Wisconsin Arts Board
First Floor
101 E. Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53702
Ph: 608/266-0190
Fax: 608/267-0380
E-mail: artsboard@wisconsin.gov
Web: http://artsboard.wisconsin.gov
Contact: George Tzougros, Executive Director
Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Wisconsin Arts Board to take a leadership role in enhancing the appreciation of and ensuring the continued vitality of the arts in Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Arts Board is
committed to creating an environment of free expression and open interpretation in which the arts can flourish, and to preserving the heritage and multiplicity of artistic standards of the state’s
cultural groups. The Wisconsin Arts Board is further pledged to strengthening arts education, to supporting artistic excellence, to encouraging financial stability, and to ensuring full access to and
full participation in these assets for all Wisconsin citizens throughout the state regardless of disability, race, sex, religion, or national origin.
Type of Organization: Government
Incorporated in: 1973
Annual Budget: $2,900,000
Membership Organization: No
Programs
Grant programs for individuals and arts organizations in arts education, traditional and ethnic arts, presenting the performing arts, local arts, etc. The Arts Board also produces a variety of
publications, convenes professional development conferences and workshops, and provides a wide variety of technical assistance services.
Types of Services Offered
Education: K-12 Grade
Grantmaking
Advocacy
Promotion of the Arts
Artists Fellowships
Databases
Board Development/Training
Technical Assistance
Special Projects
Activities w/Other Community Groups
Number of Board Members: 15
Number of Paid Staff: 11
Full Time: Executive Director; Assistant Director of Programs & Services; Assistant Director of Administration; Financial Specialist; Receptionist; Info. Management Coordinator;
Communications Specialist; Folk & Community Arts Specialist; Grants Programs & Services Specialist; Percent for Art Coordinator; Folk Arts Education Coordinator
Part Time: Percent for Art Intern
Volunteer Staff: 0
This page last updated 07/10/07.
