BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Peck School of the Arts - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:/arts X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Peck School of the Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T155906 CREATED:20260412T215737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T215738Z UID:10000952-1776798000-1776805200@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Experimental Tuesdays: Vision Machines - An Evening with Peggy Ahwesh DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, April 21\, 2026 (7–9 p.m.) \n\n\n\n\n\nLocation51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema \n\n\n\n\n\nPeggy Ahwesh’s wildly heterogeneous body of work—across moving image formats (from Pixelvision to machinima to super-8 and everywhere between)\, in installation and as object and through the ephemeral—engages with the political\, the social\, genre and identity in fascinatingly idiosyncratic\, oneiric\, visceral and rigorous ways. \n\n\n\nExperimental Tuesdays is a free public series featuring celebrated work of contemporary and historical artist-made film and video. This weekly series presents films and artists that explore the creative and critical potential of moving images. It also amplifies marginalized voices by hosting artists that represent diverse populations\, such as LGBT\, Native American\, Black and Latinx artists. Hosted by the Department of Film\, Video\, Animation & New Genres\, and presented in partnership with 51ÁÔÆæâ€™s Union Cinema\, this series is a bedrock of the Milwaukee arts landscape. Recent screenings include Silvia das Fadas\, Courtney Stephens\, Simon Liu\, Helena Wittman\, Jessica Bardsley\, Suneil Sanzgiri\, Mary Helena Clark\, Angelo Madsen Minax\, and Rhayne Vermette to name a few. URL:/arts/event/experimental-tuesdays-vision-machines-an-evening-with-peggy-ahwesh/ LOCATION:51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema\, 2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Experimental Tuesdays,Film & Animation,Public,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2026/04/peggy-ahwesh-vision-machines.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0751577;-87.8812694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema 2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ.:geo:-87.8812694,43.0751577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T210000 DTSTAMP:20260418T155906 CREATED:20250124T153810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T155049Z UID:10000624-1777402800-1777410000@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Animation Showcase 2026: Get Cooking DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeTuesday\, April 28\, 2026 (7–9 p.m.) \n\n \n\nLocation51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema \n\n\n \nThe Animation Showcase returns to the Union Cinema for their 2026 series\, featuring the latest and greatest from our Animation/Film students. This year’s edition features student work across all forms of storytelling. From digital to traditional\, claymation to cutout\,  2D to 3D\, see what the next generation of animators and filmmakers are cooking. \n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. URL:/arts/event/animation-showcase/ LOCATION:51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema\, 2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Feature,Film & Animation,Public,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2025/01/ava-brobst-mouse.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0751577;-87.8812694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema 2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ.:geo:-87.8812694,43.0751577 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T203000 DTSTAMP:20260418T155906 CREATED:20260127T163141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T122535Z UID:10000943-1777487400-1777494600@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Special Features | Chalk Zone DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeWednesday\, April 29\, 2026 (6:30–8:30 p.m.) \n\n\nLocationMitchell Hall\, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91 \n\n\nThis workshop offers emerging animators an industry-informed look at building a sustainable creative path beyond school. Through practical tips and real-world insight\, students will explore animation workflows\, professional expectations\, and strategies for navigating freelance and studio environments. The session also centers on finding and refining your artistic voice—balancing personal expression with industry demands—while offering guidance on portfolios\, networking\, and post-graduation next steps for launching a career in animation. \nRodney Lambright II is an artist and creative. He specializes in conceiving a diverse range of work that centers story through illustration\, animation\, design\, and directing. His experience in the design and animation industry has led him to work with a range of clients\, from Airbnb\, Apple\, Google\, and PBS\, to name a few. \nRodney’s artistic style has been influenced by the likes of Christopher Nolan\, Satoshi Kon\, and Sampha. His works explore themes of Afro-futurism\, and the psychologically mystical aspects of the human experience. He flocks to opportunities that allow his art to connect people to big ideas\, while also investigating the balance between innovation and sustainability. He is currently a Senior Designer at BUCK Design \nSpecial Features is an art and film focused professional development workshop series curated by the Film\, Video\, Animation & New Genres department at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. \n \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. URL:/arts/event/special-features-chalk-zone/ LOCATION:Mitchell Hall\, Fine Arts Cinema Room B91\, 3203 N. Downer Ave.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Arts and Culture,Film & Animation,Lectures Conferences and Symposiums,Public,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/Untitled-design-8.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260430T000000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T235959 DTSTAMP:20260418T155906 CREATED:20240321T152153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T140109Z UID:10000338-1777507200-1777766399@uwm.edu SUMMARY:Milwaukee Underground Film Festival (MUFF) DESCRIPTION:Date & TimeThursday–Saturday\, April 30-May 2\, 2026 \n\n\nLocation51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema and Jazz Gallery \n\n\nThe Milwaukee Underground Film Festival (MUFF) is a student run film festival devoted to showcasing independent\, artist driven cinema. For two decades we have been programming filmmakers that defy convention in an attempt to amplify unheard voices. Our festival celebrates the potential of cinema to imbue a community with excitement\, critical discussion\, and open-mindedness through the presentation of new artistic forms. \nVisit milwaukeeundergroundfilm.org for full program details and screening times! \n \n\nTickets are not required for this FREE event. URL:/arts/event/milwaukee-underground-film-festival-muff/ LOCATION:51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema\, 2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ.\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53211 CATEGORIES:Alumni & Community,Arts and Culture,Feature,Film & Animation,Public,Student Life,Students,51ÁÔÆæ Campus Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:/arts/wp-content/uploads/sites/637/2023/04/muffbanner.webp X-TRIBE-STATUS: GEO:43.0751577;-87.8812694 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=51ÁÔÆæ Union Cinema 2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ. Milwaukee WI 53211;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2200 E. 51ÁÔÆæ.:geo:-87.8812694,43.0751577 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR