Visual & Performing Arts
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Create. Explore. Interpret. Innovate.
Welcome future students, friends of the Arts, and the larger La Crosse community! Experience the award-winning exhibits, performances, and shows that thrive in the departments of Art, Music, & Theatre & Dance.
MapVisit us: Truman T. Lowe Center for the Arts, 333 North 16th Street.
Upcoming events
A letter from our director
Dear Friends,
The School of Visual & Performing Arts is gearing up for our 2025-2026 season of exceptional arts programming. As Band Camp draws nigh for the Screaming Eagles Marching Band, our VPA office is diligently lining up brochures, posters, programs, press releases (etc.) for the very first events of the season! Sending a special shoutout to David Piro, our resident graphic designer!
Professor Jennifer Williams opens our season with her solo exhibition, Meditations on Trees and Stones. Join us for her opening reception Friday September 12 from 5-6:30 p.m., or pop by the UWL Art Gallery – on display through November 9th.
The Department of Music proud to presents Duos with Dave Marck on Friday, September 12, at 7:30 p.m. in Annett Recital Hall. Marck, a jazz pianist with 45 years of experience in New York City’s vibrant music scene, performs in duo settings with UWL Jazz Program Director Jon Ailabouni his immediate predecessor Dr. Jeff Erickson.
Elmaro Vineyard is the setting for one of my favorite annual events – Game Day in the Vineyard. Join us September 21st for our 7th annual benefit for the Screaming Eagles Marching Band in one of the most picturesque settings you can imagine, surrounded by music and laughter. Get a sneak peek at their field repertoire at Moon Tunes on September 4th.
If you would like to receive our 2025-2026 season flier, please send your mailing address to vpa@uwlax.edu – or sign up for our VPA digital newsletter by clicking here.
Cheers!
Director of VPACheers!
Pete Rydberg

Celebrating artistic excellence
ArtsFest to return April 24-27 with a sharper focus on student artists. Read here.

A spotlight on talent
UWL Theatre students shine at 2025 American College Theatre Festival. Read here.

HUBI Kits
Support Theatre & Dance with HUBI Kits! Learn more here.

Reconnecting with Campus
Upcoming arts, theatre, and music events for the holiday season and beyond. Read here.

Honoring Tradition
UWL Art Department secures grant to promote Indigenous art, cultural literacy. Read here.
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Partner productions
Project Grants
