Essay
The first international Earth Day celebrations were held in April 1970, and I experienced it at a 6:00 sunrise gathering at Picnic Point, on the University of Wisconsin campus in Madison.
While searching for a location to open their dream bookstore in Appleton, an unconventional option caught the eyes of a married pair of veterans-turned-entrepreneurs.
Prevailing wisdom and archaeological evidence suggest that we have been wearing clothes for a very long time.
The behind-the-scenes team of curators at the Richter Museum of Natural History in Green Bay serve as keepers of fundamental knowledge about the diversity of life on Earth in order to educate and inspire scientists, artists, and students.
Imagine sitting by the side of a gently rushing creek, hearing how the babbling of water over round smooth stones can mimic the dance and shimmer of light, noticing the way it spills like lace over the wheeling surface and around the grasses and r
Artist, Activist, and Educator Frank Juárez explores the impact of Latino/a/x artists and organizations on creativity and connections in a growing number of communities throughout the state.
In the heart of Wisconsin’s sprawling landscapes, my journey into the world of birding began—as did this tale of resilience, self-discovery, and the profound importance of diverse social representation in outdoor activities.
Wisconsin’s long been a national leader in sustainability. After all, former Gov. Gaylord Nelson founded Earth Day in 1970. And, in 1968, Madison became the first community in the country to offer curbside recycling.
In the world of pottery, where creativity and craftsmanship converge, some artists are not just molding and glazing their clay, but creating their own unique surface treatments.
Art and agriculture aren’t usually thought of together. Typically, they’re seen as separate as the urban and rural environments with which they’re often associated. But art and agriculture each produce fruit that sustains and enriches community.
- 1 of 8
- next ›
Wisconsin Academy Offices
1922 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53726
Phone: 608.733.6633
James Watrous Gallery
3rd Floor, Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608.733.6633 x25