Local Nonprofits

Arts & Humanities

December 1, 2017

By Bob Lindner

Affinity for Dance Inc
A nonprofit dance performance company that creates collaborative, creative, cause-driven performance art. 

Abilities in Harmony
​Abilities in Harmony is an adaptive show choir camp for students who would not ordinarily be able to participate in show choir. We have had four successful camps with students who have special needs from the La Crosse area, and we are excited to continue to provide camps for these kids to experience the joy of show choir!

A Chance to Dance Foundation
608-779-4642
A Chance to Dance Foundation provides financial assistance for dance training through a variety of memorial and opportunity fund scholarships to children in the region.

Bangor Area Historical Society
Preserving local history is the central mission of the Bangor and Area Historical Society. As part of this mission, the Society seeks to educate the public about this history in its various forms.

Blue Stars, Performing Arts for Youth, Inc.
(608) 788-3219
Blue Stars Performing Arts for Youth is committed to developing life skills in young people through education and achievement in the performing arts. Students learn how applying teamwork, dedication, perseverance, goal setting, and discipline, contributes to their success now and in their future endeavors.

Children’s Museum
(608) 784-2652
Affordable opportunities for the young and the young at heart to learn, connect and grow through interactive play.

Christ Episcopal Church Preservation Fund
(608) 784-0697
Preserving the appearance and physical integrity of Christ Church with emphasis on the main sanctuary where some of the church’s finest historic and religious artwork is found.

Every Body Can Dance
EveryBody Can Dance… an open dance for people with Special Needs and the general public.

Great River Festival of Arts
(608) 784-3033
To enhance the community by bringing in art, music, theatre, and dance programs and workshops in collaboration with art groups for the La Crosse area.

Great River Shakespeare Festival
(507) 474-7900
Dedicated to dynamic, clearly spoken productions of Shakespeare’s plays which enrich people’s lives, extensive community education, and community outreach programs, and comprehensive theater training.

Heider Center Fine Arts Board
608-786-2550
The Marie W. Heider Center for the Arts is operated by the Heider Center Arts Board, Inc., a 501 c (3) not-for-profit organization.

La Crosse Chamber Chorale
608-780-6107
Our Staff, Singers, and Board of Directors are committed to bringing professional quality choral music, artistic excellence and creative programming to the region.

La Crosse Community Theatre
(608) 784-9292
To entertain, enlighten, and educate all people in the La Crosse area through the selection, presentation, production, and sponsorship of theatrical literature and activities.

La Crosse Concert Band
The La Crosse Concert Band has been a proud symbol of the Coulee Region since 1917, bringing free, quality, multigenerational music to La Crosse’s beautiful riverfront, and in so doing, providing educational opportunities for both the audience and for student and adult performers.

La Crosse County Historical Society 
(608) 782-1980
The La Crosse County Historical Society is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and making available to the public for its education the historical legacies of the Three Rivers Region.

La Crosse Symphony Orchestra 
(608) 783-2121
To provide excellent symphonic music for the pleasure of the public in the tri-state region, educate people of all ages in the symphonic repertoire and tradition, and encourage student and professional musicians to develop and share their musical talents and skills.

La Crosse Youth Symphony 
(608) 788-0159
To provide a unique opportunity for youth to develop and showcase their artistry in the symphonic tradition and to enhance their lives and the cultural environment of the communities we serve.

Midwest Music Fest
Promoting music and art in the region, creating opportunities for artists, stimulating economic development.

Pump House Regional Arts Center 
(608) 785-1434
To enhance the quality of life in the region by maintaining the Pump House as a cultural center and promote a wide range of visual and performing arts activities including performance, participation, and appreciation.

Ridge History Park
608-386-9013
To establish and operate a site dedicated to the preservation and education of the History of the Township of Washington and the surrounding areas of La Crosse County, Wisconsin.

Riverside International Friendship Gardens
(608) 791-4769
The Riverside International Friendship Gardens will be a place of beauty reflecting our appreciation for the diverse cultures that share the earth.

United Fund for the Arts and Humanities
(608) 785-7242
The United Fund for the Arts and Humanities (UFAH) was established to ensure a high level of cultural and artistic offerings from its member nonprofit organizations through a single annual fund drive to businesses, foundations, and professionals.

Vernon County Historical Society
(608) 637-7396
To preserve and promote Vernon County History by connecting people with their local history through their research library, museum exhibits, and public programs. They operate four historical sites in Vernon County.

West Salem Historical Society
(608) 786-1675; (608) 786-1399
Preserved three homes of which two are open to public in June, July, and August.  Tours with minimal charge.