Statewide Arts Service Organizations

Arts Wisconsin
PO Box 1054
Madison, WI 53701-1054
Ph: 608/255-8316
Fax: 608/255-0334
E-mail: akatz@artswisconsin.org
Web: http://artswisconsin.org
Contact: Anne Katz, Executive Director

Mission Statement
The mission of Arts Wisconsin is to advance the importance, development, and growth of the arts and cultural activities in Wisconsin and all of its communities.

Arts Wisconsin envisions an environment that places the arts and culture at the very core of our quality of life in every corner of the state. Arts Wisconsin recognizes and celebrates the uniqueness of every community in Wisconsin; the potential of the organizations and individuals who create and participate in arts and culture to transform those communities; the crucial role of arts and culture as a partner in economic development and education.

Type of Organization: Nonprofit
Incorporated in: 1994
Annual Budget: $70,000
Membership Organization: Yes
   Individuals: 100
   Organizations: 200
   Total Membership: 300

Programs
Arts Action Wisconsin advocacy programs, ArtsPeers technical assistance program, Annual Community Arts Conference, Assembly on the Road workshops, www.artswisconsin.org, the Wisconsin Local Arts Directory—the only online searchable database of Wisconsin local arts agencies, Community Arts Development Awards, information, advocacy and public awareness, promotion, and professional development services.

Types of Services Offered
Activities w/Other Community Groups 
Fundraising
Advocacy and Education 
Newsletter
Annual Conference 
Promotion of the Arts
Board Development and Training 
Special Projects
Databases 
Technical Assistance

Number of Board Members: 15
Number of Paid Staff: 2
   Full Time: Executive Director
   Part Time: Program Assistant
Volunteer Staff: 0

  

This page last updated 07/10/07.