ABOUTNŌSTUDIOS

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.

Established in 1844, the Pabst Brewing Company grew to lead the world in beer brewing with its famous Pabst Blue Ribbon. After closing its doors in 1996, workers left the site not to return, leaving the already deteriorating complex destined to be reduced to rubble

Today, the Brewery District is a vibrant, mixed-use, and sustainable neighborhood developed from one of the Nation’s largest breweries – the historic Pabst Brewing Company complex in Milwaukee