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

Saturday, October 19 for a Wedding

Upcoming Events

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October Clay Class

Owl Candle Holder

October 8 & 15, 2024 (2-session course)

5:30-7 PM

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FEATURING NANCY ALLEN

October 10-12, 2024

7:30-9:30 PM

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Painting with Fiber

October 19, 2024
12:00-2:30pm
$35 General Admission

Instructor: Lydia Hansen, featured gallery artist

For ages 8+

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FILM SOCIETY 2024-25 SEASON

October 20, 2024

5 PM

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Paint & Pour Season Announced!

Yayoi Kusama Pumpkin (1998)

October 22, 2024 

6:00-8:30pm

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Tales of the Creepy & Scary

Presented by BLuff Country Tale Spinners

October 25, 2024 

7:00 PM

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Magic & Mind Games: A Tribute to Houdini

Presented by Dan Nelson

With Music from Don Harvey Duo

October 30, 2024 

7:00 PM

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2025-26 Gallery Season & Artspire 2025 Art Vendor

Applications accepted until January 31, 2025

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CURRENT EXHIBITIONS

September 11th – November 2nd, 2024
Artist Reception October 4th, 2024,  5-7 PM | Open House

Nadia Alkhun

BIOMES UNDER THE SURFACE

Kader Gallery

painting of farm

Quenten Brown

King Salad

Front Gallery

Lydia Hansen

Sensory Sculpture Garden

Kader Gallery

La Crosse County 4-H

Youth Art Exhibition

September 10 – October 12, 2024

Balcony Gallery

Reception: Tuesday, September 17, 5:00-7:00pm

NOW BOOKING

Support

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. 

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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