ArtCraft Wisconsin
A statewide collective supporting artists and craftspeople through exhibitions, educational programs, and networking opportunities.
Arts for All Wisconsin
Provides arts programs for individuals with disabilities, promoting inclusivity through dance, drama, creative writing, music, and visual art
Art MidWisconsin
An award-winning regional collective of visual artists who bring insight, instincts, and experience to the classroom to help beginning and trained artists explore new methods and approaches while advancing their skills as artists.
Association of Wisconsin Artists
A non-profit, all volunteer organization whose mission is to inspire, educate and support Wisconsin artists and their communities.
PhotoMidwest
A nonprofit community dedicated to the photographic arts, offering classes, exhibitions, and the biennial PhotoMidwest Festival.
The Black Midwest Initiative
A collective of scholars, artists, and activists committed to challenging racial and economic injustice in the Midwest through research, art, and community engagement.
The Wisconsin Alliance of Artists and Craftspeople (WAAC)
Creates and furthers opportunities for artists within the state of Wisconsin to share, sell, and connect with collectors through art fairs and exhibitions.
Wisconsin Craft
A statewide nonprofit dedicated to promoting fine craft through events like the MKE Studio Tour and member meetups, fostering a supportive community for craft artists.
Wisconsin Visual Artists (WVA)
A nonprofit membership organization that connects, educates, and empowers visual artists across Wisconsin through exhibitions, publications, and professional development resources.
Wisconsin Writers Association
A creative community dedicated to the support of writers and authors, and sponsors and hosts year-round workshops and events throughout Wisconsin.
Southern Wisconsin
14 South Artists
Originating along the Highway 14 corridor, this group has expanded to include over 50 members. They promote visual arts through community outreach, exhibitions, and educational programs.
350 Wisconsin Art Collective
A group passionate about addressing the climate crisis through creative, humorous, and artistic means, integrating art with environmental activism.
Arts + Literature Laboratory
A community-based contemporary arts center supporting the visual and literary arts, music and performance, and youth and adult arts education.
Aubergine (Willy Street Co-op Art Gallery)
Provides opportunities for artists to display their work in community spaces, supporting local creatives.
Ground Floor Studios Artist Cooperative
A group of ten Madison-area artists, including painters, metalsmiths, ceramicists, and fine craft makers, who share a studio space in the Schenk-Atwood neighborhood and have banded together to secure it as a permanent, affordable home for the community.
Madison Art Guild
Established in 1914, this nonprofit organization comprises over 140 artists in Dane County. It offers educational experiences, exhibition opportunities, and a supportive community for artists.
Polka Press
A collective of artists and designers working alongside one another to produce a diverse mixture of original printed artworks in a shared makerspace. The organization promotes a vibrant local printmaking culture by offering access to printmaking facilities and providing educational opportunities to the Madison community.
The Clay Collective
A group of potters in south-central Wisconsin. Since 2012, the group has shared pottery with the public by showcasing work in the studios where it’s created. Their ten member artists and 19 guest potters span a wide range of styles—from Arts & Crafts traditions to rustic wood-fired forms.
Southern Wisconsin Art Guild (SWAG)
Formed in 2021 to continue the tradition of the Paoli Art Show, SWAG supports visual artists through events like "Art in the Park" and regular exhibitions.
Northern Wisconsin
ArtStart Rhinelander
Since 2011, has been a staple in the downtown community hosting over 100 events annually and bringing culture and creative community development to the forefront of citizen minds.
La Pointe Center for the Arts (LPC)
A non-profit organization that supports the arts on Madeline Island. They promote art education, showcase the arts through a gallery and retail space, produce theatrical and concert performances, create literary opportunities, sponsor artist residencies, promote arts in the school, provide grants, and sponsor events in the community.
The Warehouse Art Center
Serves as Eagle River’s artistic hub, providing quality education, programming, and events that explore all aspects of creativity for all ages.
Three Lakes Center for the Arts
Nestled in the Northwoods of Wisconsin, a community theater and art gallery.
Central Wisconsin
Oh! Arts Cooperative
This organization in Mauston is a Gallery, and Learning Center, started by a group of artists and friends. It draws on their talents and the amazing talents of others around them to forge a community of creativity. A place for artists to work and teach. And the perfect place for to buy an unusual gift, commission a piece of art, listen to music, indulge in a massage --- and learn their visual, musical and soulful secrets.
Princeton Art Collective (PARC)
A non-profit, community-driven arts organization based in Princeton, Wisconsin. The organization is a cultural hub in the region, dedicated to fostering the arts, supporting local artists, and bringing public art, performances, and community programming to the area.
Rise Up Central Wisconsin
Operates as a community public art nonprofit dedicated to "Art with Purpose." They have a free community makerspace in downtown Wausau and fundraise for community-driven public art like murals all over Central Wisconsin.
