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University of Wisconsin–Madison Arts Institute | Annual Report | 2017–18
MISSION & VISION By working with faculty and staff in a wide range of departments encompassing both arts and non-arts related fields, the Arts Institute (now the Division of the Arts) is in a position to create conditions for bold thinking and creative problem solving across campus. Together with our partners we can further develop and support a vibrant arts community as well as enhance and enrich the campus-at-large.
Vision
Mission
We believe that designers, artists, architects, performers, and creative scholars are essential to solving complex problems and advancing society. Creativity not only enhances our culture, it broadens our perspective, deepens our understanding, and enables us to innovate, grow, and change. Our vision is underpinned by the notions of freedom of thinking and the sustenance of a healthy democratic environment through the “continual and fearless sifting and winnowing by which alone the truth can be found.”
To harness the power and potential of artistic explorations and expressions for the benefit of the university, the state of Wisconsin, and the world.
Pictured Left to Right: Interdisciplinary Arts Residency workshop; The Studio’s “Youth Culture” artists and Marina Kelly (middle). Photos by Junlin Ou and Aliza Rand.
