IOB@
Where Neurodivergent Creativity Meets Milwaukee’s Best Destinations
Format: In-Person
Offered: Various Days
Time: 9:00 am-12:00 pm or 1:00-4:00 pm CST
Duration: One, 3-Hour Session
Price: $180/workshop
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Program Description
With IOB@, we take the Islands of Brilliance experience beyond the studio classroom and into some of Milwaukee’s most exciting spaces. Each workshop immerses students in a unique environment…whether it’s a museum, zoo, or innovation lab…where they’ll explore, learn, and then create using creative programs like Procreate or Stop Motion Studio on an iPad.
By blending technology with hands-on discovery, these workshops offer a fresh, engaging way for neurodivergent students to express their creativity while connecting with the world around them.
Watch this space as additional sessions and locations are added!
Program Outcomes
Self Awareness
Self Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision Making
This Program is a Good Fit For
This program is a great fit for creative students ages 8 and up who are excited to explore some of Milwaukee’s most iconic attractions through art and technology. Each experience offers a unique setting so students should come ready to create, imagine, and engage with their surroundings, rain or shine!
IOB@Milwaukee Art Museum
Beyond the Canvas: Digital Art Inspired by the Masters
Date: Thursday, June 18, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Milwaukee Art Museum (700 N Art Museum Dr, Milwaukee, WI)
See, Snap, & Remix: Digital Art Under the Wings of Milwaukee’s Iconic Art Museum!
During IOB@MAM, creativity takes center stage! Students will embark on an interactive tour, exploring world-class artwork while capturing their favorite pieces through digital photography. But the real magic happens next—using Procreate on iPads, they’ll remix, reimagine, and transform the museum’s masterpieces into their own digital creations.
IOB@Milwaukee Ballet
Move, Capture, Create: Dance in Motion
Date: The June date is being finalized! Watch this space!
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Milwaukee Ballet (128 N Jackson St., Milwaukee, WI 53202)
From the studio to the screen…turn movement into art.
Step inside the world of professional dance. At IOB@Milwaukee Ballet, students will meet company dancers, watch them perform, and get a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to be part of a working ballet company. Then it’s their turn…participants will explore movement in the rehearsal studio, experiencing how motion, expression, and storytelling come together through the body.
Next, we shift into the black box theater, where movement becomes inspiration. Using iPads, students will capture dancers or their own motion and transform it into digital artwork…adding lines, energy, and imagination to bring each moment to life. The result? A dynamic blend of performance and creativity that turns movement into something you can see, shape, and share.
IOB@Zoological Society of Milwaukee
Design the Wild: Exhibit Design at the Zoo
Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Zoological Society of Milwaukee at the Milwaukee County Zoo (10005 W Bluemound Rd, Milwaukee, WI)
See the zoo like an exhibit designer…and create something wildly your own.
What makes a great zoo exhibit? At IOB@Zoological Society of Milwaukee, students step into the world of exhibit design. After exploring the zoo and learning how habitats are thoughtfully created for both animals and visitors, participants will design their own exhibit for an animal or character of their choice…real or imagined. Using digital tools like Procreate, they’ll bring their ideas to life. The result? A one-of-a-kind exhibit design that reflects how they see the world…wild, thoughtful, and entirely their own.
IOB@UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium
Stars, Stories & Northern Lights
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm or 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: UW-Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium (1900 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee, WI 53211)
Your own private night sky…what will you create from it?
Step inside the dome and experience the universe like never before. At IOB@UW–Milwaukee Manfred Olson Planetarium, students will explore the night sky during a private planetarium program led by Director Dr. Jean Creighton. From constellations to the glow of the northern lights, this immersive experience brings the cosmos up close. Then, students will turn inspiration into creation…designing their own projects inspired by the stars, space, and the wonder of what’s out there. The result? A creative journey that starts in the sky and comes back down as something entirely their own.
New to Islands of Brilliance? First time signing up for a workshop?
We’d love to help. Connect with Us before registering!
Explore Our Programs
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Open Lab Programs
Our most frequent and accessible options, Open Lab Programs provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment for your child to learn, create, and connect…including our Daily Doodle Lounge!
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Foundation Programs
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Academy Programs
The most rigorous IOB program, Digital Academy provides apprentice-style instruction in a product-based learning environment.
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Community Programs
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