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This history of colonization informs our shared future of collaboration and innovation. We respect the inherent sovereignty of the Ho-Chunk Nation, along with the eleven other First Nations of Wisconsin.
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2024 Art Department Spring Spectacular!
Wednesday, April 24 @ 5-7:30pm
Location: Humanities Building 6th & 7th Floor Classrooms & Hallway Galleries, 455 N Park St, Madison, WI
A showcase of work completed by undergraduate students during the Spring 2024 semester across the spectrum of foundational courses in the Art Department, the art will be on display in the Humanities Building 6th and 7th Floor studio classrooms and hallway galleries the week of April 22nd to 26th, with the Spring Spectacular event on Wednesday, April 24th at 5pm. Works on view by the students in Art 100, Art 102, Art 104, Art 107, Art 112, Art 212, and many more!
2024 Art Department Spring Spectacular!
Events
As Much As Humanly Possible: First Year MFA Exhibition
April 30 – May 18 Artists: Mark...
Swollen Hollow: MFA Thesis Exhibition by Jana Cariddi
April 15 - 21 Reception: Friday,...
2024 Bachelor of Fine Arts Capstone Exhibition
April 28 - May 10 Artists: Leon...
High Expectations: An Advanced Painting Workshop Show
April 14 - 21 Artists: JJ Brand,...
The Breasts of Brobdingnag: MFA Thesis Exhibition by Kate Forer
April 15 - 19 Reception: Friday,...
Love letters—’String Theory: The Richard Davis Method’ and ‘A Room Alive!’ celebrate the value of teaching by Linda Falkenstein
Two legendary teachers are paired...
Spring 2024 Visiting Artist Colloquium
Come visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison Art Department!
Tours are now available by appointment, view our upcoming Art Department events for prospective students at Visit Bucky: apps.admissions.wisc.edu/visitbucky/
Carefully read the event information and COVID-19 Safety Protocols and Campus Visitor Agreement before your visit.
Arts at UW
Did you know?
The UW-Madison Art Department is:
- #1 in Printmaking
- Ranked among the top 15 Fine Arts MFA programs
- Founded the 1st collegiate Glass program in the U.S.
- 1 of only 5 universities in the nation with a Neon program
Ranking Source: U.S. News & World Report
The University of Wisconsin-Madison ART DEPARTMENT is committed to teaching art in the context of a major research university and a vibrant intellectual community. Offering the following degrees: B.S., B.F.A., M.A., & M.F.A. in Studio Art, B.S. in Art Education, Certificate in Art Studio, and Certificate in Graphic Design.
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