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. The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition creates a unique opportunity for La Crosse to publicly showcase the area’s talented artists, and enliven public places with enriching and inspiring content. This project seeks to engage the various interests of the diverse community and prompt vital interactions and connections through art.

Work will be selected through a jury process and will be unveiled during Artspire, on Saturday, June 10th, 2023. Inspired by La Crosse winning artwork will then be displayed at La Crosse City Hall for one year. The winning artists will receive a $200 award and a ribbon for their work. Online application and $25 jury fee can be found at www.artspire.thepumphouse.org.

The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition proposes that public art cultivates the public’s awareness and appreciation for the arts and establishes a sense of place for the creative people who drive our thriving community.

Call to Artists begins on March 6th, 2023, and closes on May 15, 2023.

Artists

2022 Winners

Tom Balko, "Currents"

Jason Stuempges, "La Crosse "

Susan Fox, "Hiding in Plain Sight"interested in applying can do so online at www.artspire.thepumphouse.org

About the Pump House Regional Arts Center

The Pump House Regional Arts Center, located in downtown La Crosse, WI, is home to a wide range of visual and performing arts activities. The historic building, built in 1880 as the city water pumping station, was converted to a cultural center in 1977 and is affectionately called by locals the “Pump House.” The Pump House features three exhibition galleries, a 130 seat theater, art education classrooms complete with a kiln and pottery wheels, a conference room and an outdoor courtyard with seating. It is a fully accessible and smoke-free environment.