MIAD Gallery at The Ave provides a supportive space for Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design students, alumni, faculty, and staff to show and sell their work in the heart of downtown Milwaukee. The gallery will hold both exhibitions and a rotating inventory of artwork, crafted goods, and more.

From This Point Forward features MIAD alumni representing nearly five decades of creative learning.

The inspiration for the exhibition title is a tagline used by the Layton School of Art during the 1970s: “from this point forward.” Although the Layton School of Art ultimately closed, from it was born the Milwaukee School of the Arts and ultimately the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design (MIAD) – illustrating the tagline’s bold, optimistic and accurate prediction of the enduring commitment to fostering and nurturing creative careers. Several decades later, this passion and dedication to art and design education continues within the practices of the varied alumni who move through this space. Today, we are proud to present MIAD alumni in our inaugural exhibition at MIAD Gallery at The Ave, an historic new chapter in the college’s legacy.

Public Opening + Reception

Thursday, April 6, 6-8pm