Inspired by La Crosse

The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition proposes that public art cultivates the public’s awareness and appreciation for the arts and establishes a sense of place for the creative people who drive our thriving community.

2023 Winners Announced to the Public at Artspire, Sat. at 3:25 PM, June 10th

About Inspired by La Crosse

In celebration and recognition of La Crosse’s creative community, Pump House Regional Arts Center presents the Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition. The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition creates a unique opportunity for La Crosse to publicly showcase our area’s talented artists, and enliven our public places with enriching and inspiring content. This project seeks to engage the various interests of our diverse community and prompt vital interactions and connections through art.

The Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition is coordinated in conjunction with Artspire La Crosse, the largest annual arts celebration in downtown La Crosse, produced by the Pump House Regional Arts Center and sponsored by City of La Crosse Arts Board.

There will be three pieces selected by our jury and will be unveiled during Artspire, on June 10th. Inspired by La Crosse winning artwork will then be displayed at La Crosse City Hall for one year. Inspired by La Crosse winners will not only have their work displayed in a highly visible, public area, but each winner will receive a $200 award, and a ribbon for their work.

The 2023 Artspire celebration is Saturday, June 10th, 2023.

Thank you for Applying to the 2023 Inspired by La Crosse Art Competition! A jury will review all applications and artist will be notified by the end of the month.

Winners will be announced and awarded publicly at Artspire, on Saturday at 3:25 PM, June 10.

Inspired by La Crosse 2023 Winners Announced to public at Artspire on Saturday at 3:25 PM, June 10th

Inspired by La Crosse 2022 Winners

Inspired by La Crosse is an art competition put on by the Pump House Regional Arts Center to publicly showcase our areas artists and enliven our public spaces! Three winners will be announced and their pieces will be displayed in City Hall for one year. This project is sponsored by the City of La Crosse – Arts Board.