Artist Series
Brookfield Academy opens its doors each year to local, national, and international Visual and Performing Artists
The mission of the Artist Series is to enliven and enrich each student's education through creative engagement with world-class artists in the performing and visual arts.
Artist Series visits include a school day presentation and an opportunity for our students to meet with the artists.
Past guests to the Artist Series have included Ailey II, The Kings Singers, Florentine Opera Company, Milwaukee Ballet, sculptor Susan Falkman, actor/playwright Mike Wiley, Milwaukee Repertory Theatre - Guys and Dolls, guitarist Billy Strings, bandleader Cynthia Sayer, and American piano duo The Naughton Sisters.
To contribute to the Artist Series, contact Wes Schultz, Executive Director of the Arts
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ANDREA SKYBERG
Andrea Skyberg is an artist, educator, curator, and awardwinning
author of The Shimmerling who believes creativity is a powerful way to connect, communicate, and understand the world around us. Her work brings together artmaking, storytelling, community engagement, and hands-on learning. She holds a BFA from the Maryland Institute College of Art, an MFA in Fiber Art and Museum Studies from the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, and was a Fulbright Fellow in Nigeria working with Girls Power Initiative. Andrea is currently an Associate Professor and Director of Art Education at Alverno College, where she teaches art, art education, and creative writing. Primary School students with begin the day at Assembly with Ms. Skyberg, and Level A and B students will participate in workshops throughout the day.THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2026CONSTITUTION HALL | PRIMARY SCHOOL -
MILWAUKEE BALLET II
Step inside the creative process with Milwaukee Ballet’s SecondCompany, MBII, as they share works-in-progress from theirupcoming Spring 2027 performance of Momentum. This mixed repertory program features excerpts from both classical andcontemporary works, offering a unique glimpse into the artistry,exploration, and collaboration that bring a performance to life.THURSDAY, JANUARY 21, 20272 PM | PATRIOTS HALL GYM | LEVELS 6–12 -
UPPER SCHOOL INSTRUMENTAL AND CHORAL POPS CONCERT
Brookfield Academy’s Upper School music students return to the artist series to take us on a musical journey through new beginnings, discovery, and growth. Through solo performances, collaborations, and a diverse repertoire, including show stopping favorites, this concert explores the paths we have traveled, the possibilities that lie ahead, and the discoveries we make along the way.FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 20271 PM | SHARON LYNNE WILSON CENTER | LEVELS 3–8
