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There is a tradition in every culture that brings people together to share food. In the stories of our foodways, we find a sense of belonging, both in the specifics of a place and in the diversity of a community.
You can’t miss it. Standing just blocks from the state capitol in downtown Madison, Bayview’s townhouses and apartment units announce themselves with vibrant colors: peacock blue, poppy red, burnt orange, earthy green.
From the playgrounds and parks of Milwaukee, Mike Taylor became an international basketball player known by insiders for his brilliance on the court.
In midsummer, Amy Yocum’s Madison garden is a riot of color. The blues and purples of the wild geraniums, anise hyssop, blue sage, and violets contrast with the bright orange of the butterfly weed...
Once upon a time, a young girl lived in a bungalow in the Bay View neighborhood of Milwaukee. At first glance, the girl’s house was modest, with a tan-brick exterior and cozy-sized rooms.
Across the country, Tribes have become key voices in discussions and initiatives related to climate change and sustainability.
Geneticist and 2024 Wisconsin Academy Fellow Ahna Skop brings creativity to her research, teaching, advocacy, and outreach.
Ask anyone who’s worked with award-winning television producer Everett Marshburn to describe him, and the consensus is clear.
“Great storyteller.”
Imagine you’re nineteen years old again. It’s a crisp fall afternoon, and you’re looking out the window of a cramped college fleet van. You’re watching the mini malls of Wisconsin’s Fox Valley evaporate into farm fields.
High on a rise outside of Washburn, with Lake Superior sparkling in the distance, sits the workshop where Wisconsin native Josh Swan builds and restores wooden boats.
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Wisconsin Academy Offices
1922 University Avenue
Madison, Wisconsin 53726
Phone: 608.733.6633
James Watrous Gallery
3rd Floor, Overture Center for the Arts
201 State Street
Madison, WI 53703
Phone: 608.733.6633 x25