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

Register for Spring A.I.R. Academy

Spring A.I.R. Academy Registration is OPEN!  A.I.R. Academy is your 3rd-8th grade young artists’ FREE opportunity to try different art mediums to find their passion and begin their journey as a future Artist in Residence. A.I.R. Academy is held at the Arts @ Large Community Center – 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

 – Spring program dates are Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, February 15th through March 15th, 2025.

– Parent Orientation will be held on February 8th from 10:30-11:30 am. Parent Orientation is mandatory for new participants.

– Closing Ceremony (See what your young artist has created!): March 15th from 12:00 -1:00 pm

Spring 2025 Art Mediums: To Be Announced

Please send any questions to A@L Program Associate, Sadie McVey, at Sadie@ArtsatLargeinc.org

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

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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.

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

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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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Soft Opening

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
Green Baked Goods will be closed 12/24/24-1/1/25
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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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January 2025

Demar Walker Opening Celebration

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Arts @ Large presents, JUNIOR | A residency of being, becoming, and belonging, with DeMar Walker

This multimedia exhibition brings together photography, film, costume, and performance to explore the complexities of Black male identity. Artist-In-Residence, DeMar Walker, delves into his personal experiences beginning from childhood to create a story arc that celebrates his unique journey into adulthood.

Join us for the opening celebration on Gallery Night as Walker debuts the Milwaukee screening of the second installment of his dance short film series entitled the refrain. You don’t want to miss it!

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February 2025

A.I.R. Academy

Event Details

A.I.R. Academy is your 3rd-8th grade young artists’ FREE opportunity to try different art mediums to find their passion and begin their journey as future Artists in Residence. 

Saturdays 2/8/25-3/15/25

9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Arts @ Large Community Center – 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204
Parent Orientation: 2/8/25 
Closing Ceremony (See what your young artist has created!): 3/15/25

APPLICATIONS OPEN January 2nd, 2025 – check back then!

*Due to the free nature of this program, to maximize how many students can participate we require your young artist to commit to at least 4 out of the 5 sessions. (This does not include missed sessions due to illness, emergency, or other excused absences.)

Please send any questions to A@L Program Director, Phillip Salat, at Phillip@ArtsatLargeinc.org