

“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
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.
Establishedin1844,thePabstBrewing Companygrewtoleadtheworldinbeer brewingwithitsfamousPabstBlueRibbon. Afterclosingitsdoorsin1996,workersleft thesitenottoreturn,leavingthealready deterioratingcomplexdestinedtobe reducedtorubble.
Today,theBreweryDistrictisavibrant, mixed-use,andsustainableneighborhood developedfromoneoftheNation’slargest breweries–thehistoricPabstBrewing CompanycomplexinMilwaukee.
Fiserv Forum 3 minutes
Brewhouse Inn Next door
Downtown Hyatt Place 2 minutes
Public Parking 9th Street
Take a tour of our Gallery level and Skyline event spaces.
Our first floor Gallery includes a performance stage, Café Nō, and lounge area. Private rentals have access to our café bar which proudly serves Colectivo coffee and features a wide array of craft beer, liquor, and wine. The space also includes a rotating art display.
Specifications
4,500 square feet
150 standing capacity; 100 seated
153 sf
Fully installed and integrated PA system digital mixing console with up to 32 inputs
4 DI boxes with vocal, instrument and drum MIC kits
The lighting system has a digital mixing console for creating scenes
Installed in the ceiling is a full white front wash, an LED backwash and LED strip lights for back wall.
47 Seats plus two wheel chair accessible spaces
HDMI, DCP and DVD compatible
Dolby speakers
Internet enables for video conferencing
Sound proofing
TV Streaming
We serve Colectivo coffee and offer a full range of beverages including teas, juices, beer, wine and spirits.
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Our glass enclosed rooftop space is one of comfort and elegance. With spectacular city views and multiple areas to socialize, it is the premier Nō Studios destination. Skyline includes two beautiful outdoor decks with seating. Behind a wooden screen wall, lies a café bar, featuring a large portfolio of beer, wine, and spirits.
Specifications
4,000 square feet
150 standing capacity; 100 seated
Locked and secure
Seats 20 people
Teleconferencing
Screen and projector
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WORKING WITH YOU
www.nostudios.com