Visual Arts
Art Studio
Open Studio Memberhsips
Wheel Throwing
Monthly Clay Classes
Painting and Drawing
PUMP HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED ON:
Saturday, September 26 for Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 24 for a private rental
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.
Call to Artists Now Open
Renew or Join Film Society 2026-27 Season
Pump Up The Jam - Vinyl Night
Dance. Listen. Have Fun.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Doors 6pm | Music 7pm-1am
18+ (ID Required)
$20 @ Door
Featuring DJ’s:
– Shmutz
– Murder Kween
– Searchl1te
In-Person Artist Talk
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
5-7 PM
With Douglas Bosley, Christopher Murphy & Josephine Dechant
Free to attend, no reservations required
These artists will discuss their creative processes, inspirations, and the stories about thier exhibitions featured here at the Pump House. Enjoy an engaging conversation followed by an opportunity to ask questions and meet the artists.
Artist Reception
Friday, October 2, 2026
5-7 PM
Join us to welcome and celebrate artists, Douglas Bosley, Josephine Dechant, Christopher Murphy and Rosario Martinez Llaguno & Roberto Vega Jiménez with Lapiztola
Free open house reception
Flow State Literary Series
Hard Case Binding Bookmaking Workshop
Tuesday, October 6 & 13, 2026 (2-session class)
5:00-7:30 PM
Instructed by Amoreena Rathke
CHOPPA SINGS FESTIVAL
CURRENT EXHIBITIONS
September 9 – October 10, 2026
In Person Art Talk: Tuesday, September 29 | 5-7 PM | Free
Artist Reception: Friday, October 2, 2026 | 5-7 PM | Free
Lapiztola
Front Gallery
Rejuvenation & Deep Time
Kader Gallery
Iridule Nulladrift
Kader Gallery
Hermes
Kader Gallery
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LIGHTS UP FUND
Theater LED lighting update to improve the quality, environmental sustainability, and versatility of the performance space.
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.
Now Booking
ARTSPIRE LA CROSSE
Saturday, June 13, 2026 | 10am – 5pm
Artspire is an all-inclusive, free community art event that attracts, engages and connects our diverse community through meaningful arts experiences, including visual, interactive, performing, literary arts and dance. Produced and funded by the Pump House Regional Arts Center, sponsors and donors like you!
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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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