Students

Arts @ Large is now accepting applications for our 2026/2027 Career Development – Creative Careers Art Internship program at our A@L Community Center!

We are seeking Milwaukee Public Schools students ages 15-18, for our Creative Careers program, which focuses on developing 21st-century job skills through your art practice alongside a professional artist mentor.

This year, we are hiring for three exciting projects:

– Installation Art/Stage Design: Build an immersive creative environment in our gallery for the community to explore on April 2027 Gallery Night.

– Creative Writing: Make a short collaborative book of original works based on youth perspectives of Milwaukee. Interns will also focus on performing their works (including with music accompaniment) at our April 2027 Gallery Night.

– Film: Produce an original short film reflecting on Milwaukee’s history and its civil rights visionaries. The film will be screened at the opening of our yearly exhibit in March 2027.

All projects will be presented or performed in Spring at our Career Development – Creative Careers exhibit in our gallery.

The deadline to apply is October 6th, 2026 at 11:59pm.

2026 Summer Camp

We invite young artists entering 3rd to 8th grade on a six-week summer art adventure, where they will get the chance to ignite their creativity and discover new passions by exploring a wide range of art mediums- all for FREE!   

Summer Camp runs for six weeks, beginning July 13th and ending on August 20th.  Activities are held 8:00 am – 1:00 pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (No Camp on Fridays) and include breakfast and lunch.   

See what your young artist has created at the Closing Celebration on August 20th, from noon to 1 pm, where students will display their masterpieces for parents, family, and friends.

Parent Orientation will be held on Saturday, July 11th from 10:30-11:30 am. Parent Orientation is mandatory for new participants.

Past Art Mediums:  Painting, Drumming, Podcasting, Sculpture, Song Writing, Theater, and Visual Art.

Location: All activities are held at the Arts @ Large Community Center, 1100 S. 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204

A.I.R. Academy is a FREE, six-session Saturday program where 3rd–8th grade artists build skills, explore new ideas, and create alongside peers in a supportive studio environment. This fall, students will experiment across three distinct art mediums related to Arts @ Large’s Fall Artist in Residence, Niki Johnson. Specific mediums will be announced soon.

Program Schedule
Saturdays from 9:00 am–1:00 pm
10/10, 17, 24, 11/7, 14, & 20
Families are required to commit to at least 5 of the 6 sessions.

Parent Orientation: 10/4 (10:30 – 11:30 am). Mandatory for all new participants.

Closing Ceremony:  11/20 Noon-1 pm.  Come see what our young artists have created!

A.I.R. Academy is held at the Arts @ Large Community Center – 1100 S 5th St, Milwaukee, WI 53204.

Note: Capacity is limited, and spots fill up fast—sign up today!