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Creative Arts and Design Community

The Creative Arts and Design Community (CADC), a.k.a. The Studio, is a place to create, innovate and bring to life your boldest imagination.  It’s a place where you connect, live, make art, grow and learn surrounded by peers who share your enthusiasm for creative endeavors… Your passion happens here!

Who are we?

• We are a collective of like-minded individuals with a common purpose of innovation and discovery driven by the creative impulse…
• We are socially-conscious global citizens with an eye towards changing the world in which we live…
• We are dancers, musicians, actors, directors, visual artists, engineers, film-makers, designers, computer scientists and anyone who appreciates the creative process…
• We are you!

What do we offer?

• Centralized housing location in Sellery Hall that is close to key performance venues on campus
• A small, intimate community with connection to all the resources and excitement of a Big 10 university
• Newly renovated studios and performance spaces
• Exposure to a roster of world-class artists and designers
• Regular dinners with prominent UW arts and design faculty
• Programming that caters to your specific interests
• Workshops on multimedia and self-marketing
• Onsite access to Cross-College Advising Services
• Specialized sections of general education requirement courses
• Opportunities to serve your community through the arts and self-directed capstone learning experiences
• A living and learning environment where collaboration fuels creativity

The Studio was recently featured in the On Wisconsin magazine. Check out the article!

FAQ’s

How do I get involved?
Click here to see how you can get involved in the CADC!

Where do I sign up?
Click here for information on joining the CADC!

But I’m not an experienced ‘artsy’ person. Is there a place for me in this community?
ABSOLUTELY! If you’re passionate about arts and the creative process, then this is most certainly the place for you.