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

Upcoming Events

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ReproEco

Thursday April 24, 2025
7:00 – 9:00 PM
Pump House Regional Arts Center

ReproEco play readings are free and open to the public, donations encouraged.

DETAILS

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Gruesome Playground Injuries

Presented by Grey Area Productions

IN VIROQUA

April 25, 7:30 PM
April 26, 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM

Landmark Center Theatre, 500 E Jefferson St, Viroqua

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EDGES

May 3, 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM

Presented by Viterbo’s Student Theatre Project

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Film Society

After Love

Sunday, April 27

5 PM

Guest Tickets Available

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Summer Arts Fellowship Program

Seeking High School Students interested to further develop their artistic skills and vision.

Sessions are June to August 2025

Apply by May 20, 2025 (Extended Deadline)

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Artist Reception

All Schools Show

Logan & Central High Schools
Aquinas Elementary, Middle & High Schools

Friday, May 2

4-6 PM

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Film Society

ARZE

Last Screening of the 2024-25 Season

Sunday, May 18

5 PM

Guest Tickets Available

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Wine Walk Participant

 Saturday, May 31

12-5pm

$40 Admission

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CALL TO ARTISTS

The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition is your chance to show the community what you love about La Crosse. Submit up to three pieces of art inspired by our breathtaking region.

Accepting applications for 2025 now through May 5!

SAVE THE DATE

Saturday, June 14, 2025
10 am – 7 pm

Pump House presents Artspire at Riverside Park

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

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

April 16th – May 12, 2025

La Crosse Logan & Central High Schools

Kader Gallery

Artist Reception: Friday, May 2, 4-6 PM

Aquinas High School

Front Gallery

Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 7, 4:30-6 PM

Aquinas Middle & Elementary Schools

Front Gallery

Artist Reception: Wednesday, May 7, 4:30-6 PM

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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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