UW-Stout: Celebrating 60 years: Art & design hosts anniversary events Oct. 10-11

The University of Wisconsin-Stout School of Art & Design celebrates its 60th anniversary with a two-day event on October 10-11, honoring six decades of creative education and innovation.

This milestone celebration, themed "Honoring the Past, Forging the Future," brings together alumni, students, and community supporters to showcase the school's evolution from a single art major in 1965 to one of the Midwest's largest public art and design institutions. The event features building tours, gallery exhibitions, presentations by industry professionals including Apple's Andrew Murphy, and interactive activities like mural painting and memory recording stations.

• The school has grown dramatically, now offering 11 bachelor's degrees and an M.F.A. in design across disciplines from animation to fashion design
• Anniversary events include studio tours, alumni art exhibitions, and presentations by successful graduates working at major companies like Apple
• The celebration is part of UW-Stout's Year of Design, featuring additional events like fashion shows, game expos, and engineering capstone presentations
• Faculty emphasize the school's continued commitment to fostering creative, scholarly collaboration while adapting to modern technology and industry needs