la gente art gallery

We are an artist led gallery. Proudly located in Milwaukee, we work to sustain the health and vitality of the arts and artists locally, while also striving to make the arts accessible to all members of the community.

art is not a luxury, it is a necessity

Consider joining our creative community!

  • Be the first to hear about upcoming workshops, events, and special opportunities—before they go public. You also get free entry!

    • Boost Your Work – We’ll help promote your events, performances, workshops, and creative offerings through our newsletter, social media, and studio bulletin boards.

    • Spotlight Features – Get featured in our newly launched Member of the Month program!

    • Studio Blog & Social Media Shoutouts – Share your story, latest piece, or upcoming gig—we’ll amplify it.

    • Consignment Opportunities – Sell your work in our gallery shop or pop-up markets with priority and low commission rates.

    • Sales Support – We’ll promote your available work to our email list and patrons—because your art deserves to be seen and sold.

    • Members-Only Showcases – Opportunities to display work in annual or semi-annual members-only exhibitions.

  • Need a space for your pop-up, workshop, launch, or performance? Members get a deal. (and Premiere members get free space rental on Tuesdays and Sundays!)

    • Full Kitchen- Coffee, refrigerator, culligan water cooler, microwave, stove!, and cabinets stacked with snacks!

    • Shared Tools & Supplies – Access to printing, easels, lighting, art supplies, and more.

    • Dedicated Workspace – Tables, fast wifi, chairs, lockers, a cozy atmosphere

    • Exhibition Opportunities – Members are prioritized for open calls and showcases.

    • Collaboration Opportunities – Connect with other artists for collabs, critiques, and group projects.

    • Creative Accountability – Stay on track with weekly co-working sessions or check-ins.

    • Mentorship or Peer Feedback – We are excited to announce our feedback and critique nights or get guidance from fellow creatives.

calling all artists

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calling all artists *

You are invited to join a 10-week club designed for artists (of all mediums + skill levels) to show up weekly, stay accountable, and grow.

This isn’t just an art club. It’s a soft place to land and a bold place to launch.
Let’s build something together.

announcement

Updated Summer Hours (Starting Wed April 30)

We’re shifting our schedule to better match your energy and projects. As we expand memberships and gain capacity we can extend our hours so stay updated!

Wednesdays & Thursdays: 12 PM – 5 PM
Fridays: 2 PM – 7 PM
Saturdays: Open to Members Only – just give us a heads up by 9 AM that morning if you plan to come in!

If you would like to see an exhibition or art outside of these hours we will be by appointment only

We will still have events, programming, and workshops in the evenings and will make sure to communicate and promote those so you don’t miss anything!

WE WILL ALSO BE CLOSED: MAY 14-22

We are taking a much needed break! A reset as well as a founders retreat to strategize and organize incredible programming and projects for an incredible summer and rest of the year! We will share more information about that in the coming weeks. Thank you!!

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all pre-orders include extra resources, prompts, and templates

RELEASE DATE TUESDAY MAY 6TH

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