Two documentary exhibitions explore storytelling, sharing history and truth

Jan 31, 2020

Two new documentary exhibitions are on view now through March 14, 2020 in MIAD’s Brooks Stevens Gallery.

OSSUARY exhibition features 160 Wisconsin artists, 340+ works involving bones

Jan 2, 2020

Originally inspired by curator Laurie Beth Clark’s research at repositories of bones in countries where mass violence has occurred, “OSSUARY: A Project by Laurie Beth Clark” features more than 300 artists and more than 340 total works comprised of or themed around bones.

Like Game of Thrones? Check out Story & Craft – A Magic: The Gathering Exhibition at MIAD

Nov 5, 2019

If you like science fiction, fantasy art, Dungeons & Dragons or TV shows like Game of Thrones, then you may want to check out Story & Craft – A Magic: The Gathering Exhibition at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design.

Representation and identity among themes addressed in Society for Photographic Education Midwest Juried Exhibition

Sep 24, 2019

The Opening Reception is Friday, October 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. to coincide with SPE’s October national conference in Milwaukee. “There is evidence of multiple current trends in contemporary photography, including themes of representation, identity, the changing landscape, and the manipulation of both new and antiquated imaging tools,” said Jon H …

Strange Fire Collective addresses policing bodies, political action and access to power in MIAD Creativity Series and “In this body of mine” exhibition

Sep 12, 2019

Works of 14 Strange Fire Collective artists are on view October 18 – December 7, 2019 at MIAD’s Frederick Layton Gallery in the exhibit, “ In this body of mine.” The exhibition, which is generously supported in part by the Mary L. Nohl Fund of the Greater Milwaukee Foundation, questions what it means …

2018 MIAD Faculty Exhibition highlights faculty talents, interests and creative practices

Sep 11, 2018

Ben Dembroski, MIAD’s D …

New MIAD exhibition honors late alumnus & Harley-Davidson licensed artist Mathew Hintz

Jul 20, 2018

MILWAUKEE… July 24, 2018 – The newest exhibit at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) celebrates the life and work of a late MIAD alumnus with strong ties to Harley-Davidson Motor Company. “Mathew Hintz: Spirit of the Open Road,” on view in MIAD’s Brooks Stevens Gallery August 8 – October …

Renowned curator Glenn Adamson presents “Make or Break: Inside and Outside the Rules” April 24

Apr 17, 2018

Guest speaker Glenn Adamson discusses his current research into the work of two artists/designers and what goes into career-shaping breakthroughs in a talk, “Make or Break: Inside and Outside the Rules,” April 24, 2018, 7 p.m. at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) Student Union. This presentation …

Special Programming Announced for Chair5 Exhibition

Feb 1, 2018

Four special events have been announced in support of MIAD’s Chair5: Five Perspectives on Form, Function and Innovation exhibition. All programming events and MIAD’s galleries are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Generously sponsored by the Caxambas Foundation. Special programming …

New exhibition at MIAD aims to foster empathy in current divisive social and political climate

Dec 11, 2017

Participants include seven artists from the exhibit’s original Minneapolis run and five new artists, like recent Mary L. Nohl Fellowship winner Lois Bielefeld of Milwaukee. Her photography and digital media work explores the power and complexity of gender identity. Raoul Deal, also of Milwaukee and new to the exhibit, displays …

MIAD’s galleries launch nationwide call for art & design exhibitions

Dec 4, 2017

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) and its galleries—the Frederick Layton Gallery and Brooks Stevens Gallery—invite professional artists, designers and curators nationwide to submit proposals for exhibitions. Submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis, however, proposals for consideration for the 2018-19 season are due January 31, 2018 …

Take a seat at the Chair5 exhibition opening Oct. 20

Oct 16, 2017

Chair5: Perspectives on Form, Function and Innovation,” a highly interactive and experimental furniture exhibition co-produced by the Chipstone Foundation and the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), opens October 20 in MIAD’s Brooks Stevens Gallery. The exhibit’s Opening Reception is Friday, October 20, 5 – 9 p.m. during Fall Gallery …