501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1977 with a mission of enriching lives in the La Crosse region and beyond through visual, performing, and literary arts.

Visual Arts

Three Exhibition Galleries that are free and open to the public.  Artwork selected through a juried process. Gallery artwork is for sale and changes every other month.

Art Studio

Open Studio Memberhsips
Wheel Throwing
Monthly Clay Classes
Painting and Drawing

Performing Arts

Grey Area Productions
Live Music
Special Events

IMPORTANT NOTICE – King Street Reconstruction Project 2026

The City of La Crosse will be reconstructing King Street from Front Street to 3rd Street over the next few months. This construction will affect parking for our visiting patrons. Please read our update on the Parking at the Pump House page for details.

Apologies for any inconveniences but we appreciate your patience and understanding. Please do not let this construction stray you away from visiting the Pump House or our neighboring businesses.

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April Clay Class

Toad House

Tuesday, April 14 & 21 (2-session class)
5:30-7 PM

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Cocktails & Cabaret: Pop & Rock Piano

with Nancy Allen & Cast

April 14, 15, 17 & 18, 2026

7:30 pm

SOLD OUT!

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Paint & Pour: Painting Through the Seasons in Style

Spring Flowers – Pastel Blooms, Warm Landscape: Folk Art

Instructed by Abby Daleki

Saturday. April 18, 1-3 PM

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Film Society

Sunday, April 19, 2026

Sentimental Value, 2025 Norway

BEST INTERNATIONAL FEATURE FILM 2026 OSCARS

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Flow State Literary Series

Thursday, April 23, 2026 – 7 PM

Featured Authors: Nick Gulig & Elizabeth Zuba

A partnership with UW-L’s English Department, Pump House Regional Arts Center and Pearl Street Books.

Free to Attend

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Artist Reception

Friday, May 1, 2026, 5-7 PM

Join us to welcome and celebrate the artists for our All Schools Show

Free open house reception

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Paint & Pour: Painting Through the Seasons in Style

Summer Flowers Blooming/Quite Vibrant: Expressionism

Instructed by Abby Daleki

Saturday, May 16, 1-3 PM

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Inspired By La Crosse Art Competition CALL TO ARTISTS

Share with us what encourages creation of diverse interpretations of what it means to be inspired by La Crosse. Winners will be awarded a cash prize and public display at La Crosse City Hall.

Accepting Applications through May 5, 2026

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

February 25 – April 11, 2026

Artist Reception: Friday, March 6, 2026 | 5-7 PM | Free

EXPLORING TEXTURE

Group Exhibition

Kader Gallery & Front Gallery

Tomah Schools

February 25 – March 14, 2026

Balcony Gallery

Membership 

FUNDRAISER

Donated art pieces in search of loving homes

Spherical sculptural surface inlaid with irregular mother-of-pearl shell fragments set in black bitumen, mounted on a metal stand.

Anima Moon

Public artwork by Joel Kuennen, designed for Pettibone Park on the Mississippi River, directly across from Riverside Park downtown La Crosse. The sculpture will reflect moonlight onto the river and track the Moon as it moves across the night sky, creating a quiet, shared civic presence visible from both sides of the river.

Lights Up Fund

Theater LED lighting update to improve the quality, environmental sustainability, and versatility of the performance space. 

Restroom Renovation Fund

Historic building updates required during Women’s Bathroom construction.

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Hours

MON. 9AM – 5PM
TUES. 9AM – 7PM
WED. 9AM – 5PM
THURS. 9AM – 5PM
FRI. 9 AM – 5PM*
SAT. 12PM – 4PM*
SUN. CLOSED

*Closing time may vary due to performances and events.

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