Truman Lowe sculpture dedicated to Ho-Chunk artist, UW–Madison alumnus and professor

Ho-Chunk artist’s sculpture returns to UW-Madison by Kayla Huynh

Sep 14, 2023 | News

Nearly three decades ago, Truman Lowe’s sculpture “Effigy: Bird Form” made its debut for a yearlong exhibition at the White House. The artwork created by Lowe, a University of Wisconsin-Madison alum and former art professor, has now found its permanent home on campus....
UW–Madison alum featured in Shoutout LA web series

UW–Madison alum featured in Shoutout LA web series

Sep 11, 2023 | News

Jason Kartez, who earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 2018, was interviewed last month for a Shoutout LA web series titled, “Social impact: how does your business help the community or the world?” After graduating from UW–Madison, Kartez...
Five from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows

Five from School of Education are named Morgridge Fellows

Sep 5, 2023 | News

Five individuals with ties to the UW–Madison School of Education have been named to the sixth cohort of Morgridge Fellows. They are: Angela Johnson, lecturer, Art Department Courtney Parker-West, PhD student, Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis...
Fall 2023 Folk Artist-in-Residence is spoon carver, kolroser

Fall 2023 Folk Artist-in-Residence is spoon carver, kolroser

Sep 1, 2023 | News

Liesl Chatman will be UW–Madison’s 2023 Folk Artist-in-Residence, as part of the Sustaining Scandinavian Folk Arts in the Upper Midwest project in partnership with the School of Education’s Art Department. Chatman is a spoon carver, kolroser, teacher, and advocate for...