Brandon Ruud, Constance and Dudley J. Godfrey Jr. Curator of American Art and Decorative Arts at the Milwaukee Art Museum.

Ruud holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from the Department of History at the University of West Florida, and a M.A. from the Department of Art and Art History from George Washington University. He is completing his doctoral dissertation on American art at the University of Illinois, Chicago.

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Milwaukee Art Museum to Present Major Exhibition Exploring Early American Modern Art by the Ashcan School and The Eight
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Milwaukee Art Museum to Present Major Exhibition Exploring Early American Modern Art by the Ashcan School and The Eight

Exhibition Builds on the Museum’s Legacy as a Leader in the Collection, Presentation, and Scholarship of Ashcan School Works

New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Spanish Influence on American Artists
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New Milwaukee Art Museum Exhibition Explores Spanish Influence on American Artists

This is the first major exhibition to explore the widespread influence of Spanish art and culture on American painting.

Art Scene: Bay View’s Unique Art School
Art Scene

Bay View’s Unique Art School

The Art School on KK is a non-profit that helps students of all skill levels.

Photo Gallery: Winslow Homer Show Opens
Photo Gallery

Winslow Homer Show Opens

Dramatic seascapes embraced by art lovers on a Great Lake.

New Exhibition Explores British Influence on the Quintessential American Painter Winslow Homer
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New Exhibition Explores British Influence on the Quintessential American Painter Winslow Homer

“Coming Away: Winslow Homer and England” explores how English art and a 19-month sojourn in Cullercoats impacted the latter part of the artist’s career

Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday this summer
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Milwaukee Art Museum celebrates 150th anniversary of Frank Lloyd Wright’s birthday this summer

Wasmuth Portfolio considered the most significant collection of architect’s early work

Nature and Opulence: The Art of Martin Johnson Heade offers Milwaukee Art Museum visitors calm in the holiday storm
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Nature and Opulence: The Art of Martin Johnson Heade offers Milwaukee Art Museum visitors calm in the holiday storm

Masterpieces by one of the most important American artists of the 19th century convey warmth and sheer beauty