Arts Wisconsin

1. the instinct to be creative is universal
2. the arts embrace and celebrate diverse perspectives and distinct and numerous forms of cultural expression
3. the arts are integral and must be accessible to the lives of all citizens
4. the arts are essential to Wisconsin’s economic, educational and civic high standards and continued growth
5. the arts and culture are at the core of the quality of life in Wisconsin and all of its communities

Arts & Culture

Arts Wisconsin is the only organization concerned with, and speaking up for, all the arts in Wisconsin! Arts Wisconsin puts the arts at the center of life and learning throughout the state by:

• Raising awareness of the value of the arts in Wisconsin
• Advocating for increased investment in the arts and arts education for everyone in Wisconsin
• Keeping Wisconsin citizens creatively and culturally informed and involved
• Providing tools, teaching and training to members of Wisconsin’s arts industry to strengthen and sustain their work

We believe that everyone, everywhere in Wisconsin should have the opportunity to experience the arts, and that the arts help build and sustain healthy, vibrant communities throughout the state. Our mission, to speak up and advocate for all the arts in Wisconsin, connects us with, and helps us serve, the wide-ranging, diverse and creative constituency of people, organizations and communities making the arts come alive in every corner of Wisconsin.