terrible shadow. Preceded each night by a surprise short by the Mexican experimental film collective, Colectivo los Ingrávidos.
Affirmation Station
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesStop by the Affirmation Station in the Student Union Hallway-East during Body Acceptance Week to view the mirrors, affirmative messages, and practice positive self-talk through make-and-take inspirational quote items.
Smash the Scale
Join us for an afternoon of smashing unrealistic body expectations!
Beginner Screen Printing
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesIf you are curious about screen printing but not sure where to begin, or want to perfect your technique, this class is for you! Participants will first learn how to create a suitable design, then create their screen. Finally, participants …
Día de Los Muertos Ofrenditas Workshops
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesJoin us for a Dia de los Muertos Ofrenditas workshop to honor and remember loved ones through this meaningful Mexican tradition. Ofrendas, or “offerings,” are decorated altars filled with photos, candles, and mementos to celebrate those who have passed. Create your own mini ofrenda and type a letter to someone you hold dear using a manual typewriter.
Game On! Board Game Series
UWM Student Union (UN) 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, United StatesGame On combines the fun of board and party games with real-world leadership development. Through interactive gameplay and guided discussion, you'll discover how skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, adaptability, and decision-making show up both at the table and in everyday leadership. Come ready to play, connect with others, and level up your leadership—one game at a time.
From the Archives | 16mm prints!
From the Archives offers an opportunity for Cinematic Arts MFA candidates to select a program of films from the incredible collection of the Film, Video, Animation, and New Genres Department's Cinema Arts Archive, constituting over 400 essential works on film from a range of historic and contemporary cinematic traditions, including giants of the avant-garde alongside lesser-known gems eager to ignite curious minds. The series maps the ever-expanding landscape of experimental film, representing an emergent commitment to the medium's past, present, and yet-to-come.
Courageous Conversations: Body Acceptance
Join us for a thoughtful dialogue on cultural appropriation and Halloween costumes. This is a space to learn together, ask questions, and reflect on how we can celebrate with respect and awareness.