New Studio Practice senior exhibits at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center
Two works by Katie Grinell ’21 (New Studio Practice: Fine Arts) were accepted into the “Emerging Vision: Biennial Student Show,” exhibition at the Colorado Photographic Arts Center in Denver. The exhibit showcases work of photography students emerging into the art world and how they picture the future.
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Senior Exhibition 2025: Chelsea Mody and Isabel Enders
MIAD seniors Chelsea Mody ’25 (Interior Architecture and Design) and Isabel Enders ’25 (Illustration – Animation Track) explore how design engages and supports its users in their capstone projects for MIAD’s 2025 Senior Exhibition.
Milwaukee Arts Board names alum Aaron Boyd Artist of the Year
Funds from the annual Grilled Cheese Grant helped Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) awardees Siren Harris, Yo Yo collective and Madi Weglarz complete their 2025 Senior Exhibition projects and future work. All the MIAD awardees are Fine Art + New Studio Practice seniors.
Twelve students receive national Society of Illustrators awards
An unprecedented 12 students and recent graduates from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) received 2025 honors from the national Society of Illustrators, with one graduate receiving three awards for works done while a student.
Students celebrate professional growth at 2025 First-Year Exhibition
An annual tradition at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design from late March through September, the juried First-Year Experience Exhibition celebrates students’ yearlong personal and professional growth.
Ice cream social meets fine art networking at Cone-ections
Through the Intro to Arts Management course at the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), five students collaborated to plan a successful artist networking event via ice cream social. Milwaukee-area artists and MIAD alumni visited campus to connect with students and enjoy a cone!