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.

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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.

Gallery Exhibitions

Art Education

Wheel Throwing
Monthly Clay Classes
Paint and Pour
Painting and Drawing

All Open Classes

Performing Arts

Grey Area Productions
Live Music
Special Events

All Performances

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First Friday Downtown Artwalk

Friday, September 6

4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

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SOUVENIRS

SOLD OUT

Saturday, September 7

7-9:30 PM

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Give Clay a Try - A Hand Building Experience

Tuesday, September 17 & 24th (2 Session Course)

5:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Instructor: Nancy Quinlisk

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FILM SOCIETY 2024-25 SEASON

September 22, 2024

5 PM

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FEATURING NANCY ALLEN

October 10-12, 2024

7:30-9:30 PM

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2025-26 Gallery Season & Artspire 2025 Art Vendor

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

July 17 – September 7, 2024

Artist Reception: Friday, August 2, 5-7 PM | Open House

Elizabeth West

Value Me

Kader Gallery

Mark Arnold

Now & Then

Kader Gallery

Tim Hammond

Places I’ve Walked, Faces I’ve Seen

Front Gallery

Edward Burgess

Wilderness Neighbors

Balcony Gallery

2023-24 Visual Arts Exhibitions

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Join us in our mission to enhance the quality of life in the Coulee Region by maintaining the Pump House as a cultural center, and by promoting a wide range of visual, literary, and performing arts.

Funds generated through ticket sales, events, classes, memberships, and donations help us support this mission, provide free admission to all galleries, tuition sponsorships, and diverse arts programming for all ages.

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Incredible place with knowledgeable staff. They host some great exhibits, performances, and events! The building itself is even interesting! Great place to see and experience the talent in our community! Love love love!

- Carly F.

Awards and Grants

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The Pump House Regional Arts Center was recently recognized for its efforts and support of the arts, culture, and creativity within La Crosse! The Creative Community Champion Award was presented by Create Wisconsin to the city of La Crosse, the City Arts Board, and the Pump House.

La Crosse Tribune Article by Chloe Hilles

The Pump House Regional Arts Center was recently awarded a State Tourism Grant to help foster a healthy community.

“The grant will be used to improve and update its restroom facilities and replace chairs in the theater. The Pump House receives more than 50,000 visitors in a typical year. ”

News 8000 article by Emily Haugen

At the start of National Travel and Tourism week, Governor Tony Evers made a stop at the Pump House in La Crosse. The Pump House received a grant in late 2022 for building improvements. “The arts are part of the tourism industry here in Wisconsin,” Evers said, noting the Pump House is one reason why visitors should come downtown.

WIZM News article by Brad Williams