Call to Artists Open for Artspire 2024 ‘Inspired by La Crosse’ Public Art Competition Awarding three artists a $200 Cash prize with art displayed at La Crosse City Hall The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition is your chance to…

The Pump House Regional Arts Center, in conjunction with Artspire La Crosse, proudly presents the Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition. In celebration of La Crosse’s creative community, this competition provides a unique opportunity to…

La Crosse, WI - The Magic of Isaiah returns to the Pump House with Magical Midway of Fun! This time around, he invites fellow magician, Kris Wrobel, to the stage. The fun resumes at the Pump House Regional Arts Center located on 119 King Street in…

La Crosse, WI - The Pump House proudly welcomes back Grey Area Productions as they present their latest play, Brilliant Traces by Cindy Lou Johnson. The show runs April 18-21 and April 25-28, 2024. Performances start at 7:30pm Thursday-Saturday and…

La Crosse, WI - Join us at the Pump House Regional Arts Center to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Upper Mississippi National Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Sponsored by the Friends of Pool 7 & 8, the Pump House will present two performances of…

La Crosse, WI -- Join us for a folk/Americana concert that defies the boundaries of genre. The charming and nostalgic trio, The Wildwoods, return to La Crosse for a concert at Pump House Regional Arts Center on 119 King Street in downtown La…

Grateful for the community connection we experienced with you in 2023, we look forward to an abundant 2024; creating in the art studio, dancing at the Johnsmith concert, celebrating exhibiting artists, reflective conversation at Film Society and…

The Thin Place This Weekend Only October 27 – 28 | 7:30 PM October 29 | 2:00 PM "Ok, whatever you're doing, stop. Seriously. You need to get your tickets for Grey Area Productions' "The Thin Place," being performed one more weekend at…

August 4- Artist Reception at Pump House Regional Arts Center Welcomes Naomi Hart, Cynthia Starkweather-Nelson and Karen Genz LA CROSSE, WI August 2023 - The Pump House Regional Arts Center invites and welcomes all community members to attend our…

La Crosse, WI - Tickets are on sale now for bestselling author, humorist, and singer/songwriter, Michael Perry. He returns to the Pump House Regional Arts Center's Dayton Theater on September 22, 2023 for a performance at 7:30 pm. Perry’s…

Special Guest: Leila Duclos Tickets are on sale now for the Pump House Regional Arts Center's opening concert. Renowned gypsy jazz band, Harmonious Wail, presents their newest program - 'Simon & Simon' in the Pump House's Dayton Theater. The…

July 2023 News & Updates Thank you for a great Artspire 2023! The 10th annual Artspire celebration was held on June 10, 2023. We had a great turnout. All attendees enjoyed great music and performances, the Fine Art Fair & Sale, Interactive…

20th Annual La Crosse Storytelling Festival July 21 and 22, 2023 La Crosse, WI - The Pump House Regional Arts Center provides fun for all ages July 21-22, 2023 at the 20th Annual Storytelling Festival. When the La Crosse Storytelling Festival…

In Our Galleries April 19 - May 16 All Schools Show La Crosse Logan & Central Schools Kader Gallery Aquinas High School Front Gallery Aquinas Middle School Balcony Gallery Artist Reception & First Friday Downtown Art Walk…

The Artspire Fine Art Fair & Sale will showcase over 50 artists with variety of mediums including photography, wood work, sculpture, fiber arts, pottery and more! Held on King Street outside the Pump House. Saturday, June 10, 2023 10am - 5pm…

In Our Theater Moors & McCumber April 6, 2023 7:30 PM Ellis Paul’s 30th Anniversary Tour with Radoslav Lorkovi? Opening performance by Nick Droz April 22, 2023 7:30 PM Music of Pakistan Sana Illahe Concert April 15, 2023…

Celebrating 10 years of Artspire! 2023 marks the 10th Anniversary of Artspire La Crosse and we’re celebrating with a 10 for 10 fundraiser! In honor and recognition of our 10th year, join us in reaching our goal of $10,000 with a simple…