River Valley ARTS
An organization that nourishes the creative spirit in the community with financial support for artists as well as arts and cultural organizations.
Soul Hammer Artist Collective
An interactive artist collective and gallery located in Princeton, Wisconsin. Founded by artists Tammi Ann Ross and John Ahrens, it serves as a community workspace, teaching studio, and retail shop for local creators.
The Center for the Visual Arts (CVA)
One of the leading cultural institutions in Central Wisconsin, with four professional gallery spaces featuring eighteen exhibits annually, a reputable school of art, and a juried gallery shop.
Q Artists Cooperative
Located in downtown Stevens Point, this cooperative features a diverse group of local artists working in various mediums. The gallery is open daily, showcasing unique, community-rooted art.
Eastern Wisconsin
Art Garage
Since 2006, has provided a unique Gallery venue where the public can visit, free of charge, and support the arts community. They represent artists and performers at every stage of their career, and welcome other nonprofit organizations and businesses to express their creativity through the shared use and rental of this arts space.
ArtRoot
A committee of artists and arts advocates who are determined to reinvigorate Racine through the arts.
Artists Gallery
A group of artists that manage and sell their art out of a gallery in downtown Racine, down the block from RAM (Racine Art Museum).
Arts@Large
A Milwaukee-based non-profit organization that integrates the arts into K-12 education and the broader community. Located in the historic Walker’s Point neighborhood, the organization provides programs for students, teachers, and local artists to promote educational equity and social justice.
Bronzeville Collective MKE
A marketplace and creative space housing over 40 local and national brands, supporting artists and entrepreneurs.
Cedarburg Artists Guild
Inspires creativity and promotes fine arts and crafts in Ozaukee and Washington counties. The organization was founded over forty years ago by a handful of artists to foster these burgeoning artistic communities, and their membership represents the entire spectrum of the visual arts.
Cornhusk Collective
An artist collective that supports artists, strengthens cultural ties, and contributes to the healing and vitality of The Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. Artists practicing traditional, hybrid, and contemporary art forms come together to create. They connect in shared spaces to build community through art and design opportunities that benefit the collective and community.
Creative Mornings MKE
The world’s largest creative community; hosting local chapter events in cities around the world every Friday, Virtual FieldTrips every week, and job postings and company profiles via the CreativeGuild.
Gallery 218
A membership organization with an all volunteer art gallery space creating exhibition opportunities for artist since establishment in 1990.
House of RAD
Through a commitment to radical participation and the fusion of limitless creative crossovers, we provide visibility, resources, collective knowledge, and spaces that not only encourage both work and play but become a beacon for shaping a more vibrant, interconnected artist community in Milwaukee.
Milwaukee Artist Resource Network (MARN)
Serves as a central hub for artists in Milwaukee, offering resources, networking opportunities, and a public art and culture space in the Historic Third Ward.
Mitchell Street Arts
A nonprofit collaborative promoting creative abundance through coworking spaces, residencies, and public programming.
Oshkosh Art Collective
A community-focused group dedicated to highlighting local artists and art initiatives in the Greater Oshkosh area. They offer events, artist resources, and business services to support artists of all experience levels.
Oshkosh Fine Arts Association
An organization promoting the arts in the Oshkosh area community. They welcome individual artists and people with an interest and love for the arts.
Random Arts Collective
An interactive art studio, creative workspace, and social lounge located in Random Lake, Wisconsin. A community hub for visual arts, the organization offers a mix of creative workshops, drop-in sessions, and artisan vendor shopping.
The Sheboygan Collective
A vibrant community art and creative workspace located in downtown Sheboygan, Wisconsin. The organization serves as a local hub for makers, artists, and entrepreneurs, offering a variety of hands-on experiences and amenities.
Walker's Point Center for the Arts
A cultural staple of the Walker’s Point neighborhood and a powerful advocate for underrepresented artists in Milwaukee and beyond.
Woodland Pattern
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the discovery and cultivation of poetry and the arts, offering readings, exhibitions, and educational programs in Milwaukee's Riverwest neighborhood.
West Allis Art Collective
From theatrical performances and live music to captivating paintings and bustling makers markets, the West Allis Arts Collective is dedicated to hosting community events that celebrate and showcase the incredible talent that West Allis has to offer.
Western Wisconsin
Chippewa Valley Cultural Association, Inc. (CVCA)
A catalyst for artistic expression and education to enrich the Chippewa Valley and beyond.
Shell Lake Arts Center
Provides premium arts and music experiences for it’s students and it’s community.
VIVA Gallery Cooperative
A hub for 2D and 3D artists in the Driftless Area, since 2004. The cooperative emphasizes local talent and offers a welcoming space for art appreciation.