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Master Teachers. Magic Setting

Located in beautiful northwestern Wisconsin, only a short hour and fifteen minutes northwest of Eau Claire or two hours northeast of Minneapolis, the Shell Lake Arts Center in Shell Lake provides a premium arts camp and workshop learning experience for all students. Our programs and staff are well-respected nationally with some of the longest-running programs of their kind in the United States. With over 50 years of experience, the Arts Center provides a positive, safe and secure learning environment for students to further develop and explore their talents.

master teachers.

magic setting.

Located in beautiful northwestern Wisconsin, only a short hour and fifteen minutes northwest of Eau Claire or two hours northeast of Minneapolis, the Shell Lake Arts Center in Shell Lake provides a premium arts camp and workshop learning experience for all students. Our programs and staff are well-respected nationally with some of the longest-running programs of their kind in the United States. With over 50 years of experience, the Arts Center provides a positive, safe and secure learning environment for students to further develop and explore their talents.

News & Updates

July-August Concert Series Announced

July 2, 2023

We are so excited to announce the rest of our concert series! Come listen to some great performances. All concerts are free and open to the public.

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June Concert Series Announced

June 13, 2023
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Introducing Gary Rue-Shell Lake Arts Center’s new Singer/Songwriter Director

May 24, 2023

The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to introduce Gary Rue as the new director for the singer-songwriter camp at the Shell Lake Art Center.  Gary is the living embodiment […]

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We’re Hiring Kitchen Staff for this Summer!

May 11, 2023

Shell Lake Arts Center Position Description   Position Title: Food Service Staff Position Term: 11 June 2023 to 12 August 2023  Position Salary: $8.50 to $13 per hour (10 to […]

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Tom Winkers appointed Director of Shell Lake Arts Center’s Rock Band Camp

April 25, 2023

The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Winkers as director of the Rock Band Camp at the Shell Lake Arts Center.  As we move […]

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Alyssa Degner New Operations Manager At SLAC

March 9, 2023

It is with great excitement that the Shell Lake Arts Center announces the appointment of Alyssa Degner as the Operations Manager. Alyssa comes to us with great experience, knowledge, skills […]

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Featured Event

Join us for our NEW OktoberFest Dance on October 21, 2023 at 7:00pm in the Darrell Aderman Auditorium!

Capital Campaign

We have fostered 54 years of creativity, and proven our value to the Wisconsin Northwoods. We're ready to take it to the next level..

As our capital campaign kicks back into gear, we reflect fondly on how we got here. Please enjoy Legacy: the Past, Present, and future of the Shell Lake Arts Center.
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Concerts with Erika

Join us at the Erika Quam Theatre each month for incredible concerts. Public welcome.

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Everyone who's gone to Shell Lake knows what it means when they say there's something special there. The friendships are formed in days and last a lifetime. The lessons in creativity, hard work, and performance are so valuable. Such an amazing space and experience.
 

Arista D.

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When I say that a shy child who never wants to leave home is begging to go back when you pick her up.. It's well worth it.
 

Aaron K

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My son is looking forward to jamming out with his friends, and spending another week with them.
 

Juliana M

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I was so surprised how a one-week camp really made a difference in his musical growth. He came back a completely different musician.

Serafina S

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Community

The Shell Lake Arts Center appreciates your support. Whether a monetary donation or an investment of your time, we’re made better because of the support of our community.

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