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
Paint and Pour
Painting and Drawing

Performing Arts

Grey Area Productions
Live Music
Special Events

Pump House Closed

May 26 in observance of Memorial Day

June 14 – Artspire Celebration at Riverside Park – Come join!

June 16-18 – post Artspire break

June 19 in observance of Junetheenth

Regular Hours will resume on the following days

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Wine Walk Participant

 Saturday, May 31

12-5pm

$40 Admission

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CALL FOR ARTISTS

WHAT: A self-guided studio tour taking place in the Greater La Crosse Area. Art studios and galleries participating in the tour are located in Wisconsin starting in Stoddard to the south, through the neighborhoods of La Crosse, and north to Holmen.

WHEN: Tour is September 13-14, 2025

JOIN THE TOUR and welcome art enthusiasts to your studio. The registration fee is $175 with a deadline is May 31. Preference may be given to early entries.

APPLY HERE

PAY ARTIST FEE

EVENT DETAILS

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Auditions: Every Brilliant Thing

Every Brilliant Thing By Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe
Directed by Pete Rydberg

Auditions: Monday June 2, 6:30-9 p.m. or by appointment @ Cappella Performing Arts Center

Recommended: Schedule a specific audition slot
by emailing 
artisticdirector@gmail.com

But walk-ins are welcome. 

Callbacks: Wednesday June 4, 6:30-9 p.m. @ Cappella Performing Arts Center

First Rehearsal: Monday June 9*

Performances: September 11-21, 2025 at Pump House Regional Arts Center

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Artist Reception

Friday, June 6, 2025, 5-7 PM

Join us to welcome and celebrate artists Amanda Langer, Hideki Suzuki & Corey Cleven.

Free open house reception. Complimentary snacks and a cash bar available.

Exhibitions on display May 21st – July 12th, 2025

DETAILS

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Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 am – 7 pm

Pump House Regional Arts Center
presents Artspire at Riverside Park

Free Community Arts Celebration with visual, performing and interactive arts for all

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Storytelling Festival

 July 18 & 19, 2025

$15-20

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FUNDRAISER

Pump House Regional Arts Center opened an art adoption center featuring donated art pieces in search of loving homes.

All proceeds go toward the Pump House, which is a 501(c)3 nonprofit art center, supporting the continuation of inclusive and accessible art programming.

CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

May 21st – July 12th, 2025

Artist Reception: June 6, 2025, 5-7 PM

Amanda Langer

Fabrications

Kader Gallery

Hideki Suzuki

History, Myth and Everyday Life in Japan

Kader Gallery

Corey Cleven

Pallette Brine

Front Gallery

Boys & Girls Club of La Crosse

May 21 – June 14, 2025

Balcony Gallery

NOW BOOKING

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.

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. 

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. ”  

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.

Address

119 King Street, La Crosse, WI, 54601

Call Us

608-785-1434

Email Us

contact@thepumphouse.org

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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