About Us
We believe our community is strengthened by creativity.
In 1979, we came together as the Riverwest Artists Association to present the first ArtWalk. The artists that gave our neighborhood its distinct identity opened their studio doors and welcomed the public into our community.
Nearly thirty years later, we purchased the former home of the historic Milwaukee Jazz Gallery, a nationally-renowned jazz club and transformed it into a dedicated space for the community — a place to create, present, and experience the arts.
Today we’re the Jazz Gallery Center for the Arts, a home for emerging artists and musicians as well as those who’ve been around the block a few times. Here we celebrate experimental efforts along with more traditional takes, and everything in between.
We invite you to be part of our growing community. We’re actively working to expand our reach, increase diversity, and promote inclusivity, and there are many ways to get involved. Become a member, participate as an artist or musician, take in an exhibit or performance, or volunteer your time.
However you choose to take part, we welcome you!
