Yonder is a creative space run by artists, dedicated to enriching the regional and local art experience through mural arts, workshops, exhibition opportunities, puppetry performance, and more.

Rooted in storytelling, materiality, and community, Yonder exists at the intersection of the deeply personal and the collective narrative. Through sculpture, ink, wood, found objects, and performance, we explore the symbols, myths, and histories that shape us. Our work traverses the realms of folklore, femininity, and the surreal, balancing the raw with the refined, the absurd with the intimate.

Yonder is an evolving experiment—one where art is participatory, where creativity is a conversation, and where every object, every mural, every performance is an invitation to engage with the world in a new way. Whether through public art, immersive storytelling, or the hand-wrought and deeply personal, Yonder is a space where the past, present, and mythic converge to create something alive, something seen, something felt.

We Believe

  • Art is an experience, not just an object. Art should be interactive, immersive, and layered with meaning—it is something to be lived, not just observed.
  • Storytelling is a bridge between worlds. Through murals, folklore, and performance, Yonder weaves myth into the everyday, creating deeper connections.
  • Handcrafted work carries soul. Every mural, print, and artifact is made with intention, carrying both craft and emotion.
  • Curiosity fuels creativity. Yonder invites people to explore, question, and engage with the world in new ways.
  • The act of making is deeply personal. Whether through paint, wood, ink, or cloth, creation is a form of storytelling—one that carries echoes of the past while forging something new.

    These beliefs shape everything we create at Yonder, ensuring that every mural, artifact, and experience carries the same spark of wonder.

Yonder is guided by five core values that shape how we create, curate, and share our work.

We Value

  • Art as a Tool for Thinking – Creativity is a way of understanding the world, solving problems, and imagining new possibilities. We believe in fostering critical and creative thinking through the arts.
  • Learning Through Making – Hands-on experiences teach us not only skills but new ways of seeing. Whether through murals, printmaking, puppetry, or storytelling, we believe in learning by doing.
  • Community as the Canvas – Art doesn’t exist in isolation—it thrives in shared spaces. Yonder is a place where ideas, skills, and traditions are exchanged, creating connections across generations.
  • The Power of Play – Creativity is playful, experimental, and ever-evolving. We encourage curiosity, exploration, and the joy of making.
  • Stories That Shape Us – Art holds history, culture, and identity. By sharing and creating stories, we connect the past with the present and shape the future.

The Creators Behind Yonder

Yonder was founded in 2019 by artists Erin LaBonte and Don Krumpos, who envisioned a space where art would be more than something to look at—it would be something to step into. Their backgrounds in public art, printmaking, and immersive storytelling shaped Yonder into a place where murals, performances, and handcrafted artifacts create a world of curiosity and wonder.

Erin received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and her Master of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. She has participated in artistic residencies in Costa Rica and Argentina and has exhibited nationally and internationally. Erin practices many artistic mediums in her own studio work. She is an advocate for bringing art to public spaces and for community engagement. Erin is dedicated to inspiring and educating young people in their personal explorations. She served as associate professor of art at Silver Lake College in Manitowoc, WI for nine years.  She is currently a working artist, art teacher at Kewaunee Middle & High School.


Don grew up on a century-old hobby farm in Northeast Wisconsin cobbling together inventions from his father’s cast-iron machinery and developing a kinship for bric-a-brac and found objects. He is an art educator and makes work that embraces the spectacle of live performance and the participatory nature of the art-making and viewing process.

Yonder opens its doors in rhythm with the seasons, special events, and the curiosity of our guests. We are often open for First Fridays in summer (5-8 PM) and by appointment—reach out to arrange your visit.