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Create Wisconsin Our vision: A vibrant Wisconsin where creativity thrives as essential to economic, workforce, and civic success for all

Ensuring access to the arts, culture and creativity for everyone, everywhere in Wisconsin, and advancing creativity to grow economic vitality, education for the 21st century, healthy, vibrant communities, and engaged residents, in every corner of the state.

Mark your calendars! Create Wisconsin's Statewide Artist Grant Program will begin its second cycle on 12/1/26. Thank you...
10/16/2026

Mark your calendars!

Create Wisconsin's Statewide Artist Grant Program will begin its second cycle on 12/1/26. Thank you to the Ruth Foundation For The Arts () for your generous support of this program, and keep an eye on our social media and our website as more information becomes available: https://createwisconsin.org/grant/

Create Wisconsin and Imagine MKE invited all gubernatorial candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties to resp...
10/15/2026

Create Wisconsin and Imagine MKE invited all gubernatorial candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties to respond to a four-question survey about their vision for economic growth, arts, culture, and well-being for Wisconsin residents.

See responses and more information here: https://createwisconsin.org/elections/

In 2026, Create Wisconsin has honored the City of Oshkosh for its exemplary concern for and investment in the city’s art...
10/14/2026

In 2026, Create Wisconsin has honored the City of Oshkosh for its exemplary concern for and investment in the city’s arts and cultural development, infrastructure, community access, and civic engagement, including outstanding long-term support in and commitment to the re-imagination and stability of The Grand Oshkosh, support for the Oshkosh Public Museum, the creation of a city department dedicated to cultural development and access, and support of the Museum, Arts and Culture Board as a public committee concerned with arts and cultural opportunities for all city residents.

The award was presented to City of Oshkosh City Manager Rebecca Grill, Ald. Karl Buelow, The Grand Oshkosh Director Joseph Ferlo, and Department of Cultural and Enrichment Services Director Anna Cannizzo, at the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’ Civic Connection Conference in Appleton, WI, on October 8, 2026.

The November 3 election is coming up sooner than we can imagine. We’ve got consequential races in Wisconsin: all eight H...
10/09/2026

The November 3 election is coming up sooner than we can imagine. We’ve got consequential races in Wisconsin: all eight House of Representative seats, Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General, half of the State Senate (odd-numbered seats), and all 99 State Assemblypeople are on the ballot.

Create Wisconsin, as the state’s community cultural development organization, is the only independent statewide organization calling attention to and speaking up for the arts and creative economy in every corner of the state.

As part of our work to shine a spotlight on the arts and creative economy during the critically important election and future state budget seasons, we are hosting monthly Creative Conversations on advocacy and action for the gubernatorial and legislative candidate races, the state budget process, regional conferences, and the importance of being involved in civic issues from the ground up.

Please register for the October 2026 session: https://createwisconsin.org/creative-conversations-elections-2026/

Tomahawk is ready—and we want you there!Join us on October 13 for the Small Community Forum: Town of Tomahawk, Lincoln C...
10/06/2026

Tomahawk is ready—and we want you there!

Join us on October 13 for the Small Community Forum: Town of Tomahawk, Lincoln County, featuring local success stories, rural housing strategies, community conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect.

📅 October 13 | 7:30 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Tomahawk
💲 Only $30, including meals and handouts!

Bring your ideas. Bring your questions. Leave with new connections and practical ideas for your community.

Thank you Media Sponsors Wisconsin Public Radio and PBS Wisconsin

Register today!

at the Superior Creative Industries Summit. Over 60 people involved in the arts, business, and creativity, at the Old...
10/06/2026

at the Superior Creative Industries Summit. Over 60 people involved in the arts, business, and creativity, at the Old Post Office in downtown Superior. Thanks to Superior Council for the Arts for hosting and to the City of Superior Public Arts Commission for its support. We especially appreciate Jim Paine, Mayor of Superior's words of inspiration and an update on the state's film industry with Veronica Pope, Director of Wisconsin's Film Office.

at the Milwaukee Creative Industries Summit, bringing together people involved in creative development to imagine and ...
10/05/2026

at the Milwaukee Creative Industries Summit, bringing together people involved in creative development to imagine and dream. Thanks to all who participated! Urban Economic Development Association of WI (UEDA) Imagine MKE Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation

10/03/2026

Election Day is one month from today. Here's a brilliant reminder to vote, from Hamilton!

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