In this talk, learn about the Arts Residency Programs and the impact of interdisciplinary arts at UW–Madison through a conversation with Black, queer performing artist Shasparay Irvin and Black writer, performer, playwright and current Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
Artist Talk
Visiting Artist Lecture
Join for a free artist talk with Machiko Ito, who will speak about her career and her work, followed by an audience Q&A.
Coming Together: Culturally Inspired Creation Talk by Judy Frater
Judy Frater, spring 2022 interdisciplinary artist-in-residence, will talk about the residency and upcoming exhibition Coming Together: Culturally Inspired Creation.
Our Kind of Happy Hour: Judy Frater
Join us for a virtual Our Kind of Happy Hour with Judy Frater as she discusses “Embroidery: A Women’s History of Kutch” on the Chazen Museum of Art’s Facebook Page.
Madison Mondays – Conversation with Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson
Michele Byrd-McPhee will be joined by guest artist Stacey “Flygirrl” Wilson for a virtual conversation. Wilson will talk about her artistic practice and background in event planning.
Ursula Rucker and Marc Bamuthi Joseph In Conversation
Guest artist Ursula Rucker and former Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Marc Bamuthi Joseph (spring 2007) will be in conversation during the 2020 Passing the Mic Festival.
Madison Mondays – Conversation with Ursula Rucker
Michele Byrd-McPhee will be joined by guest artist Ursula Rucker. Rucker is a renowned spoken word and recording artist and activist. At this event, they will discuss her background and career.
Madison Mondays – Conversation with LaTasha Barnes
Interdisciplinary Artist-in Residence Michele Byrd-McPhee will be joined by guest artist LaTasha Barnes for a virtual conversation. Barnes is an internationally recognized and awarded dancer, and educator and will talk about various dance forms and her research.
CANCELED: The 14th Annual Nelson Institute Earth Day Conference
In-person event canceled; online forum details are forthcoming.
Join artist-activists and UW–Madison spring 2020 interdisciplinary artists-in-residence Ben Barson and Gizelxanath Rodriguez along with others for a discussion of “Ecological Justice through Art” during this 60 minute breakout session.
POSTPONED: Resistance and Reimagination: Gender, Change, and the Arts
Join us for a roundtable discussion from the performers of “Mirror Butterfly: The Migration Liberation Movement Suite” as they discuss their work within the context of a lifetime in activism and art around liberation via organizations where women’s leadership is paramount. Please note: this event has been postponed.