making the arts accessible for all

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

The Art vs. Food Silent Auction is LIVE!

Support Arts @ Large—from near or far! Remote bidding is now open so that you can place your bids from anywhere. All proceeds benefit our FREE youth arts education programs.

Discover an incredible selection of more than 75 packages, including unique art, exclusive travel and dining experiences, sports memorabilia, and more.

Click the button above to register to be a silent bidder today and start bidding!

OUR CURRENT ARTIST IN RESIDENCE

Santo y Sombra (Saint and Shadow) is a residency exploring legacy, conflict, and elegance. Nohemí Chávez Contreras artistic residency delves into the tension between sacredness and shadow, legacy and rebellion, tradition and transformation.

The Arts @ Large Community

Artists

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

Schools & Teachers

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

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

Community

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

What We Do

Since 2001, Arts @ Large has engaged Milwaukee's students, their families and the community in arts-rich experiential learning.

Upcoming Events

12 June 2025

Art vs. Food

Art vs. Food is returning on June 12th and will be bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever!

This unforgettable evening will blend art and food in a sensory celebration that will awaken your taste buds and inspire your creativity at the Ivy House. Guests will enjoy a delicious meal crafted by three renowned Milwaukee chefs, each paired with a talented local artist. The night will feature a silent auction, live artistic performances, a keynote speaker, and more-all while supporting Arts @ Large’s mission to make the arts accessible to all. Join us for a night like no other.

27 June 2025

Closing Celebration | SANTO Y SOMBRA

Join us for the closing celebration of Artist in Residence Nohemí Chávez Contreras. More details coming soon!

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Cafe Hours:

SUN-MON| Closed
TUE - SAT | 9 AM - 2 PM

Location:

1100 South 5th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53204

414.763.7379