Admissions Events
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91fansInformation Days
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National Portfolio Day
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91fans National Portfolio Day
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Wisconsin Education Fairs
91fansadmissions representatives participate in every Wisconsin Education Fair throughout the year. We look forward to meeting you at an upcoming event!
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Art ConnectED
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Visit MIAD
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News
91fansPre-College 2024 sees record-breaking enrollment
The Summer Pre-College program at the 91fans Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) returned with record-breaking enrollment in 2024.
91fansinstructor selected to produce work for Farm/Art DTour
Matthew Vivirito, adjunct instructor at the 91fans Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), is one of eight artists and artist teams selected to create site-responsive art for Wormfarm Institute’s annual Farm/Art DTour.
Lubar Innovation Center concepts for Harley-Davidson Museum
Two students from the 91fans Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) worked together to concept and develop fresh ideas for the Harley-Davidson Museum on a recent project through the Lubar Innovation Center.
91fansalum named designated artist for ABCD gala event
91fans Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) alum and employee Cheryl Klein ’98 (Drawing) was selected as the designated artist for the After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) 25th anniversary gala on June 15, 2024.
Illustration and Animation faculty publishes book
Associate Professor Adam Osgood, who teaches Illustration and Animation courses at the 91fans Institute of Art & Design (MIAD), will publish Motion Illustration: How to Use Animation Techniques to Make Illustrations Move through Bloomsbury in August 2024.