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making the arts accessible for all

Arts @ Large is committed to providing equitable access to educational experiences that include the arts.

Calling All Artists!
Open Call for Van Design

Arts @ Large is excited to invite artists, designers, and creatives to submit proposals for our new Mobile Media Van’s vibrant, professional, and community-inspired exterior design. From schools and after-school programs to community centers and beyond, the Mobile Media Lab will serve as a mobile extension of our mission, expanding access to digital arts education and creative opportunities throughout the city. This opportunity is intended to highlight community collaboration and elevate the work of local artist(s) through high-visibility exposure. We are open to individual artist submissions or collaborative designs engaging multiple artists.

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Legacy Exhibition
Opening Celebration
August 21 | 6 - 8:30 pm

Join us for our second annual Legacy Exhibition.  All are welcome to participate in a variety of interactive installations, highlighting the creativity of amazing artist-educators.  We’ll highlight student art from a multitude of Milwaukee classrooms, along with legacy artifacts created inside our community center.  To the soundtrack of Jam House recordings, we’ll feature art from our Summer Camp, A.I.R. academy, Career Development, and Artist in Residence programs. This year’s exhibition will celebrate photography from our new artist support project: Nurture.  As always, Green Baked Goods will make the night even better with their culinary creations.

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NEW ARTIST IN RESIDENCE COHORT COMING SOON!

Applications have been submitted and reviewed and selections have been made. 

We are preparing to announce our  ’25-’26 Artist in Residence Cohort – check back, details will be revealed soon!

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Artists

Program Opportunities
A local artist draws during an art workshop

Each year, Arts @ Large provides hundreds of opportunities for artists, across multiple disciplines, to engage with schools and the community.

Schools & Teachers

Program Opportunities
A group of teachers collaborate together while attending a teacher education program

All artists are educators, all educators are artists. 

Arts @ Large  builds the confidence and competence of educators to use the arts to engage students in dynamic educational activities.

Students

Program Opportunities
Students gather around a picnic table to watch an artist give a painting demonstration

Our commitment to lifelong learning starts with youth. These opportunities bring an awareness to creativity and instill an arts-integrated life.

Community

Program Opportunities
Volunteers gather outside at the Paliafito Eco-Arts Park as part of the Paliafito Cistern build team

We are proud to call Walker’s Point our home. Our mission honors the diversity that makes Milwaukee’s artistic community great.

Welcome Green Baked Goods!

We are proud to partner with Green Baked Goods as our Café partner! Established in 2020, husband and wife team, Kevin and Angela founded Green Baked Goods using their combined 20+ years of experience in the service industry. With a natural talent for flavor & presentation, their large selection is baked daily onsite utilizing only fresh, local produce with new items added frequently.

Whether you’re here for a meeting, grabbing lunch, or catching up with friends over coffee, the Café is the perfect spot to relax, refuel, and connect. Nestled in the heart of our creative space, the café offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for artists, professionals, and community members alike.

From signature quiches and scones to cookies and panini sandwiches, there is something for everyone. Come in today and see why the café is more than just a place to eat—it’s a vibrant extension of our creative community.

For catering inquiries please contact: greenbakedgoods414@gmail.com

Cafe Hours:
MON | SUN Closed
TUE - SAT | 9AM - 2 PM
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Since 2001, Arts @ Large has engaged Milwaukee's students, their families and the community in arts-rich experiential learning.

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August 2025

Jam House

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Join us for Jam House with host Jeanne Marie Farinelli. A talented saxophonist and Milwaukee educator, she regularly performs with local jazz groups. Her music blends modern influences with traditional jazz, creating a soulful and unique approach to improvisation. She is returning to Jam House after hosting last year, and we are so excited to have her back!

Jam House is free and open to all.  Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the music starts at 7 PM.  These jams are open to all ages and genders, offering a welcoming space for music lovers of every background.

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August 2025

Legacy Exhibition Opening Celebration

Event Details

Join us on Gallery Night for the second annual Legacy Exhibition Opening Celebration. All are welcome to participate in a variety of interactive installations highlighting the creativity of amazing artist-educators. We’ll showcase student art from a variety of Milwaukee classrooms, along with legacy artifacts created within our community center. To the soundtrack of Jam House recordings, we’ll feature art from our Summer Camp, A.I.R. academy, Career Development, and Artist in Residence programs. This year’s exhibition will celebrate photography from our new artist support project: Nurture. As always, Green Baked Goods will make the night even better with their culinary creations.  Free and open to all in the community.