Grey Area Productions presents us with Gina Gionfriddo's 2009 Pulitzer Prize Finalist, Becky Shaw. Directed by Steven Walker, Becky Shaw will be featured center stage at the Pump House theatre, opening March 23 through April 2 featuring a cast of…

Awarding three artists a $200 Cash prize with art displayed at La Crosse City Hall To celebrate and recognize La Crosse’s creative community, sponsored in part by City of La Crosse Arts Board, the Pump House Regional Arts Center presents the…

Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition Call to Artists Open March 6, 2023 We are calling all regional artists to share what they love about La Crosse and what inspires them about the area with this Call to Artists! The ‘Inspired by La…

The Pump House Announces New Executive Director Allison Krzych named Pump House's Executive Director The Board of Directors for the Pump House Regional Arts Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Allison Krzych to the position of…

The Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Allison Krzych has been named Executive Director of the Pump House Regional Arts Center. Allison has been a valued employee since 2020 and most recently, served as the Interim Executive Director…

Pump House Call to Artists for Next Gallery Exhibit Season and Artspire 2023 Fine Art Fair & Sale Deadline Quickly Approaching Apply Online by January 31, 2023 including NEW Call to Artists for Mississippi River Theme Art Group Exhibit…

In our Theater Johnsmith & Friends January 13 & 14, 2023 7:30 PM An annual house favorite! Johnsmith in concert with Dan Sebranek, Larry Dalton and Elisi Smith-Waller for both performances. Magical Midway of Fun January 21,…

The Pump House is partnering with the Children’s Museum of La Crosse for Make Music Winter 2022. A FREE Harmonica Workshop will be held at the Children's Museum on the winter solstice, Wednesday, Dec. 21st with instructor, Guy Herling. 10 AM…

Pump House Regional Arts Center Newsletter - November 2022 Creative Communities Champion Award On October 20, 2022 Allison, Kenzie and Olivia were invited on stage at the Wisconsin League of Municipalities conference in La Crosse alongside City of…

Creative Community Champion Award Recognizes City of La Crosse and Pump House Regional Arts Center Partnership Award honors civic leaders as champions and communities in Wisconsin focused on creativity as integral to economic, educational, and…

October 5, 2022, La Crosse, WI: Grey Area Productions, a theater company committed to presenting pieces that challenge current conceptions, inspire growth and stick with the audience long after the final curtain, will present its first show of the…

Thank you Toni! After 20 years leading the Pump House Regional Arts Center Toni Asher has decided to retire and step down as Executive Director at the end of September. During her time leading the organization she was responsible for greatly…

After 20 years leading the Pump House Regional Arts Center Toni Asher has decided to retire and step down as Executive Director at the end of September. During her time leading the organization she was responsible for greatly expanding the…

Pump House Patron Reception honors producer and director Anne Drecktrah La Crosse, WI, September 1, 2022 - An evening of food, friends, and fun brings together the community and family members to honor Anne Drecktrah. Anne will be honored with an…

Join us for the First Friday Downtown Art Walk! Meet featured artists and see new exhibitions at our Artist Reception. Friday, August 5, 2022 4:00-7:00 PM More Information The exhibition Filters and Signals includes multi-media works by…

Thank You for a great Artspire 2022! Thank you for helping us celebrate the arts at Artspire 2022! It was great event, even with the rain on Saturday, the art celebration went on! The artists and musicians were amazing and we were very grateful to…

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La Crosse, WI, May 11, 2022- Make Music La Crosse will return for its second year with a wild and wonderful mix of free, musical events throughout the city on Tuesday, June 21. Make Music La Crosse is part of Make Music Day, a global music…

Call to Artists Now Open for Artspire ‘Inspired by La Crosse’ Public Art Competition Awarding three artists a $200 Cash prize with art displayed at La Crosse City Hall In celebration and recognition of La Crosse’s creative…

May Newsletter Monthly News & Updates Inspired by La Crosse - Call to Artists! In celebration and recognition of La Crosse’s creative community the Pump House Regional Arts Center presents the Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition.…