SOCIALIZE WITH PURPOSE®
“The desire is to create a collaborative workspace and social community that offers an environment for artists and art lovers to come together.”
— John Ridley
ABOUT NŌ STUDIOS
A Cultural Arts Center Rooted in Creativity and Community
Nō Studios derives from the word play between a rejection artists are so often told, with, nō 能, the Sino-Japanese root word for "skill" or "talent". Founded by Oscar winner and Milwaukee native, John Ridley, the desire behind our 40,000 square foot headquarters is to create a collaborative workspace, hybrid experience platform, and social community that offers an environment for artists and activists to come together. Our historic building features offices, co-working space, a state-of-the-art screening room, performance stage, café bar, gallery, and rooftop lounge and deck.
A Platform for Supporting Emerging Artists
and Creative Power
More than a venue, Nō Studios functions as a collaborative platform—a space designed to empower creators, performers, and storytellers across disciplines. The organization is known for championing diverse voices, providing opportunities for underrepresented artists, and creating welcoming spaces for community dialogue around pressing social issues.
Nō Studios continues to support a broad community of creative professionals, cultural leaders, and innovative organizations—uniting them through a shared belief in the power of story
