Regionally inspired art in Milwaukee, Wisconsin

The Villa Terrace Decorative Arts Museum is a stunning cultural institution located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Situated at 2220 North Terrace Avenue, this museum is housed in a beautiful Italian Renaissance-style villa overlooking Lake Michigan. Visitors to the museum can explore a diverse collection of decorative arts, including furniture, ceramics, and textiles from various time periods and regions. The museum's elegant galleries showcase both permanent and rotating exhibitions, providing a rich and immersive experience for art enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

The Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, located at 273 East Erie Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a dynamic and innovative institution that combines the elements of an art gallery, school, and university. With a strong emphasis on collaboration, innovation, and problem-solving, MIAD fosters a vibrant and creative atmosphere where students can connect with each other and draw inspiration from the world around them. The institution believes in the transformative power of art and design to not only reflect but also change the world. MIAD has been recognized for its excellence, ranking among the top 20 small art colleges in the nation and in the top 10 for Illustration in the Great Lakes region. The institution's Communication Design program is also ranked in the top 7% in the Midwest. MIAD students have achieved prestigious opportunities, such as acceptance into the Yale Norfolk summer program and starting their own businesses after graduation.

The Electa Quinney Institute for American Indian Education, located at 144 Campus in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is dedicated to strengthening and celebrating American Indian education at the local, regional, and national level. Inspired by Electa Quinney, Wisconsin's first teacher and a Stockbridge Munsee Mohican, the institute focuses on connecting indigenous teaching practices from around the world. Endowed professorships in the College of Community Engagement & Professions, generously provided by the Indian Community School Inc., support the institute's mission to connect American Indian programs at UWM with the Milwaukee and Wisconsin community. The institute recognizes and honors the traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, and Menominee homeland in Milwaukee, where the rivers meet and the sovereign Anishinaabe, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Oneida, and Mohican nations continue to thrive. Welcome to the Electa Quinney Institute, where diverse indigenous languages and cultures are celebrated and respected.