vision Through the Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside will be recognized as a regional educational leader and community partner for the arts and humanities, supporting and promoting academic and artistic programs that contribute to the cultural vitality and economic growth of southeastern Wisconsin and northeastern Illinois.
core values The Rita Tallent Picken Regional Center for Arts and Humanities supports and values: • Academic Excellence • Artistic Opportunity • Cultural Enrichment • Economic Vitality • Freedom of Expression • Enhanced Communication • Diversity and Inclusiveness • Creativity and Innovation • Community Engagement
strategic goals •
To continually enrich and promote exceptional academic programs in the arts and humanities that are recognized for their excellence and valuable contributions to the region
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To create and support a synergy among all arts and humanities disciplines, resulting in high quality performances, presentations, and exhibitions
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To explore and express the complexity of the human condition
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To serve as a regional educational and arts facility and facilitator that provides diverse populations with meaningful and accessible cultural experiences and opportunities while encouraging emerging artists and audiences of all ages
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To enhance the region’s image by stimulating the financial and creative economies of the campus and the communities it serves
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To foster collaboration with local and regional arts and humanities groups, bringing UW-Parkside programs to community venues and welcoming community organizations to have a presence on campus
campus communication group Trenton Baylor, Art Department Tony Brzoskowski, Campus Technology Services Michael Clickner, Theatre Arts Robert Czarny, Campus Technology Services Darice Damata-Geiger, Theatre Arts John Desch, Facilities Planning Leon Fasano, Facilities Planning Alvaro Garcia, Music Department Lee Goldesberry, Campus Technology Services Gail Gonzalez, Modern Languages Cheryl Gundersen, Administration and Fiscal Affairs Keith Harris, Theatre Arts James Heller, Police and Public Safety
Rhonda Kimmel, Registrar’s Office Don Kolbe, Facilities Management Sue Lemens, Registrar’s Office Brandi Liantonio, English Department James McKeever, Music Department Jay McRoy, English Department Megan Mullen, Communication Department David Olsen, Facilities Management Alan Russell, Administration and Fiscal Affairs Karen Sorensen, Fine Arts William Streeter, Administration and Fiscal Affairs Steve Wallner, Student Life Skelly Warren, Theatre Arts Dean Yohnk, College of Arts and Sciences
community art partners The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is proud to partner with arts and humanities organizations throughout southeastern Wisconsin, including Black-Eyed Press, Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha, Bruce Niemi Sculpture Gallery, Burlington Area School District, Carthage College Gallery, Choral Arts Society of Southeast Wisconsin, City of Kenosha Commission on the Arts, the Civil War Museum, ExposeKenosha.com, Gateway Technical College, Kenosha Area Business Alliance, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, Kenosha Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, Kenosha Community
Foundation, Kenosha Public Museum, Kenosha Symphony, Kenosha Unified School District, Lakeside Players, Lemon Street Gallery, Mathis Gallery, The Prairie School, Racine Art Center, ArtSpace Gallery, Racine Arts Council, Racine Art Guild, Racine Art Museum, Racine Community Band, Racine Community Foundation, Racine Heritage Museum, Racine and Kenosha public libraries, Racine Symphony, Racine Theatre Guild, Racine Unified School District, Rhode Opera House, Sixth Street Theatre, Southeast Wisconsin Performing Arts Kenosha, and the Windows of Downtown Kenosha Project.
left: The music wing of The Rita features ample exterior light, contemporary colors and bold design. above: The exterior of The Rita seamlessly blends with existing UW-Parkside buildings.
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