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

PUMP HOUSE WILL BE CLOSED ON:

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.

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Call to Artists Now Open

Accepting applications from September 1 – January 31 for:
2027-2028 Gallery Exhibition Season
2026-2027 Driftless Ceramics Biennial Group Exhibition
2027 Artspire Fine Art Fair Vendor
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La Crosse Adventure Films Fest Screening

Wednesday, October 14

5:00 PM

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Tales of the Creepy & Scary

Presented by the Bluff Country Tale Spinners

Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:00 PM

$20

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Renew or Join Film Society 2026-27 Season

Sun. October 18, 2026

5 pm

Movie: In Bruges (2008, United Kingdom/United States)

Join anytime.

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In-Person Artist Talk

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5-7 PM

With artists

Lydia Zoells, Flo Sandok, Elizabeth Higgins & Allie “Rusty” Norgord

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.

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Second Skin

A play by Kristin Idaszak

Presented by Grey Area Productions

November 5-8, 12-15 & 19-22

DETAILS & TICKETS

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Artist Reception

Friday, November 6, 2026

5-7 PM

Join us to welcome and celebrate artists, Lydia Zoells, Flo Sandok, Elizabeth Higgins & Allie “Rusty” Norgord

Free open house reception

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Flow State Literary Series

With Featured Author Jenny Robertson

Tuesday, November 10

7:00 PM

Free

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

October 13 – November 21, 2026

In-Person Artist Talk: Tuesday, October 27, 2026 | 5-7 PM | Free

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

Birds by Julia Kremer

Undertow

Lydia Zoells

Kader Gallery

Birds by Julia Kremer

Life Work

Flo Sandok

Kader Gallery

Birds by Julia Kremer

All That I Carry

Elizabeth Higgins

Front Gallery

Birds by Julia Kremer

Ceramic: Functional Abstractions

Allie “Rusty” Norgord

Front Gallery

Birds by Julia Kremer

La Crosse County 4-H

September 8 – October 19, 2026
Balcony Gallery

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MEMBERSHIP

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.

ARTSPIRE LA CROSSE

Saturday, June 12, 2027 | 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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