Photo: UWM student Haley Tovar, treasurer for the American Indian Student Center, helps artist Sam Zimmerman-Zhaawanoogiizhik unveil his work. (UWM Photo/Troye Fox)

By Kathy Quirk - University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee - May 9, 2023

Sam Zimmerman-Zhaawanoogiizhik, a Duluth-based artist who draws on his Ojibwe heritage in his work, created the murals as an artist-in-residence at UWM April 1-28. Zimmerman, a Grand Portage Ojibwe direct descendant, Crane Clan, is the first of four artists-in-residence who will be creating artwork with the centers.

During his residency, Zimmerman worked with UWM students who shared learning experiences with him and provided input on the design.

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