ReUnionSep 14 - May 18
ReUnion will showcase the amazing talents of former UWM Union employees.
Exhibition of selected paintings of Felix LemberskyMar 14 - Jun 16
Felix Lembersky was a Russian Jewish painter, set designer, teacher, and organizer of artistic groups in Leningrad and in the Urals whose art grew out of the Soviet avant-garde and Socialist Realism movements.
Ni de Aquí ni de Allá3/15 - 6/5
Raoul Deal will share his unique perspective on the social and political challenges that can impede the growth and maturation of a community and the use of art as a means to impact the immigration debate.
The Avant Garde Coffeehouse ProjectAPR 5 - MAY 5
An exhibition and installation, a world premiere performance, and student performances from our world-renowned Guitar program all explore and celebrate Milwaukee’s most famous and infamous blues and rock venue.
MKE Unplugged – Billy McLaughlinMay 2
Catch an all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
IntersectionsMAY 3 - MAY 4
Explore the city of Milwaukee through the eyes of those that love it the most! Come celebrate the community-inspired Design Department Senior Exhibition.
SpringdancesMAY 9 - 11
New works considering the simultaneously durable and fleeting qualities of dance.
What Makes a Jewish Theatre Artist?May 9
Jill Dolan’s talk will ruminate on the characteristics that make a Jewish theater artist remarkable in contemporary America.
Sweet Grass ProjectMAY 17 - MAY 18
Dedicated to the perseverance and ever-present spirit of survivors and descendants of the middle passage and slavery in the U.S.
UWM Friends of the MSOMay 22
Talk featuring Lee Erickson, Director of the MSO Chorus, and Tim Benson, Assistant Chorus Director, who will speak on Elgar’s The Dream of Gerontius.
Exhibition of selected paintings of Felix LemberskyMar 14 - Jun 16
Felix Lembersky was a Russian Jewish painter, set designer, teacher, and organizer of artistic groups in Leningrad and in the Urals whose art grew out of the Soviet avant-garde and Socialist Realism movements.
Ni de Aquí ni de Allá3/15 - 6/5
Raoul Deal will share his unique perspective on the social and political challenges that can impede the growth and maturation of a community and the use of art as a means to impact the immigration debate.
Fine Arts QuartetJUN 9, 16, 23, 30
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Peck School of the Arts, all Fine Arts Quartet Summer Evenings of Music concerts are free and open to the public!
SummerdancesJun 13-15
Stephan Koplowitz, internationally known award-winning choreographer, will serve as the director/choreographer for city-wide site-specific performances.
Michelle GrabnerJul 27-Sep 23
Chicago-based artist, writer, teacher and curator Michelle Grabner (BFA '84, MA '87) presents a selection of paintings, prints, sculpture and video spanning her formidable career.
TypeCon2012Jul 30 - Aug 5
The non-profit Society of Typographic Aficionados (SOTA) presents this annual conference.
Fabric of PrayerAug 15 - Nov 19
Wisconsin artist Barbara Kohl-Spiro presents new colorful and vibrant mixed-media paintings from her "Shiviti Fabric of Prayer" series.
Continuum 2012Aug 27 - Oct 26
An invitational exhibition inclusive of all Department of Art and Design alumni, Continuum proudly presents the unique voice of UWM artists and spotlights the distinctive paths each have taken.
ReflectionsAug 28 - Sep 15
A retrospective look at the past 55 years of campus life, Alan Magayne-Roshak’s beautiful photography takes us through decades of UWM history.
Arts Curious?AUG 30
Even if you aren't an arts student, discover all the Peck School has to offer, plus find out more about our Year of the Arts celebration.
African Dance ThrowdownSEP 4
Celebrate more than 40 years of African dance at the Peck School.
Lyrical SanctuarySep 12
This open mic night features performer Ed Mabrey, a former Individual World Poetry Slam Champion and nationally published poet.
Cream City SoundcheckSep 13
Celebrate the launch of doc|UWM’s Cream City Soundcheck, a video series documenting the unique Milwaukee experiences of national bands.
Jewish Artists and the BookSep 14 - Dec 28
A selection of materials from the Middle Ages to contemporary times drawn primarily from Special Collections.
Daniel AsiaSep 15
Chamber Music Milwaukee in collaboration with the Jewish Community Center present world-renowned composer Daniel Asia in this concert and interactive discussion event.
MKE UnpluggedSep 20
Catch an all-ages acoustic concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists, including some of our alumni.
ISEA2012 AlbuquerqueSep 9 - 24
The 18th annual International Symposium on Electronic Art will feature Art & Design faculty Nathaniel Sterns’ live “Tweets in Space” event.
Creative Milwaukee at WorkSep 21
See the region’s abundant creative talent at this community-wide gathering of creative people and businesses.
ThrowSep 21 - Oct 12
See modern quilts, quilted accessories and mixed media works from a variety of artists.
