Tag Archives: art

Whitewater Fiber Guild/Quilt Show

Posted on August 27, 2016 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance is hosting an exhibit of fiber art by the Whitewater Fiber Guild and art quilts by Kent Williams, Madison, at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W Main St, Whitewater) until August 28. The gallery is open … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun – Visual Pu Pu Platter

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Barbara

Here’s a little Friday Fun! Check out the wallpapers on the website of the file transfer service WeTransfer, which also welcomes submissions of webadverts (see “The very best of our commercial advertisements“). Some of the wallpapers are just beautiful and … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday — April 5, 2016

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Diana

Syllabus: Notes from an Accidental Professor by Lynda Barry PN6727.B36 S95 2015 New Arrivals, 2nd floor Lynda Barry, an award-winning cartoonist, also teaches courses on writing, drawing, and creativity at UW-Madison. This illustrated notebook recounts her thoughts, assignments, syllabus, and … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Tangling

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Barbara

Feeling some stress? Well, some say coloring can help. There are adult coloring books for sale, and Andersen Library supplies coloring pages on a table near the Circulation Desk. But how about drawing your own lines instead of just coloring … Continue reading →

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Pottery

Posted on October 17, 2015 by Barbara

Looking for something to do on Sunday that is not required for a class? Something that might speak to your creative side, perhaps? Come to a pottery demonstration by UWW Art and Design professor and sculptural artist Jarod Janovec in … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Origami

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Barbara

Here’s some Friday Fun: Origami! This was inspired by photos of origami creations by Wenche Lise Fossland of Norway on Instagram. Andersen Library has resources to get you started! Search Research@UWW for the Library’s book holdings to find Origami step … Continue reading →

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Friday Fun: Optical Illusions

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Barbara

Ah, Friday before Spring Break! And here’s a little fun that’s not of the beach variety. Optical illusions are fun and interesting, right? Look at the recent furor over “The [infamous] Dress!” Was it black and blue? Was it white … Continue reading →

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Body Adornment Exhibit

Posted on March 6, 2014 by Barbara

The Whitewater Arts Alliance is hosting an exhibit on body adornment from Mar. 8-Apr. 27, open Fridays through Sundays from noon-5pm at the Cultural Arts Center (402 W. Main St., Whitewater). The opening reception will be on Sun., Mar. 9, … Continue reading →

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Celebrate faculty & staff scholarly and creative achievements

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Barbara

A sampling of the articles, artwork, books, photos, compositions, and conference presentations produced by over 80 of UWW’s staff and faculty during the period July 2011-June 2012 will be displayed in the Crossman Gallery (Greenhill Center of the Arts) on … Continue reading →

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New Stuff Tuesday – February 12

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Diana

Paul Rand: Modernist Design by Franc Nunoo-Quarcoo NC999.4.R36 N86 2003 New Arrivals, 2nd Floor Can’t wait for the return of television’s Mad Men and its portrayal of 60’s advertising and design on April 7th? Brush up on everything Modernism and learn … Continue reading →

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