Arts programs at PLACE leverage arts expertise from all ten School of Education departments to enrich communities of learners and teachers. From hands on, intensive fine arts workshops, creative writing and art making opportunities for youth, to arts integration for educators, there is a program that will meet your artistic needs.
Greater Madison Writing Project
The Greater Madison Writing Project at University of Wisconsin – Madison is an affiliate of National Writing Project network, a nationally acclaimed professional learning community that puts educators’ knowledge, experience and voices at its center.
Hip Hop In The Heartland
Gain a better understanding of the scope of hip hop history, culture, and politics, deepen your practice as a spoken word and hip hop educator, and engage in best practice approaches to student-centered liberatory education models.
Summer Arts Studio
Engage in an intensive one-week workshop taught by our art department faculty. All skill levels are welcome to learn skills, make art and build community at the Summer Arts Studio
UW Community Arts Collaboratory
We provide art making opportunities for youth to cultivate wellness and advocate for social change. Our vision is that Wisconsin youth see themselves as learners through art making.
Covid-19 Update
All of our virtual programs will be running as planned. We are following UW–Madison campus policy regarding in-person program cancellations. Please check the UW-Madison COVID-19 website for updates.
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July 2020
Nature Writing Camp (Online)
The natural world has been an inspiration to writers since the beginning of time. Join us for a week that allows our surroundings to motivate our writing! Wherever you are - we will learn more…
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Play Make Learn (Online)
The Play Make Learn Conference promotes high-quality learning opportunities for educators, researchers, developers, designers, foundation leaders, policy makers, museum and library professionals, and school leaders who are dedicated to the promotion of making, gaming, and…
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