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…
Fiber//Form 2026
- February 6 - February 20, 2026
- Kenilworth Square East, 3rd Floor Gallery, 2155 N. Prospect Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53202
- Peck School of the Arts
Date & TimeFebruary 6–20, 2026Wednesday–Fridays (2–7 p.m.), Saturdays (11 a.m.–3 p.m.)Opening Reception: Friday, February 6 (5–7 p.m.) LocationKenilworth Square East, 3rd Floor Gallery Exhibition of selected pieces from Fibers courses…
Vocal Arts Festival
- February 6 - February 7, 2026
- Zelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall, 2419 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53211
- Peck School of the Arts
Date & TimeFriday, February 6, 2026 (12–9 p.m.)Saturday, February 7, 2026 (9 a.m.–8 p.m.) AgesHigh School Students LocationZelazo Center for the Performing Arts, Bader Hall Contactvocal-arts-festival@uwm.edu The Vocal Arts Festival provides an opportunity for…
High School Winterdances Matinee, Talkback & Workshops
- February 6, 2026
- 10:00am - 1:15pm
- Mitchell Hall, Studio 254, 3203 N. Downer Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53211
- Peck School of the Arts
DatesFriday, February 6, 2026 (10 a.m.–1:15 p.m.) Ages14-18 LocationMitchell Hall, Studio 256 Contactdance-outreach@uwm.edu Presenting a special matinee performance of Winterdances for high school groups and students featuring world premiere dance…
Pride Week Mocktail Social
- February 6, 2026
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- UWM Student Union (UN), 2200 East Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI, 53211, United States
- Student Affairs
Put on your finest evening wear and join us for an unforgettable kiki! Socialize over mocktails, games, and appetizers! Sip your way through the colors of the rainbow with our…