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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.

2025-2026 Career Development
Art Internship Registration is Open!

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Fall A.I.R. Academy
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Legacy Exhibition thru September 27

Visit 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.  Come celebrate creativity in a multitude of forms.

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The Arts @ Large Community

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.

Visit 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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September 2025

Doors Open at Arts @ Large

Event Details

Join us for Historic Milwaukees Doors Open on Saturday, September 27th.  Come explore Arts @ Large by touring our beautifully restored building, originally built by Patrick Cudahy in 1890. Discover the rich history of all three levels in our Walker’s Point Community Center and see firsthand the transformation of the building from its past to its current use. Outside of building tours, guests will have the chance to dive into a variety of creative family friendly activities, while learning about our efforts to make the arts accessible to everyone through our diverse programming. Whether you have 10 minutes to spare or a few hours to spend, we will have an activity suited for guests of all ages.

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October 2025

Creative Commons Ribbon Cutting

Event Details

Join us for the official ribbon-cutting of the Creative Commons at 5th & Washington.  This public area, designed for all to gather, connect, and enjoy, features art created by local artists, A@L summer camp youth artists, and Acosta Middle School students. The space is open for all ages, with community spirit at its heart.  This community celebration will feature presentations from artists, city officials, and other notable guests. Guests will have the opportunity to sip cider and paint a pumpkin while enjoying the art that now beautifies the corner of 5th and Washington streets.  RSVP not required but appreciated – let us know you’re coming here http://bit.ly/3JSqfIc