MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 23, 2025) — The University of Wisconsin–Madison’s Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) will host its 19th annual Passing the Mic Festival on October 24–25, 2025, bringing together youth artists, educators, and …
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Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives at UW-Madison welcomes Hip Hop Artist in Residency Kenji Summers to campus
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) welcomes contemplative artist, certified mindfulness instructor, and attention activist, Kenji Summers on Friday, February 23 through Saturday, March 2, 2024, for a series of engagements, …
Apply to the First Wave Program!
Calling all young scholars, creatives and community leaders: we are excited to introduce you to our program, the first and only four-year, full-tuition scholarship for Hip Hop and urban arts: First Wave! First Wave …
Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives at UW-Madison welcomes back Marc Bamuthi Joseph the third Hip Hop Artist Residency of the year
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) welcomes award-winning, internationally acclaimed interdisciplinary artist, educator and cultural worker Marc Bamuthi Joseph to campus on Wednesday, January 31 through Saturday, February 3, 2024 for …
OMAI Welcomes New Staff
The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) is honored to welcome two new team members for Spring 2024. Kayla McGhee (she/they) is stepping in as Interim Associate Director (January – May 31, 2024) with a …
The Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Just Bust! Welcomes Adam Mansbach and Adam “Defcee” Levin
Just Bust! is back November 3rd, 2023 with guest artists Adam Mansbach and Adam “Defcee” Levin! More information here.
Fill the Hill 2023 with the DDEEA
FILL THE HILL 2023 The Division of Diversity, Equity, & Educational Achievement (DDEEA) administers the largest collection of equity-focused scholarship and service programs at UW–Madison, including the: Posse Program Precollege Enrichment Opportunity Program …
Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives at UW-Madison welcomes first artist in new initiative: the Hip Hop Arts Residency Program
The University of Wisconsin-Madison Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) welcomes actress, producer, director, and writer Shannon Matesky to campus on Monday, October 16th through Saturday, October 22nd for a series of engagements, panels, workshops …