Arts & Entertainment - Nov. 3, 2009
Bardin paintings stir local art scene
Al Bardin has painted houses since the '80s, but it wasn't until last winter that he finally put brush to canvas. Since then, he has sold more than 60 "monster" paintings and will be among the featured artists at the return of MIAD's Open Canvas on Saturday, Nov. 21.
Tags: al bardin, bardin painting, open canvas, MIAD, monsters, ugly dolls, where the wild things are

Milwaukee Buzz - Oct. 21, 2009
Harley-Davidson Museum unveils "The Helmet Project"
This Friday, the Harley Davidson Museum unveils its first temporary exhibition, "The Helmet Project." The HD Museum collaborated with Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design (MIAD) to showcase the history and design of helmets through the eyes of MIAD students.
Tags: harley davidson museum, miad, the helmet project, museum opening, harley, milwaukee isntitute of art and design

Arts & Entertainment - Oct. 15, 2009
A handful of Gallery Night highlights
Friday, Oct. 16 is Gallery Night and there is lots to see, do and buy. Here are a few places to check out.
Tags: gallery night, miad, byo studio, hinterland gastropub, retique, front room photography, cramer-krasselt

Living - July 26, 2009
MIAD grad designs alternative for seizure safety
The first time Megan Dickison saw an epilepsy helmet she was completely taken back by the thought of someone like her, who also happened to have drop seizures, being forced to wear it in public. They were large, intrusive, and loudly called unnecessary attention to a person's medical condition. She set to work on an aesthetically-pleasing, yet safe, alternative called the Protec.
Tags: epilepsy, epilepsy helmet, drop seizures, megan dickison, protec, miad, milwaukee institute of art and design, james dyson award competition, creative design network

Arts & Entertainment - July 21, 2009
Sculpt a plan to see these 10 Gallery Night shows
With so many shows, galleries and parties, you'll have to make some tough choices and carefully construct a list of places to hit on Friday night and Saturday. To help ease the decision making, here are 10 shows not to be missed.
Tags: gallery night, dean jensen gallery, it gallery, katie gingrass gallery, miad, milwaukee institute of art and design, third ward, art gallery, haggerty museum of art, delind gallery of fine art, cr davidson art, walker's point center for the arts

Living - Sept. 11, 2009
Weekly New Thing: Shanel Regier, Lela Boutique and Sewing for Goodwill
With Lela's Sixth Annual Fashion Show coming up next weekend, I knew there might be an elevated level of uber stress for my dear friend Shanel Regier. She will be the headlining fashion designer. Lela, a boutique located in the Third Ward of Milwaukee, carries an eclectic line of clothing...
Tags: shanel regier, lela, lela boutique, goodwill, MIAD, GenArt, joy bach

Milwaukee Buzz - April 16, 2009
Sneak peek at MIAD senior exhibition
Last night I had the opportunity to visit MIAD's senior exhibition before it opens to the public because my cousin is graduating. I was blown away by the professional quality, artistry and ingenuity of some of the projects. The diversity of talents and ideas was really astounding. ...
Tags: MIAD, Gallery Night