Doors Open MilwaukeeSep 22 - 23
Explore Milwaukee’s historic buildings, including the Peck School of the Arts’ Kenilworth Building.
Firoozeh DumasSep 26
Distinguished Lecture Series featuring Firoozeh Dumas, the bestselling author of Funny in Farsi: A Memoir of Growing Up Iranian in America and Laughing Without an Accent.
UWM Day at MAMSep 30
The Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates the Year of the Arts by offering free admission to all UWM students.
Rembrandt EtchingsSep 6 - 27
The Department of Art History at UWM invites you to a special exhibition featuring Rembrandt etchings.
Gerhard Richter PaintingSep 19
A thrilling documentary of one of the world’s greatest living painters, Gerhard Richter.
Society for Literature, Science and the ArtsSep 27 - 30
A locally coordinated but internationally attended conference hosted by the Center for 21st Century Studies.
My Reasonable Obsession with Bob DylanOct 2
Join Milwaukee radio celebrity Bob Reitman for a conversation about what makes Bob Dylan unique.
UNIDAD Theatre WorkshopOct 4
Participate in eco-drama scene creation and other creative writing exercises as you celebrate individuality.
B’aktun 13Oct 4
Swept up in an immigration raid and deported to Mexico, Rio, Luz and Sal are suddenly immersed in indigenous prophecies surrounding B’aktun 13, the final era in the Mayan calendar.
EyewitnessOct 4
This short film documents the hidden art and lives of artists in the concentration camps during the Holocaust.
Wisconsin MastersOct 4 - Oct 25
This exhibit in the Art History Gallery features works from a variety of Wisconsin Artists from the early- and mid-20th century.
25 Years of LGBT Film Festival PostersOct 8 - 21
View LGBT Film Festival posters from the last 25 years. Presented by the UWM Libraries and the UWM Art Gallery.
Michael Berkowitz, Jews and Studio Photography in Britain and BeyondOct 11
A presentation exploring Jews and their roles in studio photography in Britain and the U.S..
MKE UnpluggedOct 11
Catch an all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
Ni de Aquí ni de AlláOct 11
Raoul Deal will share his unique perspective on the social and political challenges that can impede the growth and maturation of a community and the use of art as a means to impact the immigration debate.
Milwaukee LGBT Film /Video FestivalOct 18 - Oct 21
The Milwaukee LGBT Film/Video Festival celebrates its 2nd annual 25th anniversary.
Art Site InstallationsOct 19
Art & Design faculty, students and alums will create events and exhibitions in unexpected places.
Crossing OverOct 19 - Nov 9
Don't miss this showcase of works by Art & Design scholarship and fellowship winners in a variety of media and topics.
FALL(ing)Oct 26 - Oct 27
Present Music, Milwaukee Ballet Company and the Peck School of the Arts join hands to collaborate on a unique performance.
The Penelope ProjectOct 29
Don't miss this Milwaukee premiere of a documentary about making art and creating dignity.
The Rape of EuropaNov 1
The second in series of films presented by the Milwaukee Art Museum that explore the plight of art in the era of Nazi Germany.
Día de los MuertosNov 1 - 2
Join in celebrating this Mexican holiday with music, art, food, mask-making and a reception.
The Klezmatics in ConcertNov 4
A concert by one of the world’s leading performers of klezmer (Eastern European Jewish) music.
Sounds of SaturdayNov 3
Music and art come together at this special concert series in collaboration with the Milwaukee Art Museum.
GLIDE’12Nov 7
A virtual conference that disseminates cutting-edge research on topics related to interactions between designers and global issues.
Team Night TriviaNov 8
The UWM Union Gasthaus Entertainment Series presents Team Night Trivia with a theme of the Year of the Arts.
Fine Arts QuartetNov 11
One of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today performs in a concert free and open to the public in honor of the Year of the Arts.
Samir El-YoussefNov 14
The author of A Treaty of Love, The Illusion of Return and Gaza Blues will lead a discussion at Boswell Books in Milwaukee.
The Tragedy of King LearNov 14 - Nov 18
This UWM production, in collaboration with Shakespeare & Company, sets Shakespeare's precisely crafted and heartbreaking tale in 1906 Russia.
Alex RossNov 15
New Yorker music critic Alex Ross discusses the roles of music critics, authors and scholars.
MKE UnpluggedNov 15
Catch an all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
Role PlaybackNov 15 - Dec 14
An exhibition focusing on the complex, collaborative processes involved in music video production.
MAM After DarkNov 16
The Dance and Film departments collaborate for a special event at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
CartoonNov 30 - Dec 15
Chaos ensues in ToonTown after the mischievous Trouble steals the giant hammer bratty dictator Esther uses to maintain a monotonous but peaceful order. Presented by Youngblood Theatre Company.
