Rising Artists Council

About Rising Artists Council

AWE’s Rising Artists Council grew from the Artist-in-Residence program to engage high school youth (ages 14 - 18) who are interested in pursuing creative careers in a cooperative cohort that builds their leadership and technical skills as artists.

Rising Artists Council members learn from professional artists, visit galleries and public artworks, and strengthen their artistic techniques throughout the year. Members present their individual works in a culminating gallery show and work collaboratively on public artworks.

SPRING SEMESTER - February 3 - April 28, 2025 (no class Feb. 17 & Mar. 24)

SUMMER SEMESTER - June 16 - August 18, 2025

Registration for the Spring cohort closes on January 15, 2025. If you are interested and want to register, please scan the QR code in the artwork to the right or visit this link: https://form.jotform.com/243266577646166

If you have questions about the program, please feel free to
email artist@awe-inc.org or call 414.933.3877.

(This program is supported in part by a grant from the Milwaukee Arts Board and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.)


Join the Rising Artists Council

Grow as an artist and a leader while setting yourself up for a career in the creative industry. Learn from professional artists while creating your own art and producing your own gallery show.

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Make a difference in a child’s creative development by donating your time and talents with AWE.