making the arts accessible for all

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

SAVE THE DATE!

ART VS FOOD – June 12th, 2025

NEW LOCATION – The Ivy House

We’re thrilled to announce that our Art vs. Food fundraising gala is back in 2025, and it’s going to be bigger, bolder, and more immersive than ever before! Get ready for an unforgettable evening  where art and food collide in a sensory celebration that will ignite your taste buds and spark your creativity. This year, we’re moving to an exciting new venue, the Ivy House, ensuring a fresh and unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars now—this is a night you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for more details in the coming months. We can’t wait to celebrate art, food, and community with you.

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

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.

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Welcome Green Baked Goods!

We are proud to partner with Green Baked Goods as our new Cafe 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.

From signature quiches and scones to cakes and panini sandwiches, there is something for everyone. Stop in and visit the cafe today!

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.

Upcoming Events

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February 2025

Spring A.I.R. Academy

A.I.R. Academy is a free opportunity for 3rd–8th-grade young artists to explore different art mediums, discover their passion, and begin their journey as future Artists in Residence. A.I.R. Academy is held at the Arts @ Large Community Center where imagination takes flight. The Spring sessions begin on February 15th and run through March 15th, offering five weeks of creative fun and discovery. Students will explore Visual Art with Whitney Salgado, Photography with Ethan Sorge, and Spoken Word Poetry with Jamai Fisher.  Mark your calendar: Come celebrate the amazing work created by our young artists at the Closing Ceremony on March 15th at 12:00 PM. It’s a chance to see the talent, creativity, and hard work put into every masterpiece. We welcome everyone to join us for this inspiring showcase!

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February 2025

Rooted: A Reflection on Finding & Making Home

A Masterclass with DeMar Walker.  This lecture presentation will focus on DeMar Walker’s dance short film series. He will discuss its influences which include the cultural histories of Milwaukee and the Midwestern United States. The presentation will also highlight the films and their connections to athe rtistic and spiritual practices of the African Diaspora.  Participants will be led through a creative writing exercise based on personal memory, cultural history, & artistic expression.