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

Masterclass with Whitney Salgado
Capturing Life Through Ink

November 20 | 6-8pm

Join Whitney Salgado for their third and final Masterclass, as they feature the use of ink to transcribe the world around us. Salgado will go over various types of mark making and how to best utilize a brush pen as a tool when drawing from life. Learn how imperfections and crooked lines can add a charm to your work and embrace working with an unforgiving medium. 

Free & open to the public, all ages & skill levels welcome. Materials provided.  Registration encouraged, but not required.

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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

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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

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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

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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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November 2025

Capturing Life Through Ink

Event Details

Join Whitney Salgado for their third and final Masterclass, as they feature the use of ink to transcribe the world around us. Salgado will go over various types of mark making and how to best utilize a brush pen as a tool when drawing from life. Learn how imperfections and crooked lines can add a charm to your work and embrace working with an unforgiving medium.

Free & open to the public, all ages & skill levels welcome. Materials provided.  Registration encouraged but not required at https://forms.gle/txnpR51hx1GAn3mB7

22

November 2025

A.I.R. Academy Closing Celebration

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Join us as we celebrate the creativity, skill, and passion of our young artists at the Fall A.I.R. Academy Closing Exhibition! Discover a vibrant showcase featuring digital art, fashion, and painting — each piece reflecting the artists’ unique voices and creative journeys. Experience Milwaukee’s next generation of artists and enjoy an afternoon filled with imagination, connection, and joy, and see firsthand how Arts @ Large empowers youth to tell their stories and make an impact through creativity. Don’t miss it!  Free and open to all!