Visit the Community Center

Arts @ Large is located in the historic Walker’s Point Neighborhood of Milwaukee. Visit us to grab a coffee in our Green Baked Goods cafe, view the current exhibition, or attend one of our many workshops or shows!

Learn about the history of our building.

Location:

1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

Gallery Hours:

MON/WED/THU | 12 PM - 3 PM
SAT | 8 AM - 2 PM

Cafe Hours:

MON | Closed
TUE - FRI | 7 AM - 2 PM
SAT | 8 AM - 2 PM

Green Baked Goods Cafe
at Arts @ Large

Green Baked Goods, founded by Angela and Kevin Green, is a bakery and cafe, opened in partnership with Arts @ Large in 2023.

Come enjoy a cup of coffee and a daily assortment of homemade scones, muffins, cookies, mini loaves, and sandwiches.

Green Baked Goods can cater your next event or special occasion!

For catering inquiries please contact: greenbakedgoods414@gmail.com

Upcoming Events

17 October 2025

Opening Celebration | Whitney Salgado

Join us on Gallery Night for the opening celebration of our fall Artist in Residence, Whitney Salgado. Consciousness & Craft is rooted in intention and focused on utilizing one’s hands and memory to create. In an increasingly digital world where AI is rampant, art is a discussion of what it means to be human, to embrace tradition, and to express oneself.

Salgado’s work often serves as a visual dialogue for digital art and work created through digital programs and tools. Paired with traditional Mexican folk art and the craftsmanship of their grandparents, as well as Salgado’s digital work that navigates themes of mental health & trauma, this residency reflects on what it means to be human and create. Refreshments will be served from Green Baked Goods. The evening is free and all are welcome!

07 October 2025

Creative Commons Ribbon Cutting

Join us for the official ribbon-cutting of the Creative Commons at 5th & Washington. This public area, designed for all to gather, connect, and enjoy, features art created by local artists, A@L summer camp youth artists, and Acosta Middle School students. The space is open for all ages, with community spirit at its heart. This community celebration will feature presentations from artists, city officials, and other notable guests. Guests will have the opportunity to sip cider and paint a pumpkin while enjoying the art that now beautifies the corner of 5th and Washington streets. RSVP not required but appreciated – let us know you’re coming here http://bit.ly/3JSqfIc

History Book

HISTORY BOOK

The historic Patrick Cudahy building was constructed in 1890, featuring three commercial storefronts on its first floor and eight apartments on the upper two floors. Over the years, the building served the Walker’s Point neighborhood in a variety of ways, most notably as The Polish House which opened to the public in 1938 as a youth recreation and arts center. The site became a gathering space for kids of all nationalities – Polish, German, Greek, Norwegian, and Mexican and was in use almost every night for arts, theater, music, and community events.

With the help of foundations, corporations and individual contributions, New Market Tax Credits and Historic Tax Credits, Arts @ Large renovated the building into our new Community Center featuring a student art gallery, art studios, a café and catering kitchen, a training center and conference rooms, office space for Milwaukee area nonprofits and small businesses, and public space for weddings, parties, and events.

“There are few things more satisfying to me than seeing a beautiful old – and vacant – building get an overhaul and a new life with a new owner. When that new owner is a Milwaukee nonprofit that works every day to improve the lives of students? Double bonus.” – Bobby Tanzillo, writer for Urban Milwaukee

Venue rentals

With multiple spaces for rent, the Arts @ Large Community Center is the perfect location for your wedding, fundraiser, baby shower, corporate creative session, theater or music performance, or celebration of any kind!

In-house Catering, or Select Your Own Caterer
High-Tech Sound and Lighting
Baby Grand Piano
Stage, Gallery, Art Studio, Conference Center

Our newly renovated 1890s Patrick Cudahy building will make any event hard to forget!

Arts @ Large Marketplace

Support Arts @ Large and artists in our local community by shopping the Arts @ Large Marketplace. Visit the Community Center to shop in-person or visit our Etsy shop online.

Arts @ Large was SUCH a beautiful and unique location for our wedding, and the staff did an amazing job orchestrating everything — I’d highly recommend it as an event venue! Everything was perfect.

Dawn Lindsey