Violins of Hope: Call and Response
- December 1, 2025 - February 14, 2026
- Special Collections, Golda Meir Library
- Libraries
Prepared for the Milwaukee residency of the Violins of Hope project, this exhibit showcases the violins owned and played by Jewish musicians and others targeted by the Nazis before and during the…
American Icons: Sacralizing A Nation
- January 26 - February 26, 2026
- Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery, 3203 North Downer Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Letters & Science
This exhibition explores the ways that religion has been deeply interwoven into the iconography of the United States. Historically, the term ‘icon’ (Greek for ‘image’) is associated with Christian traditions,…
Rebellious Stripes: The American Flag in Activist Art, 1960–2025
- January 26 - February 26, 2026
- Emile H. Mathis Art Gallery, 3203 North Downer Avenue, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Letters & Science
The American flag originated as an act of protest. That status intensified in the second half of the twentieth century, as protest movements have used and manipulated the flag in…
K9 Ezmae Art Contest
- February 1 - February 28, 2026
- — Not Listed —
- UWM Campus Events Calendar
The UWM Police Department is sponsoring an art contest from Feb. 2-28. Simply color one of the pre-drawn coloring pages or choose one of our K9 Ezmae inspiration pictures to…
Black History Month Pop-Up Exhibits
- February 2 - February 27, 2026
- Golda Meir Library, 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Libraries
Celebrate Black History Month with UWM Libraries by visiting the three pop-up exhibits hosted by the American Geographical Society Library, Archives, and Special Collections. The AGSL’s exhibit highlights Matthew Henson,…
Winterdances
- February 5 - February 8, 2026
- Theatre Building, Mainstage Theatre, 2400 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53211
- Peck School of the Arts
Date & TimeThursday–Saturday, February 5–7, 2026 (7:30–9:30 p.m.)Sunday, February 8, 2026 (2–4 p.m.)*Livestream option available for February 5 & 6 Pre-show Artist Talk with David Roussève: Friday, February 6 (6:45-7:15…
Weaving Our Pride
- February 5, 2026
- 2:00pm - 4:00pm
- Electa Quinney Insitute, 2512 E Hartford Ave, Merrill Hall, Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Electa Quinney Institute
Join us during UWM’s Pride Week for a hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to weave a heart from natural reed, guided by Oneida Basket Artist Julie Clark. Choose from a…
Linocut Relief
- February 5, 2026
- 6:00pm - 8:00pm
- UWM Student Union (UN), 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Student Affairs
In this workshop, participants will explore relief printmaking through carving small linoleum blocks, printing by press and by hand, and onto fabric and paper. This workshop is great for those…
Knitting and Crochet Help Desk
- February 5, 2026
- 6:00pm - 8:30pm
- UWM Student Union (UN), 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Student Affairs
Are you stuck in the middle of a knitting or crochet project and need some help with stitches or pattern reading? SACC is giving you the opportunity to consult our…
Special Features | Real to Reel: Industry Standards for Cinematographers
- February 5, 2026
- 6:30pm - 8:30pm
- https://uwm.edu/arts/event/special-features-real-to-reel-industry-standards-for-cinematographers/
- Peck School of the Arts
Date & TimeThursday, February 5, 2026 (6:30–8:30 p.m.) LocationVirtual Join us virtually for our first workshop of the semester offers students, staff and community members with a practical, industry-focused look…