Short and long-term artist residencies are available for artists seeking to use their artform as a way to engage students in learning across the spectrum of academics, art, music, dance, and more.
These residencies not only provide crucial access to creativity for students but also provide space for artists to deepen their art practice while diversifying their income. Schools across Milwaukee benefit from the work of Arts @ Large and the Artist Educators that partner with us.
The Arts @ Large Community Center Artist-In-Residence program provides artists the opportunity to showcase their own art and creative practice, while also building community and capacity to translate their work as artist-educators.
The 2025-26 Artist-in-Residence program at the Arts @ Large Community Center features a diverse group of artists selected from among more than 60 applicants by a jury of past artists-in-residence and arts professionals.
2025-26 Artists-In-Residence:
Fall 2025
Whitney Salgado
Spring 2026
Hattie Grimm
Thank you to our generous sponsors at The Ruth Arts Foundation, Milwaukee Arts Board, and Wisconsin Arts Board for making our residencies possible.
Arts @ Large offers professional development opportunities to assist aspiring artist educators in building the skills and confidence to work in the classroom with K-12 students, and at our Community Center with people of all ages and a variety of abilities. Topics span a wide spectrum including:
Complete these forms ONLY if you have discussed and confirmed a residency opportunity with an Arts @ Large staff member. Artist Proposal Form Artist Work Plan Artist/Teach meeting guide Artist Post Residency Survey National Art Standards for IC
Blutender at the Pfister
In 2026, Arts @ Large celebrates 25 years of arts education in Milwaukee. As we honor our past and look toward the future, we’re planning a year filled with special events, community collaborations, and creative surprises.
First up: Arts @ Large takes over Blu at the Pfister Hotel for Blutender. Join us as two guest bartenders compete to see who can make the most tips! Stay tuned, our guest bartenders will be announced in January. Save the date and plan to attend in support of arts education.
Career Development Exhibit Opening
Arts @ Large Career Development high school interns present, (Past)(Present)(Future): Where Milwaukee Meets. Join Arts @ Large for the opening exhibit and be immersed in their interns’ vision for the future of Milwaukee and enjoy a sneak peek at their short film, Streets with a Story. Guided by the Arts @ Large Eco-literacy Cornerstone, their group of new interns have been working with Eric Montenegro of Palante Visuals and Adam Carr, to bring to life “Streets with a Story: A Short Film Project About Memory, Place, and Community,” designed by the Arts @ Large Autonomous Youth Council Members Eva, Max and Lola. The group of returning interns are working alongside artist mentor as a part of their first Collaborative Studio, where they will explore the future of Milwaukee through their art practice. FREE – all are welcome!
RSVP not required, but appreciated at https://forms.gle/1qNRWmv66zgSjxv36
Jam House
Join hosts Gig Simulator in February and March, a group of music teachers and performers in the area who welcome you to experience what the “gigging” process is like in a safe, judgement free setting. Piano, amp, PA and drums provided! FREE – all are welcome.
