The Arts Building

133 W. Pittsburgh Ave. Milwaukee, WI 53204

 

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We are located in Historic Walkers Point, Milwaukee's first National Historic District.

In its early years it was a candy factory, then Bostrom, a seat cover manufacturer whose mosaic-formed name the front of the building still bears. But it wasn't until 26 years ago, when this urban landmark was rented by artists devoted to their calling and living on their creativity did #10 Walker's Point acquire its awakening.

With its industrial-sized stairways and squeaky wooden antique freight elevator, large washrooms and utility sinks, the historical significance and link to the past makes the building almost legendary; an idea of Bohemia not unlike the famous Chelsea Hotel in New York. Housing artists, who live for their work and are usually struggling to live off their work while craving the sounds, sights and smells of city life, has defined the soul of 133 W. Pittsburgh.

 

For most of the occupants, this is where they spend time creating and conducting business, giving private lessons or showing work to clients. In all, 25 professional artists have studio space in the five-floor building, creating everything from paintings to ceramics to blown glass. The artistic diversity of it makes it a popular attraction for people embarking on the city-wide gallery walks held frequently throughout the year around downtown, the Third Ward and Walker's Point. One of the building's most unique, regular occurrences is the seasonal Studio Art Crawl. It's a three-day, one building extravaganza where tenants, friends and customers get together to visit, see new work and buy original artwork.

 

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