by Maryo Gard Ewell | Oct 1, 2020 | Magazine Article
On October 3, 1914, over 4,000 people gathered in rural Sauk City to attend the opening of a play. Written, organized, and directed by Ethel Rockwell, the University of Wisconsin Extension’s director of community drama, A Social Center Pageant promised attendees a...
by Helen Klebesadel | Oct 16, 2015 | Magazine Article
In terms of American Democracy, the arts are for everyone. They are not reserved for the wealthy, or for the well-endowed museum, the gallery, or the ever-subsidized regional professional theater. As America emerges into a different understanding of her strength, it...
by Jane Elder | Oct 16, 2015 | Magazine Article
When the winds of change are in the air, it’s a good idea to gather one’s extended circle—especially the wisdom-keepers and those who understand our history and how it shapes these times and the future. By taking the time to come together, we can figure out what all...
by Maryo Gard Ewell, Helen Klebesadel | Sep 24, 2015 | Videos
Explore the history and future of rural arts in Wisconsin with two of its greatest leaders. Maryo Gard Ewell, arts administrator and daughter of arts advocate Robert E. Gard, will tell the story of how the Wisconsin Idea fostered the development of Wisconsin’s rural...
by Meredith Keller | Jul 20, 2015 | Magazine Article
Before I joined the Wisconsin Academy staff last fall, I believed it was rare to witness an individual experiencing an epiphany—a profound moment of insight, or the connection of dots that leads to a new way of looking at a problem. I have been fortunate to see...
