Arts @ Large is committed to providing equitable access to educational experiences that include the arts.
With the current café vendor’s lease ending in April, we’re seeking a qualified café vendor to activate the space starting in June of this year! The café, inside our Community Center in the Walker’s Point neighborhood, is a unique opportunity to run your own independent café while contributing to the energy, connection, and vibrancy of a thriving creative hub.
As part of our Creative Business Incubator Program, the café comes equipped with all you need to grow your business at a deeply discounted rental rate.
Visit the links below to view the full RFP, application and FAQs.
Vendor proposals are due by end of day on February 28, 2026.
Interested in applying but not sure where to start – or have additional questions not found on the FAQ list? Contact us at: operations@artsatlargeinc.org
Did you know that 54% of Milwaukee youth lack access to visual arts education? Your support helps change that.
When you give to Arts @ Large, you’re helping keep our arts education programs free and accessible to every young person who walks through our doors. Every dollar—large or small—creates more space for students to create, to feel seen, and to discover who they are.
Support creativity. Invest in youth voice. Help us ensure that every child in Milwaukee has the opportunity to experience the power of the arts. Give today.
2026 kicks off our 25th year!
We’re excited to mark this milestone by reflecting on our beginnings, our history, and the impact we’ve made in the Milwaukee community. Over the coming months, we’ll celebrate with special events and stories honoring 25 years of making the arts accessible to people of all ages.
Each year, Arts @ Large provides hundreds of opportunities for artists, across multiple disciplines, to engage with schools and the community.
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.
Our commitment to lifelong learning starts with youth. These opportunities bring an awareness to creativity and instill an arts-integrated life.
We are proud to call Walker’s Point our home. Our mission honors the diversity that makes Milwaukee’s artistic community great.
We are proud to partner with Green Baked Goods as our Café 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.
Whether you’re here for a meeting, grabbing lunch, or catching up with friends over coffee, the Café is the perfect spot to relax, refuel, and connect. Nestled in the heart of our creative space, the café offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere ideal for artists, professionals, and community members alike.
From signature quiches and scones to cookies and panini sandwiches, there is something for everyone. Come in today and see why the café is more than just a place to eat—it’s a vibrant extension of our creative community.
For catering inquiries please contact: greenbakedgoods414@gmail.com
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.
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.
