Aruṇ Lūthrā and a curated mix of multigenerational musicians convene to play live music for LaTasha Barnes’ “Swing into Spring” event on April 12. By Maggie Ginsberg When the request came in, Aruṇ Lūthrā was …
Division of the Arts News
Acclaimed swing dance artist and scholarly force LaTasha Barnes storms into Wisconsin
‘Swing into Spring’ celebration offers free classes April 3-12 By Maggie Ginsberg Watching LaTasha Barnes perform is difficult to put into words, and that’s OK. The tenured Arizona State University professor and multi-Bessie-award-winner’s work is …
Three finalists announced for 2025 Arts Business Competition
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Arts Business Competition (ABC) is a campus-wide competition created to support and encourage new thinking and innovative ideas in the form of an art exhibition, event, series, commercial venture, or other …
New Staff Appointment at the Division of the Arts
We are delighted to announce a staff appointment: Guy Thorne (he/him) is the new Arts Residency Programs Coordinator. The Arts Residency Programs Coordinator organizes the development and delivery of the Division of the Arts innovative …
Professor Laura Schwendinger Leads The List of Recipients for the 2024 Creative Arts Awards; Wisconsin Film Festival’s Artistic Director Earns Bartell Award
MADISON – February 8, 2024 – The much anticipated 2024 Creative Arts Awardees have been announced by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts. Laura Schwendinger, Professor of Music Composition at University of Wisconsin–Madison, …
Melting Biology with Glass at the UW–Madison Glass Lab
Meet Abby Sunde, an art student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, focusing in glass and drawing. Abby is a returning student, blending her earlier pursuits in biology with her art practice. Driven by her curiosity, …
Final Event Announced for UW–Madison Division of the Arts’ Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence, Sri Vamsi Matta
The University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of the Arts and the Department of Asian Languages and Cultures (presenters) are excited to welcome Sri Vamsi Matta as the inaugural academic year-long Interdisciplinary Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence, Sri Vamsi Matta, …
Call for Proposals: Centering Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Arts Practices in Advancing Human Flourishing, Belonging, and Well-being in Higher Education
The University of Wisconsin–Madison is pleased to announce an exciting partnership between the Division of the Arts and the Center for Healthy Minds (CHM). This call for proposals, “Centering Interdisciplinary and Inclusive Arts Practices in …
New Position Filled in Advancement at UW–Madison Division of the Arts
A brand new position on the leadership team, working closely on strategic visioning and implementation, at the UW–Madison Division of the Arts has been hired: Samara Frame is the Advancement Manager. As part of the …
Arts Together in Community: “Update from Guatemala with Tito Medina Unplugged” in partnership with Overture Center for the Arts, Dane Arts, and UW–Madison Latin American, Caribbean and Iberian Studies Program
The Division of the Arts is partnering with UW–Madison Latin American Caribbean and Iberian Studies program (LACIS), Overture Center for the Arts, Dane Arts, and Willie Ney Productions to introduce “Arts Together in Community,” an …