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Artists

Arts @ Large programs, for schools and the community, are dynamic ways for local artists to share their work in the form of performances, exhibitions and teaching opportunities.  Artists are offered multiple ways to continue their own learning journey while finding meaningful work, engaging the community through:
 
Artist-in-Residence at the A@L Community Center
Professional Development
Long and Short Term School and Organizational Artist Residencies
Community Workshops
Public Art installations
Gallery Exhibitions and Performances
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programs & resources
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They [Arts @ Large] may not know this, but they have been a huge source of moral support that has impacted my life. They’ve given me a lot of positive feedback over the years about my different programs that has helped my confidence in my creativity.
Tia Richardson, Visual Artist

Artist Educator

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.

Artist-in-Residence

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 2024-25 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.

2024-25 Artists-In-Residence:

October – December 2024
Rozalia Singh

January – March 2025
DeMar Walker

April – June 2025
Nohemí Chávez-Contreras

Thank you to our generous sponsors at The Ruth Arts Foundation, Milwaukee Arts Board, and Wisconsin Arts Board for making our residencies possible.

See What Our Current Artists Have to Say

Professional Development

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:

  • Classroom Management
  • Trauma-Informed Teaching
  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
  • Building Success as an Independent Artist
  • Designing and Teaching a Master Class

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resources & forms

Become an Artist Educator

Interested in becoming an Arts @ Large Artist Educator?

Take The Survey

Artist-in-Residence Resources

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

A@L Contracted Artists Invoicing

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March 2025

Junior Closing Celebration

Event Details

Artist in Residence DeMar Walker delivers a vignette-style performance for the closing celebration of JUNIOR.  He will bring dance, theatrical performance, and spoken word to the Arts @ Large gallery to celebrate his story of self-discovery and belonging.  DeMar will also be joined by CR8TV House Founder Symphony Swan-Zawadi for a talkback directly after the performance.  If you believe in the power of storytelling, make sure you are in attendance. The show begins at 7 pm.

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April 2025

Jam House

Event Details

Join us for JAM HOUSE with hosts Girls Rock MKE!

Girls Rock MKE is an organization dedicated to creating safe spaces for exploring music through collaboration, expression, and technical skills. The jams are open to all ages and genders, and will be hosted by familiar faces from Girls Rock and Ladies Rock camps. Live sound audio mentoring will be available with Michaela throughout the night.

Jam House is free and open to all, offering a welcoming space for creativity, collaboration, and fun. Whether you’re an experienced musician, want to try something new, or enjoy live music, it’s the perfect place to get involved and connect with the community.

Join us for an exciting lineup of jams – we can’t wait to see you there!

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Through Arts @ Large programs, my students become experts on our local environment and will be able to share their expertise with adults and other community members.
Kristen Steinbach, Educator