making the arts accessible for all

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

25 YEARS.

ONE BIG COMMUNITY CELEBRATION!

We are 25 years strong—and we want to celebrate with YOU!

Join us for an afternoon of art-making, live music, food, and creative experiences. Come make something, connect with your community, and celebrate with us!

Come Enjoy:

✦ Mr. Lucky Diop African drum circle

✦ Marina Lee interactive sidewalk art

✦ Community Art Table

✦ Print Making

✦ Face Painting

✦ Maria’s Café

✦ and more surprises along the way!

Join us in our Community Center and in the Creative Commons at 5th & Washington.

FREE + open to all! We hope you will join us!

Arts @ Large is now accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Career Development – Creative Careers Art Internship program at our A@L Community Center!

We are seeking Milwaukee Public Schools students ages 15-18, for our Creative Careers program, which focuses on developing 21st-century job skills through your art practice alongside a professional artist mentor.

This year, we are hiring for three exciting projects:

🟡 Installation Art/Stage Design: Build an immersive creative environment in our gallery for the community to explore on April 2027 Gallery Night.

🟡 Creative Writing: Make a short collaborative book of original works based on youth perspectives of Milwaukee. Interns will also focus on performing their works (including with music accompaniment) at our April 2027 Gallery Night.

🟡 Film: Produce an original short film reflecting on Milwaukee’s history and its civil rights visionaries. The film will be screened at the opening of our yearly exhibit in March 2027.

All projects will be presented or performed in Spring at our Career Development – Creative Careers exhibit in our gallery.

The deadline to apply is October 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Become a Member of HEARTS @ Large

Become a member of HEARTS @ Large for our 25th anniversary and turn a small monthly gift into a real, lasting impact. As the gap in arts education continues to grow (last year alone, the number of Milwaukee County students without access increased by 40%), your recurring support helps us respond in real time.

Monthly giving stretches your dollars further, fueling consistent, creative opportunities for Milwaukee youth, ensuring more students don’t get left behind. It’s an easy, powerful step to help close the growing gap in Milwaukee.

For as little as $5 per month, you can support arts education for thousands!