Experience Memorial Park in Arcadia, Wisconsin No visit to Wisconsin would be complete without a visit to the 54-acre Memorial Park in Arcadia. Located only a short drive away from La Crosse, this park offers the unique opportunity to walk through United States history along the Soldiers Walk while being surrounded by natural… Read more »
Home to some of the finest performances, festivals and exhibits in the region, the School of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) is a staple to the La Crosse culture. Students pursue their passions in the visual arts, music, and theatre and dance, whether earning a degree or engaging in the many academic course offerings in the VPA.
The Cappella Performing Arts Center Is The La Crosse Area’s Premier Center For The Cultural Arts, Dedicated To Fostering Powerful, Inclusive Artistic Experiences And Creative Exchange Of Ideas.
Onalaska Art Keepers is a group of Onalaska neighbors & friends who have a love for the ARTS! The goal is to bring more love and appreciation for the arts to Onalaska and more fun in the community ……….
Ellen Hixon – Statue Artist: Mike Martino Location: Grandad Bluff – Grandad Bluff Rd. La Crosse, WI 54601 This statue is dedicated to Ellen Hixon, the widow of Gideon C. Hixon, who was responsible for saving Grandad Bluff and Hixon Forest after a developer began turning it into a rock quarry. In 1909, Ellen began a public… Read more »
Confluence Artist: John Pugh Location: 119 King St, La Crosse, WI 54601 West facing wall of the Pump House Regional Arts CenterOn this mural, you will find the faces of ordinary La Crosse residents which include: the college-aged artist, the group of Hmong women, the Ho-Chunk elder, and the German frau serving steins of beer. You will find their… Read more »
The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will forever be a spiritual destination for visitors from all over the world. The Shrine is nestled in on over 100 acres of God’s Country in the Mississippi River Valley. In addition to the many beautiful chapels, statues, gardens, and devotional areas, the Shrine has a full service café and gift shop open daily.
Artist: Jeff Weideman Location: Corner of 4th and Vine Streets, 300 Block Inspired by the flood of 1993, this contemporary piece constructed of welded and curled steel set in cement represents water falling over a dam, sometimes curling back on itself. Dedicated in October 18, 1995. Fabricated by Mid City Steel Fabricating. Geometric abstract, water… Read more »
Artist: Elmer Peterson Location: UW-La Crosse, Veterans Memorial Field Complex The stainless steel eagle, perched on top of five decorated steel arches and masonry columns, represents the national symbol, appearing on the Great Seal of the United States, and serves as a local symbol of UW-La Crosse athletic teams. This sculpture is intended to honor veterans… Read more »
Ribbon V – Sculpture Artist: Stephan Fischer Location: UW-La Crosse, 1725 State Street The non-objective COR-TEN steel sculpture was designed to resist corrosion and age with a luminous red brown patina. The interpretation of the subject is up to the viewer’s own imagination. Part of Stephan Fischer’s monumental sculpture ribbon series, his works can be… Read more »
