About the Arts Mill
A leader in supporting local artists
Welcome to the Arts Mill Gallery & Boutique. The Arts Mill is situated in the historic Grafton Mill and houses more than fourteen artists’ studios. These working studios (located on the 2nd floor) are nestled around a central boutique which features a variety of unique items from local and regional artists.
We are open for events and private parties on our beautifully renovated 3rd floor. For more information on leasing studio space, displaying your merchandise in our boutique or renting our room for your next party, please contact Paula DeStefanis at paulac@northshoreacademyofthearts.org.
We work in collaboration with the North Shore Academy of the Arts, a non-profit organization (located in Grafton, WI) offering programming in the visual, literary and performing arts.
Mission
High caliber artistic opportunities
We are a not-for-profit company dedicated to offering high caliber opportunities in the performing, visual, and literary arts to all ages. The Arts Mill and NSAA were designed to encourage, inspire, and promote creativity while fostering a cultural appreciation of the arts in our communities.
Come and Visit Us and Feel Inspired
Paula DeStefanis
timeline
Our History
2000
North Shore Academy of the Arts (NSAA) began in a quaint space in an old mill next to a river. Three rooms, a hand-built stage, and a few classes.
2005
Offerings in the visual, performing and literary arts grew, offering quality enrichment programming to thousands of kids and adults in southeastern Wisconsin.
2010
NSAA becomes a collaborative arts space. Providing studios for artists of all mediums to teach their craft.
2011
Marked the start of a new decade of programming. Opening in March the Arts Mill provides studios, boutique, gallery and wellness opportunities for the community.
2017
New Art Events boosted Artist and Community participation till today.