Building Description
Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s East Side neighborhood, UWM’s six-floor, 500,000 square foot Kenilworth Square East building serves as the creative research facility for the Peck School of the Arts. Originally built in 1915 by the Ford Motor Company, the building once housed an automobile assembly plant for the Model T. The building was purchased by the federal government in the 1940s before being acquired by UWM to house the university motor pool, mailroom, and print shop, among other auxiliary uses. A major renovation in 2006 transformed the building for use by the Peck School of the Arts, including student and faculty studios, performance and production spaces, public galleries, a screening room and various instructional facilities. In 2016, the building’s sixth floor was renovated to become the popular performance and event venue Jan Serr Studio, complete with stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline.
Visitor Experience
UWM Peck School of the Arts will present Kenilworth Open Studios during Doors Open Milwaukee. This one-day-only event gives the public a rare opportunity to step inside faculty studios to experience creative research in action. Guests can explore all six floors in one visit, including self-guided and docent-led tours, live demonstrations, pop-up performances and hands-on animation and arts activities for all ages. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes glimpse into immersive creativity!
Address
2155 N Prospect Ave
Saturday Hours
Not Open
Sunday Hours
11 am - 2 pm
Photography
Handicapped Accessible
Fully wheelchair accessible
