Documentary about artist, alum Truman Lowe wins regional Emmy

Documentary about artist, alum Truman Lowe wins regional Emmy

A documentary covering the art and life of Truman Lowe, Ho-Chunk artist and UWL alum, ‘69, has been awarded a regional Emmy.  “Exploring the Artistic Process of Truman Lowe: A Journey Through Native American Art & Education” by Discover Wisconsin premiered on...
UW–Madison art alumni featured on Wisconsin Life

UW–Madison art alumni featured on Wisconsin Life

Two alumni of the UW–Madison School of Education’s Art Department have been featured recently on Wisconsin Life, an award-winning co-production of Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin that celebrates what makes Wisconsin unique through the diverse stories of its...
Aluminum bird sculpture returns after 26 years by Rafael Guerrero

Aluminum bird sculpture returns after 26 years by Rafael Guerrero

Just north of Van Hise Hall on the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, “Effigy: Bird Form” hovers over the ground (or at least appears to). The aluminum sculpture, which weighs more than 900 lbs., is one of the newest attractions on campus—but it isn’t new. In...
A peek into how art is created

A peek into how art is created

Visitors got to tour art studios, meet student artists and get a behind-the-scenes look at how art is created during UW–Madison’s annual Open Studio Day on Nov. 4.  Demonstrations in the Art Lofts Building and the 6th and 7th floors of the Humanities Building included...