Play. Listen. Share. Exhibit. Discover. Join In!
There’s a surprising calendar of events at our community arts center.
It’s a venue for all ages, blending rich histories of music and arts with today’s energies.
Stop in for a sampling of what creativity can do!
Current Gallery Exhibits
Opening Reception — Saturday, September 13th, 2026 from 4 – 6 PM
Each September Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts hosts the annual Members' Exhibition. Join 40 plus artists in a fun, diverse exhibition that also builds creative community and celebrates the many voices and talents in our midst. Exhibition related events and gallery talks offer relationship building opportunities. Five exhibiting artists will be selected for artist feature Small Wall Exhibition Awards from the Members' Exhibition.
Opening Reception — Saturday, August 1st, 2026 from 4 – 6 PM
Leah Cashaw is a Milwaukee artist, art teacher and entrepreneur. She received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Mount Mary University. She majored in Art Therapy and minored in business. She is the creator of Vadose Orchid, an upcycled jewelry & art business and has participated in several craft shows such as Mount Mary Starving Artist show, Milwaukee Makers Market, The Wisconsin State Fair, Tosa Farmers market and more! She is also a Project Pitch It Season 10 (2026) Finalist and Awardee. Her ultimate goals is to have creative reuse centers in Milwaukee and reimagining waste in the art making process-making art both sustainable and affordable for all.
Opening Reception — Saturday, November 7th, 2026 from 4 – 6 PM
Artists in this thought provoking exhibit examine how monsters (personal and collective) reflect fears, fascinations and boundaries of identity. Bring your anxieties and fascinations to the Monsters exhibition at the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts. Opening reception Saturday, Nov. 7th 4-6pm. Music provided by Jon Liedtke of the Milwaukee Theremin Society. Light food and drinks provided.
Upcoming Events
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Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts
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Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts
926 E Center ST, Milwaukee, WI 53212
GALLERY HOURS
Exhibits can be viewed online or in-person:
Gallery Hours are Thursday, Friday, and Saturdays; 12 noon – 5 PM
OR make an appointment for Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday; email us at info@jazzgallerycenterforarts.org
Please review our COVID Policy if you are planning a visit to the Jazz Gallery.
JGCA Riverwest Radio Shows
Check out Jazz Gallery shows on 104.1 fm in Milwaukee and riverwestradio.com everywhere else.
Tuesdays at 7:00 pm on Riverwest Radio, WXRW, 104.1 FM.
Stream the show live on riverwestradio.com, if you can’t get radio reception, or if you miss the radio broadcast, you can catch it anytime at: https://www.riverwestradio.com/show/owl-older-wiser-local/
PERFORMANCE
JAZZ IMPROV, HIP HOP, EXPERIMENTAL MUSIC, SPOKEN WORD—AND MORE.
Our stage speaks diversity.
ART
PAINT, FIBER, PHOTOGRAPHY, SCULPTURE, CERAMICS, ASSEMBLAGES…BEHOLD!
New exhibits every other month.
Credit to our Sponsors - Thanks for your Support!