Art Institute of Wisconsin opens in Third Ward

The Art Institute of Wisconsin recently opened its doors to more than 75 students who comprise the Milwaukee-based school’s first-ever class of incoming students.
The school’s new Historic Third Ward campus has transformed more than 35,000 square feet of renovated space in the P.H. Dye House into a creative arts learning environment that seeks to bring “real world” skills to the classroom to build Milwaukee’s future workforce.
The Art Institute of Wisconsin is located at 320 E. Buffalo St.
“Our first class of students has been waiting with excitement and anticipation for this day to finally arrive,” said Bill Johnson, president of The Art Institute of Wisconsin. “We are delighted to open our doors and help these students channel their own creative energy and talent into fulfilling careers and entry-level job opportunities. We also believe that Milwaukee has a growing and evolving economy that complements the academic offerings The Art Institute of Wisconsin will provide students who are pursuing a creative arts career.
Initially, The Art Institute of Wisconsin offers four-year bachelor’s degree programs for students seeking careers in the fields of advertising, digital filmmaking and video production, fashion marketing, graphic design, interior design, media arts and animation, and web design and interactive media.
Students can also enroll in a two-year associate’s degree program in graphic design.
The new school joins a growing system of more than 45 Art Institutes schools located across North America.