The TrainDec 6
Learn about the plight of art in the era of Nazi Germany through this film, screened by the Milwaukee Art Museum.
MKE UnpluggedDec 20
Catch an all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
ReUnionSep 14 - May 18
ReUnion will showcase the amazing talents of former UWM Union employees.
UWM Friends of the MSOJan 16
Composer Jeffrey Mumford will talk about his Sphinx Commission to be performed by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra.
Makers in PrintJan 18 - Mar 24
An exhibition showcasing printmaking.
MKE UnpluggedJan 24
Catch an all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
WinterdancesJan 24 - 27
Featuring choreography from Cynthia Gutierrez-Garner, Dance Faculty Luc Vanier and Simone Ferro, and Milwaukee Ballet choreographer Petr Zahradnícek and alumna Katie Sopoci Drake.
ReUnionSep 14 - May 18
ReUnion will showcase the amazing talents of former UWM Union employees.
Makers in PrintJan 18 - Mar 24
An exhibition showcasing printmaking.
The Wild PartyFeb 8 - 10
Adapted from a book-length poem (book, music and lyrics by Andrew Lippa) this musical tells the story of one wild evening in the Manhattan apartment in the Roaring Twenties.
Festival of Films in FrenchFeb 3-12
The 15th Annual Festival of Films in French celebrates the wide range of French-language cinema.
Rembrandt Chamber PlayersFeb 13
The Chicago-based Rembrandt Chamber Players will present a program of new and traditional chamber works.
Fine Arts QuartetFeb 17
One of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today performs in a concert free and open to the public in honor of the Year of the Arts.
Aaron McGruderFEB 19
Aaron McGruder, creator of The Boondocks comic strip and animated comedy series, will speak as part of UWM's Distinguished Lecture Series. McGruder will discuss politics, themes & characters that have so often landed him in hot water.
Queen Isabella’s StatueFeb 20
Tobias Brinkmann will address the involvement of Chicago’s established Jewish community in 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition.
MKE UnpluggedFeb 21
Catch an all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
ReUnionSep 14 - May 18
ReUnion will showcase the amazing talents of former UWM Union employees.
Makers in PrintJan 18 - Mar 24
An exhibition showcasing printmaking.
La Ceiba GráficaMar 1 - Apr 6
An exhibit featuring work from La Ceiba Gráfica, a printmaking workshop in Veracruz, Mexico.
UWM Friends of the MSOMar 6
Talk featuring Steve Basson, retired principal bassoon, who will focus on Bluebeard’s Castle by Bartok.
Blood WeddingMAR 6 - 10
Investigate desire, repression, ritual, constraints and commitments in this soaring Spanish classic.
Beyond the ScoreMar 7
A collaboration between the UWM Music Department, Chicago Symphony Orchestra and Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Beyond the Score provides a deeper look into the world of classical music.
PenelopeMAR 11
Can a group of students, a long term care facility, and a theater company make art and change lives?
Hansel and GretelMAR 15 - 16
UWM voice area presents Humperdinck's opera "Hansel and Gretel."
United States Institute of Theatre Technology ConferenceMar 20-23
Professionals in design, production and technology for the performing arts will gather in Milwaukee for this expansive annual conference.
SGC International ConferenceMar 20 - 23
Thousands of printmakers from around the world come together for this annual conference.
MKE UnpluggedMar 28
Catch and all-ages concert in an intimate setting featuring local, indie artists.
ReUnionSep 14 - May 18
ReUnion will showcase the amazing talents of former UWM Union employees.
La Ceiba GráficaMar 1 - Apr 6
An exhibit featuring work from La Ceiba Gráfica, a printmaking workshop in Veracruz, Mexico.
Exhibition of selected paintings of Felix LemberskyMar 14 - Jun 16
Felix Lembersky was a Russian Jewish painter, set designer, teacher, and organizer of artistic groups in Leningrad and in the Urals whose art grew out of the Soviet avant-garde and Socialist Realism movements.
Ni de Aquí ni de Allá3/15 - 6/5
Raoul Deal will share his unique perspective on the social and political challenges that can impede the growth and maturation of a community and the use of art as a means to impact the immigration debate.
Judgment of MidasApr 12 - 13
In the ruins of ancient Sardis, two modern lovers fall into the past and a grand mythical music contest.
Fine Arts QuartetApr 14
One of the most distinguished ensembles in chamber music today performs in a concert free and open to the public in honor of the Year of the Arts.
Kenilworth Open StudiosApr 20
A yearly celebration of Peck School of the Arts faculty, alumni and students.
The Avant Garde Coffeehouse ProjectAPR 5 - MAY 5
An exhibition and installation, a world premiere performance, and student performances from our world-renowned Guitar program all explore and celebrate Milwaukee’s most famous and infamous blues and rock venue.
RuinedAPR 24-28
This searing 2009 Pulitzer Prize winner for Drama soars with the triumph of the human spirit.
