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Arts @ Large began as, and still is, devoted to equity in education.  We believe every student deserves an education that includes the arts.  That is why we approach our work with children and youth through multiple channels – in school, after school, with partner organizations and at our hub, the A@L Community Center.  We provide opportunities for K-12 students to work side-by-side with local artists in their schools and in after school and Saturday programs throughout the City and at our Community Center.  Our Career Development program provides youth opportunities to build skills in art and design related work that prepares them for the future, and we give youth the resources to create their own exhibitions and performances.

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Working as an intern at Arts @ Large has been an amazing experience. Being here has opened my eyes to the way art can help a person in their struggles.
Anessia Johnson, Career Development Intern

Career Development

The Arts @ Large Career Development Program is a paid internship for 20 Milwaukee Public Schools High Schoolers ages 15-18. Through mentorship they develop their art practice and learn 21st century job skills from professional artist mentorship. The 2023-24 Career Development Cohort welcomed interns from Bay View High School, Reagan IB, Golda Meir, Bradley Tech, MacDowell Montessori, Milwaukee High School of the Arts, and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.

The application for our 2024-25 cohort of interns is now open through October 11th. 

Arts @ Large’s Career Development Program is supported by the Komatsu Mining Foundation, Milwaukee Public Schools, Renaissance Construction, Rockwell Automation, and the We Energies Foundation.

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Summer Camp

2025 Summer Camp details coming this April!

A@L Summer Camp is a FREE 5-week arts camp for 3rd -8th grade Milwaukee county residents.  Programming will feature 4 different art mediums and will take place Monday-Thursday from 8:00 am – 1:00 PM.  

Past Art Mediums:  Painting, Drumming, 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

Sacred Garden

Sacred Garden is a youth-focused open mic, created by and for Milwaukee’s young people.  This unique format amplifies the voices of youth artists who use the Arts @ Large Gallery stage to share stories, music and more. While adults are welcome to enter the space, youth are at the center and always heard first. The creators and coordinators of Sacred Garden work to create a space where youth can be authentically themselves, and they do not condone racism, homophobia, transphobia, or any other hate speech on the stage. 

A.I.R. Academy

A.I.R. Academy is your 3rd-8th grade young artist’s FREE opportunity to try out different art mediums to find their passion and to begin their journey as a future Artist in Residence.

Spring A.I.R. Academy Registration Opens 1/2/25 – check back then!

Spring program dates are Saturdays, 9 am-1 pm, February 8th through March 15th, 2025.

Parent Orientation will be held on February 8th from 10:30-11:30 am.

Please send any questions to A@L Program Director, Phillip Salat, at Phillip@ArtsatLargeinc.org

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January 2025

Demar Walker Opening Celebration

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Save the date for the opening celebration for our second artist in residence, Demar Walker.  Demar is a multidisciplinary artist and educator from Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  His work centers on the embodied practices of Black social, cultural, and political life in the Midwestern United States.

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January 2025

Jam House

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Join our hosts Gig Simulator and their house band of talented private youth music instructors for
An unforgettable experience! This unique night gives students the opportunity to showcase their skills on stage, gaining confidence and performance experience while collaborating with their teachers.  Whether you’re a budding vocalist, guitarist, drummer, or more seasoned musician, all are welcome!  Doors open at 6:30pm, live music begins at 7pm.  Free and open to the public.

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January 2025

Jam House

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Join our hosts Girls Rock MKE!  Whether you’re a guitarist, drummer, or more seasoned musician, all are welcome!  Doors open at 6:30 pm, and live music begins at 7 pm.  Free and open to the public.  NOTE: Jam House is moving to Thursday nights!

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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