Founded in 2018, 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 hybrid experience platform, and social community that offers an environment for artists and activists to come together. Our historic building features offices, a state-of-the-art screening room, performance stage, café bar, and rooftop lounge and outdoor deck.