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Sculptor Wilay Méndez Páez at work welding a sculpture during a workshop on campus. He brought a week of creative energy to UW-La Crosse this spring as a visiting artist.

Art across disciplines Posted 11:20 a.m. Thursday, April 9, 2026 Internationally recognized sculptor connects with students while creating sustainable work on campus Read

Fifty years ago, the end of the Secret War led to the displacement and persecution of countless families in Southeast Asia, many of whom eventually resettled in the United States, including the Coulee Region. UWL senior Yia Vue is working to ensure that history is not forgotten.

A tribute to strength and sacrifice Posted 11 a.m. Sunday, April 5, 2026 Sharing reflections of the Secret War and its enduring impact Read

One highlight was a Risograph workshop held in the gallery itself, where students created pieces surrounded by Head’s exhibition. Using writing and drawing prompts, they developed paper collages that were later Risograph-printed and hand-bound into a collaborative anthology. Here Visiting Artist Travis Head examines Risograph prints with a student workshop participant.

Art in action Posted 10:29 a.m. Friday, April 3, 2026 Visiting artist engages students through hands-on work as part of ArtsFest Advance! Read

Truman Lowe (Hoocąk, 1944–2019), Feather Canoe, ca. 1993. Peeled willow saplings, feathers, copper wire, 22 x 74 x 12 in. National Museum of the American Indian 27/607 National Museum of the American Indian

Honoring Truman Lowe Posted 3:14 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 Smithsonian hosts first major retrospective of UWL alumnus and Ho-Chunk artist Read

A student makes pottery at the School of Visual & Performing Arts.

Step into the School of Visual & Performing Arts Posted 3:25 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025 Video: Experience a vibrant and creative place on campus for music, art, theatre and dance Read

Levi and Verna Blackdeer led a workshop on the UW-La Crosse campus demonstrating their Indigenous art of deer hide design. Levi and Verna Blackdeer led a workshop on the UW-La Crosse campus demonstrating their Indigenous art of deer hide design.

Deer hides and heritage Posted 10:01 a.m. Wednesday, July 16, 2025 Ho-Chunk artists bring deer hide art to life during UWL workshop Read

UWL’s new Visual & Performing Arts Living Learning Community (LLC) in Wentz Hall brings together students who share a passion for the arts.

Where art lives Posted 1:55 p.m. Friday, July 11, 2025 UWL’s newest Living Learning Community supports students’ artistic passions Read

Celebrating artistic excellence Posted 11 a.m. Thursday, April 10, 2025 ArtsFest to return April 24-27 — with a sharper focus on student artists Read

Longtime UWL professor and La Crosse architectural historian Les Crocker led countless tours detailing La Crosse history. Crocker died in his La Crescent, Minnesota, home Feb. 16, 2025.

A life remembered Posted 9 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 2025 Retired Professor Les Crocker left a substantial impact on UWL, La Crosse history Read

Katie MacDonald's success as an arts educator at Wayne State was recently recognized, honoring her with President's Award for Excellence in Teaching and membership into the Wayne State Academy of Teachers. [Photo from @artatwayne]

Shaping creativity Posted 11:37 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2025 Alumna Katie MacDonald finds success blending passion and education Read

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