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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

The Reyn and Mary Guyer Music Production Suite Planned

September 20, 2022

The Ryen and Mary Guyer Music Production Suite is one step closer to becoming a reality at the Shell Lake Arts Center. On July, 29, members of the Guyer Family…

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Singers, Actors, and dancers needed for “A Little Christmas Review” at SLAC

September 15, 2022

Announcing AUDITIONS for “A Little Christmas Review” at the Shell Lake Art’s Center’s Erika Quam Theatre. Monday, October 3 from 5pm to 8pm. Just show up with your act (singing,…

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Layne Yost and the Music of John Denver at the Quam on October 22

September 14, 2022

John Denver lends his talent and voice  to Layne Yost’s faithful tribute to the Music of John Denver on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at 7:00pm in the Erika Quam Memorial…

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LP Albums for FREE

September 6, 2022

Boxes of these albums were found in our archives and unfortunately, we cannot store them any longer. If you would like one of them, please contact the Shell Lake Arts…

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Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in August 2023

September 6, 2022

The Shell Lake Arts Center is pleased to announce a new camp “Music Theatre Production” which will take place between July 30 and August 12, 2023. The camp will culminate…

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SLAC seeks Bookkeeper

September 1, 2022

The Shell Lake Arts Center seeks a Bookkeeper to begin on October 1, 2022. Qualified applicants should apply in writing by September 15, 2022 to Pat Barnett , Executive Director…

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Featured Event

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Learn all about our upcoming Music Theatre Production Camp at the Shell Lake Arts Center.  We are performing Mamma Mia this Summer.  Performances are August 10, 11, and 12.  Learn about the audition process, meet the Director, and begin to prepare your audition!  For further information, please email questions to Mammamia@shelllakeartscenter.org.  The link to join the meeting is

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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