New exhibition celebrates Emerging Artists and the Future of Wisconsin Art at MOWA by Jennifer Turner
West Bend, WI – 2023 marks the 10th year of Museum of Wisconsin Art in its new building on Veterans Avenue. An official celebration will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023, just two days after the official opening date. This is the first exhibition of the year and...
UW–Madison alumnus Chihuly continues to captivate the world through glass art by Sofie Schachter
UW–Madison alumnus Dale Chihuly earned his MFA from the School of Education’s Art Department in 1967 as a student in the recently created Glass Lab. Since then, he has been featured in museums, founded the renowned Pilchuck Glass School, decorated buildings across the...
Historic neon sign on State Street gets makeover, drips and all by Barry Adams
Paint was chipped and faded, there were spots of rust, and many of the neon tubes were dark. But Madison’s Happiest Corner, absent its historic sign since mid-July, is on the verge of becoming a bit brighter. A nearly six-month restoration project that cost thousands...
Students recognize nine School of Education educators as ‘Honored Instructors’
UW–Madison students living in University Housing each year have the ability to recognize outstanding educators via the Honored Instructor program. Through this program, University Housing takes nominations from students who want to honor and recognize instructors who...